Atari Coin Connection

PINBALL POSTER
AVAILABLE
The colorful,
ATARIANS'^'^
futuristic design of
game
pinball
is
ATARI
THE
now
on a special promotional poster
who purchase the game.
dramatic design in bright and
mysterious colors will draw additional
attention to the game with its “Start
Playing With Tomorrow” theme. The
poster will also be a sure attraction when
displayed in a game location.
A coupon for up to four free posters is
provided in the operation manual which
comes with the game. Operators can use
available
free to operators
This
the
poster
for
a
special
AND DISTRIBUTORS AI\E€T
Atari
Distributors
congregated in
Pebble Beach, California March 20th thru
the 23rd for the Third Annual Distributor
Meeting. In the relaxing environment of
Del Monte Lodge, distributors attended
business meetings on Customer Service,
Sales and Marketing, Pinball Products and
General Policy subjects. Following the
meetings each day there were golf and
tennis tournaments.
There were also
special tournaments for the ladies who
attended. Those who did not participate
in golf and tennis enjoyed visiting nearby
Carmel and Monterey along the scenic 17
Mile Drive by the Pacific.
As usual, the sun was shining on Atari,
the weather was warm and beautiful and
everyone enjoyed themselves. The meet-
were productive and the fun
ings
rewarding. Many prizes were presented to
the “pros” on the golf course and tennis
courts at the final banquet on Tuesday
evening. Tom Portale and Ralph Cragen
were the top winners in golf. Bob Haim
and Ray Galante took the grand prizes
Atari’s
Sprint
ans™
the
8™
new
Triple
together
pinball
final
Hunt™
with
Tlie
game were on
banquet.
universally
and
Atari-
display at
were
about the new
Distributors
enthusiastic
products.
It
would be
difficult to pinpoint the
highlight of the four day event.
It
would
be somewhere between Dan Perrotta of
Coin, San Antonio, Texas, hitting a
golf ball within 16” of the pin on the
famous 7th hole overlooking the ocean,
the awarding of a “platinum” Breakout
to Lowen Automaten, or the competition
between A1 and Ira Bettelman of C.A.
Robinson on Hit The Bear™. Everyone
who attended indicated that it was an
excellent four days and several decided to
extend their stay. Many specific business
subjects were covered, and as impor-
the meeting was an opportunity
tant,
promote better communication be-
to
tween Atari’s management and
the
All
distributors.
for tennis.
promotion
such as a high score player
giveaway. Additional posters can be
obtained through Atari Distributors for a
incentive,
minimal charge.
AsT’S
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TECHNICAL TIPS
A few words from Customer
For
Service.
March
20,
1977
better.
efficient P.C. board repair
note the problem and attach a tag
board indicating the problem or symptom
in the game. This is especially important
when a problem is not obvious such as
“car disappears an hour after game is
Sa}i l^rllucisco Chronicle.
more information, the
more
service,
or strip of masking tape on the defective
turned on” or “intermittent coin.” The
Breakout: To eliminate the flutter of
the paddle in some games, place a
1 Microfarad, 15 volt Electrolytic Capaci-
tor from Pin 5 of the 555 timer (Location
C-9) to ground. The positive lead is on
Pin 5.