Atari Coin Connection
Issue: Vol 8 Num 01 - 1984 January - Page 3
Honest, We Near You!
The tabulations have been made .. . the
percentages calculated ... the winners
determined. They are each and every one
of us, because your tremendous response
to our October Coin Connection question-
naire will allow us to respond more effect-
ively to your informational needs through-
out 1984!
Over 800 operators completed the
survey, and each response was thoroughly
reviewed by our now bleary-eyed editor
and her staff. The results of their labor pro-
duced the following updated reader pro-
file: is currently on our mailing list; is street/
route operator only or combined arcade
and route operator; has an independent
business, not part of a chain; operates 100
or less total units in 20 or less locations;
primarily operates arcade/game centers,
bars/cocktail lounges, restaurants/fast food
outlets; reads Play Meter, Replay, Vending
Times; plans to attend AMOA; shares issue
with 5 other people, particularly other
employees and family/friends.
As far as the order of importance in-
dicated for each information category, the
POLE POSITION 11 Poster
4
breakdown is as follows beginning with
most valuable: product and technical infor-
mation; operator advice and industry
news; game playing tips and promotional
ideas; photos.
Thank you one and all. Your input is
highly valued. We will be shaping this
year's series of Coin Connection- pub-
lished bi-monthly-to reflect the survey re-
sults and your written-in suggestions. Just
remember, you needn't wait until the next
questionnaire to let us know what's on
your mind. Pick up the pen or phone, we're
always here- ready, willing and able to sit
up and listen!
ATARI Aces Tvlo
l984Arkies
In December, Electronic Games magazine
presented its annual equivalent of the
Oscar and Emmy, the Arky, to the top elec-
tronic games. Pole Position 4 was named
"Coin-op Game of the Year" and Xevious 6
took the category for "Best Science Fiction
Fantasy Coin-op Game."
IN MEMORY OF
DONALD B. OSBORNE
1942-1983
The Hot One is back! And it's even hotter with an all-new poster available through Customer
Service at $2.00 each, plus any applicable sales tax. Call toll-free 800-538-1530. Operators,
you can turbo-boost your tournaments by offering them as prizes. STAR WARS 5 posters are
still available at the same cost, no minimum order.
Dedicated, caring, giving.
The tabulations have been made .. . the
percentages calculated ... the winners
determined. They are each and every one
of us, because your tremendous response
to our October Coin Connection question-
naire will allow us to respond more effect-
ively to your informational needs through-
out 1984!
Over 800 operators completed the
survey, and each response was thoroughly
reviewed by our now bleary-eyed editor
and her staff. The results of their labor pro-
duced the following updated reader pro-
file: is currently on our mailing list; is street/
route operator only or combined arcade
and route operator; has an independent
business, not part of a chain; operates 100
or less total units in 20 or less locations;
primarily operates arcade/game centers,
bars/cocktail lounges, restaurants/fast food
outlets; reads Play Meter, Replay, Vending
Times; plans to attend AMOA; shares issue
with 5 other people, particularly other
employees and family/friends.
As far as the order of importance in-
dicated for each information category, the
POLE POSITION 11 Poster
4
breakdown is as follows beginning with
most valuable: product and technical infor-
mation; operator advice and industry
news; game playing tips and promotional
ideas; photos.
Thank you one and all. Your input is
highly valued. We will be shaping this
year's series of Coin Connection- pub-
lished bi-monthly-to reflect the survey re-
sults and your written-in suggestions. Just
remember, you needn't wait until the next
questionnaire to let us know what's on
your mind. Pick up the pen or phone, we're
always here- ready, willing and able to sit
up and listen!
ATARI Aces Tvlo
l984Arkies
In December, Electronic Games magazine
presented its annual equivalent of the
Oscar and Emmy, the Arky, to the top elec-
tronic games. Pole Position 4 was named
"Coin-op Game of the Year" and Xevious 6
took the category for "Best Science Fiction
Fantasy Coin-op Game."
IN MEMORY OF
DONALD B. OSBORNE
1942-1983
The Hot One is back! And it's even hotter with an all-new poster available through Customer
Service at $2.00 each, plus any applicable sales tax. Call toll-free 800-538-1530. Operators,
you can turbo-boost your tournaments by offering them as prizes. STAR WARS 5 posters are
still available at the same cost, no minimum order.
Dedicated, caring, giving.
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).