Contributions by Sball
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| 14:33, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_037_January 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,345 bytes (+4) | |
| 14:32, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_037_January 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,341 bytes (+3,341) | Created page with "1/15<br> JANUARY 1974 - THURSDAY 17<br> BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BORN 1706 - 17TH DAY - 348 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from Felicia. <u>Leonard Willett</u> was there. He had notes on the<br> games that Felicia had given him and that he had played over the<br> holidays. One of the women said that <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> required an<br> I.Q. of 235.<br> Rcd. <u>PLAYTHINGS</u> (Jan. '74). Noticed that Owens-Illinois has changed the<br> name of <u>SUPER SLEUTH</u> to <u>..." |
| 14:07, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_036_January 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,893 bytes (-4) | |
| 14:07, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_036_January 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,897 bytes (+2,897) | Created page with "1/15<br> 16 WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 16TH DAY - 349 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Lou Zocchi</u>. Mentioned <u>ALIEN SPACE, S&T, MOVES,<br> BATTLE OF BRITAIN, STAR TREK BATTLE GAME, PATTON</u>.<br> Sent copy <u>BATTLE MANUAL FOR ALIEN SPACE</u>, which includes cardboard<br> cutouts for constructing the space ships.<br> The book includes ads for the following:- <u>LENSMAN,<br> BATTLE OF BRITAIN, NUCLEAR DESCTRUCTION, BATTLE PLAN,<br> FLYING BUFFA..." |
| 13:46, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_035_January 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,460 bytes (0) | |
| 13:46, 25 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_035_January 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,460 bytes (-1) | |
| 13:45, 25 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_035_January 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,461 bytes (-1) | |
| 13:44, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_035_January 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,462 bytes (+2,462) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - TUESDAY 15<br> MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BORN 1929 - 15TH DAY - 350 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She had a long talk with <u>Bob Johnson</u>. He<br> said we could work under the assumption that he will be in<br> the first week in February. Discussed things of mine to show him:<br> <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE, THE BRAIN GAME</u>, the action <u>GAME</u> (with<br> pushing magnets) if I can have it ready. She said that he is<br> interested in..." |
| 13:20, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_034_January 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,020 bytes (+3,020) | Created page with "1/13<br> 1/12<br> 1/6<br> 14 MONDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 14TH DAY - 351 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Bill Rawlings</u> <u>NOST</u>. Mentions<br> <u>CONVERSION CHESS, WATERGATE (CHESS), CASSANDRA CHESS,<br> SCOTTISH GRID, HETERO-COALESCENCE, SHATRANJ, DYNAMO,<br> DOUBLEMOVE CHESS, U-CHESS, KNIGHT-RELAY CHESS.</u><br> He'd like that info from <u>GAMES WITH PENCIL AND PAPER</u>.<br> BB typed a new sheet with <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u> rules and I got a<br>..." |
| 11:41, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_033_January 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,878 bytes (+2,878) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - SUNDAY 13<br> BAPTISM OF THE LORD - 13TH DAY - 352 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Wrote up some rule changes for <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u>.<br> ---- (cont. from 1/14) [1/14]<br> cards allow for trading of players switching franchises,<br> loss of "box office" due to bad weather, injuries of<br> players, etc.<br> If one player comes out ahead for all three seasons he wins<br> the game. If not, the one with most money at end of third<br> season is the winner. (..." |
| 11:21, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_032_January 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,727 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:20, 25 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_032_January 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,726 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:20, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_032_January 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,727 bytes (+2,727) | Created page with "12 SATURDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 12TH DAY - 353 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a nice letter from <u>Charles Hartman</u>, together with his game<br> <u>I DECLARE</u>. In letter mentioned <u>ALIVE IN WONDERLAND</u> and an<br> upcoming game called <u>FLATION</u>.<br> Made a board and pieces for <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u>.<br> Made a board for <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> with a "Headquarters" space<br> and spaces to place the different decks.<br> Played <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> w..." |
| 11:04, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_031_January 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,924 bytes (0) | |
