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PLAY METER TABLE OF CONTENTS MAGAZINE • FOUNDER Ralph C. Lally II PLAY M~!ER • PUBLISHER Carol P. Lally • Vol. 16, No. 2 • 1990 Directory EDITOR Valerie Cognevich • SPECIAL ISSUE MANAGING EDITOR Bonnie Theard • NEWS EDITOR Christopher Caire • FEATURES ART DIRECTOR Jane Nisbet z. • State of the Industry Report 10 One survey respondent characterized the current state of coin-op as the "state of confusion. " Operators from all over the country poured out their numbers and their comments on the industry to help us paint the truest picture possible in this time of rising prices and falling revenues. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Mary Henderson • CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Irving Blackman Charles Ross Frank Senlnsky • 36 Directory A to Z and more is covered in this year's comprehensive directory listing of manufacturers, distributors, support and supply, and associations around the globe. Keep it close at hand as a year-long reference book you don't want to be without. TECHN ICAL WRITERS Randy Fromm Mark Gavett • EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENT David Snook • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Renee C. Pierson Year in Review Index 196 • DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING Ron Kogos If you've ever scratched your head in confusion over past articles you're sure you 've read, but can't locate, the Year in Review Index will jog your memory. Every article is listed by category, giving the issue date and page number. Rereading Technical Topics, for example, will be a snap . CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Carol Lea LeBell C 0 VER CIRCULATION MANAGER Renee C. Pierson Leland has provided us with a graphically outstanding cover this issue to match the successful string of sport-themed games that put them on the coin-op map. Featured are the Track-Pak for Super Off Road, John Elway's Team Quarterback, All American Football, and the new novelty game, King Arthur's Round Table. The memorable artwork is from Color Graphics Inc. of San Diego. EDITORIAL OFFICES 6600 Fleur de Lis New Orleans, LA 70124 (504) 488-7003 FAX: (504) 488-7083 • • • • 4 PLAY METER 1990 Directory