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"quality Is Our Family Tradition" TABLE OF CONTENTS p LAY M~JER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 Volume 18, No. 9 August 1992 F~~~~~g~look: home at Im In Louisiana 38 It's been a long year waiting for video gaming to become a reality in the land of swamps, alligators, humidity, and hot sauce. Operators comment on the eve of start-up; two charts give other important data. Check the "News" (pages 26 & 28) for details as the first machines are enrolled. Biz Ops: complement or curse? 53 We all know they're out there, business opportunity folk who offer the moon, stars, and games in lots of 10 or more for a tidy sum. Many deliver the goods and the locations; others leave a trail of dissatisfied customers. Numerous complaints and inquiries prompted this multipart special report. 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 AUGUST 1992 Double Coinman: David Jackson and Dale Moore 64 California's dynamic duo of the Amusement Association of California (co-presidents)·share their thoughts on the coin-op industry and home state difficulties such as the Los Angeles riots and local game safety requirements. Also covered: redemption, locations, and the hit game phenomenon. DEPARTMENTS News Bulletin Equipment Poll From the Editor News Up Front Guest Commentary News Feature Cover Story State Show Ten Years Ago Scoring Success Reader's Repsonse 3 8 10 12 30 32 34 40 48 50 60 76 Open House The Outer limits Redemption Report Tournaments & Leagues·1 Tournaments & Leagues-2 Tax Tips Pin Game Diary Technical Topics What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 80 82 86 92 94 96 100 104 107 114 157 158 C~~~~m;e1-hos'88l~"gotteo;mo"1,,.;,osexperiooo­ ed suppliers of plush pre-packs for operators of cranes and redemption equipment.