Contributions by Sball
| Revision | Media # | Type | Item | Project | Size | Comment | |
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| 16:07, 4 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_128_April 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,983 bytes (+2,983) | Created page with "18 THURSDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 108TH DAY - 257 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a duplicate of the 3/19 letter from <u>Lewis Pulsipher</u> with<br> a note that he hasn't heard from me.<br> Called <u>Howard Wexler</u> and told him that I was still not com-<br> pletely up to par and that I had a large back-log of work to catch<br> up on. Since he doesn't have anything particularly hot, I'll<br> contact him about getting together in two or three weeks.<br> I told him tha..." |
| 15:44, 4 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_127_April 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,549 bytes (+2,549) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - WEDNESDAY 17<br> 107TH DAY - 258 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a note from <u>Bernie Lane</u> together with 2 copies<br> of "Salesman's OPPORTUNITY" and 1 copy of "SPARE TIME."<br> All in connection with his suggestion that I do a <u>GAME</u> on the<br> mail order business. (Later discarded.)<br> Rcd. a note from Tom (see 4/13): "I have not found that <u>TIMES</u><br> book section re: Parker/Library etc., but I have more sources<br> to see if I can c..." |
| 15:08, 4 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_125_April 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,671 bytes (-1) | |
| 15:07, 4 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_125_April 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,672 bytes (+2,672) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - MONDAY 15<br> PATRIOT'S DAY (MAINE & MASS.) - 105TH DAY - 260 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a short letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Nelson sent him<br> an advance check made out in my name. He returned it and<br> asked for one made payable to <u>G&P</u>.<br> Called <u>Leonard Willett</u> a few times and finally went there to have him<br> redo part of the return. Gave him check for $90.<br> <u>Claude</u> called while I was out, about a possible date w..." |
| 14:48, 4 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_124_April 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,059 bytes (+1,585) | |
| 12:35, 4 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_124_April 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,474 bytes (+1,474) | Created page with "14 SUNDAY - APRIL 1974 EASTER DAY - 104TH DAY - 261 DAYS TO COME ---- Went thru all the boxes in the basement to review what I had there. Played a little of <u>HEX-MATCH</u> solitaire myself. With 5 open pcs. it is fairly easy. I'll have to try it with 4. Brought the <u>Horn</u>'s a copy of <u>TRIPPPLES</u>. Played a game with Laurie - with Dave helping her. Played 4-hand <u>HEX-MATCH</u> and Barbara said she liked it at least as much as <u>SHAPE AND SHAT..." |
| 12:13, 4 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_123_April 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,885 bytes (+1) | |
| 12:12, 4 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_123_April 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,884 bytes (+2,884) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - SATURDAY 13<br> HOLY SATURDAY - 103RD DAY - 262 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. He is sending me the three<br> German games - <u>CONTACTIC</u>, <u>TOPOLOGIK</u>, <u>SPECTRUM</u>.<br> Mentions <u>Robert Abbott</u>, <u>TAKE THE BRAIN</u>, <u>PLOY</u>, <u>ARMOR</u>.<br> Gives ideas for a <u>CHESS</u> variations. Mentioned <u>CHECKERS</u>,<br> <u>STACK-UP</u>, <u>UP</u>, <u>7-UP</u>, <u>DAFT DRAUGHTS</u>, <u>G&P</u>, <u>DIPLOMAC..." |
| 11:44, 4 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_121_April 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,062 bytes (+4) | |
| 11:43, 4 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_121_April 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,058 bytes (+3,058) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - THURSDAY 11<br> MAUNDY THURSDAY - 101ST DAY - 264 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Proofread <u>MACARTHUR</u> rules and historical material.<br> Downtown stopped at "Gamut of Games." <u>Phil Orbanes</u> not in so<br> I told Carrie I'd try to come back later. My expansion<br> files were there so I took two of them.<br> To 200 Fifth. Stopped in at E.S. Lowe to see <u>Mickie Mackey</u>.<br> <u>Terry Seymour</u> told me that Mickie has been fired and that<br>..." |
| 10:36, 4 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_120_April 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,337 bytes (+3,337) | Created page with "4/8<br> 10 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1974<br> WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK - 100TH DAY - 265 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Bob Champer</u> here with the historical material for<br> <u>MACARTHUR</u>. Later I rewrote some of it. He went over my<br> rules and picked up a few small points.<br> Bob brought, and gave me, <u>PANZERFAUST</u> #60 which has a<br> very complimentary review of <u>PATTON</u>. Also an ad for the game<br> (which I found out later was not paid for by R.G.I.) fo..." |
| 9:36, 4 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_119_April 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,027 bytes (+3,027) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - TUESDAY 9<br> TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK - 99TH DAY - 266 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Bernie Lane</u>. On upstate gal, Mrs. <u>Lilian Silver</u>,<br> had an idea for an exhibit on puzzles and Xerox will<br> do it next January. <u>John Rasor</u> of Xerox wanted me to prepare<br> puzzles that the public will be able to solve using push buttons.<br> I told Bernie that I could be available to work on it and he'll<br> contact me with more definitive info..." |
