Atari Coin Connection

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A Tech Quiz
Hercules™
Answer the following questions;
then unscramble the first letters of
the answers to find the name of
QUESTIONS
1. Between PCB and Main Harness
2. 1 x 10· 9 seconds
3. Pin #6 of A6502
4. A flip flop type
5. The crystal is one
6. The technology that dominates
the industry
7. _ _ = IR, OHMS LAW
8. Boolean _ __ _
9. 1000 or 10 3
Due to the types of components
used on this game, there is a vibra-
tion in excess of that found on a
standard pinball machine.
Therefore, a regularly scheduled
preventive maintenance routine is
required. Every two or three
weeks, all playfield components
should be checked. Particular at-
tention should be given to areas
subject to direct hits from the ball
or action items such as thumpers,
etc.
Your cooperation in this will
decrease your downtime by
minimizing nuisance-type service
calls.
By: Fred McCord
someone key to Atari's development
and growth.
ANSWERS
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Answers in next issue
Legal
Inquiry
Atari would like to thank all of
you who have replied to our recent
request for information on any legal
restrictions or pending legislation
regarding coin-operated games. The
correspondence received thus far
has been informative. We would like
to encourage more replies from
other areas.
For example:
-Are any types of amusement
games expressly prohibited?
-Are there limitations on the
number of games in locations?
-Are games banned from specific
types of locations?
-Is there a player age limitation?
-Is there a limit on the number
of free games? Or are free games
prohibited?
-Are there any special or ex-
traordinary taxes on coin-
operated games?
-Have there been any positive
changes in regulations regard-
ing coin-operated amusement
games?
Some very positive things have
been reported. For instance, we
learned that a recent court ruling
in Hawaii has overturned the age
restriction of 18 or older to play
pinball games. In 1978, it was
made legal in the State of Georgia
for a pinball player to win up to 15
free games. Before this, pinball
games were considered contra-
band. However, Athens and a few
other communities in Georgia
have local ordinances that pro-
hibit flipper pinballs.
There are still some areas that
have strict regulations and high
taxes. In Brockton, Massachu-
setts, pinball games are not allow-
ed within ¼ mile of churches,
schools, or municiplal buildings.
The State of New York has legaliz-
ed flipper pinball games with add-
a-ball only. However, the city of
Buffalo has banned pinball games.
(This issue will be on the
November ballot.) In New Jersey,
an operator can pay up to $500 per
year per machine for a license.
These are just a few examples. If
you have further information on
legal restrictions, taxes, pending
legislation, or positive changes in
your area, please contact us. The
form below can be used, or call
(408) 745-2501 for Carol Kantor or
Colette Weil and tell us about the
restrictions in your area.
Local and Regional
Restrictions on Coin Games
'
Type Restriction
SpecHy Territory Restricted
(a.nd on what type game)
Enforcement
(city/ county/ state)
(Specify level: strict, moderate, or liberal)
MAIL TO: Atari Marketing Services, 1215 Borregas Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086