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Departments Table ol Contents VOLUME 21, NO. 12 • NOVEMBER 1995 58 75 137 FEC Focus Read the fast industry report on Perirnagico's grand opening. The $11 million 7 5,000-square-foot family entertainment center in central Mexico City welcomed a crowd of 13,000 visitors eager to sample the indoor ferris wheel and roller coaster, bumper cars, three-story soft play area, party rooms, Hollywood Cafe, and 278piece arcade. Associate editor Steve White was there to experience the excitement in person. Fun Expo '95 The fifth annual international family fun center and miniature golf show was nothing less than energy-filled this year as 34 7 companies displayed their wares at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., to over 7,000 attendees interested in products and services for the growing family entertainment center market. Find out what exhibitors had to say and seminar panelists had to impart. News Notes . . . . . . ... . . 3 From the Editor . ... .. .. .. ... .. 8 Letters . . ... .10 Equipment Poll . ... . .. . ... 12, 14 Up Front . . . . . . .. . ... ... 18 Coin-Op News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 20 Who's ews . ... 38 Beyond the Playfield . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 International Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 44 Inward Mission . .. . . . ... 48 Guest Commentary ... .. .. . . .54 Cover Story . . . . . . . .. 67 AMOA Agenda .. . . .. .102 Management ... .. .. . . . . . . .. 106 . ... 114 Product Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Redemption Report . . . . . . .. 116 Tournaments & Leagues ... . ... . . 122 Player's Perspective ... . ... .. 123 Tax Tips .. . .. .. 127 Technical Topics . . .. 12 9 Battle Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Ticket Tech . . . . . . . ... 13 6 . ... 153 What's New . . Classified .. . . . .. .. .. ... . ... 165 Calendar . .. . ... . . . .. . ... ... 210 Cover IAAPA Preview Seventy-eight years and still going strong! An unbelievable record for any industry event, yet the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions show continues to evolve, grow, and address the needs of its many member facilities, from destination amusement parks to local fun centers. Learn more about the IAAPA, the seminar program, and exhibitors at this year's event in New Orleans. Sega Pinball has lift-off with the new Apollo 13, an out-of-this-world experience. Crowding around their newest title, left side-first row: Shelley Sax and Joe Kaminkow; second row: Lonnie Ropp and Neil Falconer; back: Joe Balcer; right sidefirst: Gary Stern; second row: Pete Gustafson and Orin Day; third row: Jeff Busche and John Borg. BEST PRICES. BEST SERVICE. BAR NONE. Dan Highcove Mark Jakubiak 1-800-435-3456 or Fax: 1-800-448-1775 19 Industrial Lane, Johnston, RI 02919 PLAY METER We supply toys I novelties to family entertainment centers, amusement parks, bowling centers, roller skating centers and arcades. 6 NOVEMBER 1995