| 11:03, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_031_January 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,924 bytes (+2,924) | Created page with "1/10<br> JANUARY 1974 - FRIDAY 11<br> ALEXANDER HAMILTON BORN 1755 - 11TH DAY - 354 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Alfons Rubbens</u>. <u>Earl Doherty</u> left in July of<br> 1973.<br> Their only new adult game for '74 will be <u>GAME OF NATIONS</u>, but<br> one that is totally different from the J. Waddington game. He<br> also included a poster advertising the game - with both com-<br> pany names on it.<br> <u>KGB</u> and a $6 <u>BACKGAMMON</u> set..." |
| 10:40, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_008_address lines.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,616 bytes (+2,616) | Created page with "[columns: NAME. ADDRESS. TEL.]<br> - OTHERS -<br> ---- BIBLIAGORA:- 8/29, 9/2<br> EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT INC.:- 4/12<br> INSTITUTE FOR DIPLOMATIC STUDIES, THE:- 1/24<br> INTERNATIONAL GAME SHOW:- 1/24, 2/11, 3/12, 4/19, 8/29<br> NATIONAL GAMING COUNCIL, THE:- 1/8<br> NOST:- 1/9, 1/14, 12/16<br> SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC GAMING AND SIMULATION IN EDUCATION<br> AND TRAINING (SAGSET):- 11/18<br> WONDERFUL WORLD OF GAMES, THE:- 1/11, 1/16, 8/2, 9/27, 11/18, 12/9, 12/24<b..." |
| 10:03, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_030_January 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,338 bytes (+2,338) | Created page with "10 THURSDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 10TH DAY - 355 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Alan Newman</u> had been there with a<br> puzzle-game he called <u>RIGHT ANGLES</u>. Felicia liked it but<br> thought it reminded her of one of mine.<br> He also had a number of games, one of which is an elab-<br> <s>erate</s> orate but different word game he calls <u>FERRET</u>.<br> Made date for next Monday at 1 to see the games. Alan<br> will be there too.<br> Fe..." |
| 9:37, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_029_January 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,676 bytes (+1) | |
| 9:36, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_029_January 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,675 bytes (+2,675) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 9<br> 9TH DAY - 358 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Called <u>Martin Gardner</u>. Mr Cirker, who is the head of Dover<br> Publications, called Martin and asked for my address. He has<br> heard that <u>AGOG</u> in now out of print and is interested in<br> doing it in paperback. They only pay a flat fee - and Martin<br> thinks I should try for $2000 and not accept less than $1000.<br> He says it will probably be in print for the next 20 years<br> an..." |
| 9:18, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_007_address lines.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,879 bytes (+1,879) | Created page with "[columns: NAME. ADDRESS. TEL.]<br> SIGNAL:- 11/22<br> SON OF BELLICUS:- 5/17<br> SPIELBRETT:- 12/4, 12/9, 12/24<br> STRATEGY & TACTICS:- 1/4, 1/7, 1/140, 1/12, 1/14, 1/16, 1/17, 1/24, 2/5, 2/9,<br> 2/11, 2/13, 2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/23, 2/25, 2/26, 3/7, 3/13, 3/16, 3/22, 3/23, 4/4,<br> 4/11, 4/20, 4/22, 4/30, 5/6, 5/7, 5/8, 5/11, 5/26, 5/30, 6/4, 6/7, 6/9, 6/12, 6/17,<br> 6/23, 6/27, 6/28, 7/3, 7/20, 7/22, 7/29, 7/31, 8/1, 8/2, 8/3, 8/8, 8/12, 8/15, 8/23,<br> 8/28,..." |
| 17:18, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_028_January 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,189 bytes (+2,189) | Created page with "8 TUESDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 8TH DAY - 357 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. 4 <s>letters</s> envelopes from <u>Alister William Macintyre</u> (his return address on en-<br> velope lists him as a "Games of Strategy Connoiseur").<br> 1) Letter with mentions of <s>extinction</s> <u>EXTINCTION, OUTDOOR SURVIVAL,<br> GO, NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION, GROW, ENERGY & RESISTANCE</u>.<br> Rules of <u>Richard Loomis</u> <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u> prepared by Macintyre,<br> with variations..." |
| 17:05, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_027_January 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,096 bytes (+3,096) | Created page with "1/6<br> JANUARY 1974 - MONDAY 7<br> 7TH DAY - 358 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Letter from <u>Gini Scott</u>. She is sending another copy of<br> <u>SIMULATION/GAMING/NEWS</u>. She asked for <u>Tom Atwater</u>'s<br> address (she said Tom Atwood). She asked me to send her cata-<br> logs from Toy Fair.<br> Rcd. <u>CABBIE</u> & <u>STOCKBROKER</u> rules - "with compliments - Graeme."<br> Rcd. <u>PLAYTHINGS</u> for December '73. <u>ACQUIRE, FACTS IN FIVE</u>, and<br> <u>STO..." |
| 16:44, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_026_January 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,203 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:44, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_026_January 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,202 bytes (+2,202) | Created page with "6 SUNDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY - 359 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Made another two "Spy Lists" for <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> and finished up<br> the deck of "Available Agents."<br> Call from Claude. Nothing specially about games.<br> ---- (cont. from 1/7) [1/7]<br> From my father got translations of <u>CONTACTIC, TOPOLOGIK, SPECTRUM,<br> SIROCCO, WIEKSLAG</u>. (Discarded the repro of the last two since I<br> have the original.) Took back the repro..." |
