Play Meter

TABLE OF CONTENTS Purchase your used Equipment from: NEw~ NoVELTYCo. Volume 21, No. 7 June 1995 FEATURES Family Entertainment 3030 No. Arnoult Road Metairie, LA 70002 (504} 888-3500 FAX: (504) 888-3506 50 Without a doubt, family entertainment centers are the hot topic in the amusement industry today. While other game categories stagnate, with the exception of a few stand-out pieces, redemption equipment continues to present growth potential. And what are the favorite haunts of redemption titles? FECs. In this special issue Play Meter answers many oft-posed questions about this segment of the industry, such as "Which factors contribute to the phenomenon ofFECs?" "What constitutes an FEC?" "How can I get into the FEC business?" "Is there still room for more FECs?" "How can I become successful and not lose my shirt in the FEC business?" "What are some FECs I can visit?" Both the novice and the experienced amusement center owner/operator will benefit from the 56 pages of data that includes case histories of five FECs, advice from experts in the FEC field, comments from national associations, a comprehensive look at the resurgence in laser tag systems that are becoming important attractions at many FECs, and much more. A must-read for anyone who wants to remain in-step with our evolving industry. DEPARTMENTS News Notes From the Editor Equipment Poll Letters Up Front Cover Story Coin-Op News Beyond the Playfield International Scene Who's News 3 8 10 12 14 16 22 33 35 40 Distributor Meeting Company Profile State Show Company Profile Street Talk Guest Commentary Tournaments & Leagues What's New Classified Calendar 136 139 143 147 149 152 154 155 164 210 COVER VAN BROCK © Phone (606) 231-7100 • FAX (606) 231-7108 PLAY METER Planet Earth Entertainment, maker of the popular Dinoscore and the new Ticket Snatcher and Super 64 Selection self-contained redemption center, is dedicated to developing products that are profitable for street operators. Standing by a bank of colorful Planet Earth games, U-r): Debbie Gonzalez, Saul Flores, Valerie Bechtold, and Bill Faith with daughter Angel and son Max. 6 JUNE 1995