Contributions by Sball
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| 13:59, 12 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_217_July 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,815 bytes (+2,815) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - TUESDAY 16 197TH DAY - 168 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Felicia</u> twice but got answering service both times. ---- (cont. from 7/15) [7/15] rules and liked the games. He picked up one small point in the <u>PAYOFF</u> rules that was unclear. Phil had Wexo leave and we discussed my future with "Gamut of Games." He thinks that there will be so much work that it only a question of whether I can handle it all or it he will have to get others in. (T..." |
| 13:39, 12 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_216_July 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,994 bytes (+420) | |
| 13:28, 12 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_216_July 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,574 bytes (+2,574) | Created page with "7/16 7/17 7/14 7/13 7/12 7/5 15 MONDAY - JULY 1974 196TH DAY - 169 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a thank you letter from <u>Lou Zocchi</u>. He has been getting a lot of orders for <u>ALIEN SPACE</u> because of my review. HE asked if I had seen a review of <u>PATTON</u> he wrote for "World War Enthusiast." (NO.) Rvd. the 2 <u>CLUE</u> pcs. from <u>Robert Herzog</u>. Also a note saying "Sid - Here they are. Thanks very much for your [help?] to me. Will call you i..." |
| 13:12, 12 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_215_July 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,814 bytes (+2,814) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - SUNDAY 14 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 195TH DAY - 170 DAYS TO COME ---- Played thru a 4-hand game of <u>OIL STRIKE!</u> by myself to see if it is better to have 20 or 25 points as the winning amount. 20 seems to be better. Went over the rules for <u>SPY</u>, <u>OIL STRIKE!</u>, <u>FINANCIER</u>, <u>THE GREAT RACES</u>, <u>WORDS X THREE</u>, and <u>PAYOFF</u> and got them into final form. BB typed them in the evening. Call from <u>Claude</u>. D..." |
| 12:54, 12 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_214_July 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,817 bytes (+2,817) | Created page with "13 SATURDAY - JULY 1974 194TH DAY - 171 DAYS TO COME ---- Played <u>PAYOFF</u> with BB using the idea #3 of yesterday. It definitely cut down on the X's. Call from <u>Alan Newman</u>. He asked if it would be o.k. to come over some time, go over my games, and get repros of some of the rules, etc. He'll also bring me his copy of <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u> (which he doesn't like at all) and <u>BIGWIG</u> (which is very so-so). Told him that he is welcome to reproduce w..." |
| 12:39, 12 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_213_July 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,404 bytes (+2,404) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - FRIDAY 12 ORANGEMEN'S DAY - 193RD DAY - 172 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. his <u>PAYOFF</u> rules from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. From "Random House" rcd. two letters. One mentions <u>AGOG</u> and <u>1914</u> and asks about marketing a <u>GAME</u> idea he has. The other is a rude demand that I "print" the rules for <u>BUNCO</u> in complete detail. Played two games of <u>PAYOFF</u> with BB. Played well but it fizzled out towards the end when players keep cross..." |
| 12:24, 12 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_212_July 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,816 bytes (+2,587) | |
| 11:48, 12 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_212_July 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 229 bytes (+229) | Created page with "7/10 7/7 7/6 11 THURSDAY - JULY 1974 192ND DAY - 173 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mentioned <u>ON GUARD</u>, <u>STACK-UP</u>, <u>ARMOR</u>, <u>TOWER OF HANOI</u>, <u>CROSSOVER PUZZLE</u>, <u>JOINING</u>." |
| 17:15, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_211_July 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,517 bytes (+2,517) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 10 191ST DAY - 174 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a check for $250 from "Gamut of Games" as advance royalty on "6 Pac" games. (Deposited in Chemical.) Rcd. the following material from <u>Thomas Galloway</u>: <u>SPACE HUK</u>, <u>WAYLAND MADNESS</u>, <u>DERCH-ACH</u>, and <u>HEXTERMINATION</u> - with "Black Hole Variants" for each; <u>LUNATIC DIPLOMACY (I, II, II)</u>; <u>ALGERNON DIPLOMACY</u>; <u>CITIES IN FLIGHT DIPLOMACY</u>; <u>EARTHSEA DIPLO..." |
| 14:30, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_209_July 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,705 bytes (+2,705) | Created page with "7/7 JULY 1974 - MONDAY 8 189TH DAY - 176 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Felicia</u>. She had a long talk with <u>Bob Johnson</u>. Someone new is now in charge of the game program at Hallmark. Bob is a little nervous about his own career, by he thinks that the new man is good. He can't say at all what direction the game program will take. The new items that Felicia told BB about were two puzzles that Springbok is putting out - not games. <u>Jim Goldsberry</u> a..." |
| 14:14, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_208_July 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,301 bytes (+2,301) | Created page with "7 SUNDAY - JULY 1974 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 188TH DAY - 177 DAYS TO COME ---- Realized that when <u>Robert Herzog</u> was here (see 6/24) I used two markers from my <u>CLUE</u> game, and he took them with him. Called and left a message with his recorder. Played <u>THE GREAT RACES</u> with the <u>Karlan</u>'s. They liked it, but would have preferred a bigger sheet. The rule about ties being settled in favor of the player starting later was used a few t..." |
