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Issue: 1984 November 01 - Vol 10 Num 20

The future is now. Introducing TIME PILOT '84.
Available exclusively as an original first-edition
conversion kit from the creators of GYRUSS,
TRACK & FIELD, and the original TIME PILOT.
A whole new challenge that's sure to become
another great arcade hit.
For further information, contact your local
distributor today.
WARNING
Konami , Inc.
20655 S. WESTERN AVE. , SUITE 116, TORRANCE, CA 90501
PH ONE: (213} 533-8644
TELEX: 4720119 KONAMER FAX: (213) 533-6040
© Konami 1984 All rights reserved .
The TIME PILOT '84 video game is available only in conversion kit form and is manufactured by Konami
Industry Co., Ltd ., and sold in the U.S. and Canada exclusively by Konami, Inc.
Willful copyright infringement is a Federal Crime. Konami, Inc., fully intends to take all legal action necessary
to protect its proprietary rights against all parties manufacturing and selling TIME PILOT '84 games , or games
which imitate the TIME PILOT '84 game, and which infringe upon Konami's said proprietary rights .
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CONTENTS/
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Volume 10. Number20/November 1.1984
FEATURES
The State of the Industry
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1984 will be known as "The Year of the Crunch" in the coin-op amusement industry.
Play Meter's 1984 State of the Industry findings reveal that the average video game is
grossing a mere S53 per week.l3ut there were some positive findings. Read about the
positive and negative aspects of the industry in 1984 and Play Meter's predictions for
1985 in this special report. Charts and graphs illustrate the findings.
48
Operators Sound Off
Operators tell manufacturers and distributors how they feel about the industry and
offer suggestions for its growth.
53
Buying Report
What are operators going to buy in '85? Play Meter contacted operators throughout
the United States to find the answer to this question. Videos seem to be at the bottom
of just about everybody's list.
DEPARTMENTS
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Up Front
Letters to the Editor
News
Tournaments
National Play Meter
Frank's Cranks
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Scoring Success
Technical Topics
New Products
Aids to the Trade
Classified Advertising
Commentary
Cover Credit: Hugh Armstrong of Cherokee Studio in Pensacola. Florida .

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