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"Ouallty Is Our Family Tradition" ,l - - - ABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 April 1992 Volume 18, No. 5 F~~~~~g~~look: a neutral state's view 52 Over the last 20 months Play Meter has devoted countless pages to updating video gaming efforts "in progress" across the country. Now it's time for a fresh perspective on this volatile subject, ably provided by Chris Wilson , president of the Arizona Coin Machine Council. Special ACME Section A· 1 All the sights, sounds, and stories from ACME '92 come alive in our special 60-page section . Look for operator comments , game scenarios, game picks by Frank Seninsky and John Margold, Play Meter and AAMA award presentations, and coverage of the banquet honoring Chuck Milhem. 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. HOFFMAM(JHOFFMAM P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 APRIL 1992 Interview: David Peretz on lazer game systems 66 Entertainment complexes with interactive lazer game systems are a phenomenon of the '80s and '90s. Peretz, of Starbase Omega in Orlando, Fla., describes the special appeal of such games and details some of the common problems. D~!:~;~TMEN!STeoYearaAgo Equipment Poll From the Editor News Up Front Cover Story The Outer Limits Company Profile Tournaments & Leagues-1 Tournaments & Leagues-2 The Video Weasel 8 10 12 26 28 30 36 41 42 46 C2.Y.~~~o;o.Gam.,eho" News Feature Frank's Cranks Reader's Response Tax Tips Technical Topics Ticke!T ech What's New Merchandise Market Classified Calendar a 58 60 70 75 76 80 84 86 93 94 130 "";q"' way to Ml"teaool;d d;&1;b"'°' network. The company gathered its distributors together at ACME '92 for a group photo and a well-deserved , featured spot on this month's cover.