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CONTENTS
Vol. 44, No. 3 • March 2018 • www.playmeter.com
On the Cover
A merger in 1995 propelled QubicaAMF into a new age
of research and development. Now, in partnership with
tech companies and a university, the bowling products
manufacturer is on a quest to redefine the game, once
again.
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Education: FEC Summit
More than 160 family entertainment center industry pro-
fessionals from 32 states and eight countries attended
this year’s FEC Summit, which also marked the begin-
ning of a year-long celebration of IAAPA’s 100th year
anniversary.
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AMOA State Council Meeting
Video gaming legislation and league participation dom-
inated individual state reports, while taxes, cashless
technology, and the operator/distributor/manufacturer
relationship were discussed during three factory panels
at the annual meeting of state associations.
Departments:
Ad Index
Classifieds
Coin-Op News
Coin-Op Revival
Cover Story
Equipment Poll
FEC Focus
FEC News
FEC of the Month
Feature: Soft-tip Darts
Laser Tag
NDA Dart Beat
On the Frontlines
Sporting Edge: BullShooter
Techeting Savvy
Trade Show: EAG & VAE
Travel Tracks
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