| 16:16, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_025_January 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,800 bytes (+2,800) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - SATURDAY 5<br> 5TH DAY - 360 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Mary Curtis</u> (see 1/2) visited me in morning and asked a<br> lot of questions - mainly about the type of games published<br> in the U.S. Read her some of the notes I took at the Parker<br> archives. Asked for a copy of her paper when she completed it.<br> She was bothered about the cost of the repros and I suggested<br> that when she sends a copy to Mickey Mackay she ask her to make<br> a re..." |
| 15:58, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_024_January 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,939 bytes (-1) | |
| 15:58, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_024_January 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,940 bytes (+1,940) | Created page with "4 FRIDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 4TH DAY - 361 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from Carrie of "Gamut of Games." The expanding files<br> are in. I'll pick them up Monday, even though Phil Orbanes<br> won't be in till Tuesday.<br> Rcd. the <u>CRESCENDO CHESS</u> pieces, with the rules.<br> B.B. gave me the 1972-1973 <u>MAH JONGG</u> hands. (I'll have to find<br> some place to keep small items like this.)<br> Wrote to Harley Sachs concerning <u>POLICE STATE</u>.<br> W..." |
| 15:44, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_023_January 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,885 bytes (+2,885) | Created page with "1/2<br> JANUARY 1974 - THURSDAY 3<br> 3RD DAY - 362 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Told her of the <u>PATTON</u> and <u>HOLIDAY</u><br> checks to her and Ruth.<br> Told Felicia of <u>Keith Tuggle</u>'s interest in <u>THE DOT GAME</u> and<br> that he might be interested in <u>SHAPE & SHATTER</u>. She said<br> maybe I'm right, even if she is down on 3M right now.<br> <u>PUSHOVER</u> and <u>THE 31ST HEX</u> came back from Hallmark. The<br> boxes a..." |
| 13:31, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_022_January 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,216 bytes (+4) | |
| 13:30, 24 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_022_January 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,212 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:30, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_022_January 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,211 bytes (+2,211) | Created page with "2 WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 2ND DAY - 363 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- At Dollar Savings Bank deposited the check for <u>HOLIDAY</u> &<br> <u>PATTON</u>. Got checks for Felicia, Ruth Shaller, and Bob<br> Champer. Sent the first two to Felicia.<br> Call from <u>Mary Curtis</u> (298-1964). She is a student at <br> Fordham University and is writing a paper on games<br> as a form of communication. <u>Mickey Mackay</u> of M.B. sug-<br> gested that she contact me. Made..." |
| 13:16, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_006_address lines.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,555 bytes (+2) | |
| 13:15, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_006_address lines.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,553 bytes (+2,553) | Created page with "- MAGAZINES - <br> [column headings: NAME. ADDRESS. TEL.]<br> ---- ALBION:- 1/,11, 1/16, 2/20, 3/26, 3/28, 4/22, 8/2, 8/31, 9/3, 9/12, 9/18, 9/27,<br> 9/28, 11/2, 11/15, 11/18, 12/14, 12/24<br> AMERICAN WARGAMER, THE:- 11/21<br> APBA JOURNAL, THE:- 3/26<br> BATTLE FLAG:- 3/7, 7/20, 8/2<br> BRITISH TOYS:- 2/18<br> COMPUTNG NEWS:- 3/8<br> CONFLICT:- 1/11, 6/21, 8/2, 10/26, 11/18, 12/17<br> CONQUISTADOR, EL:- 1/22, 4/10<br> COSMOPOLITAN:- 1/25, 3/14, 4/11, 5/30,..." |
| 12:57, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_391_index.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,113 bytes (+1,078) | |
| 12:45, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_087_March 08.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,469 bytes (+2,469) | Created page with "8 THURSDAY - MARCH 1973<br> 67TH DAY - 298 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from Ralph Hasenbein, an <u>AGOG</u> reader, a prospective<br> game inventor who wants advice on selling games.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Yvonne Senturia</u>, who got my name from John Houghnon<br> (?) at 3M. She is involved in a research project on the sociology<br> of adult board games and asked for any information I could give<br> her. Mentions <u>ACQUIRE, FOCUS, THE FEEL WHEEL, BOD..." |
| 12:20, 24 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_079_February 28.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,202 bytes (+2) | |
| 12:20, 24 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_079_February 28.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,200 bytes (0) | |