| 13:56, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_207_July 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,665 bytes (+2,665) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - SATURDAY 6 187TH DAY - 178 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from<u>Rick Loomis</u>. Mentions <u>IMPERIALISM</u>, <u>GAMBIT</u>, <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u>, <u>BATTLE PLAN</u>, <u>BOARD OF DIRECTORS</u>. Also send the following material: sheet listing the items handled by "Flying Buffalo, Inc." Sheet describing <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u>. Rules of <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u>. Rules of <u>BATTLE PLAN</u>. Rules of <u>BOARD OF DIRECTORS</u>. Rules of <u>MO..." |
| 13:34, 11 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_206_July 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,164 bytes (+3) | |
| 13:34, 11 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_206_July 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,161 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:33, 11 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_206_July 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,160 bytes (+2,160) | Created page with "5 FRIDAY - JULY 1974 186TH DAY - 179 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. another "Viking Systems" flyer. (Discarded.) Thinking of <u>DELAUNAY</u>. It may work out to allow players to fill a space anywhere in the area being used - not necessarily next to one already colored. Played <u>THE GREAT RACES</u> with the <u>Horn<u>s. Actually Laurie played and I observed. It was difficult to notice when all the races had been completed and we continued after it happened. To cure..." |
| 13:22, 11 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_204_July 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,329 bytes (-1) | |
| 13:22, 11 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_204_July 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,330 bytes (+3,330) | Created page with "7/2 6/30 6/29 3 WEDNESDAY - JULY 1974 184TH DAY - 181 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Mike Alber</u> and left a copy of <u>AGOG</u> and <u>S&T</u> #40 for <u>Maxine Brady</u>. Later noticed that Mike was looking at the book. I asked and he said he didn't have a copy. Told him I'd bring him a copy when I next go there. He was expecting a shipment with <u>PRO DRAFT</u> and <u>THE INVENTORS</u> later today, but I said that I'd arrange to pick them up sometime next wee..." |
| 12:45, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_203_July 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,609 bytes (+2,609) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - TUESDAY 2 183RD DAY - 182 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. Actually he told me about "Amway" and <u>THE GOOD EARTH</u> today. Doing some thinking about the game and came up with the idea of cards with pictures of seeds, then plants in different developments, up to fully grown. Other cards show pictures of insects and weeds and can be played on opponents to hold them up. A water card is needed in order to grow and an opponent can co..." |
| 12:30, 11 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_202_July 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,624 bytes (0) | |
| 12:29, 11 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_202_July 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,624 bytes (+2,624) | Created page with "1 MONDAY - JULY 1974 DOMINION DAY (CANADA) - 182ND DAY - 183 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>John Grafton</u> (his number 255-3755) of Dover. They are interested in <u>50 GIER NO KOLOROWYCH PLANSZACH</u> but would like to see a sample of my translation. I'll prepare two of the games as a sample. By the end of July is fine. Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. In conference and he called me back. The fellow from Reiss who is involved with <s>Am</s> premiums has a connec..." |
| 12:12, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_201_June 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,784 bytes (+2,784) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SUNDAY 30 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 181ST DAY - 184 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He <s>is</s> was visited by a mathematician, a friend of <u>John Horton Conway</u>, who teaches in Canada - John McKay (pronounced McKey). At the university is a Czech, second name Chvatal, who told McKay about a game popular in Europe, played with 6 red and 6 blue poker chips. Name <u>3 UP</u>. I told Martin that this was done in this the U.S..." |
| 11:45, 11 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_200_June 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,405 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:44, 11 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_200_June 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,404 bytes (+2,404) | Created page with "29 SATURDAY - JUNE 1974 ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, APOSTLES - 180TH DAY - 185 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. "Newsletter Number 2" on <u>Y</u> & <u>POLY-Y</u>. Among other things, it gives a new address for <u>Craige Schensted</u> and an invitation to visit and play <u>Y</u>. Also enclosed was an announcement for a tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich. Looked at the 5 p&p games for "Gamut of Games." Made a new layout for <s>STRIKE O</s> <u>OIL STRIKE!</u>, which is fair when 4 p..." |
| 11:21, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_199_June 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,048 bytes (+2,048) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - FRIDAY 28 179TH DAY - 186 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Maxine Brady</u> who got my number from <u>Mike Alber</u>/ She is working on a book for McKay (spelling?) called <u>THE MONOPOLY BOOK</u> and she is interested in seeing what I had about <u>MONOPOLY</u> in <u>AGOG</u>. She can't find one. Told her that I'd give her one and then suggested trading for her book. She was enthusiastic. I'll drop <u>AGOG</u> at <u>Mike Alber</u>'s for her - and also..." |