| 17:30, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_117_April 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 976 bytes (-6) | |
| 17:28, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_115_April 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,672 bytes (+1) | |
| 17:26, 3 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_118_April 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,002 bytes (+2,002) | Created page with "8 MONDAY - APRIL 1974<br> MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK - 98TH DAY - 267 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To <u>Leonard Willett</u> with info on my 1973 tax.<br> Rcd. an envelope of printed mat'l from <s>HAAR HOOLIM. Mainly abou</s><br> <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mainly about "Edugame 73" but included a<br> clipping about the inventor of <u>MASTER MIND</u>.<br> Rcd. a copy of the Nelson <u>AGOG</u> contract with "compliments" - signed<br> by <u>Tony Mills</u>. In the countries excluded..." |
| 17:15, 3 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_114_April 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,190 bytes (+3,190) | Created page with "4/3<br> 4/2<br> 4 THURSDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 94TH DAY - 271 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. an announcement of a <u>BACKGAMMON</u> tournament to be held in<br> Hawaii in July. Prince <u>Djoli Kansil</u> is one of the organizers. (Filed in<br> '74 misc.)<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mentions <u>THE TOWER OF HANOI</u> and<br> his <u>CROSSOVER PUZZLE</u>, <u>CHINESE MATCHING CARDS</u>, <u>MONOPOLY</u>, <u>ACQUIRE</u>.<br> <u>THREE MUSKETEERS</u>.<br> Rc..." |
| 16:54, 3 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_113_April 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,676 bytes (+2,676) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - WEDNESDAY 3<br> 93RD DAY - 272 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Bob Reiss</u> of Hoi Polloi, with some<br> questions from their accountants. Didn't think that I have<br> the info. Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u> but he didn't call back.<br> Rcd. a M.B. [Milton Bradley] and Lowe catalog. Mailing label says "Material<br> Requested Through <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>" (??) [Filed in box with '74 catalogs<br> and other material from Toy Fair.]<br> Calle..." |
| 16:11, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_112_April 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,114 bytes (-1) | |
| 16:10, 3 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_112_April 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,115 bytes (+2,115) | Created page with "2 TUESDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 92ND DAY - 273 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Working on <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> most of the day. Came up with a new set-<br> up of 8 pcs. and 5 molds. Looking for solutions allowing<br> more than two squares of the same size to be next to each other.<br> Found only 4, and three were quite similar.<br> Call from Mike Starr, a write for the <u>WALL ST. JOURNAL</u>,<br> working from Chicago. He is trying to look into the possibility<br> of a piece o..." |
| 15:58, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_111_April 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,754 bytes (-1) | |
| 15:57, 3 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_111_April 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,755 bytes (+2,755) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - MONDAY 1<br> 91ST DAY - 274 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Sent <u>MOVES</u> #8 thru #13 to <u>Don Miller</u>.<br> Sent repros of <u>GAMES WITH PENCIL & PAPER</u> to <u>Phil Cohen</u><br> and <u>Bill Rawlings</u>.<br> Rcd. letter from <u>Keith Tuggle</u>. Under separate cover he is sending<br> a complete set of Paper Games: <u>HEX</u>, <u>PLASM</u>, <u>3 DIMENSIONAL TIC TAC TOE</u>,<br> <u>NAVAL BATTLE</u>, <u>THORNS</u>, <u>NAB</u>, [illegible strikeout] <..." |
| 15:41, 3 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_108_March 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,512 bytes (+1,512) | Created page with "29 FRIDAY - MARCH 1974<br> 88TH DAY - 277 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- BB gave me her 1973-74 <u>MAH JONGG</u> card.<br> Rcd. the Rand "Command Series Case" and the game <u>LEE VS. MEADE</u>.<br> The next three games will be <u>SARATOGA - 1777</u>, <u>CAMBRAI</u>, and<br> <u>NAPOLEAN'S LAST CAMPAIGN</u>. The remaining 5 games for the year<br> will be chosen by questionnaires returned by subscribers.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mentioned <u>QUBIC</u>,..." |
| 15:28, 3 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_107_March 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,921 bytes (+2,921) | Created page with "3/27<br> MARCH 1974 - THURSDAY 28<br> 87TH DAY - 278 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Bob Champer</u> here. Played the three <u>MACARTHUR</u> scenarios.<br> "Korea" was a draw. As the allies I had an easy win in "New<br> Guinea." Again as the allies I won a very close one in "Bataan."<br> Decided that Bob would write the historical comment for<br> his two scenarios and I would do mine.<br> Bob, in his duties involving placing ads for "Liberator Games"<br> (see 2/25), h..." |
| 14:14, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_105_March 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,085 bytes (+1) | |
| 14:13, 3 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_105_March 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,084 bytes (+3,084) | Created page with "MARCH 1974 - TUESDAY 26<br> KUHIO DAY (HAWAII) - 85TH DAY - 280 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She finally heard from <u>Harold Frankel</u>. He<br> and <u>Albert Stubbman<u> fought like hell with Shelly Greenberg for<br> <u>POP-SHAPE-AND SHATTER</u> but Greenberg decided to revive some<br> old <u>HI-Q</u> material instead of tooling up for something new. Harold<br> told her that maybe in a few months Greenberg will change his mind<br> so Felicia..." |
