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Firing Lines: Manufacturers, Operators, Distributors Speak Out
Firing
Lines: Manufacturers, Operators, Distributors Speak Out
The Firin g Line has been heralded as one of the most popular sessions since
The
Firing Line has been heralded as one of the most popular sessions since
the first manufacturers' panel in 1980. Last year, operators and distributors were
the
first manufacturers' panel in 1980. Last year, operators and distributors were
added to th e panel of manufacturers for the first time, and it made for a better
added to the panel of manufacturers for the first time, and it made for a better
than ever group. Thi s year, we ' re presenting TWO firing lines - one focusing
than
ever group. This year, we're presenting TWO firing lines - one focusing
on pinball,
pinball, the
the other
other on
on video.
video . ACME
ACME '87
'87 attendees
attendees owe
owe it it to to themselves
themselves to
to
on
participate in these stimu lating discussions, and hear the issues and answers
participate in these stimulating discussions, and hear the issues and answers
to today' s coin-op concern s.
to today's coin-op concerns.
FRIDAY, MARCH
MARCH 20
20
FRIDAY,
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
4:00
pm to 6:00 pm
Firing Line: Pinball
Firing Line: Pinball
Pinball has become a major force in th e indu stry once aga in . Thi s sess ion consisting of manufac-
Pinball
has become a major force in the industry once again. This session consisting of manufac-
turers, di stri butors and operators will hi ghlight th e latest in pinball wi zard ry from a deve lopmental
turers,
distributors
and operators will highlight the latest in pinball wizardry from a developmental
and techni ca l standpo int.
and technical standpoint.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
SATURDAY,
MARCH 21
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
5:00
pm to 7:00 pm
Firing Line: Video
Firing Line: Video
Vid eo continues to be a vital element in th e co in-op industry . Experts will lead di sc uss ion s
Video
continues to be a vital element in the coin-op industry. Experts will lead discussions
and answe r questi ons about w hat's happenin g in the w o rld of vid eo ga mes.
and
answer questions about what's happening in the world of video games.
SUNDAY, MARCH
MARCH 22
22
SUNDAY,
Standardization
Standardization
9:00 am to 10:00 am
9:00
am to 10:00 am
Standard izing va rious components is an iss ue of majo r co ncern to many operato rs. Todd
Standardizing
various components is an issue of major concern to many operators. Todd
Erickson, Summit Amu sements, w ill moderate
a panel featuring Joe Dillon, Willi ams El ectroni cs;
Erickson, Summit Amusements, will moderate a panel featuring Joe Dillon, Williams Electronics;
Craig Johnson,
Johnson, TATAKA;
TATA KA; and Steve Blattspieler, Ball y-Midway, who w ill di scu ss the movement
Craig
and Steve Blattspieler, Bally-Midway, who will discuss the movement
toward s standardi zati on and its signifi ca nce for today's operator.
towards
standardization and its significance for today's operator.
SUNDAY, MARCH
MARCH 22
22
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
SUNDAY,
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
How
Promotional
Activities
Can
Boost
Your
Bottom
Line
How Promotional Activities Can Boost Your Bottom Line
This timely session on an extremely important subject should be a must for everyone dedicated
th e coin-op
co in-op
industry. " Promotiona l activiti es and marketin g are where it's at today," says seminar
to to the
industry.
"Promotional activities and marketing are where it's at today," says seminar
spea ker Mark Whittaker of Baily's Al addin 's Cas tl es. The industry needs all the promotion
speaker Mark Whittaker of Bally's Aladdin's Castles. The industry needs all the promotion it it
can get to improve th e image, and M ark will outline some ideas for all ... not just arcade operators,
can
get to improve the image, and Mark will outline some ideas for all . . . not just arcade operators,
but street operators as w ell. Thi s is a free sess ion , so put it on your schedu le as one not to mi ss!
but street operators as well. This is a free session, so put it on your schedule as one not to miss!
Thi s tim ely sess ion on an extremely important subject should be a mu st for everyon e dedi ca ted
fiDVfi"CED TECHNICAL
TECH"ICfiL TRAINING
TRfilHIHG
ADVANCED
Never before
before in in the
the history
history of coin-operated trade events has a technical ses-
Never
of coin-operated trade events has a technical ses-
sion
been
offered
that
complete and comprehensive in nature. The cost
sion been offered that is is so so complete
and comprehensive in nature. The cost
attend this
this special
special 2-day,
2-day, 6-hour
6-hour sess io n is $100, or $50 per session . Don't
to to attend
session is $100, or $50 per session. Don't
miss this
this "must-go"
" must-go" session
session for
for the
the coin-op
co in-op technician
technician "in-the-know."
miss
"in-the-know."
FRIDAY, MARCH
MARCH 20
20
FRIDAY,
#104 Comprehensive
Comprehensive Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting -
- Part
Part I I
#104
MARCH 21
21
SATURDAY, MARCH
SATURDAY,
#304 Comprehensive Troubleshooting -
Part II
#304 Comprehensive Troubleshooting - Part II
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
The most comprehensive techni cal seminar ever planned wi ll cover logi c board troubl eshooting;
The
most comprehensive technical seminar ever planned will cover logic board troubleshooting;
and an 0-scope; di gital
repairs a fi eld or shop techn ician would make with a log ic probe
repairs a field or shop technician would make with a logic probe and
an O-scope;
digital
multimeters, other test equipment and actu al board repairs; repa iring power suppli
and monitors
multimeters,
other test equipment and actual board repairs; repairing power supplies es and
monitors
and semi co nductors. Th e sess ion s wil l include hand s-on in stru ction , and allow ampl e tim e for
and
semiconductors. The sessions will include
instruction,
ample
for .
questions and answ ers to details on each subj hands-on
ect covered
(time wi and
ll be allow
al lotted
for time
overrun)
questions and answers to details on each subject covered (time will be allotted for overrun).