| 12:19, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_079_February 28.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,200 bytes (+3,200) | Created page with "1/13<br> -1<br> -2<br> 28 WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 1973<br> 59TH DAY - 306 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To Statler-Hilton at 8 for breakfast with <u>Keith Tuggle</u>. then<br> to his room. He showed me the games they have so far for<br> the p&p line.<br> <u>CROSS</u> on a 13x13 field, players in turn make crosses [red and black line drawing of field]<br> as shown. Object to surround territory. (Rough idea.)<br> <u>TILE</u> - <u>PENTOMINOS</u> on a 7x7 field. A used pento..." |
| 11:54, 24 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,910 bytes (0) | |
| 11:54, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,910 bytes (+2,910) | Created page with "6 SUNDAY - MAY 1973<br> SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - 126TH DAY - 239 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- At two bazaars bought snap together plastics pcs. in 5 colors.,<br> a novelty called <u>SECY DICE</u>, 6 packages of short lead, and<br> two cards of sample buttons.<br> Finished writing up <u>TRIPLE YAHTZEE</u> for <u>S&T</u> column. BB typed some of it.<br> Started copying the board from the game <u>DECLINE & FALL</u>.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/7) [5/21]<br> <u>GUZZLE GAM..." |
| 11:37, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_145_May 05.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,616 bytes (+2,616) | Created page with "5 SATURDAY - MAY 1973<br> 125TH DAY - 240 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. from <u>Charles Howard Hartman</u> (see 1/15) a game<br> called <u>ALIVE IN WONDERLAND</u> on the envelope and just plain<br> <u>WORDGAME</u> on the rules.<br> Started column for <u>S&T</u> #38. Wrote up <u>3UP</u> and <u>TRAP</u> and<br> half of <u>TRIPLE YAHTZEE</u>.<br> Called <u>Arthur</u>. Nothing specifically on games.<br> At the Sternbergs played 8-hand <u>WHAT'S IT WORTH TO YOU?</..." |
| 11:13, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,646 bytes (+2,646) | Created page with "3 THURSDAY - MAY 1973<br> 123RD DAY - 242 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Bob Champer</u>. Told him I still haven't written<br> the rules for <u>PATTON</u>. He'll call me next Thursday. If<br> the artist contacts me about the <u>PATTON</u> boards I will<br> contact Bob and he'll join the meeting.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/22) [5/22]<br> <u>DEALER'S CHOICE</u>. The royalties so far are good on <u>SQUARE OFF</u>.<br> Tom promised to call me tonight about the <u..." |
| 10:59, 24 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,763 bytes (+4) | |
| 10:59, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,759 bytes (+2,759) | Created page with "2 WEDNESDAY - MAY 1973<br> 122ND DAY - 243 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To Boston Post Road for 4 copies of the <u>3D BOXES</u> molds dwg.<br> At John's bought 2 copies of <u>LET'S PLAY BASKETBALL</u> and<br> 1 of <u>LET'S BOWL-A-GAME</u> - $1.00 for the 3 of them.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Someone is interested in <u>BREAKDOWN</u> so she<br> called Schaper in Minneapolis. She didn't speak to <u>Bill Garrity</u><br> but the girl she spoke to promised a quick answer..." |
| 10:41, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_140_April 30.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,546 bytes (+2,546) | Created page with "30 MONDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 120TH DAY - 245 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Deposited 3M check in Dollar Savings Bank.<br> Rcd. <u>DEAR ABBY</u> glossy from Ideal.<br> Rcd. letter from <u>Mike Abrams</u>asking about <u>BLOCK 'N SCORE</u>.<br> Rcd. letter from <u>Frank Armbruster</u>. He'll match Don Miller's <u>G&P</u> rates.<br> Rcd. letter from Werner T. Glaeser of Eltron Game Co. asking when<br> I'll review <u>QUADTRIPLE</u>.<br> <u>Bob Champer</u> called (and I was r..." |
| 10:24, 24 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_139_April 29.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,397 bytes (+1) | |
| 10:24, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_139_April 29.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,396 bytes (+2,396) | Created page with "29 SUNDAY - APRIL 1973<br> FIRST SUNDAY OF EASTER - 119TH DAY - 246 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Noticed that Martin Gardner's <u>SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN</u> column<br> of 3/73 mentions that the book <u>GEOMETRIC DISSECTIONS</u> has<br> been reissued by Dover as <u>RECREATIONAL PROBLEMS IN GEOMETRIC<br> DISSECTIONS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM</u>.<br> BB, at a bazaar, bought me a dozen red and a dozen blue<br> pencils - 50¢ each.<br> Thinking of the mold for "Tower Segments"..." |
| 10:00, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_137_April 27.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,981 bytes (+4) | |
| 9:59, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_137_April 27.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,977 bytes (+2,977) | Created page with "4/25<br> 4/23<br> 27 FRIDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 117TH DAY - 248 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Odette Willis</u>. She rcd. some additional material<br> from <u>Vittet</u> on <u>L'ANNEAU ENCHANTE DE TOM TIT</u>. It is in<br> French but I told her to send it on to me.<br> Vittet said that he rcd. the copy of <u>ACQUIRE</u> she sent him<br> and that he would play it with <u>Pierre Berloquin</u>.<br> Odette's return to France has been delayed indefinitely. Her<br>..." |
