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·qual/ty Is our Family Tradition· JABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 January 1993 Vol ume 19, No. 1 Fl~~~t~~~w~f IN CA 800-227-5814 39 shows Endless aisles of games and food greeted visitors to this 74th annual event, billed as " the world 's largest amusement facility assembled under one roof." It lived up to its reputation this year and proved to be an eye-opening experience for traditional coin-op folk . Pinball Expo 44 Ask a flipper enthusiast his fondest wish and it might go something like this: meet the great game designers and artists, play old favorites , and sample new technology, tour a pinball factory, and generally revel in pinball memorabilia for several days. Wish granted! Scoring Success 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. 50 Instead of standing still and watching her business erode due to gray area pokers and the onslaught of home games , Larrianne Simon of Pride Enterprises decided to take a different tack: expand into a new business using her amusement industry background to best advantage. Read about Pride's Home Entertainment Showcase. D~!.~;~TM EN!S""'"'""''"" Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News Up Front News Feature Cover Story State Show Ten Years Ago Open Houses 8 10 12 14 30 32 34 52 58 65 C~Y.~,~~g"h" Tournaments & Leagues Pin Game Diary Player's Perspective Redemption Report Ticket Tech Technical Topics Jukebox Top 30 What's New Calendar The Last Word °' 72 76 78 82 85 88 90 94 96 149 150 ;, Imo! ofthooomp.oy'• S.oJa.e, cam., headquarters. The focus of the future will be the markets of Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, as well as branching out from the confines of video. HOffMAH{JHOFFMAH P.O. Box 896, Carmel , CA 93921 PLAY METE R 6 JANUARY1993