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"Oua/lty Is our Family Tradition· fABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 Volume 19, No. 6 May 1993 F~u!~~~~!-ins IN CA 800-227-5814 52 Are your cashboxes secure? Don't be too quick to respond . Rich Holley of Southeast Game Brokers and locksmith Andy Oniszezuk point out failings in standard methods of protecting that sizable equipment investment. Thieves know most of the tricks but can be outsmarted. A must read! The evolution of vending 80 Looking for trench fries, fresh grapefruit, business cards, pizza, and pantyhose? Try the nearest vending machines, where the unusual is now commonplace. The NAMA Western Convention recently highlighted these and other unique "vendables" that are changing the scope of vending. Our version of the fireside chat-a bi-monthly column by Randy Chilton of Chilton Vending and Billiards of Wichita, Kan. Chilton speaks his mind and talks a route operator's language. Topics this time up: vending, the Washington Conference, and distributors (for starters). • 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. 88 Street Talk Quality control personnel at Hoffman & Hoffman checking diameter of token with micrometer D~!,~i~TM EN!5 Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters Up Front Cover Story News International News Video Gaming Outlook Redemption Report Company Profile Coinman Interview C~Y,,~~ gamo 8 10 12 14 16 22 42 46 64 70 76 Toumameots& Leagues Ten Years Ago Player's Perspective Tax Tips Technical Topics Frank's Cranks Pin Game Diary What's New AMOA & Latin Jukebox Top 30 Classified Calendar The Last Word mootsAlbort=""'"'''"~""''"' 92 96 97 99 102 104 107 109 128 129 173 174 Chio.go Fiold Museum as Data East staff members salute the prehistoric creatures that inspired the book and the pinball. Clockwise from top right: Pete Gustafson , Wes Moore , Jim Ross, Paul Jacobs, Joe Kaminkow, Ed Cebula, Gary Stern , Darlene Lamz, and Mike O 'Donnel. HOFFMAN{JHOFFMAN P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 MAY 1993