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Issue: 2017 September - Vol 43 Num 9

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CONTENTS
Vol. 43, No. 9 • September 2017 • www.playmeter.com
On the Cover
IGPM Distribution is not only setting itself apart as a dis-
tributor, but also as a company with FEC appeal and the
center of attention.
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Fall Product Lineup
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Generations
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Company Profile: BuyBack Booth
This year’s annual list of manufacturers’ most recent
products includes a heap of brand new arcade games to
be released this fall and early next year.
Play Meter welcomes a new feature this month, which
focuses on the family side of the industry. The first
“Generations” profiles the Sharpe family pinball dynasty,
especially its matriarch, Ellen.
Usually not associated with the coin-operated amuse-
ment industry, a self-service smart phone-recycling kiosk
from BuyBack Booth just might be the industry’s next big
revenue stream for operators.
Departments:
Ad Index
Classifieds
Coin-Op Contributions: Charity Arcade
Coin-Op News
Cover Story
Critic’s Corner Too!
Education: LaserTAG360
Equipment Poll
FEC Focus
FEC News
FEC of the Month
Merchandise Market
On the Frontlines
Redemption Formula
Techeting Savvy
Travel Tracks
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