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"()ualltr Is our Family Tradition· TOKENS 800-227-5813 rBLE OF CONTENTS June 1992 Volume 18, No. 7 IN CA 800-227-5814 42 Have your views changed over the past 10 years? Joe Kaminkow, coin man back in 1982, had his in writing. What are his opinions now? Here's a sample quote on licensing: " Operators have reaped the benefits of what pinball manufacturers have done with licensing. There's no doubt that it attracts the players." Video Gaming Outlook: Coin-op caught in political crossfire 64 Political maneuverings have had a devastating effect on video gam· ing efforts across the country. It's an election year, which creates a rarified atmosphere not conducive to controversial issues. Check out the present status around the country. 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 & HOFFMAN P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 JUNE 1992 Special League Section 74 Dart and pool league competition recently culminated in national championship events that boasted a record number of players. For added insight on these sports, read our three articles: "Portrait of a Player," "Interview with Lou Larson," and "Give Your Players the 'Professional ' Treatment." D~!.:~;~JMEN!ScompaoyPrnfile Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News Up Front Cover Story News Feature-1 Guest Commentary Manufacturing Meeting Ten Years Ago The Outer Limits News Feature-2 C~~~h~ewo 8 10 12 13 34 36 38 50 52 56 58 70 Reader's Response Redemption Report Tournaments & Leagues-1 Tournaments & Leagues-2 Video Weasel Frank's Cranks Tax Tips Technical Topics What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 92 97 98 102 106 108 111 113 115 120 132 175 176 "'°"'the fkew"k' at Piooeo' Las" E"'ertaiome"' ' " pictured clockwise from left: Mark Makabe, Jerry Sheaks, Tony Maniscalco, and David Drouillard by the Laser Juke CD Jukebox.