| 11:00, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_198_June 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,018 bytes (+3,018) | Created page with "6/26 6/25 6/24 27 THURSDAY - JUNE 1974 178TH DAY - 187 DAYS TO COME ---- In the "American Express" Magazine saw an ad for <u>LANGA FUN CARD GAME</u> [bracket drawn] Langa Games Inc. [bracket drawn] 701 U.S. Highway 20 [bracket drawn] Parkersburg, Iowa 50665 The picture showed cards with foreign phrases and the phonetic also given. To "Gamut of Games." <u>Phil Orbanes</u> told me that <u>Van Zedwitz</u> had been ready to sell out to Reiss when they started..." |
| 8:55, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_197_June 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,417 bytes (+2,417) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - WEDNESDAY 26 177TH DAY - 188 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a call from [bracket drawn] <u>Connie Wiener</u> [bracket drawn] Media Director, Cox & Co. Advertising [bracket drawn] 56th & 6th Ave., Manhattan [bracket drawn] (765-2100) <u>Terry Seymour</u> told her about me. She is preparing a pitch for a toy company and would like background material from me. Told her that I am in adult games, and that I am on the outside of the companies - not the inside...." |
| 17:04, 10 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_196_June 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,805 bytes (+2,805) | Created page with "25 TUESDAY - JUNE 1974 176TH DAY - 189 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Robert St. Cyr</u> of "Explorations" mentioning <u>Marvin Kaye</u> and my keeping them in mind for new inventions. Enclosed new rules for <u>BIGWIG</u>, 8 information cards, and a glossy. (Placed all except letter in box with game. Call from <u>Wald</u> about the Hasbro deal. He didn't agree with <u>Claude</u>'s idea of each of us doing different games and submitting a number on each..." |
| 16:46, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_195_June 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,933 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:46, 10 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_195_June 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,932 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:45, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_195_June 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,931 bytes (+2,931) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - MONDAY 24 ST. JOHN, BAPTIST - 175TH DAY - 190 DAYS TO COME ---- Visit from <u>Robert Herzog</u> (see 6/17). He brought me his game <u>KARATE</u>. Played most of a game. It is a simple track game. The track is divided into different colored stretched, corresponding to "belts." Players pick up fight cards and hold 2 at the lowest belt, 3 at the next, and 4 at the one below the black belt. When land on same space fight Choose cards and then play them o..." |
| 16:23, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_194_June 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,594 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:22, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_194_June 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,593 bytes (+2,593) | Created page with "23 SUNDAY - JUNE 1974 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 174TH DAY - 191 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote to <u>Richard F. Loomis</u> after looking at <u>IMPERIALISM</u>. Thanked him for sending it and said that I'd probably review it in <u>S&T</u> #46. Wrote to <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Sent him a set of my suggested rules for <u>STACK-UP</u>. Mentioned <u>JOINING</u>, <u>NUM-SKILL</u>, <u>MATTIX</u>, <u>TAKEALL</u>, <u>SPELLBOUND</u>, <u>ON GUARD</u>, and <u>STACK-UP</u> - in c..." |
| 16:07, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_193_June 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,690 bytes (0) | |
| 16:07, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_193_June 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,690 bytes (+2,690) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SATURDAY 22 173RD DAY - 192 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>ESQUIRE</u> for July. "Big Game Safari" shows pictures <s>among other puzzles</s> of a <u>PUZZLE</u> by Stewart Coffin, <u>FRANTIX</u>, <u>SOMA</u> (<u>Piet Hein</u>), <u>IMPASSE</u> (<u>Philip Shoptaugh</u>), <u>TRIPPPLES</u> (William T. Powers), </u>KALAHA<u>, <u>ATLANTIS</u>, <u>THE L-GAME</u>, (Dr. Edward de Bono), <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> (Sid Sackson), <u>GO</u>. Also rules for <u>OFF COURSE</..." |
| 15:48, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_192_June 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,928 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:48, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_192_June 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,927 bytes (+2,927) | Created page with "21 FRIDAY - JUNE 1974 FIRST DAY OF SUMMER - SACRED HEART - 172ND DAY - 193 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Gini Scott</u>. Mentioned <u>FITTING & PROPER</u>, <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u>, <u>YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING</u>, <u>THE CONNECTION</u>, <u>TURNABOUT</u> and three puzzles with Mag-Nif. She enclosed two copies of her column. January '74 men- tioned <u>BILLIONAIRE</u>, <u>BOGGLE</u>, <u>FLUSTER</u>, <u>GRAPPLE</u>, <u>THE DICTIONARY GAME</u>, <u>CH..." |
| 15:23, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_191_June 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,668 bytes (+696) | |
| 15:09, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_191_June 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,972 bytes (+1,972) | Created page with "6/16 JUNE 1974 - THURSDAY 20 171ST DAY - 194 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. <u>Waldimir Zedwitz</u> will be putting more money into "Gamut of Games" and it will stay independent of Reiss. In fact they are getting a new sales rep - one that hasn't been in games so far. They will redesign the packaging into larger boxes so that they can compete with Parker and M.B. [Milton Bradley] in the dis- counters (Manny, at Reiss, is also thinking of doin..." |
