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and several of the layouts.  
and several of the layouts.  
<br>He showed me <u>David Parlett</u>'s idea for <u>CARDS WITHOUT CARDS</u>, a  
<br>He showed me <u>David Parlett</u>'s idea for <u>CARDS WITHOUT CARDS</u>, a  
book of tearout sheet games. One he sent was called <s><u>GANG ABOO</u></s>
book of tearout sheet games. One he sent was called <s><u>GANG-ABOO</u></s>
<u>GANG-ABOOT</u>. On a 7x8 layout, with the four corners missing,
<u>GANG-ABOOT</u>. On a 7x8 layout, with the four corners missing,
a complete deck of cards is represented in an irregular
a complete deck of cards is represented in an irregular
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length of the word times the number of crossings.
length of the word times the number of crossings.
<br>David said that this game was going to be published as
<br>David said that this game was going to be published as
a board game in England. I told Fabio it is probable
a board game in England. I told Fabio it is probable [sic]
better with p&p, since finding letter tiles can be a nuisance.
better with p&p, since finding letter tiles can be a nuisance.
He thought it would be played with a hand - but I doubt it.
He thought it would be played with a hand - but I doubt it.
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<br>While I was out, BB got a call from <u>Art Bernstein</u>. Has some questions on
<br>While I was out, BB got a call from <u>Art Bernstein</u>. Has some questions on
<u>BACKGAMMON</u> and would like me to call tomorrow morning
<u>BACKGAMMON</u> and would like me to call tomorrow morning
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<br>(cont. on 12/20)


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