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TABLE OF CONTENTS Volume 20, No. 13 December 1994 FEATURES cover Story 14 Ever wonder how the magazine first took shape back in 1974? Recollections from the early days are coupled with a chronicle of major industry events in a year-by-year format . This walking tour through the last 20 years includes a salute to industry members who are no longer with us , but live on through their accomplishments and achievements. 98 Coinman Wisdom Twenty years of insight from some of the best known names in the industry, among them Ira Bettelman, Jon Brady, John Estridge, Wayne Hesch, Manley Lawson, Joe Kaminkow, Russ Mawdsley, Millie McCarthy, Norm Pink, Joe Robbins, Sam Stern, Gene Urso , and Harry Williams. Following closely behind are six pages of nostalgic photos from the past. Open Houses 132 From coast to coast they opened their doors for loyal customers and their families to come and sample the latest games and enjoy food and beverages in a casual, no-pressure atmosphere . Distributors around the country hosted a spate of traditional post-AMOA open house functions to spread the good word on product introductions within their territories. DEPARTMENTS • Same day shipment on stock orders. • Receive custom orders in 3 weeks. • FREE design service. • Buy direct from the Mint and save. Check Our Quality. Request Free Sample Pack. Roger~ Williams~ Mint TM News Bulletin From the Editor Equipment Poll Up Front News Frank's Cranks Technical Topics Guest Commentary 3 8 10 12 30 121 125 130 Family Focus Tournaments & Leagues News Feature Player's Perspective What's New Classified Calendar 140 145 147 149 153 168 210 COVER Let the festivities begin! Uncork the bottle of champagne and release two decades of industry memories . Compliments to art director Jane Nisbet and production assistant Mary Henderson for this month's cover and inside graphics , and to Phillip LeBell for the staff photo on page 15. 79 Walton Street, P.O. Box 2S50 Attleboro, MA 02703-0350 In Massachusetts call (508) 226-3310 PLAY METER 6 DECEMBER 1994