| 13:56, 10 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_190_June 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,404 bytes (+2,404) | Created page with "19 WEDNESDAY - JUNE 1974 170TH DAY - 195 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. June <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>. Nothing new. Dale brought me a package of a dozen lines 8 1/2 x 11 pads. Also 2 packages of 5x3 index cards. For Father's Day. Call from <u>Wald</u>. He and <u>Claude</u> went to a meeting with a new man at Hasbro today. (Didn't get his name. But <u>Paul Sullivan</u> is still in overall charge.) They want 2 games and will pay $5,000 each, guaranteed - according to Wald...." |
| 13:23, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_189_June 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,696 bytes (+2,133) | |
| 12:42, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_189_June 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 563 bytes (+563) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - TUESDAY 18 169TH DAY - 196 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He is doing a column on writing music by randomization and asked if I had seen a children's xylophone that had such a provision several years ago. No, but suggested the TMA and patent files as possible leads. He mentioned that Mozart had written music in that way and I told him about <u>Vivianne Meyers</u> (see '73). He has literature from a company that has put out thi..." |
| 12:30, 10 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_188_June 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,101 bytes (+2,101) | Created page with "17 MONDAY - JUNE 1974 BUNKER HILL DAY (BOSTON) - 168TH DAY - 197 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Kathy Brooks</u> contacted her to say that the <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> model was found and they are con- sidering it. However the package that she sent to Aladdin on 6/3, UPS, apparently didn't arrive yet. It contains <u>SPACE BOXES</u>, <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> and <u>TOTALLY</u>. The later package with all the rest reached them. They will look around to..." |
| 12:15, 10 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_187_June 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,972 bytes (+1,972) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SUNDAY 16 FATHER'S DAY - 167TH DAY - 198 DAYS TO COME ---- Dana gave me a present of a "tape applicator" that we saw advertised on TV. Sent the <u>G&P</u> address to <u>Bob Gellman</u> Made some changes in the <u>SPRINGER</u> original and also made them in the copies I still haven't used. <s>At Marboro bought How</s> ---- (cont. from 6/20) [6/20] When talking to <u>Phil Orbanes</u> I asked him about <u>COLLECTOR'S CHOICE</u> and he said that..." |
| 11:42, 10 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_183_June 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,698 bytes (+2,698) | Created page with "6/11 6/10 6/9 JUNE 1974 - WEDNESDAY 12 163RD DAY - 202 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Mike Riley</u> there with a manipulative puzzle, tentatively called <u>THE CONE PUZZLE</u>. There is a cone that is [drawing of cone puzzle] a good size for holding. There are different tops that can be snapped onto the open end - the most diffi- cult being shown. There is a rod which rests on the bottom and fits into the notches. A weighted top, which makes it ea..." |
| 17:13, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_181_June 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,577 bytes (+2,577) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - MONDAY 10<br> 161ST DAY - 204 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Gave <u>Claude</u> a copy of <u>CARTEL</u> for his birthday.<br> He told me a little more about his talk with <u>Wexler</u><br> (see 6/7). When Claude said that he had two games<br> with Hallmark, Wexler's opinion of Claude went up.<br> Claude is trying to do something with <u>WATCH</u>, with<br> <u>TRAP DOOR</u> (which I said needs more excitement), and<br> with <u>SAMMY THE SWINGING DRAGON</u>.<br..." |
| 16:58, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_174_June 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,222 bytes (+3,222) | Created page with "6/2<br> 6/1<br> 5/31<br> 5/27<br> 5/26<br> 3 MONDAY - JUNE 1974<br> CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY (KY..LA) - 154TH DAY - 211 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>David H. Ahl</u>, at the suggestion of the inventor<br> of <u>BUGS & LOOOPS</u>. Ahl is starting a magazine called <br> <u>CREATIVE COMPUTING MAGAZINE</u> which will deal with programming<br> games. He'd like me to do an article. He'd also like to review<br> <u>AGOG</u> when it comes out in paperba..." |
| 16:33, 9 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_173_June 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,610 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:33, 9 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_173_June 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,609 bytes (+2,609) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SUNDAY 2<br> PENTECOST - 153RD DAY - 212 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Mounted <s>th</s> <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u> "Information Card" on cardboard.<br> Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u>. He had another heart attack - but much<br> smaller than the last one. He asked if the name<br> <u>EASY COME-EASY GO</u> had ever been used; he'd like it for his<br> <u>COMMODITY</u> game. Told him no and later checked to make sure.<br> <u>Frank Thibault</u> has had two <s>game</..." |
| 16:19, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_172_June 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,574 bytes (+2,574) | Created page with "1 SATURDAY - JUNE 1974<br> 152ND DAY - 213 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished the rules for <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>. BB typed them and the<br> material on the "Information Card." Got copies on Boston Rd.<br> At A&S in Hempstead saw <u>FITTING & PROPER</u>, etc. marked down<br> to $3.00.<br> With <u>Al Richter</u> and Brian played <u>ARP</u>, and <u>DELAUNEY</u>. Using<br> only three colors for <u>DELAUNEY</u> caused a lot of spaces to be<br> left blank. A possible..." |
