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PLA MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE COIN-OPERATED ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY VOL. 13, NO . 12 12 VOL. 13, NO. CONTENTS FEATURES FEATURES IAAPA Welcomes 547 Exhibitors To New Orleans D E P A R T M E N T S DEPARTMENTS 20 The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions held its annual trade show KIM GARLAND in New Orleans during the same weekend AMOA was held in Chicago. Many companies were represented at both. PAGE 20 The Year In Review: Let's Not Forget The Past 30 E When the coin-op industry rode the roller coaster up and down during the video boom/bust, as it has come to be called, we all were so sure it could never happen again. But could it? In reviewing this past year, there have been certain indications that are telling us that yes, we could be heading for trouble. In addition, on page 111, there is a complete listing of stories covered in Play Meter in 1987. PAGE 30 AMOA Puts The Coin-Op Industry On Center Stage 54 Each year the industry awaits the AMOA show to find out the latest and greatest in equipment. This year was a little different: there were good games but operators were divided when it came to picking the proverbial hit of the show. Nevertheless, there was a lot to chose from and we have for you an informative overview of AMOA complete with pages and pages of color photographs. Sometimes it's as fun to see who was there as what was there. PAGE 54 54 PAGE DECEMBER, 1987 1987 DECEMBER, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 10 FROM THE EDITOR 16 UP FRONT 18 COMPANY PROFILES 22 GUEST COMMENTARY 24 COINMAN 32 NEWS 39 TOURNAMENT/LEAGUE NEWS 44 STATE UPDATE 49 PLAYER'S PICKS 78 CERTAIN BURTON 90 MANAGEMENT 92 FRANK'S CRANKS 97 TECHNICAL TOPICS 109 TEN YEARS AGO 121 NEW PRODUCTS 122 TAX TIPS 126 TRADE ACCESSORIES 131 ADVERTISERS INDEX 134 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 136 CALENDAR 143 On the the cover: cover: This This wonderful, wonderful, seasonal seasonal cover cover is is On from Atari. As Atari wishes the industry a from Atari. As Atari wishes the industry a holiday greeting, greeting, let's let's all all take take the the time time to to reflect reflect holiday on the the blessings blessings we we have, have, as as an an industry industry and and on individuals. individuals.