1966_Sackson_256_August 24.jpg
Creator
Sid Sackson
Date
1966
Format
.jpg
Source
Box 1, Object 4, Sid Sackson collection
Item sets
Rights Statement
The Strong, Rochester, New York.
Full Metadata
1966_Sackson_256_August 24.jpg
Title
1966_Sackson_256_August 24.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
8/23
WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST
St. Bartholomew, Apostle 1966 236th day - 129 days to come
Letter from Arnold Shapiro August 17, 1966 (copied from I-S)
We are returning "Port of call" PORT OF CALL and "Moonhunt" MOONHUNT to you under
separate cover.
The basic idea of "Port of Call" has some merit, but we feel the
game is far too involved, too slow moving, and very frustrating to
the players. The frustration comes partly from the severe penalties
levied at the players and partly from the fact that the players
generally lose more money than they make. The rules are much too
complicated and require several readings before they are understood,
and then we weren't sure if we understood them.
"Moonhunt" really never got beyond the cost stage consideration.
The idea seemed a little different, but the anticipated cost of producing
this game is almost astronomical (pardon the pun). The basic
physical characteristics of all the game (magnets, lunar probe, etc) make
it impossible for us to produce and sell "Moonhunt" at a reasonable price.
Here is where we stand on the other games we are holding."
CARRE (SHAPE AND SHATTER) - Still in the test program. Results are
inconclusive.
STACK STICKS - Scheduled to begin test program phase wh within the next
two weeks. Cost is still the major problem with this game.
DEDUCTION - Still in the testing program phase and receiving some favorable
comments.
BAFFLE - Still in the testing program phase and receiving some favorable
comments.
RUSTLERS (CAPTURE THE CARGO) - Playing pieces for the test program have
been produced and the complete set of prototypes should be
produced for the testing program shortly. Should be in test within
the next three to six weeks.
SIT DOWN AND THINK - Still under review and revision by the committee.
The Committee is conscious of your need for decision by August 31.
RALLY-TALLY - Still in committee. It is felt that this game has some
juvenile appeal.
NUMBER FOOTBALL - A final attempt will be made to make this game more
footbally. The committee feels that in its present form(and revised
form) it is still basically a number game and is not tied
closely with the game of football.
FORMATION - Has met with some favor with the committee, but still
has not been approved for testing.
INTER-ACTION - Not as much a thinking man's game as the inventor
would like to believe, but there is a sound idea here. It remains
to be seen if this idea can be embellished enough to
make it a good game. It, too, is in committee.
TRAPS - committee is split on the game idea. Basic cause for concern is
the fact that only two can play but the idea is strong enough to
hold it in committee. Cost will also be a prime factor in determining
the fate of this game.
SPORTS AREA - Production people and cost people are attempting to
make this game into a Hallmark product. Outcome is unknown.
Alice will write & ask about RED LETTER & DOODLE GOLF
(cont. on 8/23)
WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST
St. Bartholomew, Apostle 1966 236th day - 129 days to come
Letter from Arnold Shapiro August 17, 1966 (copied from I-S)
We are returning "Port of call" PORT OF CALL and "Moonhunt" MOONHUNT to you under
separate cover.
The basic idea of "Port of Call" has some merit, but we feel the
game is far too involved, too slow moving, and very frustrating to
the players. The frustration comes partly from the severe penalties
levied at the players and partly from the fact that the players
generally lose more money than they make. The rules are much too
complicated and require several readings before they are understood,
and then we weren't sure if we understood them.
"Moonhunt" really never got beyond the cost stage consideration.
The idea seemed a little different, but the anticipated cost of producing
this game is almost astronomical (pardon the pun). The basic
physical characteristics of all the game (magnets, lunar probe, etc) make
it impossible for us to produce and sell "Moonhunt" at a reasonable price.
Here is where we stand on the other games we are holding."
CARRE (SHAPE AND SHATTER) - Still in the test program. Results are
inconclusive.
STACK STICKS - Scheduled to begin test program phase wh within the next
two weeks. Cost is still the major problem with this game.
DEDUCTION - Still in the testing program phase and receiving some favorable
comments.
BAFFLE - Still in the testing program phase and receiving some favorable
comments.
RUSTLERS (CAPTURE THE CARGO) - Playing pieces for the test program have
been produced and the complete set of prototypes should be
produced for the testing program shortly. Should be in test within
the next three to six weeks.
SIT DOWN AND THINK - Still under review and revision by the committee.
The Committee is conscious of your need for decision by August 31.
RALLY-TALLY - Still in committee. It is felt that this game has some
juvenile appeal.
NUMBER FOOTBALL - A final attempt will be made to make this game more
footbally. The committee feels that in its present form(and revised
form) it is still basically a number game and is not tied
closely with the game of football.
FORMATION - Has met with some favor with the committee, but still
has not been approved for testing.
INTER-ACTION - Not as much a thinking man's game as the inventor
would like to believe, but there is a sound idea here. It remains
to be seen if this idea can be embellished enough to
make it a good game. It, too, is in committee.
TRAPS - committee is split on the game idea. Basic cause for concern is
the fact that only two can play but the idea is strong enough to
hold it in committee. Cost will also be a prime factor in determining
the fate of this game.
SPORTS AREA - Production people and cost people are attempting to
make this game into a Hallmark product. Outcome is unknown.
Alice will write & ask about RED LETTER & DOODLE GOLF
(cont. on 8/23)
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