| 16:00, 9 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_171_May 31.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,325 bytes (-2) | |
| 15:59, 9 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_171_May 31.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,327 bytes (+3,327) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - FRIDAY 31<br> 151ST DAY - 214 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- From <u>Bob Gellman</u> rcd. a repro of <u>Gini Scott</u>'s review of<br> <u>HOLIDAY</u> (which she likes), <u>COOKS TOURS</u> and <u>MONEY CARD</u>.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Kelso called her and asked for the<br> following to be sent: <u>INTERSECTION</u>, <u>SPACE BOXES</u>, <u>PUSHOVER</u>,<br> <u>SPECTRUM</u>, <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>, <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>, <u>TOTALLY</u>,<br> <u>FREE FORM</..." |
| 15:37, 9 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_170_May 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,642 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:36, 9 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_170_May 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,641 bytes (+3,641) | Created page with "5/29<br> 5/28<br> 30 THURSDAY - MAY 1974<br> 150TH DAY - 215 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To <u>Felicia</u>'s. She said that she heard from <u>Harold Frankel</u>. Kohner<br> decided to have <u>Stubbman</u> do all their developing. He sent<br> someone over with the models - including <u>POP-SHAPE-AND SHATTER</u>,<br> TAKE-A-WORD</u>, and <u>HARD HAT</u> - so that she could show them today.<br> <u>J.R. Kelso</u> and <u>"Bud" Thomas</u> from Aladdin came about 10 a.m. (Ex..." |
| 15:02, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_169_May 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,234 bytes (+3,234) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 29<br> JOHN F. KENNEDY BORN 1917 - 149TH DAY - 216 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished <u>INTERSECTION</u> rules. Wrote <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> rules.<br> Rcd. <u>G&P</u> #24. Contains article on "Playing Cards" by <u>R.C. Bell</u>.<br> Feature article on <u>QUEBEC 1759</u> by <u>Jerry Donnelly</u>. Ad for<br> <u>SEASTRIKE</u> (which doesn't use a board or dice). A feature article<br> on "Jigsaws." Rules for <u>SHOGI</u>. "Games Guild" ad including<br..." |
| 14:41, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_168_May 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,549 bytes (+2,549) | Created page with "28 TUESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 148TH DAY - 217 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. the date with Aladdin is at 10 to 10:30 on Thursday,<br> not 4:30. I'll be there as early as possible in the morning.<br> She got the 3M contracts out (see 5/18). She rcd. a disclosure<br> form and sent it in for <u>NO WAY</u>.<br> Rcd. the booklet <u>O&X</u> by Frank Tapson. The games included<br> are: <u>MISOX</u>, <u>QUOX</u>, <u>WILDOX</u>, <u>QUADROX</u>, <u>ODDOX</u>..." |
| 14:12, 9 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_167_May 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,688 bytes (0) | |
| 14:12, 9 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_167_May 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,688 bytes (+2,688) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - MONDAY 27<br> MEMORIAL DAY - FIRST DAY OF SHEBUOTH - 147TH DAY - 218 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Working on game diary. <br> Call from <u>Ralph Betza</u>; <u>Phil Cohen</u> suggested that he call.<br> Told him that I tried to call him in the evening and<br> didn't get an answer. he said that he often goes in after 10. I<br> asked for his number again and a different one that the one Phil<br> gave me: [bracket drawn] <u>Ralph Betza</u><br> [bracket drawn]..." |
| 13:51, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_164_May 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,140 bytes (+2,140) | Created page with "24 FRIDAY - MAY 1974<br> 144TH DAY - 221 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Allan Calhamer</u> thanking me for reviewing<br> <u>NAVAL GAME</u>. Enclosed a folder on <u>DIPLOMACY</u>. He'd like a<br> repro of my <u>NAVAL GAME</u> review.<br> Called <u>Claude</u> and we cancelled our date for today. (Anne not feeling<br> well and weather bad.) Claude is working on simplifying<br> <u>MANIPULATION</u>.<br> Called <u>Leonard Willett</u> about the I.R.S...." |
| 13:40, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_163_May 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,146 bytes (+3,146) | Created page with "5/24<br> MAY 1974 - THURSDAY 23<br> ASCENSION DAY - 143RD DAY - 222 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. another letter from I.R.S. explaining the change in my<br> 1973 taxes. I'll have to contact <u>Leonard Willett</u> about it.<br> <u>Tom Atwater</u> called and then came over for about 2 hours,<br> including lunch. Showed him:<br> <u>TAKE FIVE</u>. Liked the idea. I'll change the name and make<br> a new board that will show the moves better.<br> <u>TANGLED WEB</u>. I..." |
| 12:47, 9 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_162_May 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,350 bytes (-1) | |
| 12:46, 9 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_162_May 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,351 bytes (+3,351) | Created page with "4/18<br> 4/16<br> 4/15<br> 4/14<br> 4/13<br> 22 WEDNESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 142ND DAY - 223 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To <u>Felicia</u>'s. Not in. Signed the three 3M contracts (see 5/18) and<br> dropped 2 thru the slot.<br> To Stationary Show.<br> - Croita. In book this was listed "New board games of shill, strategy<br> & chance" but there was noone at the spot listed. Went to office<br> but they had no info. Their address is 419 North Cayuga St.,<br> Ithaca, N..." |