| 17:23, 23 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_136_April 26.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,787 bytes (0) | |
| 17:22, 23 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_136_April 26.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,787 bytes (+2,787) | Created page with "4/25<br> 26 THURSDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 116TH DAY - 249 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- At Mike Baschkopt's office made a rough layout of the<br> <u>3D BOXES</u> playing field and tried a game allowing rods to<br> be placed anywhere. It was a bore. Rewrote the rules, in-<br> cluding everything except the 3-rod corner "force" as the<br> basic game, and the "force" as a variation for advanced players.<br> Mike ran off two copies of the illustrations for me and<br> I colored..." |
| 16:58, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_135_April 25.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,548 bytes (+2,548) | Created page with "25 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1973<br> ST. MARK, EVANGELIST - 115TH DAY - 250 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Drew up the two illustrations for the <u>3D BOXES</u> instructions.<br> <u>Vivianne Meyers</u> here with <u>THE MOZART GAME</u> (see 4/2/73), It is<br> not really a game. Rather it consists of two sets of<br> 88 cardboard <s>piceces</s> pieces, each having a bar of music on<br> it. Each set is used separately, one giving a "Waltz", the<br> other a "Contra Dance." A chart..." |
| 16:37, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_134_April 24.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,040 bytes (+3,040) | Created page with "4/23<br> 24 TUESDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 114TH DAY - 251 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Bought 3 "Strech-A-Sketch" kits at John's for $1.00.<br> Call from <u>Charles Wibel</u>. He rcd. a promo letter from the<br> <u>INTERNATIONAL GAME SHOW</u> with my name in it. He wonders<br> if it is worth his while to exhibit there. Told him that I hon-<br> estly didn't know. He'll call Larry Blandin.<br> At Stationary Show he will be showing 10 <u>GAMES</u> (under<br> Gamephiles label,..." |
| 16:12, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_133_April 23.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,215 bytes (+2,215) | Created page with "23 MONDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 113TH DAY - 252 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Called <u>Felicia</u> (she was just about to call me). Told her<br> about <u>3D BOXES</u>. She called <u>Stanley Harfenist</u> and then called<br> me back. Date Friday, and he'll let us know the time later.<br> Thinking about my next <u>S&T</u> column.<br> Called <u>Mike Albers</u> and asked about copies of <u>BILLIONAIRE</u>,<br> <u>BOGGLE</u>, <u>GRAPPLE</u>, and <u>FLUSTER</u>. They are not in..." |
| 15:32, 23 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_132_April 22.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,095 bytes (-1) | |
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| 15:31, 23 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_132_April 22.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,092 bytes (+3,092) | Created page with "22 SUNDAY - APRIL 1973<br> EASTER DAY - 112TH DAY - 253 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Returned signed copies of the <u>AGOG</u> release (see 4/14), together<br> with a note to <u>Fay Hartog</u>.<br> Played <u>3D BOXES</u> with Dave Horn. Played 4-hand<br> <u>WHAT'S IT WORTH TO YOU?</u> BB made a 10 sequence twice.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/24) [5/24]<br> <u>FAIR SHAKE</u> - didn't have this before and he didn't give<br> me a copy. <u>BROKEN ENGLISH</u> - he gave me a..." |
| 14:59, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_131_April 21.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,881 bytes (+2,881) | Created page with "21 SATURDAY - APRIL 1973<br> HOLY SATURDAY - 111TH DAY - 254 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Played <u>3D BOXES</u> with BB in afternoon.<br> Played <u>3D BOXES</u> with <u>Phil Laurence</u>.<br> Played 4-hand <u>WHAT'S IT WORTH TO YOU?</u> I made one se-<br> quence of 10.<br> ---- (cont. from 4/22) [5/24]<br> the player tried to take the hat off with the hook the mag-<br> net's cause the figurine to rock on it's pivot.<br> - Stancraft spoke to <u>Norton Cross</u> for..." |
| 14:34, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_130_April 20.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,892 bytes (+2,892) | Created page with "20 FRIDAY - APRIL 1973<br> GOOD FRIDAY - 110TH DAY - 255 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. April <u>TOYS</u>. Has article on <u>PACHINKO</u>.<br> Wrote to <u>Don Miller</u> telling him I would be sending him the "Test<br> Series" games soon. Also told him that I'd quote his subscription<br> prices for <u>G&P</u> in my next <u>S&T</u> column, unless I hear otherwise from<br> him.<br> Wrote to <u>Frank Armbruster</u> about <u>G&P</u> subscriptions. Mentioned<br> <u>TANGR..." |
| 14:11, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_129_April 19.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,434 bytes (+2,434) | Created page with "19 THURSDAY - APRIL 1973<br> MAUNDY THURSDAY - PATRIOTS' DAY (MAINE) - 109TH DAY - 256 TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Bob Abbott</u>. He has started inventing<br> games again and will call me in a few weeks.<br> Finished cutting the plastic pieces for <u>3D BOXES</u>. Bought<br> wire in Pioneer to make the cube identifiers. Played with Dale,<br> <u>Claude</u> and <u>Earl</u> here for supper. Played <u>3D BOXES</u> with Claude<br> and he liked it.<br> Pla..." |
