Merit technical note explaining the serial number format for Megatouch Force and later games, including manufacture date and game series codes.
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Tech Notes
Date: 03-12-04
merit industries, inc.
Re:
How to Read a Game Serial Number
Merit Industries has implemented a new form of game serialization beginning with the Megatouch Force
product line. Use the following key to interpret the serial number of your game.
MMDDYYTTGGNNNN
MM = two digit month of manufacture
DD = two digit day of manufacture
YY = last two digits in year of manufacture
TT = two-digit tracking code (usually 00, can be changed to track special circumstances)
0L = Mega-Lease
GG = two-digit code representing game series/model
00 = Force Classic
53 = Vibe Display (Coin)
81 = eVo (Coin)
10 = Force Elite
54 = Vibe Processor (Coin)
82 = eVo (Bill & Coin)
20 = Force Radion
60 = Megatouch Combo Jukebox
83 = eVo (Non-Revenue)
30 = Force Upright
61 = MegaTunes
90 = Force Fusion
40 = Conversion Kits
62 = Remote Sound System
A0 = Mr. VIPS
50 = Vibe Display (Bill)
70 = OEM
51 = Vibe Processor (Bill)
71 = VIPS
52 = Vibe PC
80 = eVo (Bill)
NNNN = 4 digit sequential number of game produced during the day
Example:
1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 9
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GAME SERIES:
10 = Force Elite
MONTH:
10 = October
TRACKING:
00 = standard
configuration
DAY:
01
YEAR:
01=2003
GAME NUMBER:
0099 = 99
th game
produced during
the day
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