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field (pcs. placed in the spaces). Each one can move to  <br>
field (pcs. placed in the spaces). Each one can move to  <br>
one of five spaces - by translating a given number  <br>
one of five spaces - by translating a given number  <br>
horizontally and vertically - the board being "turoidal" as far  <br>
horizontally and vertically - the board being "toroidal" as far  <br>
as the movement is concerned, but not captures. He has a  <br>
as the movement is concerned, but not captures. He has a  <br>
randomizing method for changing the 5 possible moves  <br>
randomizing method for changing the 5 possible moves  <br>
after each turn.
after each turn. Each player can move 14 pcs. of his choice  <br>
each turn. Go stones are placed where the pc. moves. I  <br>
said that the mind couldn't comprehend all the possibilities  <br>
and he said computers could be used. Also this version was  <br>
just to see how complicated he could make it. It could be  <br>
simplified.  <br>
He wanted to get into NYGA. Told him it actually wasn't  <br>
a club, just a group that meets when I do the leg work.  <br>
Told him to call me again in about 2 months.  <br>
He asked but I couldn't give him any help in having it  <br>
published.
 
Rcd. a copy of "''Today''" supplement of ''<u>PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER</u> for  <br>
1/9/72, sent by <u>Herb Siegel</u>. Had an article <br>
''"Games that pretend to be real"''. Among others it mentions : - <u>THE CITIES GAME</u>,  <br>
<u>BLACKS AND WHITES</u>, <u>WHO CAN BEAT NIXON?</u>, <u>WOMEN'S LIB</u>, <u>PSYCH-OUT</u>,  <br>
<u>HE-SHE-HIM-HER</u>, <u>PASS-OUT</u>, <u>GODFATHER GAME</u>, <u>CLASS</u>, <u>SMOG</u>, <u>ECOLOGY</u>,  <br>
<u>DIRTY WATER</u>, <u>POPULATION</u>, <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>, <u>FEUDAL</u>, <u>HIGH BID</u>,  <br>
<u>FOIL</u>, <u>ACQUIRE</u>, <u>PLOY</u>, <u>BREAKTHRU</u>, <u>MR. PRESIDENT</u>, <u>THINKING MAN'S FOOTBALL</u>,  <br>
<u>BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL</u>, <u>REGATTA</u>, <u>BLUE LINE HOCKEY</u>, <u>THINKING MAN'S GOLF</u>,  <br>
<u>WIN, PLACE AND SHOW</u>, <u>SPEED CIRCUIT</u>, <u>MONAD</u>, <u>VENTURE</u>, <u>FOIL</u>, <u>HIGH BID</u>,  <br>
<u>SUM-UP</u>, <u>OCTRIX</u>, <u>TRYCE</u>, <u>EVADE</u>, <u>SLEUTH</u>, <u>MASTERPIECE</u>, <u>RISK</u>,  <br>
<u>CAREERS</u>, <u>MILLE BORNES</u>, <u>COMMUNITY RESPONSE (OR DISASTER)</u>, <u>LIFE CAREER</u>,  <br>
<u>SIMULATION: THE DECISION-MAKING MODEL</u>, <u>CRISIS</u>, <u>DANGEROUS PARALLEL</u>,  <br>
<u>DEMOCRACY</u>, <u>DISUNIA</u>, <u>ECONOMIC DECISION GAMES</u>, <u>PARENT-CHILD</u>.  <br>
Wrote a note thanking Herb.
 
Wrote to <u>Phil Cohen</u> telling him I don't have ''<u>ALBION</u>'' but that I'd try  <br>
to get the issue he is interested in. Also that I didn't receive  <br>
<u>''CHALLENGE AND DELIGHT OF CHESSICAL AND DECIMAL''</u>.
 
Answered <u>Donald Mah</u> (see 1/14). Suggested <u>BLUE LINE HOCKEY</u>  <br>
and <u>THINKING MAN'S FOOTBALL</u>. Sent R.G.I.'s address.  <br>
 
Rcd. two TSG games from Simulations Publications: <u>GRENADIER</u> (new  <br>
version); <u>NORMANDY</u> (Second edition) (the "German Order of Appearance"  <br>
seems to be missing). Also ''<u>S & T SUPPLEMENT</u>'' #11 and ''<u>GAME DESIGN</u>'' #5  <br>
(which I already have).  <br>
 
Going over the card arrangement for <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>, making  <br>
some changes in which cities have the most; also eliminating  <br>
the "Remain" cards.
 
[Pre-printed:] FOURTH PAYMENT OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX DUE