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"()uallty Is Our Family Tradition·, JABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 Volume 17, No. 13 December 1991 F~~~~~e~~ology: what does the future hold? 34 Ah, the disposable dollar. Even Scarlett O'Hara didn't have as many suitors. Can advancements in video technology secure a sizable share of that dollar for the coin-op world? Read what five manufacturers have to say about the games of today and tomorrow. Year in Review 56 How to capture the events of an entire year in 25 words or less? Impossible. But give us eight pages and we can fill it with a factual recounting of the major happenings and personalities that surfaced in the coin machine industry in 1991. Video Gaming Outlook Quality control personnel at Hoffman & Hoffman checking diameter of token with micrometer • Immediate same-day shipment on stock tokens • Quality artwork and design service at no charge • Hoffman & Hoffman tokens are minted under the most rigid quality control standards. • We match Old World craftsmanship with advanced technology. • Hoffman & Hoffman has the best prices and fastest delivery for stock or custom tokens. • You can buy the best tokens for less. Check our prices and see. HOFFMAN {J HOFFMAN P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 DECEMBER 1991 71 Some states are caught in a political quagmire over proposed video lottery legislation; others are just starting an effort. All have one thing in common: perseverance. Learn where things stand today, complete with a state chart and map to save for future reference. D~!.~i~TM EN!SPrime Time Equipment Poll From the Editor News Up Front Cover Story News Feature-1 News Feature-2 Fun Expo From the Lab Interview Open Houses Ten Years Ago/Coin Quips Distributor Meeting State Show COVER 8 10 12 24 26 30 42 48 80 82 86 92 94 99 Pinball Pinball Expo Tournaments & Leagues-1 Tournaments & Leagues-2 The Video Weasel Redemption Report Reader's Response Tax Tips Frank's Cranks Technical Topics Quarter Corner What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 102 105 108 110 111 113 117 120 122 124 128 130 139 167 168 Skeet Shoot and The King of Dragons are coming on strong for the happy Romstar staff, (1-r): Audrey Smith, Takahito Yasuki , Rene Lopez, and Tim Jackson .