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Played two games of <u>TRIPLE YAHTZEE</u> by myself.
Played two games of <u>TRIPLE YAHTZEE</u> by myself.


Call from <u>Claude</u>. He's taking a vacation from game creation. Made <br>
Call from <u>Claude</u>. He's taking a vacation from game creation. Made
a date to get together next Tuesday (after I bring in my <br>
a date to get together next Tuesday (after I bring in my
''<u>S & T</u>'' column).
''<u>S & T</u>'' column).


Rcd. a U.P.S. package with <u>SNOWCRYSTALS</u>, <u>NETRESULTS</u>, and <u>GREAT SHAPES</u>. <br>
Rcd. [received] a U.P.S. package with <u>SNOWCRYSTALS</u>, <u>NETRESULTS</u>, and <u>GREAT SHAPES</u>.
There is one piece missing in the latter. Tried to identify it but <br>
There is one piece missing in the latter. Tried to identify it but
couldn't find a pattern in the setup.
couldn't find a pattern in the setup.
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(cont. from 5/5) [5/21]
(cont. from 5/5) [5/21]
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<u>Phil Shoptaugh</u> told me about his game <u>LINES</u> - he sent me
the patent on it. He has now simplified it greatly but is still
not sure Four Generations will do it. (Incidentally, he is
taking some of his royalties in stock so he'll have a stake in
the company.)


<u>Phil Shoptaugh</u> told me about his game <u>LINES</u> - he sent me  <br>
The board is as shown. Each player has the
the patent on it. He has now simplified it greatly but is still  <br>
following pcs. [pieces]
not sure Four Generations will do it. (Incidentally, he is  <br>
taking some of his royalties in stock so he'll have a stake in  <br>
the company.)  <br>
The board is as shown. Each player has the   <br>
following pcs. <br>


[Two diagrams: The larger shows a roughly 4 x 4 grid of interconnected squares and hexagons. The smaller shows three different hexagon pieces along with a small square piece. These are all identical in size to the associated spaces on the board. There are 2 of one hex, 4 of another, 2 of a third one, and 8 of the squares.]
[Two diagrams: The larger shows a roughly 4 x 4 grid of interconnected squares and hexagons. The smaller shows three different hexagon pieces along with a small square piece. These are all identical in size to the associated spaces on the board. There are 2 of one hex, 4 of another, 2 of a third one, and 8 of the squares.]


Two play and take turns placing pcs., either an <br>
Two play and take turns placing pcs. [pieces], either an
octagon or a square. A square pc. must remain <br>
octagon or a square. A square pc. [piece] must remain
where it is placed. A player may, instead of <br>
where it is placed. A player may, instead of
placing a pc., rotate an octagon or move it to <br>
placing a pc. [piece], rotate an octagon or move it to
another position. He still hasn't decided whether   <br>
another position. He still hasn't decided whether
to allow a moved pc. to be rotated and, if rotated, <br>
to allow a moved pc. to be rotated and, if rotated,
a limit of one face on a turn or any <br>
a limit of one face on a turn or any
number. Object is to complete a path between <br>
number. Object is to complete a path between
the players two sides of the board. Opponent's pcs. can be used <br>
the players two sides of the board. Opponent's pcs. can be used  
and a path can turn at a crossing point.  <br>
and a path can turn at a crossing point.  <br>
[Started 5/21]
[Started 5/21]