| 12:17, 9 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_161_May 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,337 bytes (+1) | |
| 12:16, 9 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_161_May 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,336 bytes (+3,336) | Created page with "4/28<br> 4/27<br> 4/26<br> MAY 1974 - TUESDAY 21<br> 141ST DAY - 224 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She spent a long time with <u>Keith Tuggle</u> <br> yesterday. Then he went to 200 5th to look over the competition.<br> <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> is being returned. It still doesn't have<br> "play value." I told her what <u>Kathy Brooks</u> told me yesterday<br> and she said that Kathy is dumb.<br> The Bookshelf games are going up to $10.95. The..." |
| 11:52, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_160_May 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 4,005 bytes (+4,005) | Created page with "5/19<br> 5/18<br> 5/16<br> 5/15<br> 5/14<br> 5/9<br> 5/3<br> 4/28<br> 20 MONDAY - MAY 1974<br> VICTORIA/QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY (CANADA) - 140TH DAY - 225 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To "Stationary Show." Registered as "Press." In Press Room took a folder<br> on Intellect Games; a folder from "British Information Services"<br> on 20 companies at Show - very little on games; E.S. Lowe folder with<br> some pcs. by <u>Terry Seymour</u> on standards.<br> - 3M. Spoke to <u>..." |
| 17:14, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_158_May 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,077 bytes (+1) | |
| 17:14, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_158_May 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,076 bytes (+3,076) | Created page with "18 SATURDAY - MAY 1974<br> ARMED FORCES DAY - 138TH DAY - 227 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished checking all 60 <u>NO WAY</u> problems. Drew up a sheet<br> with two layouts, one with the name, the other without.<br> Got 8 repros at Boston Road and cut them apart.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u> to say that the <s>3M</s> check for 3M foreign royal-<br> ties reached her, and to thank me.<br> Rcd. three copies of a new contract from 3M concerning the<br> foreign roya..." |
| 16:54, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_157_May 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,055 bytes (+3,055) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - FRIDAY 17<br> 137TH DAY - 228 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Working on <u>NO WAY</u> solutions. Couldn't solve 4-5-2 and<br> finally added an extra line.<br> Rcd. May <u>TOYS</u>. Nothing new.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Bill Rawlings</u> thanking me for the excerpts<br> from <u>GAMES WITH PENCIL AND PAPER</u>. He enclosed a booklet<br> that he has put together with the following game rules:- <br> <u>BULO</u>, <u>CHECKERS</u>, <u>CHOMP</u>, <u>CRASH</u>, <u..." |
| 16:30, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_156_May 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,827 bytes (+2,827) | Created page with "16 THURSDAY - MAY 1974<br> 136TH DAY - 229 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Claude</u> about our date tomorrow.<br> The 3M check and foreign statement came.<br> [4 columns: Game. Thru 12/31/73. Thru 3/15/74. Total]<br> <u>ACQUIRE</u>--$1,079.56. $40.46.<br> <u>BAZAAR</u>----1,360.12.<br> <u>SLEUTH</u>-----------. 20.70<br> $2,439.68. $61.16. $2,500.84<br> Called <u>Felicia</u> to tell her. To Dollar Savings to deposit 3M<br> check and get one for Felicia..." |
| 15:58, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_155_May 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,040 bytes (+4) | |
| 15:57, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_155_May 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,036 bytes (+3,036) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 15<br> 135TH DAY - 230 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Sent check for $37.50 to <u>Bob Champer</u> for <u>MACARTHUR</u><br> advance - with following note: "R.G.I. came through with an<br> advance of only $150. I'll try to get the other $50, but it<br> won't be easy. Of course in the long run it doesn't matter.<br> Please let me know when this reaches you. Regards."<br> No check yet from 3M. Called <u>Felicia to tell <s>him</s> her.<br> Decided tha..." |
| 15:18, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_154_May 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,043 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:17, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_154_May 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,042 bytes (+3,042) | Created page with "14 TUESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 134TH DAY - 231 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. May <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>. Article says that 20 British firms will<br> be showing games, etc. at the Stationary Show. Another that<br> 3M will "introduce" a line of Paper Games there.<br> Showcase shows <u>LEXIDATA</u>, <u>KING OIL</u>, and <u>BLOCK-OFF</u>.<br> American Publishing has <s>be</s> appointed <u>Nancy Rosen</u>, formerly of<br> Urban Systems, as Sales Manager of Toy Division.<br> Cal..." |
| 14:39, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_153_May 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,972 bytes (+2,972) | Created page with "5/11<br> 5/12<br> 5/10<br> MAY 1974 - MONDAY 13<br> 133RD DAY - 232 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Downtown to <u>Fabio Coen</u>. We played a game of <u>ARP</u> and<br> parts of <u>SPRINGER</u>, <u>MONDRIAN</u>, <u>DELAUNAY</u>, and <u>KLEE</u>.<br> He likes the general idea and wants to try it out on the<br> sales dept. For that he'll need rules and I promised<br> to get them to him in 2 to 3 weeks. I said that they<br> won't be in final shape and that is o.k. with hi..." |