| 13:41, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_101_March 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,887 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:41, 3 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_101_March 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,886 bytes (+2,886) | Created page with "3/16<br> 3/15<br> MARCH 1974 - FRIDAY 22<br> 81ST DAY - 284 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She had a long talk with <u>Bob Johnson</u>.<br> <u>Jim Goldsberry</u> has moved up (out of games?) and Bob has<br> taken over his position. <u>Burt Huber</u> has also been moved out<br> of the game program, into production - a field he is more familiar with.<br> According to our <u>HONORABLE RELATIONS</u> contract it is supposed to be<br> published in 19..." |
| 13:25, 3 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_100_March 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,419 bytes (+3,419) | Created page with "3/20<br> 21 THURSDAY - MARCH 1974<br> FIRST DAY OF SPRING - 80TH DAY - 285 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Went over the <u>AGOG</u> contract from Nelson, making the changes that<br> <s>Gream</s> <u>Graeme Levin</u> wrote in his letter rcd. 3/19, plus two other<br> changes. Dana got repros of the contract at Boston Post Road.<br> Called <u>Martin Gardner</u> to ask if he thought that selling the British and<br> other foreign rights would effect paper back sale, particularl..." |
| 12:58, 3 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_099_March 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,861 bytes (+2,861) | Created page with "MARCH 1974 - WEDNESDAY 20<br> 79TH DAY - 286 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Tony Mills</u> saying that they have to send<br> <u>AGOG</u> to press this month in order to be ready for x'mas.<br> They need the signed contract.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Kathy Brooks</u> concerning <u>BAZAAR</u>, <u>SLEUTH</u>.<br> Mentioned that they rcd. <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Roger Verhulst</u>. The editor of the (N.Y.) <u>NEWS</u><br> is..." |
| 12:20, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_098_March 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,076 bytes (-2) | |
| 12:19, 3 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_098_March 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,078 bytes (+3,078) | Created page with "19 TUESDAY - MARCH 1974<br> ST. JOSEPH - 78TH DAY - 287 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- BB brought <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> to <u>Felicia</u> and <u>WIRETAP</u> to <u>ESQUIRE</u>.<br> Barbara Heine wasn't in and BB left it - without getting the<br> repros I asked her to get.<br> Spoke to <u>Claude</u>. He had an unpleasant meeting with <u>Wexler</u><br> yesterday. He was supposed to bring <u>MACABRE</u> (I believe)<br> but brought something else instead and had to call Jaquie..." |
| 11:57, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_097_March 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,016 bytes (+6) | |
| 11:57, 3 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_097_March 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,010 bytes (+3,010) | Created page with "3/17<br> MARCH 1974 - MONDAY 18<br> 77TH DAY - 288 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Called <u>Bob Gellman</u> and he called me back. I'll go there<br> Friday to look at <u>MACARTHUR</u> boards if the doctor lets me.<br> Called Barbara Heine at <u>ESQUIRE</u>. Told her about <u>WIRETAP</u> and<br> will have BB bring it to her tomorrow. I told her that<br> I would like to have my name listed with <u>FITTING & PROPER</u><br> and also to have some of my games listed with the..." |
| 11:37, 3 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_096_March 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,700 bytes (+2,700) | Created page with "17 SUNDAY - MARCH 1974<br> THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT - ST. PATRICK'S DAY - 76TH DAY - 289 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Thinking of a <u>GAME</u> based on 27 pcs. using all ar-<br> rangements of 3 colors in concentric circles->.......................[drawing of circles]<br> I changed it to pcs. with three different shapes<br> in all possible arrangements of the three colors ->..............[drawing of circle with three shapes]<br> [drawing of 5x5 board of hexagons] A board is..." |
| 11:03, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_095_March 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,865 bytes (+2) | |
| 11:03, 3 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_095_March 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,863 bytes (+2,863) | Created page with "MARCH 1974 - SATURDAY 16<br> 75TH DAY - 290 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a get-well card from <u>Claude</u>.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>William T. Silent</u> who is under contract to<br> Stackpole Books to do a book on games available on the market. He<br> saw my column in <u>S&T</u> and got my address from <u>Bob Gellman</u>.<br> Call from <u>Alan Newman</u> - Felicia told him that I was sick.<br> He is still waiting for a contract from 3M for <u>AMAZING</u> and<..." |
| 9:40, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_094_March 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,300 bytes (-1) | |
| 9:40, 3 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_094_March 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,301 bytes (+2,301) | Created page with "15 FRIDAY - MARCH 1974<br> 74TH DAY - 291 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. No word from <u>Harold Frankel</u> by noon, when she<br> left for the day.<br> Call from [bracket drawn]<u>Phil Orbanes</u> He has moved and his new address is:<br> [bracket drawn] 66 Polo Lane<br> [bracket drawn] Westbury, N.Y. 11590<br> [bracket drawn] (516-333-8546)<br> Mannie told Phil that maybe 3M had the right idea with their low<br> price p&p games. Maybe Hoi Pol..." |
| 9:25, 3 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_090_March 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,937 bytes (+1) | |
