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Created page with "-1 [column headings] NAME. ADDRESS. TEL.<br> (cont. from 2/18) [2/18]<br> ---- At Stationary Show they will introduce 2 new "Bookshelf" :- <u>Frank Thibault</u>'s <u>CONTIGO</u> and one called <u>EVENTS</u>. <u>SLEUTH</u> and <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u> weren't on display and I asked Dick Littlefield (or maybe Cunningham). They are out of these two and have to get additional supplies. Keith believes that the foreign sales will keep up. Some games have shown a..."
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 [column headings] NAME. ADDRESS. TEL.<br>
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 At Stationary Show they will introduce 2 new "Bookshelf" :-
 <u>Frank Thibault</u>'s <u>CONTIGO</u> and one called <u>EVENTS</u>.
+<br><u>SLEUTH</u> and <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u> weren't on display and I asked Dick
-<u>SLEUTH</u> and <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u> weren't on display and I asked Dick
 Littlefield (or maybe Cunningham). They are out of these two and
 have to get additional supplies.
+<br>Keith believes that the foreign sales will keep up. Some games
-Keith believes that the foreign sales will keep up. Some games
 have shown an unexpected jump in 1st quarter domestic sales.
+<br>- American Greetings. No new games but salesman said some will
-- American Greetings. No new games but salesman said some will
+be at Stationery Show.
-be at Stationary Show.
+<br>- Eltron. Gave Mr. Glaeser my <u>QUADTRIPLE</u> review and he
-- Eltron. Gave Mr. Glaeser my <u>QUADTRIPLE</u> review and he
 showed me <u>BLOCK-OFF</u> (took sheet). On an 8x8 quadrille players
 take turns placing a triangle of their color covering half the
 square. Score for various configurations of full squares of your
 color. He'll send me a copy when he is in production. Gave <u>S&T</u>.
+<br>- Hoyle - Stancraft. <u>Mary Hilt</u> was at the Variety Show. Spoke to
-- Hoyle-Stancraft. <u>Mary Hilt</u> was at the Variety Show. Spoke to
 someone else and he said the series of games with <u>TRANSFORMATION</u>,
 <u>ODD or EVEN</u>, <u>TEMPO</u>, and <u>INTERPLAY</u> are being closed out. Tried
 to get a copy of <u>SUPER CRIBBAGE</u> but I'll have to write to Mary.
 Took a catalog (and one for Gini Scott).
+<br>- International Games. Took a copy of <u>UNO</u> a card game that
-- International Games. Took a copy of <u>UNO</u> a card game that
 lists for $4.00. E.J. Akeman (see business card) will send glossy.
+<br>- Middle Earth. New game is <u>CASABLANCA</u>. Took sheet and they
-- Middle Earth. New game is <u>CASABLANCA</u>. Took sheet and they
 will send a review copy, glossy, and list price. (Didn't get name of
 one I was talking to.
+<br><u>Eric Naiburg</u>, inventor of <u>VECTOR</u> and <u>CARAPACE</u> asked to talk to
-<u>Eric Naiburg</u>, inventor of <u>VECTOR</u> and <u>CARAPACE</u> asked to talk to
 me. He is interested in selling the two games and asked if I had any
 suggestions. Told him about Felicia and he asked me to check with her.
 (Took his card.)
+<br>Donald Benge showed me his game <u>CONQUEST</u> and gave me a copy.
-Donald Benge showed me his game <u>CONQUEST</u> and gave me a copy.
 I think I asked for a glossy. The price is still only $4.95.
+<br>- Skor-Mor. Spoke to <u>Al Stack</u>. Noticed that he has <u>ARCHIEBALL</u> on display
-- Skor-Mor. Spoke to <u>Al Stack</u>. Noticed that he has <u>ARCHIEBALL</u> on display
 altho it's not in the catalog. Told him about my problem with
 the stymie. He didn't seem very interested, or in the fact that I
 didn't review it. He said to come on Weds. and he'd give me copies
 of <u>THE PETER PRINCIPLE GAME</u>, <u>PRIME TIME</u>, and <u>FIVE STRAIGHT</u>.
+<br>- Westland Physics. Took sheet and glossy of <u>GOLD RUSH</u>, but he
-- Westland Physics. Took sheet and glossy of <u>GOLD RUSH</u>, but he
 didn't give review copies. Gold nuggets are placed on board (probably
 they have point values). Cards are dealt out and then players
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 with 5 "Fools Gold" cards can pretend to grab a nugget and the
 others, if they are fooled, score minus. (Rough idea.)
+<br>- EXPLORATIONS. Their game is <u>BIGWIG</u>. <u>Robert St. Cyr</u> (see business card)
-- EXPLORATIONS. Their game is <u>BIGWIG</u>. <u>Robert St. Cyr</u> (see business card)
 asked how much it would cost to be in <u>S&T</u> - after I showed him a
 copy. Told him only a review copy. He'll send, or if I stop on Weds. he'll
 probably have one for me then. Told them about <u>Roger Verhulst</u>.
+<br>Met <u>Tom Atwater</u> and we went up to his room. He said that he had
-Met <u>Tom Atwater</u> and we went up to his room. He said that he had
 shown <u>HIT THE JACKPOT</u> to Ravensburger last year in New York and
 they seemed to like it a lot. He sent it to them recently by boat
 and they promise and answer by the end of May. It is planned
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