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·quality Is our Fam/ly Tradition· JABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~IER TOKENS 800-227-5813 Volume 19, No. 5 April 1993 F~~~l~~~a~erforPAPA IN CA 800-227-5814 29 No one understands the electric atmosphere of a world-class championship like our own Chris Caire, who gives a score-by-score description of the action at the third annual Professional and Amateur Pinball Association's international pinball rally. Special ACME Section ACME-1 Over 60 pages are needed to do justice to ACME '93, an industry mega-event that's proven successful on all fronts. Look for comprehensive game listings, an album of 160 photos , show picks, awards ceremonies, the AAMCF dinner, and much more. Change horses, it's a new race 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. 58 Political realities come to the forefront at the ACME '93 video lottery seminar. The general message: it's time to reassess the situation , develop coalitions, and take a fresh approach if the coin machine community is to be a part of future expanded gaming activities. D~~~;~JMEN~S Playec'sPe'5~c1;, Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News News Feature Up Front Cover Story The Outer Limits Ten Years Ago Pin Game Diary 8 10 12 14 40 44 46 52 54 63 COVER Reader's Response Tournaments & Leagues Tax Tips Frank's Cranks TicketTech AMOA & Latin Jukebox Top 30 What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 68 73 74 82 86 92 94 96 108 151 152 The Konami team has enjoyed a string of recent successes, among them the immensely popular X-Men and Lethal Enforcers. Next on the horizon : three kits and the dedicated Martial Champion shown at ACME. Pictured , (1-r): Frank Pellegrini , Sarah Shuster, Nobu Kaji, Mike Kubin , and Carmen Tiritilli. HOFFMAN {J HOFFMAN P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 APRIL 1993