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Felicia showed him a thing done by the fellow who did the<br> | Felicia showed him a thing done by the fellow who did the<br> | ||
big electric <u>GAME</u> (which I saw there but don't know much about<br> | big electric <u>GAME</u> (which I saw there but don't know much about<br> | ||
it). This is called <u>MINEFIELD</u>. | it). This is called <u>MINEFIELD</u>. A soldier is moved across an<br> | ||
area trying to avoid sounding a buzzer. The way it is done is by<br> | |||
having metal strips bent away from a contact point. The base of the<br> | |||
soldier has a magnet that pulls the strip into contact when it passes<br> | |||
over. one problem, the "mines" are in one position and it's not hard<br> | |||
to memorize their location. Jack said that he personally doesn't like<br> | |||
war toys, but they sell. He wondered if this thing could have a <br> | |||
different theme. I suggested a crime caper which he liked. Then he<br> | |||
thought of a spy theme. The discussion just seemed to peter out<br> | |||
without any conclusion.<br> | |||
Jack said that what they are looking for is something other than<br> | |||
regular board games. Something electronic that is tied into science<br> | |||
would be great.<br> | |||
Jack said that 3M had some objections about their using the name<br> | |||
<u>SUPER SLEUTH</u> (after Felicia said that <u>SLEUTH</u> was mine) but, since they are<br> | |||
mutual customers it will be settled amicably. I asked about a review<br> | |||
copy. He'll get me one eventually but right now they can't keep up<br> | |||
(cont. on 10/6) | |||