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In packing for trip put in a copy of [illegible word crossed out] <u>TRIPPPLES</u>, <u>SUMMIT</u>,
In packing for trip put in a copy of [illegible word crossed out] <u>TRIPPPLES</u>, <u>SUMMIT</u>,
and <u>THE FAMILY GAME</u> (spares). Also two copies of <u>AGOG</u>.
and <u>THE FAMILY GAME</u> (spares). Also two copies of <u>''AGOG''</u>.


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(cont. from 11/20) [11/20]
(cont. from 11/20) [11/20]


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In hotel looked at the <u>''G & P''</u>s, no. 7 had article on <u>THE GODFATHER GAME</u>,
In hotel looked at the <u>G & P</u>s, no. 7 had article on <u>THE GODFATHER GAME</u>,
<u>WORLD SOCCER</u>, <u>DRAUGHTS</u> (Great Games of the World). Short reviews
<u>WORLD SOCCER</u>, <u>DRAUGHTS</u> (Great Games of the World). Short reviews
of <u>MASTERPIECE</u>, <u>SIEGE</u> <u>(TROKE)</u>, <u>AFRIKA KORPS</u>. An ad by Philmar
of <u>MASTERPIECE</u>, <u>SIEGE</u> <u>(TROKE)</u>, <u>AFRIKA KORPS</u>. An ad by Philmar
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now - possibly later.)
now - possibly later.) <br>
<u>SIJJEH</u>- which is now in a very attractive package. (send.)
<u>SIJJEH</u>- which is now in a very attractive package. (send.) <br>
The rules now state that the game is over when neither
The rules now state that the game is over when neither
player can make a move that will improve his position. Also
player can make a move that will improve his position. Also
a time limit can be set. One ahead at that time is winner.
a time limit can be set. One ahead at that time is winner. <br>
<u>WILD WOOD PILE</u> (send.).
<u>WILD WOOD PILE</u> (send.). <br>
<u>TANGLED WEB</u> (they liked it - send). They didn't think it
<u>TANGLED WEB</u> (they liked it - send). They didn't think it
would be too expensive to produce.
would be too expensive to produce. <br>
<u>FREE FORM</u> (send).
<u>FREE FORM</u> (send). <br>
<u>FOUR LETTER WORDS</u> (send.). Felicia thought they didn't want
<u>FOUR LETTER WORDS</u> (send.). Felicia thought they didn't want
a word game, but they said they didn't have on in their line.
a word game, but they said they didn't have one in their line. <br>
<u>MULLIGAN</u> (don't send - can't remember exactly why).
<u>MULLIGAN</u> (don't send - can't remember exactly why). <br>
<u>CLUE WORDS</u> (send).
<u>CLUE-WORDS</u> (send). <br>
<u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> (send). When they saw the box for
<u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> (send). When they saw the box for
<u>DOUBLE AGENT</u> they said they were looking at a game of that
<u>DOUBLE AGENT</u> they said they were looking at a game of that
name. Felicia decided not to send Luftig's.
name. Felicia decided not to send Luftig's.


<u>Ennio</u> said that he saw my review of <u>AIRPORT</u> in <u>S & T</u> and
<u>Ennio</u> said that he saw my review of <u>AIRPORT</u> in <u>''S & T''</u> and
thanked me for it.
thanked me for it. <br>
He said that two games of theirs that are doing best
He said that two games of theirs that are doing best
are <u>BEAT DETROIT</u> and <u>I Ching</u>.
are <u>BEAT DETROIT</u> and <u>I CHING</u>. <br>
As well as the new games already mentioned they are coming
As well as the new games already mentioned they are coming
out with a line of roulette wheels, <s>chess, back</s> <u>CHESS</u>,
out with a line of roulette wheels, <s>chess, back</s> <u>CHESS</u>,
<u>BACKGAMMON</u>, the game of throwing dice and covering num-
<u>BACKGAMMON</u>, the game of throwing dice and covering num-
bers corresponding, etc.
bers corresponding, etc. <br>
When he saw <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> he said it reminded him of <s>Ginny</s> <u>Gini
When he saw <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> he said it reminded him of <s>Ginny</s> <u>Gini
Scott</u>'s <u>NITTY GRITTY</u>. Told him that I also had a game and he
Scott</u>'s <u>NITTY GRITTY</u>. Told him that I also had a game and he