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Issue: 2018 January - Vol 44 Num 1

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CONTENTS
Vol. 44, No. 1 • January 2018 • www.playmeter.com
On the Cover
Turnout to the International Association of Amusement
Parks and Attractions Expo has slowly increased over
the last several years, but 2017’s number of registered
attendees smashed the record.
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IAAPA Expo:
Coin-Op Exhibitors and Products
Along with multiple new products and games introduced,
the IAAPA Expo also set the stage for a number of coin-
op industry firsts, including a redemption photo booth
and an attendant-free virtual reality ride simulator.
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Laser Tag
Last year could be called the Year of Virtual Reality. Sev-
eral arcade game manufacturers released their own VR
systems in 2017, and Creative Works’ Danny Gruening
gives the rundown on how to add the attraction to a fami-
ly entertainment center.
Departments:
Ad Index
Classifieds
Coin-Op Debriefing: Capitol Hill
Coin-Op News
Coin-Op Revival
Cover Story
Equipment Poll
FEC Focus
FEC News
IAAPA Expo: Merchandise Market
IAAPA Expo: On the Scene
NDA Dart Beat
On the Front Lines
Redemption Formula
Sharpe Wit
Sporting Edge: BullShooter
Techeting Savvy
Travel Tracks
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Cover Design by Eric Dolese
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