Play Meter

Issue: 1982 November 01 - Vol 8 Num 21

Aids to the Trade
Making a switch
Chicago Switch. a subsidiary of Illinois
Tool Works Inc .. introduces a new
push-button switch designed to func-
tion in the rugged environment of a
busy arcade.
The Game S11 ·irch features an
umbrella shield that protects the con-
tacts from spills and debris. The switch
can be rinsed out with water without
affecting its operation. The Game
Swirch is interchangeable with switches
used by the electronic game industry .
Chicago Switch's new switch is
designed to withstand the pounding
given high traffic arcade games. It has
been rated to 2.500.000 cycles. It's
installed with single-nut mounting and
quick-connect terminals and available
in standard and custom colors. The
Game Swirch offers a choice of gold or
silver crosspoint contacts.
of Turho and Zaxxon video game
T-shins .
Under the terms of the agreement.
the Athletic Supporter will have exclu-
sive rights to manufacture and dis-
tribute preprinted silkscreened designs
on both T-shirts and jerseys through-
out the United States and Canada.
The Athletic Supporter Ltd., a
screenprinting and marketing firm
located in suburban Detroit, will be
adding these video designs to its estab-
lished selection of more than I 00 copy-
righted shirts which includes the entire
line of M*A*S*H T-shirts and jerseys.
In addition. the Athletic Supporter
has also secured a license to print and
distribute Frogger video T-shirts and
jerseys.
All of these new designs will be
printed on first quality T-shirts and
jerseys. The designs will be available in
both youth and adult sizes.
More information can be obtained
by calling the Athletic Supporter Ltd.
at 800 / 521-6500.
small parts while working on equip-
ment. There's a Cordura nylon pouch
for extra parts and equipment. The
case measures 18 by 13 by 212.
Model 665-ZT has 27 molded poc-
kets made of the sam!" material as
model 670-ZT. There are two vinyl
pouches for extra parts and equip-
ment. The case mesures 14 by 13 by
212.
Model 660-ZT has 29 stitched and
riveted tool pockets· made of special
Neoluxe vinyl. These pockets are
designed to fit tools snugly and retain
their shape. There is also one vinyl
pouch for extra parts and equipment.
The case measures 13 by 10 by 212.
ZZZip it up!
For complete information on the
new Game Swirch or other switch
requirements, contact Chicago Switch,
a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works
Inc., 1714 N. Damen Ave., Chicago,
Ill. 60647. Phone: 312 / 489-5500 .
Video T -shirts
The Athletic Supporter Ltd . and Sega
Enterprises Inc. have announced a
licensing agreement for the production
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Platt luggage introduces a new con-
cept in tool cases-ZZZippers.
Crafted from DuPont's new fabric,
Cordura. the cases are light, tough,
and easy on the pocketbook, Platt
claims.
The zipper tool cases feature a
heavy-duty zipper, pockets, and
pouches for tools and accessories, with
a metal pocket on the outside.
ZZZippers come in three sizes.
Model 670-ZT has 27 molded
pockets made of Texin, an exception-
ally tough urethane elastomer material
that's practically indestructible. The
pockets are molded without any
seams, stitches, or rivets, forming a
solid one-piece unit. You don't have to
worry about tearing, ripping, cutting,
or puncturing as you work . The case
also has a pocket for paper and order
books, and a magnet board for hold ing
For complete information write
Platt Luggage Inc., 2301 S. Prairie
Ave., Chicago, IL 60616. Phone: 312 /
225-6670. Contact Michael Platt.
Clean up
your business
Clean up your act- whatever it is, by
using the Ash 'n Can Caddy from
Spectrum Innovations Inc.
Specially designed to eliminate
spills and cigarette burns, Ash 'n Can
Caddies are sturdy units developed to
reduce your maintenance time and
improve your image. They attach
easily to most any surface, the com-
pany said.
