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SUNDAY 17 JANUARY Benjamin Franklin--Born 1706 Second Sunday after Epiphany 1971 17th day - 348 days to come

Finished the article for THE GAMESMAN. Last part on MONAD and all on VENTURE.

Called Arthur. Didn't make a definite date. Promised to send me a copy of S&T soon.

(cont. from 2/26) [3/2]

GUESSTIMATE - didn't see this one. COMPUTRIX - There is a board something like as shown (though probably a little smaller). There are con- tacts in the center of each space. In the center there is a light which shows either green or red. If a player starts with a metal pc. in one of the spaces marked A he can keep putting others next to it orthogonally or diagonally until a line is completed to a space marked B. Sometimes a red light will light up in the center, stop- ping him. It is made so that the circuits are always changing. A chain that will be safe one time will light the red light a- nother time. Didn't get any details on the actual play, but probably up to 4 players are trying to complete chains competatively. (Folder on Granta Corp. filed in '71 ad clips.) Enrich:- saw TELOR. This is a simple learning machine. The cartridges are rolls of paper divided into frames. At the bottom of each frame is a hidden hole lined up with either the A, B, C, or D lever (see illustration in '71 Ad Clips). The correct answer refers to the correct lever to move the frame. The other 3 do not move it. They mention that they have cartridges with adult games. They had one game there but it was a simple BINGO type with pictures of differ- ent scenes in San Francisco which are shown in order, always using the same lever, and covering scenes on your card as you see the picture. (Very rough idea.) Dorwin Associates:- REINCARNATION - a pastime where various mystical devices are used to discover previous carnations. There is also a scoring system which seems to be completely a matter of luck. (Ad sheet & introduction booklet in '71 ad clips.) MAKUHI - a pastime of passing sticks between participants in a rhythmical manner. (Ad sheet in '71 ad clips.) Pro-Game:- PRO-GAME a simple football game. There are two decks of cards "Offense" and "Defense." The offensive player calls one of 8 plays and turns an "Offense" card. This only has bearing if it calls for a "Fumble." The "Defense" cards gives the result of the play under the play chosen. "Mr. O'Donnell" (see ad sheet in '71 ad clips) said he'd send me a sample if I write to him. (cont. on 1/16)

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English SUNDAY 17 JANUARY
Benjamin Franklin--Born 1706
Second Sunday after Epiphany 1971 17th day - 348 days to come


Finished the article for THE GAMESMAN. Last part on MONAD and
all on VENTURE.
Called Arthur. Didn't make a definite date. Promised to
send me a copy of S&T soon.


(cont. from 2/26) [3/2]
GUESSTIMATE - didn't see this one.
COMPUTRIX - There is a board something like as shown
(though probably a little smaller). There are con-
tacts in the center of each space. In the center
there is a light which shows either green or
red. If a player starts with a metal pc. in one of
the spaces marked A he can keep putting others
next to it orthogonally or diagonally until a line
is completed to a space marked B. Sometimes
a red light will light up in the center, stop-
ping him. It is made so that the circuits
are always changing. A chain that will be
safe one time will light the red light a-
nother time. Didn't get any details on the
actual play, but probably up to 4 players
are trying to complete chains competatively.
(Folder on Granta Corp. filed in '71 ad clips.)
Enrich:- saw TELOR. This is a simple learning machine. The
cartridges are rolls of paper divided into frames. At
the bottom of each frame is a hidden hole lined up with
either the A, B, C, or D lever (see illustration in '71 Ad Clips).
The correct answer refers to the correct lever to move the
frame. The other 3 do not move it. They mention that they
have cartridges with adult games. They had one game there
but it was a simple BINGO type with pictures of differ-
ent scenes in San Francisco which are shown in order, always
using the same lever, and covering scenes on your card
as you see the picture. (Very rough idea.)
Dorwin Associates:- REINCARNATION - a pastime where various
mystical devices are used to discover previous carnations. There
is also a scoring system which seems to be completely a matter
of luck. (Ad sheet & introduction booklet in '71 ad clips.)
MAKUHI - a pastime of passing sticks between participants
in a rhythmical manner. (Ad sheet in '71 ad clips.)
Pro-Game:- PRO-GAME a simple football game. There are two
decks of cards "Offense" and "Defense." The offensive player
calls one of 8 plays and turns an "Offense" card. This only
has bearing if it calls for a "Fumble." The "Defense" cards
gives the result of the play under the play chosen. "Mr.
O'Donnell" (see ad sheet in '71 ad clips) said he'd send me a sample
if I write to him.
(cont. on 1/16)