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handling the game publicity. But Bill will be in overall charge and will  <br>
handling the game publicity. But Bill will be in overall charge and will  <br>
be coming to New York frequently. Spoke to Nick and in a few weeks, after  <br>
be coming to New York frequently. Spoke to Nick and in a few weeks, after  <br>
he comes back from some trips he will contact me and arrange a date to  <br>
come for supper & to see my game collection. Bob Macomber is the  <br>
head of the New York office.
Finished the letter to Alex Randolph. Told him that I didn't send him  <br>
the check for his cut of the $500 advance since I was afraid he might  <br>
have moved.
Returned the rules for <u>THE VERBAL GAME</u> & <u>HAAR HOOLIM PERCEPTION GAME</u>  <br>
to I/S, having reproduced them at the office.
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(cont. from 5/29) [5/29]
[Large diagram of 56 equilateral triangles. Eack triangle is populated with three digits ranging from 0-5. One digit is located in each corner of the triangle.]
When 2 play, each gets 9 pieces. With 3 - 7 each. With 4 - 6 each.  <br>
Highest triple plays first. Score sum of numbers plus 10 bonus. A triple 0,  <br>
if highest, scores 40 points. If there are no triples, the highest total goes  <br>
first. Score the total, but no bonus. (No provision is given for ties.)  <br>
Play against at least one edge of a previously played pc. Must match  <br>
any edge and point touched. Score total on pc. played.  <br>
If can't play, draw till can & lose 5 points for each draw. If can't play  <br>
and there is no pile left, lose 10 points.  <br>
Get a 50 point bonus for completing a hexagon.  <br>
Get a 40 point for "bridging" (all three numbers  <br>
matching.).  <br>
[Diagram of a group of triangles being connected by the placement of an additional triangle.]
Player going out gets 10 point bonus and all  <br>
remaining opponent pcs.  <br>
Blocked game - least total gets remaining opponent pcs. but must deduct  <br>
his own total.  <br>
400 points are game.