| 9:25, 3 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_090_March 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,936 bytes (+1,936) | Created page with "11 MONDAY - MARCH 1974<br> 70TH DAY - 295 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Downtown to <u>ESQUIRE</u> Magazine for date with Barbara Heine. Gave<br> her a quick rundown on the games and puzzles she had there.<br> Among others were <u>TRIPPPLES</u>, <u>THE L GAME</u> (see 1967), <u>IMPASSE</u>, <u>TAU</u>,<br> <u>CLUSTER</u>, 3M's <u>GO</u>, <u>CAMBALUC CHINESE CHESS</u>, the Springbok<br> puzzle-games, a number of imported wood <u>Piet Hein</u> items including<br> <u>MORRA-..." |
| 9:08, 3 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_089_March 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,215 bytes (+2,215) | Created page with "MARCH 1974 - SUNDAY 10<br> SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT - 69TH DAY - 296 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from Barbara Heine of <u>ESQUIRE</u>. She'd like me<br> come down tomorrow at 10 A.M. to go over the games<br> they will photograph. She doesn't think that <u>MONAD</u> will<br> show up well enough but she'll try to get either<br> <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> or <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u> in. I'll bring a<br> fresh copy of the former with me. She has the latter in<br> good..." |
| 17:16, 2 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_087_March 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,414 bytes (+3,414) | Created page with "3/5<br> MARCH 1974 - FRIDAY 8<br> 67TH DAY - 298 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. <u>G&P</u> #22. Article by <u>R.C. Bell</u> on <u>SENAT</u>, <u>TOURNE-CAS</u>, &<br> <u>LUDUS DUODECIM SCRIPTORUM</u>. Article on <u>DRAUGHTS</u> match.<br> <u>NINETY NINE</u> by David Parlett - a new card game for 3 players. <u>NETWORK</u>,<br> by Sid Sackson, Article on <u>PLOY</u>. Article on <u>SCRABBLE</u>. "Gamesviews" of<br> <u>QUEBEC 1759</u>, <u>WEMBLEY</u>, <u>ALICE IN WONDERLA..." |
| 16:52, 2 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_086_March 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,592 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:52, 2 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_086_March 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,591 bytes (+4) | |
| 16:51, 2 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_086_March 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,587 bytes (+3,587) | Created page with "7 THURSDAY - MARCH 1974<br> 66TH DAY - 299 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Looking at <u>S&T</u> #42 (which I didn't get a chance to look at before).<br> Game is <u>THE EAST IS RED</u>. Advertisement for <u>EAGLE DAY</u> by<br> Histo Games. Put it into files. Also put away some duplicates<br> I picked up recently.<br> Rcd. a copy of <u>SUPERNOVA</u> and a note from <u>Lewis Pulsipher</u> that<br> he had replied to me. (I never rcd. his letter.) Mag contained the<br> fol..." |
| 16:20, 2 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_085_March 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,588 bytes (+3,588) | Created page with "3/5<br> MARCH 1974 - WEDNESDAY 6<br> 65TH DAY - 300 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a package from <u>Tom Atwater</u> with the following<br> catalogs:<br> - Schmidt - <u>WANTED</u>, <u>GELD & BORSE</u>, <u>RISIKO</u>, <u>ZOCK</u>, <u>KNIFFEL</u>,<br> <u>WURFEL JOKER</u>, <u>BLUFF</u>, <u>CHAOS</u>, <u>CRISS-CROSS-POKER</u>, <u>KERLETT</u>,<br> <u>DIPLOMATIE</u>, <u>SPECULATION</u>, <u>BANKROTT DE LUXE</u>, <u>WER 1ST WER?</u>,<br> <u>ORDINO</u>, <u>KALAHA</u>, <u>PAR..." |
| 15:43, 2 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_084_March 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,436 bytes (+2,436) | Created page with "5 TUESDAY - MARCH 1974<br> 64TH DAY - 301 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Wrote to Harley Sachs about his <u>POLICE STATE</u> and <u>CAPITALIST-FASCIST</u>.<br> mentioned <u>Roger Verhulst</u>.<br> Wrote to <u>Carol Peterson</u> and to Joseph Sturgis about <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>.<br> Wrote to <u>Keith Tuggle</u> about <u>SLEUTH</u> (see letter to <u>Kathy Brooks</u><br> 7/15/71) and <u>BAZAAR</u> (see letter to Jim Kraus 7/5/71). Mentioned<br> <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>.<b..." |
| 15:14, 2 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_083_March 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,008 bytes (+4) | |
| 15:13, 2 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_083_March 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,004 bytes (+3,004) | Created page with "MARCH 1974 - MONDAY 4<br> 63RD DAY - 302 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a note from <u>Jerry D'Arcey from Jamaica. Sent him<br> a short letter.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She went to Gift Show.<br> - Whitehall, a Mass. Co., had a series of p&p games consisting<br> of a 50 page pad (smaller than 3M's) and two pencils, and<br> retails for $1. The titles were: <s>5 square</s> <u>WORD-O</u>, <u>PYRAMID</u>,<br> <u>GIANT TIC-TAC-TOE</u>, <u>BATTLES</u>. They also ha..." |
| 14:50, 2 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_082_March 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,273 bytes (+2,273) | Created page with "3 SUNDAY - MARCH 1974<br> FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT - 62ND DAY - 303 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Getting some of the new games I picked up lately onto shelves.<br> At a bazaar BB picked up a hardwood copy of <u>TIC-TAC-TOE</u> for 50¢.<br> At my folks played a little of <u>AD-LIB CROSSWORD CUBES</u>, which my<br> cousin Julie and his wife brought along.<br> ---- (cont. from 3/2) [3/1]<br> sideration. Incidentally Wexler made <u>LOTUS</u> into a competitive<br> game, bu..." |
