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·ouallty Is our Family Tradition· rBLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 February 1992 Volume 18, No. 3 F~a~~~i~o~= true Texas delights 29 Hold on to your sombreros! The American Coin Machine Exposition has a Southwestern backdrop in scenic and historic San Antonio, Texas. The big spring show co-sponsored by Play Meter and AAMA features a seminar schedule full of fresh ideas in business management plus a new crop of coin-op product. In pursuit of polygon and 32-bit technology 34 Our industry faces a constant challenge to produce top-earning games for an ever-changing marketplace. Read what NamcoAmerica, Jaleco, USA, and Taito America have to say about research and development. Sample quote: " Having 32-bit hardware gives us more capabilities for better game features. It's a step in the right direction." 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 P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 FEBRUARY 1992 Tax help is on the way 57 Yes, it's here again-tax season. Only the wife of your CPA dreads this time of year more than you do; her spouse is often missing from the homefront. This month we offer an expanded version of our popular' 'Tax Tips'' department with four separate articles: all good, all informative, all a "must read. " D~!,~,~JM EN!S Redemption RepM Equipment Poll From the Editor News Up Front Cover Story The Outer Limits News Feature Video Gaming Outlook Ten Years Ago C OVER 8 10 13 24 27 41 46 52 56 The Video Weasel Tournaments & Leagues Reader's Response TicketTech Merchandise Market What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 72 80 84 87 92 94 96 103 137 138 . Data East has found success in diversity, evidenced by an expanding product line that includes traditional pinball , novelty, and video games (pictured : Hook, Wacky Gator, Pop-A-Tic-Tac-Toe, Lippy the Clown, and Captain America).