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CONTENTS
Vol. 43, No. 2 • February 2017 • www.playmeter.com
On the Cover
Coast to Coast Entertainment is more than just crane
machines. This month’s cover story delves deeper into
what makes the do-it-all redemption company tick, even
after 18 years in business.
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Pinball Curious Remembers
Contributing writer Jim Schelberg remembers his friend
and arcade curator Marvin Yagoda. Yagoda founded
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, which seemed
to personify his “gotcha” sense of humor.
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Sharpe Wit
Roger Sharpe is back in the pages of Play Meter, but
instead of reviewing the latest games, he’s sharing his
own brand of Sharpe wit. In his first column, Sharpe
reflects on the early days of the industry and how history
seems to repeat itself.
Departments:
Ad Index
Classifieds
Coin-Op News
Cover Story
Critic’s Corner Too!
Equipment Poll
FEC of the Month: Funtrackers
FEC News
Merchandise Market
On the Frontlines
Pinball Curious
Redemption Formula
Sporting Edge: BullShooter
Sporting Edge: NDA
Spring Show Previews
Techeting Savvy
Travel Tracks
What’s New
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