1973_Sackson_040_January 20.jpg
Creator
Sid Sackson
Date
1973
Format
.jpg
Source
Box 2, Object 1, Sid Sackson collection
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Rights Statement
The Strong, Rochester, New York.
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1973_Sackson_040_January 20.jpg
Title
1973_Sackson_040_January 20.jpg
Creator
Sid Sackson
Date
1973
Type
image
Format
.jpg
Source
Box 2, Object 1, Sid Sackson collection
Language
English
Coverage
1973
Rights
The Strong, Rochester, New York.
transcription
20 Saturday - January 1973
20th Day - 345 Days to Come
Playing around with some new ideas for DISPERSAL and made a
rough 7x9 field for playing. Each player has 8 pcs. [pieces] and they
are put down in turn 2 at a time. Each 2 must be next to
each other, including diagonally, as they are put down but
may have any relationship to pcs. [pieces] already down. After all
pcs. [pieces] are down they are moved with either a push or a
pull (see 7/11/65). If an opponent's pc. [piece] is moved he must use
that pc. [piece] in his next move. If the pc. [piece] cannot be moved the
player loses his turn and the other player makes a free move-
any two pcs. [pieces] within the regular limitations.
Played with BB and it played quite well.
Played PUSH OVER with Al & Adela Richter. They liked it.
Played THE BRAIN GAME. The idea of allowing purchases after
all cards were taken didn't work out. The price was almost always
too high to make it worthwhile. Another possible idea. Any
double allows a trade in the same classification. A double on the
white dice allows a trade in different classifications but a
payment of $1,000 times the number on the white red die
must be paid. A triple still allows a free trade. In addition,
a card can be bought for $1,000x the total of the 3 dice.
Thinking of making trades mandatory rather than optional,
to get the trading moving.
Played DISPERSAL with Al. It was over quite quickly. Tried
that a player had to have a dispersed condition at the end
of his move 5 times to win, and had to be at least 2
ahead of the other player.
Al brought along his copy of the Jan. 1973 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
to show me Martin Gardner's column. He mentioned G&P, my column
in S&T and AGOG. Gave rules for THE GAME OF SIM, CHOMP,
and THE RACE TRACK GAME. Also mentioned the first edition of
THE GUIDE TO SIMULATION GAMES FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
(cont. from 1/22) [1/22]
small games - SUPER-TAC-TOE, etc.
I told Fred that I might be able to do something else with
TAKE-A-WORD and he said not to pass up the chance. I said
that I could replace it if he gets someone interested in the
series.
I asked if he has MANHATTAN MADNESS and he does.
he asked me about HABITAT, about the possibility of showing
it to Marshall Lucas of M.B. [Milton Bradley] Told him that someone was
interested in it, but that he could show MANHATTAN MADNESS.
We'll keep each other informed.
Rcd. [received] a call from {Anatole Holt [address, home and business phone numbers]
20th Day - 345 Days to Come
Playing around with some new ideas for DISPERSAL and made a
rough 7x9 field for playing. Each player has 8 pcs. [pieces] and they
are put down in turn 2 at a time. Each 2 must be next to
each other, including diagonally, as they are put down but
may have any relationship to pcs. [pieces] already down. After all
pcs. [pieces] are down they are moved with either a push or a
pull (see 7/11/65). If an opponent's pc. [piece] is moved he must use
that pc. [piece] in his next move. If the pc. [piece] cannot be moved the
player loses his turn and the other player makes a free move-
any two pcs. [pieces] within the regular limitations.
Played with BB and it played quite well.
Played PUSH OVER with Al & Adela Richter. They liked it.
Played THE BRAIN GAME. The idea of allowing purchases after
all cards were taken didn't work out. The price was almost always
too high to make it worthwhile. Another possible idea. Any
double allows a trade in the same classification. A double on the
white dice allows a trade in different classifications but a
payment of $1,000 times the number on the white red die
must be paid. A triple still allows a free trade. In addition,
a card can be bought for $1,000x the total of the 3 dice.
Thinking of making trades mandatory rather than optional,
to get the trading moving.
Played DISPERSAL with Al. It was over quite quickly. Tried
that a player had to have a dispersed condition at the end
of his move 5 times to win, and had to be at least 2
ahead of the other player.
Al brought along his copy of the Jan. 1973 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
to show me Martin Gardner's column. He mentioned G&P, my column
in S&T and AGOG. Gave rules for THE GAME OF SIM, CHOMP,
and THE RACE TRACK GAME. Also mentioned the first edition of
THE GUIDE TO SIMULATION GAMES FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
(cont. from 1/22) [1/22]
small games - SUPER-TAC-TOE, etc.
I told Fred that I might be able to do something else with
TAKE-A-WORD and he said not to pass up the chance. I said
that I could replace it if he gets someone interested in the
series.
I asked if he has MANHATTAN MADNESS and he does.
he asked me about HABITAT, about the possibility of showing
it to Marshall Lucas of M.B. [Milton Bradley] Told him that someone was
interested in it, but that he could show MANHATTAN MADNESS.
We'll keep each other informed.
Rcd. [received] a call from {Anatole Holt [address, home and business phone numbers]
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