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JABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER Volume 16, No. 13 December 1990 F~~~~~i~; 36 It's been a rocky year, a year of ' 'transition.'' At least that's the word on the lips of many industry members. Trace coin-op's significant happenings in video gaming, jukebox licensing, redemption, video decline, pinball promotion, and the issue that can 't be put to restparallels. 45 Coinman: Bob Nims Ten years ago Bob Nims of Lucky Coin Machine Co./AMA Distributors was Coinman as outgoing president of AMOA. Bob's outstanding contributions to the industry, and his efforts in the jukebox licensing fee negotiations this year, prompted us to seek his industry views once again. AMOA Expo Wrap-Up 56 Our whopping 74-page coverage of this annual event includes equipment descriptions and exhibit floor photos, along with social events, Half Century Club, and seminars. Attendance figures passed the 7,000 mark; members gave New Orleans " thumbs up" as a host city with exceptional food and entertainment. D~~~TM EN $Redem~n f 3 on stock orders. • Receive custom orders in 3 weeks. • FREE design service. • Buy direct from the Mint and save. Check Our Quality. Request Free Sample Pack. Roger~ Williams~ Mint™ 79 Walton Street, P.O. Box 1038 Attleboro, MA 02703-0890 In Massachusetts, call (508) 226-3310 6 PLAY M ETER/December 1990 Equipment Poll From the Editor News Up Front News Feature-1 News Feature-2 International News Cover Story NAGRA Meeting Frank's Cranks Video Gaming Outlook C 8 1O 12 22 24 27 30 32 54 130 132 Repo" Ten Years Ago Ask the Operator Reader's Response Tournaments & Leagues Tax Tips Merchandise Market What's New Top Twenty Classified Calendar The Last Word 134 136 140 142 146 148 151 152 160 162 187 188 OVER Jaleco, USA staffers have good reason to " put on a happy face." Who wouldn't be joyful with a hit like Cisco Heat? From left: Howard Rubin, Darlene Lamz, Masao Ohata, Larry Berke, and Jim Prokop.