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Issue: 1985 December 31 - Vol 11 Num 24

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CONTENTS/
Volume 11 , Number 24/December 31 . 1985
FEATURES
The 1985 year In review
The Industry came a long way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
A survey of the events of 1985 includes such topics as equipment trends,
the drop in the number of operators, the beginning of an industry uptum,
increasing Japanese influence. the j ukebox-royalty agreement. and much
more from a year that ended better than it started .
Play Meter 198.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
This index of the yea r's news and feature articles, columns, departments,
and new-product introductions makes it easy to find whatever information
you need from back issues of Play Meter.
Old hits find new life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Gomes that otherwise might be scrapped or collect dust in a warehouse
are in demand by small operators who can make old games pay in their
locations and by buyers who want something to play at home. Buyers.
sellers. and traders of used equipment are find ing each other through
auctions, classified ads, and other means.
DEPARTMENTS
5 Letters to the Editor
6
8
33
36
Up Front
News
Frank's Cranks
Equipment Poll
42
44
46
49
Tax Tips
Management
New Products
Classified
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