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Eat Up Monster: A Unique Blend of Nutrition and Gaming

On March 11, 2026, Signal Talk Inc., led by Takafumi Kaya and based in Ota City, Tokyo, released a new smartphone game titled Eat Up Monster. This innovative monster-raising game seamlessly combines AI meal analysis with engaging battle mechanics.

By simply taking a photo of their meals, players can engage their AI to analyze the food. This analysis occurs within 48 hours, enabling the player's monster to grow based on factors like HP, MP, attack, defense, speed, and intelligence, influenced by their daily nutritional intake. The game features a unique system where a player’s real-life eating habits directly affect the evolution of their monsters into one of three elemental attributes: fire, water, or grass. Notably, this system has been filed for patent protection, showcasing the game's originality and potential impact on players’ diets.

Creating a Healthy Habit in Gaming

Designed for those who wish to improve their eating habits, Eat Up Monster offers a free-to-play experience accessible to anyone. Through the process of selecting meals informed by AI analysis, players naturally cultivate healthier eating choices. The design encourages users to have varied meals filled with multiple food types to promote monster growth and provide a playful approach to dietary improvement.

Craft Cards from Meals

When players feed their monsters, the pantry grows! AI analysis of meal photos generates Ingredient Cards, which can be utilized in battles. The greater the variety of ingredients in a dish, the more cards players receive, necessitating a focus on balanced nutrition to advance in the game. These ingredient cards come in four varieties—two attack types (one that inflicts major damage on a single enemy and another that deals substantial damage to all foes) and two recovery types (healing HP and MP)—adding a layer of strategy to gameplay.

Engaging Combat Mechanics

Eat Up Monster features two types of battles. In Stage Battles, players can strengthen their beasts by defeating enemy monsters, while rewards are granted in a stamp rally format as players conquer consecutive stages. Alternatively, Player Battles allow players to face off against each other, with solid victories enabling the accumulation of battle points, which contribute to weekly rankings. These battles incorporate a blend of ingredient card management and skill strategies, delivering an engaging combat experience.

Promoting Healthful Lifestyle Choices

Endeavoring to make healthy choices enjoyable, the game incorporates AI meal analysis directed by certified dietitians. When players upload food pictures, the AI recognizes the dish name, ingredients, and nutritional value, while suggesting ingredients to compensate for missing nutrients for the next meal. To make this learning experience even more enriching, the monsters occasionally share health tips, allowing players to acquire health knowledge while having fun.

With simple gameplay mechanics, including 'Take a Photo’, ‘Feed Your Monster’, ‘Grow Your Monster’, and ‘Battle’, players can enjoy quick sessions averaging three minutes each. Without advertisements and available for free, the app is suitable for all ages, supporting both child-friendly education and adult health maintenance.

Launching Benefits

Upon starting the game, players receive 100 coins (worth approximately 500 yen), essential for progression, and can earn additional coins through victories and rankings. These coins reduce waiting times for feeding monsters, allow for reuse of food photos, and even expand the card inventory, thus enhancing gameplay convenience. Users can also recharge their coin balance through in-game purchases.

Explore the Game

Curious gamers can download the app and start their journey on both iOS and Android devices. Here are the links for download:

• - App Store
• - Google Play

For further updates and information, visit the official website at Eat Up Monster or follow their social media presence on X.

About Signal Talk Inc.

Founded in 2002, Signal Talk has been active in developing online games and IT services, including the online mahjong game Maru-Jan, for over two decades. Their commitment extends into community service projects aiming to enhance public health through innovative technology, exemplified by their other applications that assess health risks based on dietary habits.

Connect with Signal Talk for more inquiries:

• - Website: Signal Talk
• - Location: Ota city, Kamata, 5-8-7, Kamata K-1 Building 8F
• - CEO: Takafumi Kaya