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Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She spoke to <u>Bob Johnson</u>. He said that Hallmark | Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She spoke to <u>Bob Johnson</u>. He said that Hallmark | ||
is not interested in looking at more strategy games | is not interested in looking at more strategy games | ||
now. Instead they are interested in "social games which are | now. Instead they are interested in "social games which are | ||
designed for large and small groups. These games can be crazy fun | designed for large and small groups. These games can be crazy fun | ||
or intellectually stimulating."<br> | or intellectually stimulating."<br> | ||
They are also interested in "Action Games". He ha s <u>TOTTER</u><br> | They are also interested in "Action Games". He ha s <u>TOTTER</u><br> | ||
"but one game a line does not make."<br> | "but one game a line does not make."<br> | ||
He said he'd like to see Sid Sackson's <u>ESPIONAGE</u>, which of | He said he'd like to see Sid Sackson's <u>ESPIONAGE</u>, which of | ||
course is not mine. I'll work on improving <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>.<br> | course is not mine. I'll work on improving <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>.<br> | ||
Bob would like a "finance" but within the above social context. | Bob would like a "finance" but within the above social context. | ||
He didn't like <u>THE MONEY GAME</u> (<u>GOLD</u>). I'll work on improving | He didn't like <u>THE MONEY GAME</u> (<u>GOLD</u>). I'll work on improving | ||
<u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>.<br> | <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>.<br> | ||
Felicia told him about <u>3D BOXES</u> (<u>SPACE</u>) and he is anxious to | Felicia told him about <u>3D BOXES</u> (<u>SPACE</u>) and he is anxious to | ||
see it.<br> | see it.<br> | ||
Their object is to have a complete spectrum of games so that | Their object is to have a complete spectrum of games so that | ||
stores handling them won't need any other <s>compan</s> company's | stores handling them won't need any other <s>compan</s> company's | ||
games.<br> | games.<br> | ||
He is just getting to looking at <u>SPECTRUM</u>. <u>Burt</u> is out | He is just getting to looking at <u>SPECTRUM</u>. <u>Burt</u> is out | ||
of town so they'll [there'll?] be no answer on <u>THE 31ST HEX</u> and | of town so they'll [there'll?] be no answer on <u>THE 31ST HEX</u> and | ||
<u>PUSHOVER</u> for awhile.<br> | <u>PUSHOVER</u> for awhile.<br> | ||
Felicia doesn't want to send any packages during the X'Mas | Felicia doesn't want to send any packages during the X'Mas [Christmas] | ||
rush and Bob agrees. He will be in in January to look | rush and Bob agrees. He will be in in January to look | ||
at games.<br> | at games.<br> | ||
Felicia didn't receive her check for <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u | Felicia didn't receive her check for <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u> | ||
and <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> yet. Bob told her they'd take care | and <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> yet. Bob told her they'd take care | ||
of it if she doesn't.<br> | of it if she doesn't.<br> | ||
Told Felicia about yesterday at Brentano's and that I'd be | Told Felicia about yesterday at Brentano's and that I'd be | ||
there next Tuesday. She'll be in the neighborhood and will | there next Tuesday. She'll be in the neighborhood and will | ||
drop in. | drop in. | ||
Call from <u>Bob Champer</u>. He suggested the following 3 as the most | Call from <u>Bob Champer</u>. He suggested the following 3 as the most | ||
important battles for <u>MACARTHUR</u>.<br> | important battles for <u>MACARTHUR</u>.<br> | ||
1. Japanese landing in Phillipines - Dec. '41.<br> | 1. Japanese landing in Phillipines - Dec. '41. [December 1941]<br> | ||
2. Return to Philipines - Oct. '44. [October 1944] (This involves a little ship to ship | |||
fighting.)<br> | |||
3. Landing at Inchon, Korea - Sept.'50. [September 1950]<br> | |||
I'll read up, concentrating on these and he'll call me in about | |||
two weeks. | |||
<br>He asked if I'd rcd. [received] any money on <u>PATTON</u> yet. Told him amt. [amount] | |||
to expect in abt. [about] 2 weeks. | |||
Martin and Charlotte <u>Gardner</u> here for supper. Martin brought | |||
me: <u>HUEMANIA TIC-TAC-TOE</u>, <u>LE TRIOKER</u>, <u>LES 24 CARRES</u>, | |||
<u>MONTAGE</u> (told him I had it but he said he has no use for | |||
it, a board for an <u>UNCLE WIGGILY GAME</u> (which he picked up | |||
at an antique store for 25¢ - I believe).<br> | |||
Martin talked about a lot of material he had that could be put | |||
together in an "Optical Illusion Kit." I tried to persuade him | |||
to do it and then try to sell it, either <u>Tom Atwater</u> | |||
or I suggested places that might be interested. (I doubt<br> | |||
(cont. on 11/23) | |||