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"()ual/ty Is Our Family Tradition·, TABLE OF CONT= EN=TS = =------ PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 Volume 17, No. 11 F!~!a~ ~~i~nne October 1991 Simon 40 Owner of Pride Enterprises in Huntsville, Ala. , and member of the AMOA board of directors, Simon has tallied 20 years in the coin machine industry. She believes in jumping in with both feet and being creative in supplementing your business in slow times. Scoring Success 55 Metro Midway and Discovery Center in West Phoenix, Ariz., combines education and fantasy in a location with the appeal of midway games and rides, hands-on science exhibits, the best arcade offerings, and a redemption center to emulate. 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. HOFFMAM(JHOFFMAM AMOA Expo '91 DEPARTMENTS News Bulletin Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News News Feature Up Front Cover Story Manufacturer Meeting Ten Years Ago/Coin Quips Guest Commentary Video Gaming Outlook C~~y~g~gh 6 3 8 10 12 14 27 32 34 58 60 62 66 Top Twenty Reader's Reponse The Light Side Tournaments & Leagues-1 Tournaments & Leagues-2 Tax Tips Technical Topics Quarter Corner What's New Classified Calendar/Ad Index The Last Word of'""'"'"' 74 76 80 82 86 88 90 94 96 102 141 142 w;th a ,.,;,g dd';"g gam"; Doub/a AI• ;, the newest one on the market. Gondola occupants are Rick Rochetti (front), Natalie Kulig, and Emilio Cabrera. P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER A· 1 The most complete, accurate show coverage awaits in a section dedicated to product descriptions, operator comments, special events, seminars, and a separate photo album that captures the crowd in action. OCTOBER 1991 -~