| 14:09, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_152_May 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,769 bytes (+2,769) | Created page with "12 SUNDAY - MAY 1974<br> FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - MOTHER'S DAY - 132ND DAY - 233 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Worked out a setup for <u>NO WAY</u>. Using tracing paper found<br> a solution for each of the 15 combinations of two numbers.<br> I found it quite easy. BB tried 3 of them, and came up with<br> different solutions. By the third she found it fairly easy,<br> but said it was good that way.<br> Later I thought of the possibility of having the player<br> choose a..." |
| 13:30, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_151_May 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,627 bytes (+2,627) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - SATURDAY 11<br> 131ST DAY - 234 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Drew up <u>KLEE</u>. Got repros of the 6 games (23 total).<br> Looked thru my art books to name the games - <u>MONDRIAN</u><br> was named some time ago.<br> <u>Harold Saperstein</u> (and Phylis) here. Told Harold to let me know<br> which is the last <u>S&T</u> he has and I'll get him up to date.<br> When getting copies at Boston Road the girl found the diagrams<br> very interesting and asked me..." |
| 13:11, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_150_May 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,033 bytes (0) | |
| 13:10, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_150_May 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,033 bytes (+2,033) | Created page with "10 FRIDAY - MAY 1974<br> 130TH DAY - 235 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Carol Peterson</u>. She enclosed a letter<br> from an <u>ACQUIRE</u> fan and her answer. (Decided that the<br> best way for me to answer is by sending a repro of my<br> <u>G&P</u> article in #11.)<br> Finished drawing up <u>MIRO</u> and then did <u>DELAUNAY</u> and <u>ARP<u/>.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/12) [5/13]<br> <u>WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN</u>, and <u>SOLOMONS CAMPAIGN</u>.<br..." |
| 12:59, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_149_May 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,015 bytes (+3,015) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - THURSDAY 9<br> 129TH DAY - 236 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Started drawing up diagrams for the games to show<br> to <u>Fabio Coen</u> next Monday. (I didn't name five of<br> them until Saturday, <s>fo</s> but for convenience I'll use the<br> names now.) Drew up <u>SPRINGER</u> and played with BB using<br> the small wood squares instead of coloring in the spaces. First<br> to touch all four edges wins. It played quite well and I<br> made a few changes and co..." |
| 12:23, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_148_May 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,220 bytes (+3,220) | Created page with "5/4<br> 8 WEDNESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 128TH DAY - 237 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Wrote a short letter to <u>Hayward Cirker</u> of Dover about <u>AGOG</u>.<br> Wrote to <u>Allan Calhamer</u> about <u>NAVAL GAME</u> and <u>S&T</u>.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Mike Riley</u> has a math game - <u>SHINGLES</u> -<br> which she'd like me to look at. Made a date for next Monday at 2.<br> Deposited the Hallmark check and the <u>AGOG</u> advance check in<br> Dollar Savin..." |
| 11:56, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_147_May 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,283 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:55, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_147_May 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,282 bytes (+3,282) | Created page with "5/6<br> MAY 1974 - TUESDAY 7<br> 127TH DAY - 238 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. the Hoi Polloi questionnaire back from the accountant<br> with a space - that they penciled in - for me to sign.<br> Did and mailed it in.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u> with an apology and the<br> corrected check. Mentioned <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>, <u>PATTON</u> and<br> <u>HOLIDAY</u> (which he hasn't rcd.), <u>SLEUTH</u>, and the other points<br> I raised in my letter..." |
| 11:27, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,505 bytes (0) | |
| 11:26, 6 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,505 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:26, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,504 bytes (+2,504) | Created page with "6 MONDAY - MAY 1974<br> 126TH DAY - 239 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. check for $150.00 from R.G.I. for <u>MACARTHUR</u> advance.<br> <u>Felicia</u> called about the Hallmark check. She said that <u>CUBITS</u> did con-<br> siderably better, altho they ran out of the dice for it. She thinks<br> that Hallmark will learn from their errors and will do o.k. in games.<br> Told her of the <u>MACARTHUR</u> advance and she said that every little<br> bit helps.<br> <u>Bi..." |
| 11:03, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,857 bytes (+4) | |
| 11:03, 6 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,853 bytes (-17) | |
| 11:03, 6 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,870 bytes (-28) | |
| 11:02, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,898 bytes (+2,898) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - FRIDAY 3<br> 123RD DAY - 242 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. Hallmark 1st quarter report: <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u>---$ 53.33 --- $71.10 [bracket drawn] Totals<br> <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> -----------$ 69.62 --- $92.82 [bracket drawn]<br> --------------------------------------------122.95<br> Played two games of <u>500 rummy</u> with my folks.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/9) [5/20]<br> - Oblisk. As I passed Jesse told me that the two girls<br> who did <u..." |
