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WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST | WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST | ||
St. Bartholomew, Apostle 1966 236th day - 129 days to come | St. Bartholomew, Apostle 1966 236th day - 129 days to come | ||
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Letter from Arnold Shapiro August 17, 1966 (copied from I-S) | Letter from Arnold Shapiro August 17, 1966 (copied from I-S) <br> | ||
We are returning <s>"Port of call"</s> <u>PORT OF CALL</u> and <s>"Moonhunt"</s> <u>MOONHUNT</u> to you under | We are returning <s>"Port of call"</s> <u>PORT OF CALL</u> and <s>"Moonhunt"</s> <u>MOONHUNT</u> to you under <br> | ||
separate cover. | separate cover. <br> | ||
The basic idea of "Port of Call" has some merit, but we feel the | The basic idea of "Port of Call" has some merit, but we feel the <br> | ||
game is far too involved, too slow moving, and very frustrating to | game is far too involved, too slow moving, and very frustrating to <br> | ||
the players. The frustration comes partly from the severe penalties | the players. The frustration comes partly from the severe penalties <br> | ||
levied at the players and partly from the fact that the players | levied at the players and partly from the fact that the players <br> | ||
generally lose more money than they make. The rules are much too | generally lose more money than they make. The rules are much too <br> | ||
complicated and require several readings before they are understood, | complicated and require several readings before they are understood, <br> | ||
and then we weren't sure if we understood them. | and then we weren't sure if we understood them. <br> | ||
"Moonhunt" really never got beyond the cost stage consideration. | "Moonhunt" really never got beyond the cost stage consideration. <br> | ||
The idea seemed a little different, but the anticipated cost of producing | The idea seemed a little different, but the anticipated cost of producing <br> | ||
this game is almost astronomical (pardon the pun). The basic | this game is almost astronomical (pardon the pun). The basic <br> | ||
physical characteristics of all the game (magnets, lunar probe, etc) make | physical characteristics of all the game (magnets, lunar probe, etc) make <br> | ||
it impossible for us to produce and sell "Moonhunt" at a reasonable price. | it impossible for us to produce and sell "Moonhunt" at a reasonable price. <br> | ||
Here is where we stand on the other games we are holding." | Here is where we stand on the other games we are holding." <br> | ||
<u>CARRE (SHAPE AND SHATTER)</u> - Still in the test program. Results are | <u>CARRE (SHAPE AND SHATTER)</u> - Still in the test program. Results are <br> | ||
inconclusive. | inconclusive. <br> | ||
<u>STACK STICKS</u> - Scheduled to begin test program phase <s>wh</s> within the next | <u>STACK STICKS</u> - Scheduled to begin test program phase <s>wh</s> within the next <br> | ||
two weeks. Cost is still the major problem with this game. | two weeks. Cost is still the major problem with this game. <br> | ||
<u>DEDUCTION</u> - Still in the testing program phase and receiving some favorable | <u>DEDUCTION</u> - Still in the testing program phase and receiving some favorable | ||
comments. | comments. <br> | ||
<u>BAFFLE</u> - Still in the testing program phase and receiving some favorable <br> | |||
comments. <br> | |||
<u>RUSTLERS (CAPTURE THE CARGO)</u> - Playing pieces for the test program have | <u>RUSTLERS (CAPTURE THE CARGO)</u> - Playing pieces for the test program have | ||
been produced and the complete set of prototypes should be | been produced and the complete set of prototypes should be <br> | ||
produced for the testing program shortly. Should be in test within | produced for the testing program shortly. Should be in test within <br> | ||
the next three to six weeks. | the next three to six weeks. <br> | ||
<u>SIT DOWN AND THINK</u> - Still under review and revision by the committee. | <u>SIT DOWN AND THINK</u> - Still under review and revision by the committee. <br> | ||
The Committee is conscious of your need for decision by August 31. | The Committee is conscious of your need for decision by August 31. <br> | ||
<u>RALLY-TALLY</u> - Still in committee. It is felt that this game has some | <u>RALLY-TALLY</u> - Still in committee. It is felt that this game has some <br> | ||
juvenile appeal. | juvenile appeal. <br> | ||
<u>NUMBER FOOTBALL</u> - A final attempt will be made to make this game more | <u>NUMBER FOOTBALL</u> - A final attempt will be made to make this game more | ||
footbally. The committee feels that in its present form(and revised | footbally. The committee feels that in its present form(and revised <br> | ||
form) it is still basically a number game and is not tied | form) it is still basically a number game and is not tied <br> | ||
closely with the game of football. | closely with the game of football. <br> | ||
<u>FORMATION</u> - Has met with some favor with the committee, but still | <u>FORMATION</u> - Has met with some favor with the committee, but still <br> | ||
has not been approved for testing. | has not been approved for testing. <br> | ||
<u>INTER-ACTION</u> - Not as much a thinking man's game as the inventor | <u>INTER-ACTION</u> - Not as much a thinking man's game as the inventor <br> | ||
would like to believe, but there is a sound idea here. It remains | would like to believe, but there is a sound idea here. It remains <br> | ||
to be seen if this idea can be embellished enough to | to be seen if this idea can be embellished enough to <br> | ||
make it a good game. It, too, is in committee. | make it a good game. It, too, is in committee. <br> | ||
<u>TRAPS</u> - committee is split on the game idea. Basic cause for concern is | <u>TRAPS</u> - committee is split on the game idea. Basic cause for concern is <br> | ||
the fact that only two can play but the idea is strong enough to | the fact that only two can play but the idea is strong enough to <br> | ||
hold it in committee. Cost will also be a prime factor in determining | hold it in committee. Cost will also be a prime factor in determining <br> | ||
the fate of this game. | the fate of this game. <br> | ||
<u>SPORTS AREA</u> - Production people and cost people are attempting to | <u>SPORTS AREA</u> - Production people and cost people are attempting to <br> | ||
make this game into a Hallmark product. Outcome is unknown. | make this game into a Hallmark product. Outcome is unknown. <br> | ||
Alice will write & ask about <u>RED LETTER</u> & <u>DOODLE GOLF</u> | Alice will write & ask about <u>RED LETTER</u> & <u>DOODLE GOLF</u> | ||
(cont. on 8/23) | (cont. on 8/23) | ||