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·ouallty Is our Faml/y Tradition"' TABLE OF CO= NT=EN=T= S ~---===== PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 Volume 17, No. 7 June 1991 F!~~~~~!Chilton 30 The down-home, friendly Chilton of Wichita, Kan., is a third generation coin machine operator. He's outspoken about cranes, redempton, video lottery, jukeboxes, and video games in general. Says Chilton, "This isn't printing money' time; it's a very humbling time to be in this industry." Redemption Merchandise 46 Proper prize selection is the critical key to success with redemption equipment. Suppliers suggest: "You're really hurting yourself if you don't offer high-end prizes, no matter how small your operation." More recommendations are found in this article, which benefits the novice and the veteran. Spring Buyer's Guide Quality control personnel at Hoffman & Hoffman checking diameter of token with micrometer • Immediate same-day shipment on stock tokens • Quality artwork and design service at no charge • Hoffman &Hoffman tokens are minted under the most rigid quality control standards. • We match Old World craftsmanship with advanced technology. • Hoffman &Hoffman has the best prices and fastest delivery for stock or custom tokens. • You can buy the best tokens for less. Check our prices and see. HOFFMAN (J HOFFMAM P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 97 Just in time for the busy season ahead! All the current choices in kiddie rides, coin pushers, cranes and rotaries, sports games, novelty/redemption, non-ticket novelties, and specialty machines are included here for review. A handy index and merchandise supplier list follows. D~!!~TMEN!SPrim~TimeP~•· Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News News Feature Up Front Guest Commentary Cover Story State Show-GAMOA State Show-MOMA Open House Distributor Meeting Redemption Report Video Gaming Outlook From the Lab 8 10 12 13 21 24 26 28 64 66 70 72 74 79 83 Player's Perspective Ten Years Ago Coin Quips Reader's Response Tournaments &Leagues Tax Tips Management Top Twenty Technical Topics Frank's Cranks Merchandise Market What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 85 91 92 92 94 155 157 159 161 162 167 168 169 1n 207 208 C~~~"~h-yof ho•og~;~d••-loFID~Flgfll•~bolhP•y Meter and AAMA at the recent ACME '91 . Now the Capcom team continues the tradi· lion with Street Fighter II. From left on the video screen: George Nakayama, Kenzo Tsujimoto, and Jeff Walker.