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29TH DAY - 337 DAYS TO COME
29TH DAY - 337 DAYS TO COME
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Rcd. [received] a letter from Jim Scully. He enclosed rules and diagram   <br>
Rcd. [received] a letter from Jim Scully. He enclosed rules and diagram
for a <u>MANCALA</u> variation he calls <u>FORESIGHT</u>. It has an interesting <br>
for a <u>MANCALA</u> variation he calls <u>FORESIGHT</u>. It has an interesting
rule for capture; one color twice the other.
rule for capture; one color twice the other.


Played <u>COLD WAR</u> with BB and the <u>Horn</u>s. Dave and Barbara didn't <br>
Played <u>COLD WAR</u> with BB and the <u>Horn</u>s. Dave and Barbara didn't
want to stop when we reached a shorter end that BB suggested. <br>
want to stop when we reached a shorter end that BB suggested.
Instead played until at least one section in each row and column was <br>
Instead played until at least one section in each row and column was
completed. The only problem was that doubling the 5 point <br>
completed. The only problem was that doubling the 5 point
intersection section practically assured the game. Later thought   <br>
intersection section practically assured the game. Later thought
of the following. Make the selected row worth 2, the <br>
of the following. Make the selected row worth 2, the
selected column worth 3, and the intersection 5. Completing any <br>
selected column worth 3, and the intersection 5. Completing any
section gives a bonus of 2 spaces.
section gives a bonus of 2 spaces.
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