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SATURDAY 18 JULY 1970

199th day - 166 days to come

July PLAYTHINGS came. Had the following news article. "New York - Sheldon Lieberman has been elected presi- dent and chief executive officer of "Ed-U-Cards Corporation" and also of its parent company, "ESR."
"Ed-U-Cards" is a manufacturer and distributor of edu- cational games including flash cards, card games, and computer action toys.

Marvin Katz, of TOYS & NOVELTIES here for lunch and to interview me for GRIT. Took pictures in color and b. & w.
We talked about the article on games. I asked a- bout the list of best-selling games and it was just something they came up with themselves. I told him I was disappointed at the omission of ACQUIRE. He sug- gested that I write a letter to the editor. Actually they have trouble getting enough letters.
Gave him Jack Davis and Tom Nelson's number for him to get games. He is particularly interested in getting some 3M games. He will suggest to Tom Nelson that they submit glossies for inclusion in the "new products sections."

Played a couple of games of INDIAN CHESS with Phil Laurence on a rough board I made. Not bad but could stall if neither player is willing to take a chance when the sides are jammed up at the point of contact.
Showed THE THIRTEENTH TORTURE to Phil. Much too hard. (Later did a little thinking about a rational approach to solving it.)
Played 4-hand TRANSFORMATION, Phil & BB against Annette & me. I think it was great.

(cont. from 7/20) [7/21]

They had a game BRIDGETTE which was played with special cards. It is for two but players can get info on opponent's hand by using "Cue & Asking Bids." Op- ponent must answer truthfully unless they jump immedi- ately to a game bid.
"A & F" wanted $7.95 for it. At the back of the rules it can be ordered by mail for $6.95. They also have a rule book for $1.50. They are -
[bracket] BRIDGETTE Game Co.
527 Lexington Ave.
New York, N.Y. 10017
The book: LAWS OF BRIDGETTE.

I walked over there but no one was there. Sent a check for $1.59 in the eveing.

Called Felicia. Told her of my suggested addition to INDIAN CHESS and arranged to bring the rules in on Thursday.
(cont. on 7/11)