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date to try and finalize the 3 games.
date to try and finalize the 3 games.


Call from <u>Bob Abbott</u>. He saw ''<u>MATH, WRITING, AND GAMES IN THE OPEN CLASSROOM</u>'' (see 1/9) which he says is a lousy book with a good mention of me.  <br>
Call from <u>Bob Abbott</u>. He saw ''<u>MATH, WRITING, AND GAMES IN THE OPEN CLASSROOM</u>''  
Bob contacted Felicia about handling <u>EPAMINONDAS</u>. She said there is no market for pure strategy games. She might be interested in <u>WHAT'S THAT ON MY HEAD?</u> but he doesn't know where his rights are.  <br>
(see 1/9) which he says is a lousy book with a good mention of me.  <br>
Bob contacted Felicia about handling <u>EPAMINONDAS</u>. She said there  
is no market for pure strategy games. She might be interested in  
<u>WHAT'S THAT ON MY HEAD?</u> but he doesn't know where his rights are.  <br>
Told him of the NYGA meeting on 2/8. Bob would like to attend.
Told him of the NYGA meeting on 2/8. Bob would like to attend.


<u>Alan Newman</u> and his wife Ali here with <u>Felicia</u>.  <br>
<u>Alan Newman</u> and his wife Ali here with <u>Felicia</u>.  <br>
Felicia brought along a game by a new client that she calls <br>
Felicia brought along a game by a new client that she calls
<u>NAME DROPPERS</u>. On a sheet of paper the alphabet is listed in rows one beneath the other. The foirst 26 letters are taken from any written material and added either before or after -   <br>
<u>NAME DROPPERS</u>. On a sheet of paper the alphabet is listed  
at the players' collective choice - the printed letters. Player try   <br>
in rows one beneath the other. The first 26 letters are taken  
to fill in known names using the initials. Can also fill in a   <br>
from any written material and added either before or after -  
name using the initials in reverse, and score more for this. Score <br>
at the players' collective choice - the printed letters. Player try
less if two or more players have used same initials and even less <br>
to fill in known names using the initials. Can also fill in a  
name using the initials in reverse, and score more for this. Score
less if two or more players have used same initials and even less  
if the same name. We both agree it is too much like games in books.  <br>
if the same name. We both agree it is too much like games in books.  <br>
Alan brought along his new version of <u>FERRET</u> (see 1/14). The board is now 9 x 9 with 4 spaces to be left blank at the <br>
Alan brought along his new version of <u>FERRET</u> (see 1/14). The  
board is now 9 x 9 with 4 spaces to be left blank at the
start - as shown in sketch.
start - as shown in sketch.


[Small diagram of a 3 x 3 grid with the bottom right square starred.]
[diagram of a 3 x 3 grid with the bottom right square starred.]


There are 77 white letter tiles including (I believe) 2 "wild". There are also 4 sets of differently colored tiles - 44 each - allowing from <br>
There are 77 white  
2 to 4 to play. When a player makes a word he removes the tiles except "wild" -and replaces them with tiles from his own color set. <br>
letter tiles including (I believe) 2 "wild". There are  
White tiles he keeps. Tiles belonging to an opponent are returned to him. Players score the length of the word squared. There is a penalty for moving a tile that puts empty spaces next to each other : 2 - 10 pts., 3 - 25 pts., 4 - 50 pts. Only white tiles can be <br>
also 4 sets of differently colored tiles - 44 each - allowing from
moved to an empty space. If a player doesn't have a letter of   <br>
2 to 4 to play. When a player makes a word he removes the tiles  
his color after he forms a word he can use a white letter which   <br>
except "wild" -and replaces them with tiles from his own color set.
he almost always will have. After ten rounds each player scores <br>
White tiles he keeps. Tiles belonging to an opponent are returned to  
additional 5 points for each tile of his color on board.  <br>Played about half a game and liked it. Told Alan and Felicia   <br>
him. Players score the length of the word squared. There is a  
that I liked it and that there is a little of the flavor of <br>
penalty for moving a tile that puts empty spaces next to each
<u>RED LETTER</u> about it. Felicia may try to find someone to show it to, <br>
other : 2 - 10 pts. [points], 3 - 25 pts. [points], 4 - 50 pts. [points] Only white tiles can be
moved to an empty space. If a player doesn't have a letter of
his color after he forms a word he can use a white letter which
he almost always will have. After ten rounds each player scores
additional 5 points for each tile of his color on board.   
<br>Played about half a game and liked it. Told Alan and Felicia  
that I liked it and that there is a little of the flavor of
<u>RED LETTER</u> about it. Felicia may try to find someone to show it to,
but not Hallmark.  <br>
but not Hallmark.  <br>
Alan bought a copy of <u>HIJACKED</u> at a discount store in Brooklyn. They <br>
Alan bought a copy of <u>HIJACKED</u> at a discount store in Brooklyn. They  
say it stinks and he'll give me his copy.  <br>
say it stinks and he'll give me his copy.  <br>
Alan told me about a game popular in Florida with a name   <br>
Alan told me about a game popular in Florida with a name
something like <u>COCKABOLLY</u>. 2 (and probably up to 4) can play. <br>
something like <u>COCKABOLLY</u>. 2 (and probably up to 4) can play.
Use 2 decks of cards and deal 10 to each. First player must <br>
Use 2 decks of cards and deal 10 to each. First player must
make a meld of at least 3 cards, and draws 1 card at a time <br>
make a meld of at least 3 cards, and draws 1 card at a time
until can. After this players in turn must meld at least one <br>
until can. After this players in turn must meld at least one
additional card to table and draws until able. Melds  <br>
additional card to table and draws until able. Melds  <br>
(cont. on 1/26)
(cont. [continued] on 1/26)