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Issue: 1984 September 01 - Vol 10 Num 16

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.
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Konami, Inc.
20655 S. WESTERN AVE., SUITE 116, TORRANCE, CA 90501
PHONE: (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
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CONTENTS/volume 10, Number 16/September 1. 1984
FEATURES
Nagging Debts
30
Many distributors have had to tighten the reins an credit they give to operators. This
article explores haw same distributors are trying to avoid bad debts and help the
operator at the same time.
32
For Distributors
Bob Blundred is the AVMDA's new executive director. In an interview. he outlines his
goals for the A VMDA. On page 34, distributors tell how service schools benefit them
and operators.
International Tournament
38
The March of Dimes lntemational Konami/Centuri Track 6 Field Challenge raised
money for the treatment and prevention of birth defects and raised the public's
opinion of the coin·op amusement industry as well.
DEPARTMENTS
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37
43
Up Front
Letters to the Editor
News
Equipment Poll
Tournaments
Colnman
Snapshots
Gene·s Gudgements
45 Crltlc·s Comer
54 Our ·cades
51 Franl 62 Technical Topics
65 New Products
68 Classified Advertising
80 Commentary
Cov•r Cr•dlt: Hugh Armstrong of Cherokee Studio in Blaine, Tennessee.

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