1966_Sackson_174_June 03.jpg
Creator
Sid Sackson
Date
1966
Format
.jpg
Source
Box 1, Object 4, Sid Sackson collection
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Rights Statement
The Strong, Rochester, New York.
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1966_Sackson_174_June 03.jpg
Title
1966_Sackson_174_June 03.jpg
Creator
Sid Sackson
Date
1966
Type
image
Format
.jpg
Source
Box 1, Object 4, Sid Sackson collection
Language
English
Coverage
1966
Rights
The Strong, Rochester, New York.
transcription
FRIDAY 3 JUNE
Ember Day
Confederate Memorial Day (Tenn., Ky.) 1966 154th day - 211 days to come
Got DOMINO BEAD GAME into what I think is its final form. Use two
partial domino sets, eliminating all tiles which include 0's
or 6s. This leaves 30 dominos with numbers 1 thru 5.
Can be played by 2, 3, or 4 players.
When 2 play, two dominos are placed in the center as a starter
and each player gets 14 dominos which are, preferably, left
face up.
The two starter pieces are placed like this [image of vertical domino, with the number 2 on top and the number 1 on the bottom half. ] The players in turn place a domino on the layout so that at least two lines
(orthogonal, diagonal never being considered) are extended.
[ Drawing of various shaped blocks representing domino tiles, connected vertically and horizontally to show permissiable and not permissable plays. Single dot in the center of each tile. Arrow pointing to a horizontal domino says "Permissable play (Scores 12 points). Arrow pointing to a vertical domino says "Not permissable"] The score for the play is figured
by multiplying the resulting
lengths of the 2 (or 3) lines
extended by each other.
Any line must be consistent as
to pattern. A pattern is determined
once the same number occurs at the two ends of the line. Thus a
double 2 played sets that line at all 2's. A blank space can separate
two different patterns in the same line. When it does it can, naturally,
never be filled.
If one player cannot play he misses his turn until, possibly, he can
play again. When one player has played all his pieces the game
ends, except that the second player is allowed one more play
to equalize the turns. Both If neither player can play a piece,
the game also ends. Any pcs. remaining to a player deduct 50
points from their score.
Not more than 3 pieces can be lined up long
side to long side. [arrow pointing to this text with drawing of four domino tiles laying vertically and stacked on top of each other with the text "{Not permissable to play." Single dot in the center of each tile]
When three play the starting
layout consists of 3 pcs. as
shown. } [arrow pointing from this text with drawing of two vertical dominos stacked on top of each other, and one horizontal domino laid perpendicular on the left side of the vertical dominos. Single dot in the center of each tile]
Each player gets 9 pcs. which can be open or closed, at the
prior option of the players.
When 4 play the starter is two pcs, and each player gets 7 pcs., open
or closed, at the prior option.
Called Felicia:- They had a letter from Constance Herrick @ Parker. Mr.
Simmons will be busy for next two months. Want us to mail the games.
Guess we'll do it.
There was a letter from Bill Caruson. He received my rules and
will take them into account when they reprint the rules. Will send
me a proof before finalizing.
Paul Milazzo over with a girl friend, Sylvia. Brought me a copy of
his games CAMPAIGN and SALVO Played CAMPAIGN but I discovered
that the deck of "Political Fortune" cards was short. He is afraid
that the last batch be sent to Brentanno's is also short.
Played 3-hand BIG FUNERAL. Sylvia & Paul liked it. Gave them a set.
Paul wants to meet Claude. Will get together soon.
Paul has a game SPARTAN CHECKERS at home which I'll see when I
(contin. on 6/4)
Ember Day
Confederate Memorial Day (Tenn., Ky.) 1966 154th day - 211 days to come
Got DOMINO BEAD GAME into what I think is its final form. Use two
partial domino sets, eliminating all tiles which include 0's
or 6s. This leaves 30 dominos with numbers 1 thru 5.
Can be played by 2, 3, or 4 players.
When 2 play, two dominos are placed in the center as a starter
and each player gets 14 dominos which are, preferably, left
face up.
The two starter pieces are placed like this [image of vertical domino, with the number 2 on top and the number 1 on the bottom half. ] The players in turn place a domino on the layout so that at least two lines
(orthogonal, diagonal never being considered) are extended.
[ Drawing of various shaped blocks representing domino tiles, connected vertically and horizontally to show permissiable and not permissable plays. Single dot in the center of each tile. Arrow pointing to a horizontal domino says "Permissable play (Scores 12 points). Arrow pointing to a vertical domino says "Not permissable"] The score for the play is figured
by multiplying the resulting
lengths of the 2 (or 3) lines
extended by each other.
Any line must be consistent as
to pattern. A pattern is determined
once the same number occurs at the two ends of the line. Thus a
double 2 played sets that line at all 2's. A blank space can separate
two different patterns in the same line. When it does it can, naturally,
never be filled.
If one player cannot play he misses his turn until, possibly, he can
play again. When one player has played all his pieces the game
ends, except that the second player is allowed one more play
to equalize the turns. Both If neither player can play a piece,
the game also ends. Any pcs. remaining to a player deduct 50
points from their score.
Not more than 3 pieces can be lined up long
side to long side. [arrow pointing to this text with drawing of four domino tiles laying vertically and stacked on top of each other with the text "{Not permissable to play." Single dot in the center of each tile]
When three play the starting
layout consists of 3 pcs. as
shown. } [arrow pointing from this text with drawing of two vertical dominos stacked on top of each other, and one horizontal domino laid perpendicular on the left side of the vertical dominos. Single dot in the center of each tile]
Each player gets 9 pcs. which can be open or closed, at the
prior option of the players.
When 4 play the starter is two pcs, and each player gets 7 pcs., open
or closed, at the prior option.
Called Felicia:- They had a letter from Constance Herrick @ Parker. Mr.
Simmons will be busy for next two months. Want us to mail the games.
Guess we'll do it.
There was a letter from Bill Caruson. He received my rules and
will take them into account when they reprint the rules. Will send
me a proof before finalizing.
Paul Milazzo over with a girl friend, Sylvia. Brought me a copy of
his games CAMPAIGN and SALVO Played CAMPAIGN but I discovered
that the deck of "Political Fortune" cards was short. He is afraid
that the last batch be sent to Brentanno's is also short.
Played 3-hand BIG FUNERAL. Sylvia & Paul liked it. Gave them a set.
Paul wants to meet Claude. Will get together soon.
Paul has a game SPARTAN CHECKERS at home which I'll see when I
(contin. on 6/4)
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