Play Meter

Issue: 1986 July 15 - Vol 12 Num 12

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CONTENTS/
Volume 12, Number 12/July 15, 1986
FEATUl\ES
Colnman: Gii Pollack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gil Pollock, Premier Technology's general manager, talks about the pinball
resurgence, the Gottlieb heritage, and the company's design innovations.
Summer Buyers Gulde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pay Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Kiddle l\ldes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ 1
Novelties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Legal Issues key to merchandisers, redemption . . . 52
Standing between operators and the healthy profits of merchandisers and
redemption equipment is o maze of legal considerations.
Location contracts pay off .................. .... 65
A good contract not only con bind o location, it con solve common
operating problems even before they arise.
Video game team seeks Industry Influence . . . . . . 68
The U.S. Notional Video Gome Team hos become involved in promotion,
tournament sponsorship, game development, and o monthly column,
"Players' Picks," which debuts on page 76 in this issue.
DEPARTMENTS
5 Letters
6 Up Front
7 News
60 Bear's Den
72 Frank's Cranks
74 Equipment Poll
7 6 Players' Picks
Cowr: Designed by Margret Vincent.
81 Tax Tips
84 P.ecord Charts
86 Management
88 New Products
93 Classlfled Advertising
96 Guest Commentary
STAFF
FOUNDER:
Rolph C. Lolly II
PUDUSHE~
Carol P. Lally
EDITO~
George R. Sigler
CONTIUDU11NG
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Donnie Theard
AATDIMCTO~
Korey Schwark
TYPOGMPllE~
Jo Ann Anthony
GAAPlllCS DESIGNER:
Margret Vincent
TECHNICAL WMBS:
Frank Seninsky
Mark Attebery
COMESPONDENTS:
Irving L. Blackman
Richard Priesmeyer
Jeffrey Rosenthal
Roger C. Sharpe
Mike Shaw
John R. Storbeck
DIMCTO" OF ADVE"nSING/
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT:
Valerie Cognevlch
COMP'mOW~
John F. Lally Ill
Too often, people don't look for
help until they are in trouble. But
oh how much simpler their lives
might be if they know where to
turn, beforehand.
When it comes to amusement,
redemption and merchandising
games, our firm is recognized by
industry leaders and law firms as
the nation's leading consultants.
Whether it's concepts, designs,
licensing matters, evaluations
or expert opinions, we have a
formidable track record. In fact,
in over 80 cases before courts
of all levels, not one case has
been lost.
Don't wait for trouble. We're
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or write for our free brochure.
C~ULATION
MANAGER:
Renee' C. Pierson
ACCOUNTING:
Lenore R. Bramblett
PIA Y METER. July 15. 1986. Volume 12.
No. 12. Copyright 1986 by Skybird PUb-
llshing Company. Play,_., (ISSN 0162·
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PLAY METER. July 15. 1986

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