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Issue: 2017 April - Vol 43 Num 4

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CONTENTS
Vol. 43, No. 4 • April 2017 • www.playmeter.com
On the Cover
Play Meter’s 24th Family Fun Edition is packed with
family fun including a spotlight on niche attractions at the
recent Amusement Expo, coverage of the Face 2 Face
Entertainment Conference, a feature from Dave Wilson
on soft contained play units, and more.
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Interview: Amigo Ben Jones
Ever wondered what’s the behind the magic of the ener-
getic annual Face 2 Face Entertainment Conference?
Robert Sax interviews one of its creators for a look
behind the curtain.
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FEC Focus
Start from the very beginning, but what is the beginning
and how long should it take? This month’s column sets
a timeline for developing a family entertainment center
from concept to opening day.
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Pinball Curious
Pinball and art go together like peanut butter and jelly.
One art museum in Chicago decided to showcase an
influential era for both, but is art in the eye of the behold-
er or is it in the hand on the flipper?
Departments:
Ad Index .......................................................................80
AMOA Legislative Update ............................................18
Amusement Expo Spotlight..........................................38
Classifieds....................................................................69
Coin-Op News................................................................6
Coin-Op Trends: Soft Contained Play Units ................20
Critic’s Corner Too! ......................................................56
Education: F2FEC........................................................24
Equipment Poll ...............................................................4
FEC News ....................................................................30
Family Fun Edition .......................................................19
Frank’s Cranks .............................................................42
Merchandise Market ....................................................64
On the Frontlines .........................................................50
Sporting Edge: BullShooter..........................................63
Techeting Savvy ..........................................................54
Trade Show: East Coast Gift and Variety Show ..........62
Travel Tracks ...............................................................68
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