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TABLE OF CONTENTS May1995 Volume 21 , No. 6 FEATURES ACME '95: Getting there was half the fun 52 Weather conditions couldn't have been worse, but the expo's agenda couldn't have been better. The opportunity to view new product, attend informative seminars, and partake of special events overrode the difficulties involved in reaching the final destination. Those who braved the snow, and those who did not attend, will benefit from our special show section that includes listings of all new product introductions, photos galore, charitable banquet coverage, award presentations, prize merchandise review, players' opinions, and the Century Club meeting. In addition, check out the Treasure Hunt results, Tech Fest notes, redemption field trip overview, and game picks from respected industry veterans Frank Seninsky of Alpha-Omega and Michael Getlan of Amusement Consultants. DEPARTMENTS News Bulletin From the Editor Equipment Poll Up Front Cover Story Coin-Op News Who's News Beyond the Playfield International Scene 3 8 12 14 16 20 34 38 42 Open House 48 Anniversary Celebration 50 Quarter Notes 133 Tournaments & Leagues 135 Technical Topics 140 What's New 144 Classified 149 Calendar 196 COVER Merit takes its product message on the road with a new program designed to reach operators in their own back yards. Street operators in particular have been searching for affordable product for their locations. Merit answers the call with its Megatouch video and Scorpion darts. PLAY METER 6 MAY1995