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== MONDAY 20 JULY 1970 == | == MONDAY 20 JULY 1970 == | ||
201st day - 164 days to come | 201st day - 164 days to come | ||
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Thought of adding a non-capturing short jump over an opponent to the game | Thought of adding a non-capturing short jump over an opponent to the game <br> | ||
of <u>INDIAN CHESS</u>, to eliminate the impasse at the | of <u>INDIAN CHESS</u>, to eliminate the impasse at the <br> | ||
center towards the beginning of the game. Tried it with | center towards the beginning of the game. Tried it with <br> | ||
BB and it made the game too loose. Then changed it | BB and it made the game too loose. Then changed it <br> | ||
to allowing only a forward jump. This seemed to do the job | to allowing only a forward jump. This seemed to do the job <br> | ||
with a minimal disruption of Mr. Wei's original game. | with a minimal disruption of Mr. Wei's original game. <br> | ||
Also tried it with Dale's Phil and it worked out well. (Now | Also tried it with Dale's Phil and it worked out well. (Now <br> | ||
I feel I've earned my 25%) | I feel I've earned my 25%) | ||
Called <u>Jerry Goldstein</u>. He said that the game program- | Called <u>Jerry Goldstein</u>. He said that the game program- <br> | ||
<u>TAM-BIT</u>, <u>TAKE FIVE</u>, etc. is definitely not dead. The | <u>TAM-BIT</u>, <u>TAKE FIVE</u>, etc. is definitely not dead. The <br> | ||
salesmen are just starting on a selling trip that should | salesmen are just starting on a selling trip that should <br> | ||
get it moving. Told him of the "Hallmark" exhibit and ar- | get it moving. Told him of the "Hallmark" exhibit and ar- <br> | ||
ranged to pick up four copies of each of my two games. | ranged to pick up four copies of each of my two games. | ||
The game <u>MERGERS</u> came. It was a disappointment; | The game <u>MERGERS</u> came. It was a disappointment; <br> | ||
less chance for skill than in <u>MONOPOLY</u>. | less chance for skill than in <u>MONOPOLY</u>. | ||
<u>Claude</u> called. The company that put out his puzzles, he | <u>Claude</u> called. The company that put out his puzzles, he <br> | ||
learned, has been sending royalties to "Oggi" who | learned, has been sending royalties to "Oggi" who <br> | ||
haven't sent him anything. He wants to get after "Oggi," | haven't sent him anything. He wants to get after "Oggi," <br> | ||
but wants to finish his <u>QUEEN'S PUZZLE</u> variant first. | but wants to finish his <u>QUEEN'S PUZZLE</u> variant first. | ||
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(cont. from 7/21) [7/21] | (cont. from 7/21) [7/21] | ||
To "F.A.O. Schwartz," bought <u>MONACO GRAND PRIX</u> (Triang), marked | To "F.A.O. Schwartz," bought <u>MONACO GRAND PRIX</u> (Triang), marked <br> | ||
down to $3.45.<br> | down to $3.45.<br> | ||
Saw <u>ROLAIRE</u> again, marked down to $6.00 but didn't buy | Saw <u>ROLAIRE</u> again, marked down to $6.00 but didn't buy <br> | ||
it. There are various colored balls, in different amounts, which are | it. There are various colored balls, in different amounts, which are <br> | ||
rolled down passed obstacles. Players bet on the colors of the | rolled down passed obstacles. Players bet on the colors of the <br> | ||
first 3 balls, using a felt layout.<br> | first 3 balls, using a felt layout.<br> | ||
Looked in "Riis Brothers." Nothing new.<br> | Looked in "Riis Brothers." Nothing new.<br> | ||
Looked for <u>GO</u> stones in the place on 59th St. and also at | Looked for <u>GO</u> stones in the place on 59th St. and also at <br> | ||
the two Azuma stores. No separate ones available.<br> | the two Azuma stores. No separate ones available.<br> | ||
Looked at Brentano's. Nothing new. They have <u>ACQUIRE</u> now and | Looked at Brentano's. Nothing new. They have <u>ACQUIRE</u> now and <br> | ||
I didn't see any <u>AGOG</u> this time. | I didn't see any <u>AGOG</u> this time. | ||
Rcd. a letter from an <u>AGOG</u> reader who wants to know where she | Rcd. a letter from an <u>AGOG</u> reader who wants to know where she <br> | ||
can get out of print books on card games and children's games. Also | can get out of print books on card games and children's games. Also <br> | ||
specifically <u>THE FIRESIDE BOOK OF CARDS</u>. | specifically <u>THE FIRESIDE BOOK OF CARDS</u>. | ||
Called <u>Jack Davis</u> and spoke to <u>Audrey Pierce</u>. (Jack was on a- | Called <u>Jack Davis</u> and spoke to <u>Audrey Pierce</u>. (Jack was on a- <br> | ||
nother line at about 5 P.M.) Told her of <u>GRIT</u> interview. | nother line at about 5 P.M.) Told her of <u>GRIT</u> interview. <br> | ||
(<u>Marvin Katz</u> was in touch with them.) And about the Hall- | (<u>Marvin Katz</u> was in touch with them.) And about the Hall- <br> | ||
mark exhibit." She will get 3 copies of each of my | mark exhibit." She will get 3 copies of each of my <br> | ||
games for use in my demonstrations. | games for use in my demonstrations. | ||
In afternoon I also went to "Abercrombie & | In afternoon I also went to "Abercrombie & Fitch."<br> | ||
(cont. on 9/18) | (cont. on 9/18) | ||