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"()ual/ty Is Our Family Tradition"· TOKENS 800-227-5813 JABLE OF CONTENTS January 1992 Volume 18, No. 1 F ~h~!c~~~~ dialing "c" for coin-op competition 40 Ever since the 1991 AMOA Government Affairs Conference the ''tel co issue" has been a prime concern in coin-op circles. What's the real threat posed by the powerful regional Bell phone companies? Tennesee's Bill Stone and Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) provide the answers. Video Gaming Outlook: a heart-to-heart with Bob Williams 62 Little did we all realize the impact of South Dakota's benchmark video lottery legislation. While dollar signs may blind the true vision of such a program, Williams focuses on player protection , audit system integrity, and the positive, across-the-board economic impact. 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 JANUARY 1992 Collectible columns 54, 78 There's a double helping of game reviews this month in "Prime-Time Pinball" and " The Video Weasel. " Find out why Premier's making big news with Surf 'N Safari, and learn more about the latest crop of " beat 'em up" games (Data East's Captain America, Sega's SpiderMan, and Capcom 's Captain Commando) . D EPARTMENTS News Bulletin Equipment Poll From the Editor Letter News Coin Quips Up Front News Feature-1 Cover Story Ten Years Ago In Memoriam News Feature-2 Trade Show-IAAPA Company Profile Prime-Time Pinball C 3 8 10 12 16 18 28 30 32 36 37 38 45 51 54 Open House Video Gaming Outlook Redemption Report Tournaments & Leagues Reader's Response The Video Weasel The Outer Limits Tax Tips Technical Topics Quarter Corner Merchandise Market What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 60 62 68 70 77 78 82 85 88 92 94 196 107 135 136 OVER Kramer Mfg. 's Phil Cornick and Edward Kaba gaze into their crystal ball and see a bright future in 1992, especially since the introduction of the laser-disc based Visionquest audio visual quiz game.