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object is to "grow" a perfect lawn, without crab grass,
object is to "grow" a perfect lawn, without crab grass,
slugs, etc. <br>
slugs, etc. <br>
Played <u>INVESTIGATION</u> with him and he won. Then <u>COMBINATIONS</u> which I won. Finally <u>END OF THE LINE</u> which I won 5 out of 6 (I believe). We discovered that there are 2 spaces at each end of the 3 [3 is inside a small box] field that lead to an immediate win for the player picking them. (Later discovered that a third space at each end leads to an easily forced win.) I came up with the idea of coloring those spaces to forbid starting there. And it will also dress up the appearance. In the 5 [5 is inside a small box] field there are 6 spaces at each end that lead to an immediate win. In the 4 [4 is inside a small box] field there aren't any but I'll color some anyway for appearance. <br>
Played <u>INVESTIGATION</u> with him and he won. Then <u>COMBINATIONS</u>  
As a variant I'll probably allow a line 1 long. Another <br>
which I won. Finally <u>END OF THE LINE</u> which I won  
possibility to be investigated - each player blacks out a space <br>
5 out of 6 (I believe). We discovered that there are  
2 spaces at each end of the 3 [3 is inside a small box] field that lead to an  
immediate win for the player picking them. (Later discovered  
that a third space at each end leads to an easily forced win.)  
I came up with the idea of coloring those spaces to forbid  
starting there. And it will also dress up the appearance.  
In the 5 [5 is inside a small box] field there are 6 spaces at each end that lead to  
an immediate win. In the 4 [4 is inside a small box] field there aren't any but I'll  
color some anyway for appearance. <br>
As a variant I'll probably allow a line 1 long. Another
possibility to be investigated - each player blacks out a space
which can't be passed through or landed on.
which can't be passed through or landed on.
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(cont. from 8/17) [9/4]
(cont. from 8/17) [9/4]
 
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to have Amy, who will be starting Columbia University, <br>
to have Amy, who will be starting Columbia University, <br>
call me about setting up a date. <br>
call me about setting up a date. <br>
[Started 9/4]
[Started 9/4]