| 13:42, 23 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_124_April 14.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,543 bytes (0) | |
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| 13:41, 23 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_124_April 14.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,542 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:41, 23 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_124_April 14.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,541 bytes (+1,541) | Created page with "14 SATURDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 104TH DAY - 261 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Fay Hartog</u> with the contract revision<br> releasing foreign rights to <u>AGOG</u> to me.<br> Finished the new Sicily board for <u>PATTON</u>.<br> Tried to drill holes in the 1 1/2" squares but only succeeded<br> in doing one without shattering the plastic - for <u>PATTON</u>.<br> Call from <u>Earl</u>. In New York. Told him that I was intending<br> to set up a date..." |
| 13:31, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_123_April 13.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,754 bytes (+1,754) | Created page with "13 FRIDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 103RD DAY - 262 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. the <u>SPACE STIX</u> model back from Hallmark, with a<br> short letter from <u>Bob Johnson</u>.<br> Rcd. <u>THE GENERAL</u> (Mar-Apr. '73), <u>TACTICS II</u> is being revived, with<br> the flaws removed.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She asked that the names of our games with<br> Hallmark so that she could mention them in her stockholder<br> letter. <u>FITTING & PROPER, THE RIGHT CONNECTION..." |
| 13:14, 23 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_122_April 12.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,315 bytes (+1,582) | |
| 12:37, 23 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_122_April 12.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 733 bytes (+733) | Created page with "4/11 4/10 12 THURSDAY - APRIL 1973 102ND DAY - 263 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Felicia</u>. She was upset. She had rcd. no money from S&R for <u>BALI</u> this quarter (their computer goofed and over payed last quarter). <u>Dick Harris</u> sent back <u>CLUE-WORDS</u> with a letter saying that the men there say it has been done many times but he didn't have any names. Parker is sending back <u>BUS STOP</u> and <u>PRIME TIME</u>; they still have <u>PSYCHOLOGICAL BLOCK..." |
| 12:19, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_121_April 11.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,633 bytes (+2,633) | Created page with "11 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 101ST DAY - 264 TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Vivianne Meyers</u> (see 4/3). She can't make it<br> today to show me the Mozart <u>GAME</u>. Set date for 4/25<br> BB typed the <u>PUSHOVER</u> rules and I drew the diagrams.<br> To Boston Post Road for reproductions.<br> At John's bought a package of small plastic beads for pos-<br> sible use in identifying the cubes in <u>3D BOXES</u>.<br> Call from <u>Earl Perel</u>. He will be in..." |
| 11:41, 23 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_119_April 09.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,972 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:40, 23 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_119_April 09.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,971 bytes (+2,971) | Created page with "4/8<br> 4/7<br> 4/1<br> 9 MONDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 99TH DAY - 266 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Jim Scully</u>. Mentioned <u>TALLY, S&T, SKEDOODLE.<br> TIC-TAC-TEA, FORMATION, COMBINATION, SUPER TIC-TAC-TOE</u>.<br> To "Gamut of Games." The galley of <u>INFINITY</u> wasn't there on<br> time. <u>Phil</u> took me out to lunch. Then we discussed<br> <u>COLLECTOR'S CHOICE</u> with Djoli. Phil will be going to visit him in<br> Hawaii in June (I believe..." |
| 16:50, 19 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_118_April 08.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,769 bytes (0) | |
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| 16:49, 19 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_118_April 08.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,768 bytes (+2,768) | Created page with "8 SUNDAY - APRIL 1973<br> FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT - 98TH DAY - 257 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Bought the <u>TIMES</u> article on games was entitled "Your move, Kissinger."<br> Mentioned <u>MONOPOLY, CHUTZPAH, MOVIE MOGULS, MASTERPIECE,<br> DEALER'S CHOICE, EXECUTIVE DECISION, MEET THE PRESIDENTS, SUMMIT,<br> THE NEXT PRESIDENT, WHO CAN BEAT NIXON?, MR. PRESIDENT, DIPLOMACY,<br> THINKING MAN'S FOOTBALL, SCRABBLE, THE GOD FATHER GAME, ECOLOGY,<br> SMOG, LITTERBUG, WOMEN'S..." |
| 16:18, 19 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_117_April 07.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,916 bytes (+2) | |