Ash 'n Can Caddies can be used for
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arcade games, cocktail tables, cafete-
rias , amusement parks, factories, fast-
food chains, fairs, nightclubs, boats,
restaurants, offices, carnivals , trade
shows, game rooms, trailers, ·rest
rooms, amusement trailers, ticket box
offices, waiting rooms, laundermats ,
hotels, motels, concert halls, con-
vention centers, malls, stadiums,
amusement rides, vending machines,
drawing tables, poolside, airports,
pool tables, counter games, midway
group games, coffee shops, and almost
anything else you can think of.
For additional information write
Spectrum Innovations Inc. , 453 Glen-
b~ook Road , Stamford, CT 06906.
Phone orders: 212/391-8455.
9 inches wide by 5 inches high. and the
remote readout displa y meas ures 7\12
inches high by 9 \12 inches wide by 5 \4
inches deep . A 10-foot cable connects
the platform and remote readout.
The scale features single coin . multi-
ple coin counting, and dollar bill
verification. The C-Counting version
provides programmable slots for
tokens if the multiple coin feature is
not wanted. The scale features a coin
accumulator memory and accuracy of
+I- 4 coins in 2,000.
A se lf-contained portable version is
designed specifically for route opera-
tors who require counting at other
than central locations. In add it ion , a
heavy-duty plastic scoop is available
as an option.
tokens to be sold or given out,"
explained Carol Kantor, president of
Business Builders. "I've researched
many different types of bags and con-
tainers that are available ranging from
I 5 cents to $3 in price. There are a large
variety to choose from, but I have
selected just a few that are better for
thi s application to include in the Busi-
ness Builders line of promotion pro-
duct s."
The economy bag and a premium
leather bag are offered.
The economy hag is 3 inches by 4
inches unbleached cotton fabric with a
drawstring and easily holds up to 50
tokens. Its price starts at I 5 cents each
for a minimum quantit y of I ,000.
A custom imprint of the location
name , token design , or other special
design like "Bag of Fun" or a logo can
be added to this bag. They are also
available with a mailing tag sewn in for
other promotions, s uch as, mailing
wooden nickels in a bag to potential
customers to be redeemed for tokens
or other promotion items.
The premium all-lea!her bag is a
little larger in size. 3 Y2 inches by 5
inches, and is made of a soft glove tan
leather in black , brown , or a natural
color. The leather bag can hold 100
tokens and can be a gift or prize item.
The leather bags can be printed in 24
KT hot stamp or blind embossed.
They ma y be especially good for the
coming Christmas season.
1\emote counter
K-Tron Arizona Inc . introduces the
Rem o te K-Coin Coin / Currency
Counter & Weighing Scale for appli-
cations including amusements and
games. This remote version is specially
designed for permanent counting
facilities.
The scale features speed of counting,
and therefore, increased security. The
scale can be run from a wall outlet full
time or on a charged battery. The
standard capacity is 66 pounds , but
other capacities (6, 13, and 33 pound)
are available on special order.
The K-Coin is a rugged solid-state
design and has no moving parts within
the scale mechanism. The weighing
platform measures 12¥4 inches long by
For more information contact
K-Tron Arizona Inc ., 7955 E. Redfield
Road , Scottsdale, AZ 85260 . Phone
602 / 99 I -0990.
Bag a prize item
r) Special Bags for 10kens: Economy
bag, Economy bag wilh mailing wg,
Lea1her bags in black and nO/ural color.
(/10
Special bags for tokens are available
from Business Builders. These bags
can be used for special promotions,
prizes, or just as a way to package
tokens in $5 and $10 quantities.
"Many game center operatr-rs
requested some type of container for
For further information on these or
other token containers, contact Carol
Kantor, Business Builders, I 0381 S .
DeAnza Blvd . #209, Cupertino, Calif.
95014. Phone: 408 / 446-4400 .
Read the Industry survey In the Nov. 15 Play M•t•r.
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