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"Oual/ty Is our Family Tradition· TABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 Volume 19, No. 8 F~~!r~s~~ear July 1993 depreciation on amusements 26 Chalk one up for the amusement industry! Craig Johnson of Tataka has obtained the first official recognition of the use of a three-year depreciation on amusement equipment by applying the income forecasting method. Read more about the ramifications of this signifi· cant development. Pinball, darts, and pool host record-breaking championships 48 Still a "doubting Thomas" when it comes to tournaments and leagues? Read the success stories of IFPA (pg. 48), BullShooter 8(pg. 60), and VNEA (pg. 62) for living proof that such events draw players and their continued patronage. In these times of uncertainty, tour· naments and leagues are a sure thing . 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 HOFFMAN P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 Special Vending Section 83 There's a natural cross-over between music and games and vending, a fact addressed by our new section that's full of helpful information. First time up: " Coinman Interview" with Don Hesch, " Company Profile" of bulk vending giant Machine-0-Matic, and " What's New" just for vending-related product. D~!.,!~TMEN!SC~panyProlile(AMnG.) Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters Up Front Cover Story Guest Commentary FAX Poll News International News Manufacturer Meeting Ten Years Ago State Show C~~~~""' 8 10 12 16 18 22 34 36 52 56 68 70 Reader's Response Player's Perspective Pingame Diary Tournaments & Leagues Tax Tips Technical Topics What's New AMOA & LatinJukebox Top 30 Classified Calendar The Last Word 76 82 98 101 105 112 11 5 120 128 129 179 180 ;o;n w;th tho"' of well-cecogn;'"I Sega """ membeS to prove that life really is fun and games. The company is best known for memorable driving and flying simulators. Next to follow the Sega tradition : OutRunners .