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6 SUNDAY - MAY 1973<br> | 6 SUNDAY - MAY 1973<br> | ||
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - 126TH DAY - 239 DAYS TO COME | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - 126TH DAY - 239 DAYS TO COME | ||
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At two bazaars bought snap together plastics pcs. in 5 colors., | At two bazaars bought snap together plastics pcs. in 5 colors., | ||
a novelty called <u> | a novelty called <u>SEXY DICE</u>, 6 packages of short lead, and | ||
two cards of sample buttons. | two cards of sample buttons. | ||
Finished writing up <u>TRIPLE YAHTZEE</u> for <u>S&T</u> column. BB typed some of it. | Finished writing up <u>TRIPLE YAHTZEE</u> for <u>S&T</u> column. BB typed some of it. | ||
Started copying the board from the game <u>DECLINE & FALL</u>. | Started copying the board from the game <u>DECLINE & FALL</u>. | ||
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(cont. from 5/7) [5/21] | (cont. from 5/7) [5/21] | ||
<u>GUZZLE GAME, TIC TAC STRIP GAME</u>. I asked the fellow if he | ---- | ||
had or knew about <u>ORGASM</u> and he said no, very annoyed. (I | <u>GUZZLE GAME, TIC TAC STRIP GAME</u>. I asked the fellow if he | ||
couldn't find it anywhere and later <u>Les Martindale</u> said he | had or knew about <u>ORGASM</u> and he said no, very annoyed. (I | ||
couldn't find it anywhere and later <u>Les Martindale</u> said he | |||
thought it had been censored.)<br> | thought it had been censored.)<br> | ||
- The Gambel Group. <u>NEVADA JACK</u>. Took a sheet. Played a little | - The Gambel Group. <u>NEVADA JACK</u>. Took a sheet. Played a little | ||
and it was very dull. If a player bets in the center he | and it was very dull. If a player bets in the center he | ||
collects only if 3 cards turned. The "Total even" or "Total odd" | |||
bets are payed after the 3 cards are turned.<br> | bets are payed [paid] after the 3 cards are turned.<br> | ||
- The Gamekeepers. Gambling items based on W.C. Fields. | - The Gamekeepers. Gambling items based on W.C. Fields. | ||
<u>CHICKADEE POKER</u> - Special deck with 8 aces and no deuces. The | <u>CHICKADEE POKER</u> - Special deck with 8 aces and no deuces. The | ||
queens also have special powers. Didn't get details. Took an | queens also have special powers. Didn't get details. Took an | ||
order sheet. <u>CHEAT-A-DICE POKER</u> is probably <u>LIAR's POKER</u>.<br> | order sheet. <u>CHEAT-A-DICE POKER</u> is probably <u>LIAR's POKER</u>.<br> | ||
- | - Karin Koal Enterprises. She and <u>Thomas Beck</u> were there. He said | ||
that he sent me a <u>GALAXY GAZER</u> after speaking to me on 3/30. | that he sent me a <u>GALAXY GAZER</u> after speaking to me on 3/30. | ||
I told him that I hadn't rcd. it and he gave me another. He said | I told him that I hadn't rcd. [received] it and he gave me another. He said | ||
that they eventually want to expand their line and would I be | that they eventually want to expand their line and would I be | ||
interested in submitting to them. Told him yes, and that I can | |||
work to specifications.<br> | work to specifications.<br> | ||
- The Puzzle Factory. Spoke to <u>Jerry Green</u> and Pat. They said they | - The Puzzle Factory. Spoke to <u>Jerry Green</u> and Pat. They said they | ||
are doing very well. <s>Two</s> They had 2 new games:- <u>TOSS WORD</u> | are doing very well. <s>Two</s> They had 2 new games:- <u>TOSS WORD</u> - Pat told | ||
me that each player chooses a subject and takes a crossword layout, | me that each player chooses a subject and takes a crossword layout, | ||
blank. In turn throw two dice and put in a word, or meaningful | blank. In turn throw two dice and put in a word, or meaningful | ||
series of words, with that length and on the subject chosen. As | series of words, with that length and on the subject chosen. As | ||
puzzle is filled up, the crossing words must match at the common letter. | puzzle is filled up, the crossing words must match at the common letter. | ||
Didn't get details. <u>CHARADE CROSSWORD</u> - the definitions are acted | Didn't get details. <u>CHARADE CROSSWORD</u> - the definitions are acted | ||
out. Didn't get details.<br> | out. Didn't get details.<br> | ||
They want other simple word <u>GAME</u>s, that can be explained | They want other simple word <u>GAME</u>s, that can be explained | ||
to buyers in no more than 3 minutes. Mentioned that I had | to buyers in no more than 3 minutes. Mentioned that I had | ||
one, called <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u> that probably would be just right for | one, called <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u> that probably would be just right for | ||
them but that someone is looking at it.<br> | them but that someone is looking at it.<br> | ||
Later thinking on a <u>GAME</u> using pcs. | Later thinking on a <u>GAME</u> using pcs. [pieces] with | ||
3 letters, as shown but couldn't get it to work out.<br> | 3 letters, as shown but couldn't get it to work out. [drawing of 3 letter pieces]<br> | ||
- Gameophiles. Spoke to <u>Charles Wibel</u> and found out that <u>Bailey</u | - Gameophiles. Spoke to <u>Charles Wibel</u> and found out that <u>Bailey</u> | ||
had dome three of his things:- <u>FRUSTABLES, CORNERED-BUT-UNDAUNTED</u>, | had dome three of his things:- <u>FRUSTABLES, CORNERED-BUT-UNDAUNTED</u>, | ||
and <u>FLIP AND FLOP</u>. (Got some info today but will list it all on | and <u>FLIP AND FLOP</u>. (Got some info today but will list it all on | ||
5/24 when I picked up a catalog.)<br> | 5/24 when I picked up a catalog.)<br> | ||
- Four Generations. Took a catalog. There are <u>Phil Shoptaugh</u>'s three<br> | - Four Generations. Took a catalog. There are <u>Phil Shoptaugh</u>'s three<br> | ||
(cont. on 5/5) | (cont. on 5/5) | ||