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didn't think it had any commercial possibilities. I said that | didn't think it had any commercial possibilities. I said that | ||
I thought it was very timely and looked like fun.)<br> | I thought it was very timely and looked like fun.)<br> | ||
<u>FERRET</u> A field 11x11 has 6 spaced marked with * scattered | <u>FERRET</u> A field 11x11 has 6 spaced marked with * scattered | ||
around the board. 115 letter discs fill all but the * spaces. | around the board. 115 letter discs fill all but the * spaces. | ||
Players in turn move one letter to an empty space and then | Players in turn move one letter to an empty space and then | ||
form a word, moving in any of the 8 directions between | form a word, moving in any of the 8 directions between | ||
letters, using the moved letter. Each letter used is circled | letters, using the moved letter. Each letter used is circled | ||
with a ring of the player's color. Letters previously used | with a ring of the player's color. Letters previously used | ||
by another player can be used and the rings are changed. When | by another player can be used and the rings are changed. When | ||
4 play each has 25 rings; 3 play - 33 rings; 2 play - 50 rings. | 4 play each has 25 rings; 3 play - 33 rings; 2 play - 50 rings. | ||
When a player places all his rings the game is over. (Both Felicia | When a player places all his rings the game is over. (Both Felicia | ||
and I thought the board was overwhelming. I suggested | and I thought the board was overwhelming. I suggested | ||
making it smaller. I also suggested using transparent markers | making it smaller. I also suggested using transparent markers | ||
in different colors instead of the rings - to save money.<br> | in different colors instead of the rings - to save money.<br> | ||
<u>THE SUPERSTAR GAME</u>: Didn't get many of the details - but it<br> | <u>THE SUPERSTAR GAME</u>: Didn't get many of the details - but it<br> | ||