| 14:32, 2 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_081_March 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,993 bytes (+2,993) | Created page with "MARCH 1974 - SATURDAY 2<br> TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY - 61ST DAY - 304 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a package from Springbok with 1 copy each of <u>PENTOMINOES</u>,<br> <u>SWEEP</u>, <u>MOEBIES</u>, <u>RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u>, <u>FITTING & PROPER</u>, and <u>CUBITS</u>.<br> Wrote to <u>Tom Atwater</u>. Mentioned <u>TRANSFORMATION</u> and <u>HIT THE JACKPOT</u>.<br> Played <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>with the <u>Laurence</u>'s. Before all personal<br> were optioned a "free tra..." |
| 13:10, 2 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_080_March 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,188 bytes (-1) | |
| 13:10, 2 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_080_March 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,189 bytes (+3,189) | Created page with "3/2<br> 3/3<br> 1 FRIDAY - MARCH 1974<br> 60TH DAY - 305 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- In bed thinking about a <u>GAME</u> idea I had quite a while ago. Players<br> have cubes as pcs. These are turned one face in the direction<br> of movement. My new idea - possible name <u>ROLLOVER</u> is a race<br> game around an impassable portion in the center portion of the<br> board. Each player has a set of cubes, each in a set being dif-<br> ferent. Some faces are marked as a "..." |
| 11:36, 2 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_079_February 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,019 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:34, 2 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_079_February 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,020 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:29, 2 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_079_February 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,019 bytes (+3,019) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - THURSDAY 28<br> 59TH DAY - 306 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Dale's Phil mentioned that he saw an ad by Macy's for<br> <u>THE ENERGY CRISIS GAME</u>.<br> Rcd. a contract from <u>AGOG</u> together with a letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Tom Atwater</u>. He's like to show <u>TRANSFORMATION</u><br> and <u>HIT THE JACKPOT</u> to Aladdin. Also <u>Alex Randolph</u> will be<br> in N.Y. in the middle of March and would like info on Cap..." |
| 11:08, 2 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_078_February 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,282 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:07, 2 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_078_February 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,281 bytes (+3,281) | Created page with "27 WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> ASH WEDNESDAY - 58TH DAY - 307 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Called Aurora and spoke to Estelle Berger to ask her to send <u>PURSUIT</u><br> and <u>SHIFTY CHECKERS</u> here rather that to S.P.I. They are due<br> to be shipped any day and it would hold things up a lot to change<br> the address.<br> <u>Wrote</u> to <u>Eric Naiburg</u> asking him to call me about <u>VECTOR</u> and <u>CARAPACE</u>.<br> <u>Copied</u> the board for the game <u>..." |
| 14:50, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_077_February 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 621 bytes (+621) | Created page with "2/7 FEBRUARY 1974 - TUESDAY 26 SHROVE TUESDAY - MARDI GRAS (ALA., FLA., LA.) - 57TH DAY - 308 DAYS TO COME ---- Sent two copies of <u>AGOG</u> to <u>Tony Mills</u>, Thomas Nelson & Sons, Ltd., 36 Park Street, London W1Y 4DE in accordance with <u>Graeme Levin</u>'s request. One airmail ($2.90), one surface ($.21). Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She asked about <u>Eric Naiburg</u> and <u>VECTOR</u> and <u>CARAPACE</u>. She may have a company interested in it. Told he..." |
| 14:43, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_076_February 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,384 bytes (+3,384) | Created page with "2/16<br> 2/9<br> 25 MONDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> 56TH DAY - 309 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- BB typed the <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> rules while I finished the repackaging.<br> To <u>Felicia</u>. She read over the rules for <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> and then<br> packed it and brought it to her neighbor for U.P.S. pickup.<br> She rcd. a package from Hallmark with 2 copies each of <u>CUBITS</u>,<br> <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u>, and <u>FITTING & PROPER</u>. She kept the first..." |
| 14:15, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_075_February 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,980 bytes (+2,980) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - SUNDAY 24<br> SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 55TH DAY - 310 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished <u>BUSINESS STRATEGY</u> and then did <u>OUTDOOR SURVIVAL</u><br> and <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>. Mentioned <u>BATTLE OF BRITAIN</u>. BB typed column.<br> Working on packaging <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>, redoing the compartments<br> in the box I used before. Made changes in rules for 2-hand.<br> ---- (cont. from 2/23) [2/20]<br> 3M, and there are other possibilitie..." |
| 13:45, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_074_February 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,099 bytes (+3,099) | Created page with "23 SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 1974,<br> W.E.B. DuBOIS BORN 1868 - 54TH DAY - 311 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. three games from England, through <u>Graeme Levin</u>.<br> <u>SPECTRA</u>, <u>POUNCE</u>, and <u>3UP</u> (which I already have in U.S.<br> version) - all by Airfix. Also a short note from Graeme.<br> Started writing introduction and <u>BUSINESS STRATEGY</u> for <u>S&T</u> column.<br> Played 2-hand <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> with BB. Not bad. Made a new<br> set of..." |
| 13:27, 27 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_073_February 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,335 bytes (-1) | |
