Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1986-April - Vol 8 Issue 2

STAR*TECH Journal
game difficulty rmch easier to set for a
particular location.
In addition, even though the operator has
chosen a specific level of difficulty for
game play, any of the individual features
(preset as a group via AD 62 through 66)
can then be adjusted to another setting,
if desired, without affecting the other
preset features. In this way, each game
can be "customized" to suit its location.
April 1986 (6)
Cinernatronics showed IDRLD SERIES. This
game has to place them in a back order
status. This game will suffice for 6
m::>nths to a year. Congratulations to them!
Good sports games are good for many years
of big seasonal income. Their bowling
games look like a good buy for winter.
Exidy has to be their own victim. All
their rifles have been so good it doesn't
justify kitting them. An unbelieveable
track record for several years now.
Good Adjustrnents=Good Play=HIGH F.ARNI:OOS!
Nintendo has SUPER MARIO BRa,. , rmch
needed. Many good to excellent kits. I
could go on for several pages m::>re. The
point is that there are m::>re excellent
games than we need. This enables us to buy
several of many, rather than a huge nurrber
of one.
ACME '86
By Todd Erickson
Sunmit Anusernents
St. Paul, MN
With the best
one knew what
that the show
cro\tt'd of AK>A
a success.
of two shows corrbining, no
to expect. Everyone knew
would never draw the huge
but it didn't have to, to be
Every manufacturer had either a new game
or recently sanpled game. Excellent
product for the m::>st part. Many looked
extremely promising. I can't just look at
a game and tell if it is a great one. Many
hit games I never really liked.
Driving games are one category of games
that it is hard to miss with. Atari showed
its new 3 player SPRINI' or should I say 75
cent SPRINI'. My "old" SPRINI' 2 is still
running (10 years old this year).
Williams HIGH SPEED speaks for itself.
This game will be the hit pin of the year
at 1986 Af,OA.
Atari System One is the m::>st underrated
system in the industry. '!heir current game
INDIANA JONES is excellent. Sales of all
games were hurt by GAUNTLET. Operators are
now discovering INDIANA JONFS. I have a
good idea what is coming next and it makes
system 1 a super buy. These games are so
strong I feel 3 games a year will keep the
operator real happy.
The educational seminars were all well
attended. The operator is in rmch better
shape than last year or last fall.
'!he m::>st interesting thing happened at the
Meet the Manufacturers seminar. The
operators in attendance took the side of
the manufacturers when it came to parallel
boards & ripoff boards!
We rmst support the job the manufacturers
are doing for us. When we get the
excellent product we have now, it pays to
buy. There is still m::>ney to be made in
video as well as pins, jukes, darts, pool,
etc.
The gun produced by Nintendo is being
retooled. The new gun looks good but a few
m::>re changes are needed.
The standardization npvement is getting
stronger. The manufacturers have been
working on areas covered at the AIDA
seminar (see S"'TJ Feb86, Vol 7, No 9).
Last but not least. What I liked best
about A01E. There is a lot m::>re time to
spend talking to people at the show. One
inp:>rtant fact can pay for your show
expense. I don't feel the main reason for
going to this show is to see the new
equipment.
April 1986 (7)
STAR*TECH Journal
>>>>>>>>MARKETPLACE<<<<<<<<
MARKETPLACE prices are $4 per Line, (two
Line minimum), with a maximum of 40
characters per Line -including spaces.
DEADLINE: The 20th of the previous month.
(Example: April 20th for the May issue.)
Call 609/662-1080.
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FACD WEST WANTS TO BE YOUR KIT SUPPLIER.
Many kits available at wholesale prices.
BEST NEW GAMES: Legends of Kege $895,
Alpha Mission $745, Sandlot Baseball
(better than World Series) $695. Dig Dug
II new from Namco -Looks good $595.
Also, Just in Pacland $895. Here are our
BEST BUYS: Vie Ar Kung Fu $395, My Hero
$495, Karate Champ $395, Galaga III $395,
Trivia Master $395, Mag Max $445, Samurai
Warrior $295, Uni-system PC board with
choice $495, Super Basketball $295, Road
Fighter $395, Rush 'N Attack $695, Mat
Mania $695, Chopliftar $745, Ghosts &
Goblins $call. Tiger Hali $call. Ring King
Special price. 10-Yard Fight $295. Many,
many more. OTHER SPECIALS: Seaburg VMC
phonographs new in cartons $1495-$1995.
LaserDisc players new in cartons $295,
used $195. Sony 7-amp power supplies
$32.95.
