Play Meter

Issue: 1983 June 15 - Vol 9 Num 11

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CONTENTS/volume
9 , Number 11/June 15, 1983
FEATURES
38
Eliminate Coin Hassles
Two companies with computer era sounding names-lntec and ESAC-feature
systems that may take the coin out of the coin-op industry. Mike Shaw explains the
wo~ings of the two techniques. On page 40, Valerie Cognevich gives details on the
ITS system that strives to merge game accountability and security.
48
A Classy Arcade
Mary Claire Olakeman writes about the Good Times Entertainment and Food Empo-
rium located in Portland, Oregon. A black-tie benefit for the Portland Opera, a plush
interior, and an 80-person dining area contribute to Good Times' image.
60
Strong Hand
Who has control at your arcade? How do you handle sticky situations dealing with dis-
cipline and security? Gerald Walford . manager of a Maryland arcade. gives you pradi·
cal. wo~able tips.
DEPARTMENTS
6 Up Front
7
10
24
83
84
86
Letters to the Editor
News
Equipment Poll
Tax Tips
Legal Hints
PR Problems/Pr' Solutions
98
1 00
1 06
11 0
117
131
132
Snapshots
New Products
Aids to the Trade
Technical Topics
Classified
Puzzle
News Drlefs
Cover Credit: Hugh Armstrong of Cherokee Studio In Dlalne, Tennessee.
Bowling & Ice Cream Designs
Publlsh•r and Editor:
Ralph C. Lally II
Monagl"9 Editor:
Lauro R. Braddock
Associate Editor:
Mike Shaw
~cudw Editor:
Valerie Cagnevich
Edltorloi/A.et.orch:
Dawn Adorno
321
An Dl...aor:
Katey Schwark
Typogroph•r:
Jo Ann Anthony
Graphics:
Margret Vincent
Technical Writers:
Randy Fromm
Frank Seninsky
Correspondents:
Mary Oaire Blakeman
Oill Drohaugh
Mike Oucki
Randy Fromm
Carol Kanror
Dill Kultz
Charles C. ll.ass
Joseph Senesac
Fronk Seninsky
Roger C. Sharpe
Paul Thiele
Adwnlsl"9 Manager:
David Pierson
Cloulfl.ct Adwniiii'IQi
Valerie Cognevlch
2854
Circulation Monae-r:
Penee' C. Pierson
Euro~n ,..,..Mntotlw:
Esmay Leslie
Coun•l
Rufus King
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