| 13:27, 27 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_073_February 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,336 bytes (+2,336) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - FRIDAY 22<br> 53RD DAY - 312 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Called <u>Steve Brodie</u> (see 2/18) to check about the "Intell-<br> ect Games" he is sending me. In the next few days he will<br> get <u>CABBIE</u>, STOCKBROKER</u> and either <u>FRENCH CHATTER</u> or<br> <u>SPANISH CHATTER</u> to me. <u>THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE</u> wouldn't be<br> ready for several months. He was going to send me other items<br> but I said that they were out of my line. We lef..." |
| 13:12, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_072_February 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,232 bytes (+3,232) | Created page with "21 THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> 52NS DAY - 313 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- In answer to my <u>PLAYTHINGS</u> card rcd. on answer from Elm Hill Games<br> about their game <u>22/22</u>. Included a glossy.<br> <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u> here in morning. Made a number of calls, including<br> one to Parker. <u>Randy Barton</u> was supposed to call him back and did<br> after Jerry left. Told Randy that Jerry was on his way.<br> At International House of Pancakes took another cop..." |
| 12:54, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_071_February 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,245 bytes (+3,245) | Created page with "2/23<br> 2/24<br> 2/27<br> 2/28<br> -3<br> FEBRUARY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 20<br> FREDERICK A. DOUGLASS DIED 1895 - 51ST DAY - 314 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u> (from Denver). Coming to N.Y. this<br> afternoon and arranged to meet at Statler Hilton Hotel when<br> Fair closed.<br> Call from <u>Bob Abbott</u>. In answer to his recent mailing he got<br> a letter from a William Herring (which sounds familiar to me)<br> who mentioned <u>AGOG</u>...." |
| 12:00, 27 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_070_February 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,818 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:59, 27 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_070_February 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,819 bytes (+3,819) | Created page with "2/21<br> 2/22<br> 19 TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> 50TH DAY - 315 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To Press Room and took for myself:- <s>creative</s><br> - Creative Playthings. Nothing of interest. (Discarded.)<br> - Invicta. "Vic-Toy" with <u>COOKS TOURS</u>, <u>SPACE LINES</u>, <u>GO FOR BROKE</u>,<br> <u>ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ CASTLE</u>. Also catalog of "Educational Aids."<br> - Shindana Toys. Kept news item on "Shindana" taking over "Soular<br> Productions." Also glossy..." |
| 11:20, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_069_February 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,294 bytes (+3,294) | Created page with "-1<br> -2<br> FEBRUARY 1974 - MONDAY 18<br> WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - 49TH DAY - 316 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Gave BB the new <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> rules to type. Also<br> to retype <u>POP-SHAPE-AND SHATTER</u>, in case we get it<br> back from from Kohner, to <u>SHAPE AND SHATTER</u>.<br> Tol Colosseum for "International Toy Fair."<br> - Intellect Games. Spoke to and got card from Malcolm Gluck.<br> Looked at <u>CABBIE</u>, <u>STOCKBROKER</u>, <u>FRE..." |
| 10:58, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_068_February 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,118 bytes (+3,118) | Created page with "2/16<br> 17 SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 48TH DAY - 317 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Wrote rules for <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> and finished the new set of<br> Assignment Cards.<br> Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u>. He'll be in town Tuesday late for Toy<br> Fair. Told him it would be pretty nearly over by then and<br> that he should try to make it Monday. Also told him that<br> he could spend a couple of nights here.<br> Call from <u>Felicia..." |
| 10:37, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_067_February 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,717 bytes (+2,717) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - SATURDAY 16<br> 47TH DAY - 318 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. He said to go ahead and talk to<br> 3M about the p&p games. I told him that since 3M<br> does not include any dice, etc. most of the games will<br> still be available for Hoi Polloi. Phil said that Manny may<br> still do another set later in the year and he'll still turn to<br> us even if we deal with 3M.<br> He got a very long call from <u>Carl Eisenberg</u>. Car..." |
| 10:15, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_066_February 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,443 bytes (+3,443) | Created page with "2/14<br> 15 FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> 45TH DAY - 319 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She went to Whitman. They finally put out<br> [illegible strikeout] <u>Natalie Donna</u>'s game, calling it <u>TOP BANANA</u>. It is only a $1<br> seller and not too great. They are going back into games in a big<br> way, they told her, but very simple games. Gene Larsen is now in<br> charge of games. Tom Mason is still there and sends his regard.<br> She showed..." |
| 9:52, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_065_February 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,579 bytes (+2,579) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - THURSDAY 14<br> ST. VALENTINE'S DAY - 45TH DAY - 320 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Mailed the material on <u>ZIM</u> (<u>COGITO</u>) back to <u>Martin Gardner</u>.<br> Deposited the Hoi Polloi check (<u>WORDPLAY</u>, etc.) in Dollar Savings.<br> Decided to differentiate between companies in <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u> by giving<br> bonuses to some of them at random. Finally decided on $12,000 - $9,000<br> - $6,000 - and $3,000 - and made a small markers.<br>..." |