Guaranteed Lowest prices. Same day
shipping available. FACO WEST
818/508-7902. 10719 Burbank Blvd., North
Hollywood, CA 916D1.
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Northern Celtfornta•a VIDEO CONNECTION.
Lowest prices on conversion kits. Laser
kit close-outs. Conversion supplies 1/2
price sale. Call for free price List.
All factory kits, no parallel imports
or copies. Buy - Sell - Trade.
VIDEO CONNECTION 916/678-5189.
930 Jeffrey Lane, Dixon, CA 95620
Thayara Quest kits. Brand new, conve r ts
Dragons Lair or Space Ace in one hour.
$15 0 . Als o par ts ava ila bl e 619/944-1843.
Trade tn your wallboxes, circuit boards,
45 r pm records fo r brand new kits I I I
Antique juke parts from '30s, 1 40s and
'50s. Pinballs, jukeboxes, arcade
equipment, antigue slots. IC's, power
supplies, PC boards, joysticks.
Convers i on kits starting at $25. 24-h r
service. HI-TECH COIN MACHINE 1881 Sta t e
Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209. Write or
call: 315/635 - 6146.
Untvtd 1000 is the answer to your vid e o
game service problems . Repair your own
boards and save. Call now for more
information. 800/362-1296 in Ohio.
800/321-2778 in u.s.
Spring Sale $695.00. Act now.
DUAL UNI/VERSES kit allows 2 games in 1
cab (Nintendo Vs. Unisystem only), uses
existing controls/monitor, installs Lass
than 10 min. incl specially designed
dual hdr displaying Nintendo instruction
stickers, & plexi control panel instruc-
tion switch. Compl $175. DUAL/UNI kit,
utilizing Nintendo Vs. Unisystem allows
2 cabs together to create 2-plyr Vs.
system or operate 2 separate paks off 1
Unisystem. Kit incls compl wired control
panel w/Lookalike overlay, Coinco hdles
& buttons, easy plugin harness, monitor
rotating brackets & bolts. Compl $195.
Vine's Mobile Video, 214A W.Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776. 818/308-3717.
NINTENDO GUN REPAIR, 1 week turnaround,
chain/tip incl $75. NINTENDO micropro-
cessor $150. Vine's Mobile Video, 214A
W.Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776
B18/308-3717. Ask for Kathy.
Microphone Kita for Rowe RBS and newer.
$75 each with 50' cable. $60 without
cable. 2274 University Ave., St Paul, MN
55114. Phone: 612/645-9024.
Conversion Kita
For Sale;
Kit_f£icei
Choplifter
$Call
Mat Mania
$Call
Gunsmoka
$Call
Via Ar Kung Fu
$399
Super Basketball
$299
Excitebike
$495
Galaga III
$395
Rush 'N Attack
$595
Many More
Cheap!
~cards wanted; Phoenix and Galaxian.
COIN DATA 615/793-2423.
PO Box 1209, 107-E Dick Buchanon St.,
Lavergne, TN 37086
For Sale Board repair equipment. Kurz
Kasch TF-650 with program cards, Universal
Test Fixture, Wice X-Y Video Generator,
Prom programmer with Harris Terminal, RGB
Video Generator, Video game boards,
Monitors, Pinball boards, Power supplies
and schematics for most games. Call
305/785-2490. ALL test equipment is in
work i ng order.
Service Manager wanted by Large NJ
operator. Must be experienced in board
repair and problem solving. Company will
help to relocate right applicant. Full
benefits. Salary: 25k-30k. Reply to
STAR*TECH JOURNAL, Dept 101, PO Box 1065
Merchantville, NJ 08109.
Bet ready for Su ■■ erl
Recommended conversions: World Series
and Terra Cresta. Videos from $77.
Wurlitzer Jukes from $1999. Conversions
from $99. Pool Tables from $895. Pinballs
from $244. 601/582-4851. KANE AMUSEMENT
2103 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
Loutae•a Harness Shop. Video game harn-
esses. Donkey Kong monitor conversion kits
-prices start at $15. Write/Call. Rt 3,
Box 72, Prattville, AL 36067. 205/365-1841
Legal Balaga for $199. Converts Atari
Dig Dug P.C. boards into Galaga. 24 hour
turnaround. A.P. ENGINEERING 714/969-1243.
1917 Huntington Street, Suite 3,
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
For Sale Six Norton Hi-Balls, great
condition. Also, wanted to buy; Saga
Ride On. 301/543-2444. Ask for Mark.

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