March 1994
j.._~AR TECH JOURNAL
$25,000
PINBALL
CHAMPIONSHIPS IN APRIL
Players Headed for "Sweet Home" Chicago
The Fourth Annual AMOA - International Flip-
per Pinball Association World Pinball Champi-
onships, the most prestigious of all pinball Cham-
pionships, have made their way back to the home
of pinball. Scheduled for April 22 through 24, at
the Clarion Hotel in Rosemont, the tournament
returns to Greater Chicago after two years in Mil-
waukee. Boasting 100 brand new games, more
than $25,000 in awards and prizes, and over a
dozen events, the IFPA World Pinball Champi-
onship are Mecca for players the world over.
Standard Features
30"X 60" Design for mobility
Mylar Scratch Resistant
Plywood & MDF for strength
Tempered Safety Glass
Heavy Duty Wheels
Custom Etched Marquees
Stainless Metal Rods
Golden Edition Features:
Gold Trim & Hardware
Large Size Claws
Happ over/under door w /OBA
TekbiltDBA
5 SeasonalEtched Gold Marquees
50 cents per play or 3 for $1.00 option
Power Supply w / voltmeter
Silver Edition Features:
Silver Trim & Hardware
Happ Dual Coin Mech
Over/ under door
Etched Silver Marquee
Fueled by cutting edge technologically, broad
player appeal and recognizable licensed themes,
pinball is enjoying its highest level of acceptance
in nearly twenty years. Couple this success with
enthusiastic promotion by IFPA Charter mem-
bers, and support from AMOA and the IFPA
manufacturer sponsors, and it's no mystery why
IFPA's Annual Tournament has become the year's
most important pinball competition.
Imonxex Contin-u-op Mechs
New Power Supply
Standard 4-foot Light Fixture
Exclusive Adapter Harness•
Protective T-Molding
Stylmark Rails & Trim
Happ over/under door
Non-Breakable plexiglass Mirror
Players from Austria, Canada, France, Japan,
Mexico, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United
Kingdom, have already reserved their spots, with
more countries expected to be heard from as the
tournament draws near.
Prices Start
at $1695.00 WOW!
Extra Effort Incorporated (E.E.l.) (C.O.T.)
597 E. Crosstimbers
Houston, Texas U.S.A. 77022-3721
Phone: (713) 695-4220
FAX: (713) 695-1145
More then $25,000 in cash and prizes is expected
to be given away at this years tournament. This
includes a minimum of $5,000 added money, 100%
payback of entry fees, trophies and plaques, and
pinball related promotional items. Entry fees
range from a mere $5 to $30 per person.
Optional Features
Mars or )CM validators
Custom Colors
Custom Etched Logo, Account Name,
Vendor's name, etc.
'Patents Pending
Those interested in the event should contact IFPA
Executive Director Doug Young for details at the
IFPA Administrative Office, PO Box 442,
Muskego, WI 53150. By phone it's 414-422-0600,
by facsimile 414-422-0707.
Tekbilt is trademark of Tekbilt Inc.
Contin-u-op is trademark of Imonex Corporation
Mars is trademark of Mars Electronics International
JCM is trademark of JCM North American Bill Acceptor Division
Happ is Happ Controls Inc.
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