| 17:08, 26 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_064_February 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,688 bytes (+1) | |
| 17:07, 26 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_064_February 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,687 bytes (-1) | |
| 17:07, 26 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_064_February 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,688 bytes (+3,688) | Created page with "2/12<br> 2/2<br> 1/27<br> 1/5<br> 1/2<br> 1/1<br> 13 WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> 44TH DAY - 321 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To S.P.I. In <u>Jim</u>'s office there were copies of two French games left there<br> by someone who is negotiating to put out the S.P.I. games in France.<br> <u>OBJECTIF EPARGNE</u> and <u>FAMILION</u>. Ran off repros of the rules but<br> then got <u>Redmund</u>'s permission to take them home until I talk to Jim<br> (who is taking a course..." |
| 16:42, 26 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_063_February 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,203 bytes (-1) | |
| 16:42, 26 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_063_February 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,204 bytes (+3,204) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - TUESDAY 12<br> ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN 1809 - GEORGIA DAY - 43RD DAY - 322 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Mary Hilt</u>. She'd like to see me during Toy Fair.<br> Rcd. letter from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He found a letter - dated 12/3/72 -<br> from a J.P. Molines with a game called <u>ZIM</u>. It was in French<br> so Martin wasn't sure if it was the same as <u>COGITO</u>. It was.<br> Called Martin and he called me back later. Told him, inclu..." |
| 16:23, 26 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_062_February 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,425 bytes (0) | |
| 16:23, 26 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_062_February 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,425 bytes (+4) | |
| 16:22, 26 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_062_February 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,421 bytes (+3,421) | Created page with "2/10<br> 2/9<br> 11 MONDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> THOMAS ALVA EDISON BORN 1847 - 42ND DAY - 323 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Claude</u> there with his model of <u>ECLIPSE</u>. He left and<br> Felicia and I to Kohner. <u>Harold Frankel</u> was held up and we<br> arranged to meet there at 11. Registered at Press Room and<br> my badge was prepared in advance. Ted Erickson asked to see a<br> copy of <u>S&T</u> and I said I'd bring one. Took a number of<b..." |
| 15:58, 26 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_061_February 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,051 bytes (+3,051) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - SUNDAY 10<br> FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 41ST DAY - 324 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Getting the boards for <u>MACARTHUR</u> into shape.<br> <u>TIMES</u> had mail order ad for <u>5*5</u>.<br> Played <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u> with the <u>Horn</u>'s, including Susan. Used<br> "pick and choose" with both 5 and 6 on red die. With a "1" on<br> red die there is "free trading" and the player throws again. Allowed<br> player on each turn to suggest a specific..." |
| 15:39, 26 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_060_February 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,397 bytes (+980) | |
| 12:52, 26 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_060_February 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,417 bytes (+4) | |
| 12:52, 26 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_060_February 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,413 bytes (0) | |
| 12:51, 26 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_060_February 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,413 bytes (+1,413) | Created page with "9 SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 1974 40TH DAY - 325 DAYS TO COME ---- Decided to do the following 3 games for my next <u>S&T</u> column and looked over them: <u>OUTDOOR SURVIVAL</u> (played some solitaire), <u>BUSINESS STRATEGY</u>, and <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>. Called <u>Bob Champer</u> and called off date on 2/13 to work on <u>MACARTHUR</u>, will set another after Toy Fair. Call from <u>Bob Gellman</u>. I'll bring in <u>MACARTHUR</u>boards on 2/11 and he'll have Rick, the a..." |
| 12:26, 26 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_054_February 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,830 bytes (+2,830) | Created page with "3 SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 34TH DAY - 331 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Put numbers on the game shelves, downstairs and upstairs.<br> In the TV news there was a piece about a big <u>SCRABBLE</u> tourna-<br> ment conducted by the N.Y.C. park dept.<br> ---- (cont. from 2/5) [2/5]<br> Said that they are changing their thinking about it - even<br> the vice presidents are --- (and then Felicia cut him off, as<br> she did many times in th..." |
| 12:00, 26 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_048_January 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,261 bytes (+3,261) | Created page with "1/19<br> 28 MONDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 28TH DAY - 337 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Stan Harfenist</u> actually called her back<br> after a call to him. He didn't get a chance to play<br> <u>SPACE</u> (<u>3D BOXES</u>) with <u>George Delaney</u> on his recent visit.<br> Delaney will be in New York on 2/7 and 2/8. They will<br> play the game with Karen (who is a game buff) and give<br> Felicia a decision after then.<br> I mentioned that I was..." |