| 10:31, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,147 bytes (+3,147) | Created page with "4/30<br> 5/1<br> 2 THURSDAY - MAY 1974<br> 122ND DAY - 243 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <s>Finished the boards for <u>HEX-MATCH</u> and <u>INTERSECTION</u>.</s><br> Thinking of some variations for <u>HEX-MATCH</u>: 1) Require<br> 3 <s>fo</s> matches for a play and 5 for an extra turn, after two<br> pcs. have been placed. 2) Require one more match that the<br> number of pcs. played against for a play and two more for an<br> extra turn. (Later decided that neither would..." |
| 10:03, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_140_April 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,460 bytes (+3,460) | Created page with "30 TUESDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 120TH DAY - 245 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from Stan Durham (spelling?) of Athol. He had two minor<br> corrections on the <u>MACARTHUR</u> historical material.<br> Rcd. a notice of a registered letter to pick up at P.O.<br> <u>WIRETAP</u> no doubt.<br> Rcd. a sample copy, with a letter from <u>Donald Featherstone</u>,<br> of the magazine <u>WARGAMER'S NEWSLETTER</u>. This is basically<br> for miniatures but there is one article on..." |
| 9:29, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_137_April 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,016 bytes (+3,016) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - SATURDAY 27<br> 117TH DAY - 248 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- BB typed the letter to <u>Graeme Levin</u> and I mailed it at<br> the post office.<br> At the Horn's met a fellow who works for <u>Jules Cooper</u> at<br> Ideal. He told me that after they took <u>THE BOSS</u> from<br> <u>Marvin Glass</u> they had to work on it for six months before<br> it was even playable.<br> ---- (cont. from 4/28) [5/21]<br> Call from <u>Jerry Brown</u>. Gave him <u>Don..." |
| 9:12, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_136_April 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,433 bytes (+646) | |
| 17:25, 5 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_136_April 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 787 bytes (+787) | Created page with "26 FRIDAY - APRIL 1974 116TH DAY - 249 DAYS TO COME ---- Dana told me that <u>Bob Champer</u> called last night and this morning while I was out. He'll call again. Wrote to <u>Kathy Brooks</u> about <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u>. Wrote to <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Returned the incorrect check. Mentioned <u>REALM</u>, <u>INFINITY</u>, <u>VENTURE</u>, <u>FACTS IN FIVE</u>, <u>CARTEL</u>, <u>K.G.B.</u>, <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>, <u>PATTON</u>, <u>HOLIDAY</u>, <u>SLEUTH</u>, "Boo..." |
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| 17:05, 5 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_135_April 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,964 bytes (+2,964) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - THURSDAY 25<br> ST. MARK, EVANGELIST - 115TH DAY - 250 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Sent me new rules for <u>STACK-UP</u><br> and a copy of his letter to Or-Da. In his letter to me he<br> mentions that "Roylon [illegible strikeout] Inc." will be putting out the six<br> Or-Da games in the U.S.A. <u>TAKE BALL TAKE ALL</u> will be one of<br> them probably. What he said was <u>SHESH BESH</u> is actually called<br> <u>CHESS BESH</..." |
| 16:49, 5 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_134_April 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,339 bytes (+3,339) | Created page with "4/20<br> 4/21<br> 4/23<br> 4/25<br> 4/26<br> 24 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 114TH DAY - 251 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. <u>NOST-ALGIA</u> #168. <u>Phil Cohen</u> mentions <u>GO ON A CUBE</u>,<br> <u>DOUBLE MOVE GO</u>, and <u>HEXAGO</u> [Stephen Wynn]. <u>Bill Rawlings</u> gives<br> rules for <u>CHESS WITH RESERVES</u> and <u>CHESKERS</u>. In his second<br> column <u>Phil Cohen</u> had <u>S.K. Howard</u> describe <u>JET CHESS</u>, with<br> a mention of <u>SUPER..." |
| 16:22, 5 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_133_April 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,747 bytes (+2,747) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - TUESDAY 23<br> 113TH DAY - 252 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter stating that GAF was returning my games &<br> later rcd. a package thru UPS. Contained material on<br> <u>JUNGLE RACE</u>, <u>VIEWLINE</u>, <u>THE FAIRY TALE GAME</u>. in various stages<br> of completion. Also sent rules of an unnamed <u>GAME</u> by some-<br> one else. (Box with contents placed in basement.)<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. The marketing director at Aladdin who<br> wa..." |
| 17:12, 4 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_130_April 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,937 bytes (+2,937) | Created page with "20 SATURDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 110TH DAY - 255 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a package from <u>Haar Hoolim</u> with the boards for<br> <u>TOPOLOGIK</u>, <u>CONTACTIC</u> - with the playing pcs., and<br> <u>SPECTRUM</u> with a set of 20 cards.<br> Wrote the <u>S&T</u> column - #44: <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>, <u>NAVAL GAME</u>, <u>5-5</u>,<br> and <u>THREE PLAYER CHESS</u>.<br> Realized that I hadn't included credits in the rules<br> I wrote up for <u>MACARTHUR</u>.<br>..." |
| 16:37, 4 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_129_April 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,316 bytes (+2,316) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - FRIDAY 19<br> 109TH DAY - 256 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. another ad for <u>SAFETY BELT GAME</u> from gov't publishing.<br> (Filed in 1974 'Misc.)<br> Decided to use the following games in my next column:<br> <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>, <u>NAVAL GAME</u>, <u>5-5</u>, <u>THREE PLAYER CHESS</u>.<br> Call from <u>Roger Verhulst</u> (he was too busy earlier in the week) and<br> visit <s>earlier</s> later in the day.<br> He thinks that I have all of his regul..." |