| 16:16, 19 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_117_April 07.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,914 bytes (+2,914) | Created page with "7 SATURDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 97TH DAY - 268 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Don Greenwood</u>. Sort of invited me to write<br> for the <u>GENERAL</u>. Asked if I enjoyed receiving copies of<br> <u>RICHTHOFEN'S WAR</u> and <u>BASEBALL STRATEGY</u>. (Haven't received them.)<br> Rcd. a package from D.D.I. with <u>OUTLAW TRAIL</u> and <u>ASTROLOGY</u>.<br> Made a smaller layout of <u>3D BOXES</u>. To Boston Rd. for 16 repros.<br> Played a few with myself...." |
| 15:53, 19 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_116_April 06.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,306 bytes (+3,306) | Created page with "4/5<br> 4/1<br> 6 FRIDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 96TH DAY - 269 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Phil Orbanes</u> called while I was out and I called back.<br> He told me that the five p. and p. games by Hoi Polloi are now<br> called <u>VEGAS 13</u>, <u>DAM-IT</u> (<u>COUTERPOINT</u>), <u>WORD PLAY</u> (<u>WORDS FOR THE WISE</u>), <u>CHINESE CHECK</u> (the board was changed to all triangles in an overall<br> shape like <u>CHINESE CHECKERS</u>, there are some spaces with the na..." |
| 15:29, 19 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_115_April 05.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,685 bytes (-1) | |
| 15:28, 19 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_115_April 05.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,686 bytes (+2,686) | Created page with "5 THURSDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 95TH DAY - 270 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Bob Champer</u> here for a good part of the day. Played "The Bulge"<br> and "Normandy Breakout" twice each and "Sicily" once. They all played<br> quite well, and we're quite satisfied with <u>PATTON</u>. I'll write the rules<br> and he'll do the historical material. We'll get together next Thurs-<br> day to go over them.<br> <u>David Kribs</u> called to say that they are still working on gettin..." |
| 14:51, 19 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_114_April 04.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,284 bytes (+3) | |
| 14:50, 19 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_114_April 04.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,281 bytes (0) | |
| 14:50, 19 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_114_April 04.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,281 bytes (+3) | |
| 14:48, 19 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_114_April 04.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,278 bytes (+3,278) | Created page with "4/2<br> 4 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 94TH DAY - 271 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To <u>Felicia</u>'s. Told her about <u>Bill Tyler</u>'s giving my name to two people<br> (See 3/30 & 4/3)<br> She showed me a new "toy" by <u>Bailey</u>, called <u>CHALLENGER IV</u>. It is a<br> [drawing of a cylinder] transparent cylinder with cups mounted on the inside at<br> each end. A metal ball is also enclosed. The object is to<br> turn the cylinder over so that the ball drops from..." |
| 14:24, 19 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_112_April 02.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,930 bytes (+1) | |
| 14:23, 19 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_112_April 02.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,929 bytes (+2,929) | Created page with "2 MONDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 92ND DAY - 273 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. A large publishing house is interested<br> in <u>AGOG</u>, world rights as well as U.K. He ordered <u>TREK</u> for me.<br> Called Random House and spoke to Fay. I have to write for return<br> of <s>world rigt</s> translation rights. Sent a formal letter plus a<br> personal note to Fabio.<br> Wrote to Graeme. Told him I have or will get, all rights ex-<br> cept U.S. an..." |
| 13:24, 19 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_107_March 28.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,087 bytes (-2,054) | |
| 13:18, 19 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_107_March 28.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 4,141 bytes (+44) | |
| 13:17, 19 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_107_March 28.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 4,097 bytes (+4,097) | Created page with "3/27<br> 3/25<br> 3/24<br> 3/20<br> 3/19<br> 28 WEDNESDAY - MARCH 1973<br> 87TH DAY - 278 DAYS TO COME<br> To <u>Felicia</u>. Played a little of <u>SEE THE U.S.A.</u> with her and she<br> liked it.<br> We played part of a game of <u>Geroge Bredehorn</u>'s <u>PURSUIT</u>. At<br> first I found it interesting, but it soon bogged down. There<br> are 6 cubes as shown and a requirements list.<br> [drawing of 6 cubes]<br> [table]<br> [column 1] [column 2] [c..." |
| 12:29, 19 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_105_March 26.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,439 bytes (+3) | |
| 12:28, 19 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_105_March 26.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,436 bytes (+1) | |