| 11:38, 26 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_047_January 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,759 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:38, 26 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_047_January 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,760 bytes (+2,760) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - SUNDAY 27<br> THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 27TH DAY - 338 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Sent 80¢ for the paper on <u>PATERSON'S WORM</u> (see 1/24)<br> Doing some thinking on an idea for a p&p <u>GAME</u> that I orig-<br> inally thought of when looking at a tile floor with an ir-<br> regular pattern. A board is set up like the one shown.<br> [drawing of a board] players in turn fill in one area with their<br> color - possibly with the limitation that..." |
| 9:35, 26 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_045_January 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,260 bytes (+2,260) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - FRIDAY 25<br> CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL - 25TH DAY - 340 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Bob Champer</u> here with his two scenarios for<br> <u>MACARTHUR</u>. Played "New Guinea" a few times. Then<br> played my "Bataan" once - making some adjustments as<br> we went along. Finally played "Landing at Inchon." All<br> worked quite well. Bob will come again next Wednesday.<br> Call from <u>Alan Newman.</u> Made date for him and his wife to<br> come for supper..." |
| 9:20, 26 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_044_January 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,288 bytes (+3,288) | Created page with "1/23<br> 1/22<br> 1/18<br> 1/29<br> 24 THURSDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 24TH DAY - 341 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- At Job Lot bought 4 more of the 5¢ plastic boxes. On Reade St.<br> bought 3 more packages of the Lego substitutes at 69¢ each.<br> This time there was some green and a few purple, and a few<br> grey, and some different color reds. Also for $1.00 bought<br> 24 wooden cubes (1 1/4") with different sets of numbers, or<br> blanks on the faces.<br> On Chamber..." |
| 16:54, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_043_January 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,948 bytes (+2,948) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 23<br> 23RD DAY - 342 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished the outline of the <u>MACARTHUR</u> map and put<br> in a few of the roads.<br> Called Carter Hall and made a date to pick up a copy of<br> <u>THREE PLAYER CHESS</u> tomorrow. He'll aslo show me the proto-<br> type of <u>CASINO CHESS</u>.<br> Called Itemation to ask for a copy of <u>ENERGY CRISIS GAME</u>. Secretary<br> said I should talk to Douglas Bolumbaum. Then told me that he<br>..." |
| 16:34, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_042_January 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,655 bytes (+96) | |
| 16:18, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_042_January 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,559 bytes (+2,559) | Created page with "22 TUESDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 22ND DAY - 343 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a copy of <u>EL CONQUISTADOR</u>. In the mag. is an editorial<br> stating that it has taken over for the defunct<br> <u>INTERNATIONAL WARGAMER</u>.<br> It is primarily a <u>DIPLOMACY</u> magazine, but there is an<br> article on a <u>1914</u> modification and some general articles.<br> Rcd. a letter from an <u>AGOG</u> reader who had a p&p game<br> called <u>TRAIL-WORD</u>.<br> Drew up an..." |
| 15:59, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_041_January 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,017 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:58, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_041_January 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,016 bytes (+3,016) | Created page with "1/20<br> JANUARY 1974 - MONDAY 21<br> STONEWALL JACKSON BORN 1824 - 21ST DAY - 344 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Gini Scott</u> recommended someone to her who<br> sent in a description of a puzzle-game, which I think he<br> calls <u>SNARLS</u>. There are 24 cubes which are placed next to<br> or on top of each other trying to form (or is it avoiding)<br> "Snarls"™. Felicia asked my opinion as to whether she should send<br> for the model. I..." |
| 15:33, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_040_January 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,519 bytes (+2,519) | Created page with "20 SUNDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 20TH DAY - 345 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Played <u>I DECLARE</u> with BB. I won 2 out of three.<br> ---- (cont. from 1/21) [1/21]<br> Mannie (or was it Carl) said that 3M was not only staying with<br> games but was going ahead with new products, including some<br> fancy and expensive wood items.<br> Mannie told Phil that he'd like to develop staples that last<br> as long as the 3M games.<br> Dynamic Desig..." |
| 14:58, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_038_January 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,509 bytes (-1) | |
| 14:58, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_038_January 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,510 bytes (+2,510) | Created page with "18 FRIDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 18TH DAY - 347 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- The stand with the 12 bins that I ordered from Sears came. Put it<br> together and put it top of the <s>sh</s> metal shelves in game room.<br> Rearranged some games and papers to make use of it.<br> Rcd. call from {<u>Donald Cohen</u><br> {205 W. 95th St. (865-2582)<br> {New York, N.Y. 10025<br> He has a copy of <u>AGOG</u> and is interested in joing N.Y.G.A. I<br> told him that it was a "forma..." |