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on one side of the board and a game on the other side-
on one side of the board and a game on the other side-
all having something to do with the number 7), <u>TOPPY</u> (He prefers
all having something to do with the number 7), <u>TOPPY</u> (He prefers
the name <u>TOP DOG</u>. There is a 21 space path.
the name <u>TOP DOG</u>. There is a 21 space path. Players
receive prizes, which vary with luck, for completing each lap.
There are other novel features but I don't remember them.)
<br>These games will be handled by Creative Playthings in the U.S. but
Alex will ask them to send me copies. Another game of his
that Ravensburg will be putting out in 1974 is <u>ISHIDO</u> (It will be on
the back of a <u>GO</u> board. The board is marked with spots in
a triangular pattern. Pcs. [pieces] of two colors are placed on the spots.
The game is a <u>NIM</u> type, players in turn remove one or
more pcs. in a connected group - color?. The amount taken
cannot be the same as the opponent unless it is 1. It can
be one more than opponent or any number less. Rough idea.)
<br>Alex had <u>GOOD KNIGHT</u> and <u>BUFFALO</u> (I believe these are the
two he said) with Hallmark.
<br>Alex gave me a Chinese copy of <u>THE JUNGLE GAME</u> that he
picked up in Hong Kong.
<br>I gave Alex a copy of my <u>S&T</u> column with <u>SQUARE OFF</u>.
I mistakenly told him that I had covered it in <u>BOOK WORLD</u>,
but I was embarrassed when he found that I had done
<br>(cont. on 5/3)