| 12:27, 19 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_105_March 26.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,435 bytes (+3,435) | Created page with "3/25<br> 26 MONDAY - MARCH 1973<br> KUHIO DAY (HAWAII) - 85TH DAY - 280 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She was going to see <u>Odette Willis</u> today.<br> Spoke about <u>L'ANNEAU ENCHANTE DE TOM TIT</u> a little. Told her<br> I'd test it as soon as I got an opportunity.<br> She was wondering if she should call <u>Keith Tuggles</u> to ask<br> him about the status of <u>INVASION</u>, etc. I mentioned that<br> Keith had sent me the "American Greet..." |
| 11:51, 19 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_104_March 25.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,679 bytes (+2,679) | Created page with "25 SUNDAY - MARCH 1973<br> ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD - THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT - 84TH DAY - 281 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Gave the repros of <u>Regata</u>, etc. (See 3/23) to my father to<br> translate.<br> Bought a plastic construction set in a Japanese store near<br> the city center - $1.00. For game equipment.<br> ---- (cont. from 3/26) [3/26]<br> ences concerning the future of the game program. Felicia said<br> that in a previous talk with <u>Bill Caruson</u> h..." |
| 11:27, 19 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_103_March 24.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,722 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:27, 19 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_103_March 24.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,723 bytes (+2,723) | Created page with "24 SATURDAY - MARCH 1973<br> 83RD DAY - 282 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Bob Champer</u> here in the afternoon working on <u>PATTON</u>. Played<br> my "Cicily" version and then his "Bulge" version. There was a<br> time limit and reinforcements in his version and I worked out a<br> method of avoiding a "time record." He will work out a<br> board for "France" version by next week. He suggested that I<br> look at S.P.I's <u>BREAKOUT & PURSUIT</u> which covers the same b..." |
| 14:54, 18 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_102_March 23.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,306 bytes (+3,306) | Created page with "3/20<br> 23 FRIDAY - MARCH 1973<br> 82ND DAY - 283 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To Simulations. Spoke to <u>Jim D.</u> for some time concerning the prob-<br> lem with the shipping room and Phil. Didn't convince each other<br> but discussed things without rancor.<br> Jim had a copy of <u>DECLINE & FALL</u>, a game produced in England.<br> He was going to send it to <u>Martin Campion</u>, but loaned it to me to<br> look at before sending it.<br> From Phil got copies..." |
| 14:27, 18 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_101_March 22.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,950 bytes (+2,950) | Created page with "22 THURSDAY - MARCH 1973<br> 81ST DAY - 284 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She had a letter from <u>Bob Johnson</u>. He<br> has been very busy and hasn't had a chance to spend much<br> time with Sid's games (<u>IMPULSE</u> and <u>SPACE STIX</u>). But he thinks<br> we'll be happy with the results. He'll try to give us an answer<br> by the beginning of April.<br> Felicia heard from <u>Stan Chess</u> (I believe). They are pleased with<br> the pro..." |
| 13:57, 18 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_100_March 21.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,053 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:57, 18 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_100_March 21.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,052 bytes (+3,052) | Created page with "3/20<br> 21 WEDNESDAY - MARCH 1973<br> BOTH DAY - 285 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Had some new ideas for determining losses in the <u>PATTON</u> battles. Each<br> double causes a loss, or a 6 in case of one die.<br> Started on the map of "Sicily" for <u>PATTON</u>.<br> Called <u>Tom Anderson</u> who sent me a fan letter [illegible strikeout] which I rcd.<br> on 2/8, and another that he sent to <u>S&T</u> which I got on 3/9. His wife<br> was [illegible strikeout] hav..." |
| 13:10, 18 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_147_May 07.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,498 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:09, 18 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_147_May 07.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,497 bytes (+2,497) | Created page with "7 MONDAY - MAY 1973<br> 127TH DAY - 238 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a call from {<u>John Flagg</u><br> {19 E. Shore Drive<br> {Babylon, N.Y. 11702<br> <u>Dorothy Shapiro</u> of Brentanos suggested that he call me. He<br> has invented a <u>GAME</u> similar in mechanism to <u>SCRABBLE</u>. He<br> showed it around a little and "Classic Games" is interested<br> in putting it out, as a start on non-standard games. He would<br> like to put it out himself. I told him t..." |
| 12:52, 18 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_148_May 08.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,878 bytes (+2,878) | Created page with "8 TUESDAY - MAY 1973<br> 128TH DAY - 237 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Wrote up <u>WATERWORKS</u>, finishing my column. BB typed<br> the remainder.<br> Letter from <u>Leonard Williett</u>. He is checking with N.Y. State about<br> my "unincorporated tax status" - but he is asking a general<br> question without mentioning me. He also suggested a<br> "Keough" retirement plan.<br> Letter from <u>Earl Doherty</u>. He, <u>Alfons</u>, and <u>Les Martindale</u> (of Waddington)..." |