Contributions by Sball
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| 17:14, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_158_May 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,077 bytes (+1) | |
| 17:14, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_158_May 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,076 bytes (+3,076) | Created page with "18 SATURDAY - MAY 1974<br> ARMED FORCES DAY - 138TH DAY - 227 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished checking all 60 <u>NO WAY</u> problems. Drew up a sheet<br> with two layouts, one with the name, the other without.<br> Got 8 repros at Boston Road and cut them apart.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u> to say that the <s>3M</s> check for 3M foreign royal-<br> ties reached her, and to thank me.<br> Rcd. three copies of a new contract from 3M concerning the<br> foreign roya..." |
| 16:54, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_157_May 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,055 bytes (+3,055) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - FRIDAY 17<br> 137TH DAY - 228 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Working on <u>NO WAY</u> solutions. Couldn't solve 4-5-2 and<br> finally added an extra line.<br> Rcd. May <u>TOYS</u>. Nothing new.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Bill Rawlings</u> thanking me for the excerpts<br> from <u>GAMES WITH PENCIL AND PAPER</u>. He enclosed a booklet<br> that he has put together with the following game rules:- <br> <u>BULO</u>, <u>CHECKERS</u>, <u>CHOMP</u>, <u>CRASH</u>, <u..." |
| 16:30, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_156_May 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,827 bytes (+2,827) | Created page with "16 THURSDAY - MAY 1974<br> 136TH DAY - 229 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Claude</u> about our date tomorrow.<br> The 3M check and foreign statement came.<br> [4 columns: Game. Thru 12/31/73. Thru 3/15/74. Total]<br> <u>ACQUIRE</u>--$1,079.56. $40.46.<br> <u>BAZAAR</u>----1,360.12.<br> <u>SLEUTH</u>-----------. 20.70<br> $2,439.68. $61.16. $2,500.84<br> Called <u>Felicia</u> to tell her. To Dollar Savings to deposit 3M<br> check and get one for Felicia..." |
| 15:58, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_155_May 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,040 bytes (+4) | |
| 15:57, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_155_May 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,036 bytes (+3,036) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 15<br> 135TH DAY - 230 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Sent check for $37.50 to <u>Bob Champer</u> for <u>MACARTHUR</u><br> advance - with following note: "R.G.I. came through with an<br> advance of only $150. I'll try to get the other $50, but it<br> won't be easy. Of course in the long run it doesn't matter.<br> Please let me know when this reaches you. Regards."<br> No check yet from 3M. Called <u>Felicia to tell <s>him</s> her.<br> Decided tha..." |
| 15:18, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_154_May 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,043 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:17, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_154_May 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,042 bytes (+3,042) | Created page with "14 TUESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 134TH DAY - 231 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. May <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>. Article says that 20 British firms will<br> be showing games, etc. at the Stationary Show. Another that<br> 3M will "introduce" a line of Paper Games there.<br> Showcase shows <u>LEXIDATA</u>, <u>KING OIL</u>, and <u>BLOCK-OFF</u>.<br> American Publishing has <s>be</s> appointed <u>Nancy Rosen</u>, formerly of<br> Urban Systems, as Sales Manager of Toy Division.<br> Cal..." |
| 14:39, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_153_May 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,972 bytes (+2,972) | Created page with "5/11<br> 5/12<br> 5/10<br> MAY 1974 - MONDAY 13<br> 133RD DAY - 232 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Downtown to <u>Fabio Coen</u>. We played a game of <u>ARP</u> and<br> parts of <u>SPRINGER</u>, <u>MONDRIAN</u>, <u>DELAUNAY</u>, and <u>KLEE</u>.<br> He likes the general idea and wants to try it out on the<br> sales dept. For that he'll need rules and I promised<br> to get them to him in 2 to 3 weeks. I said that they<br> won't be in final shape and that is o.k. with hi..." |
| 14:09, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_152_May 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,769 bytes (+2,769) | Created page with "12 SUNDAY - MAY 1974<br> FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - MOTHER'S DAY - 132ND DAY - 233 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Worked out a setup for <u>NO WAY</u>. Using tracing paper found<br> a solution for each of the 15 combinations of two numbers.<br> I found it quite easy. BB tried 3 of them, and came up with<br> different solutions. By the third she found it fairly easy,<br> but said it was good that way.<br> Later I thought of the possibility of having the player<br> choose a..." |
| 13:30, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_151_May 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,627 bytes (+2,627) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - SATURDAY 11<br> 131ST DAY - 234 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Drew up <u>KLEE</u>. Got repros of the 6 games (23 total).<br> Looked thru my art books to name the games - <u>MONDRIAN</u><br> was named some time ago.<br> <u>Harold Saperstein</u> (and Phylis) here. Told Harold to let me know<br> which is the last <u>S&T</u> he has and I'll get him up to date.<br> When getting copies at Boston Road the girl found the diagrams<br> very interesting and asked me..." |
| 13:11, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_150_May 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,033 bytes (0) | |
| 13:10, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_150_May 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,033 bytes (+2,033) | Created page with "10 FRIDAY - MAY 1974<br> 130TH DAY - 235 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Carol Peterson</u>. She enclosed a letter<br> from an <u>ACQUIRE</u> fan and her answer. (Decided that the<br> best way for me to answer is by sending a repro of my<br> <u>G&P</u> article in #11.)<br> Finished drawing up <u>MIRO</u> and then did <u>DELAUNAY</u> and <u>ARP<u/>.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/12) [5/13]<br> <u>WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN</u>, and <u>SOLOMONS CAMPAIGN</u>.<br..." |
| 12:59, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_149_May 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,015 bytes (+3,015) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - THURSDAY 9<br> 129TH DAY - 236 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Started drawing up diagrams for the games to show<br> to <u>Fabio Coen</u> next Monday. (I didn't name five of<br> them until Saturday, <s>fo</s> but for convenience I'll use the<br> names now.) Drew up <u>SPRINGER</u> and played with BB using<br> the small wood squares instead of coloring in the spaces. First<br> to touch all four edges wins. It played quite well and I<br> made a few changes and co..." |
| 12:23, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_148_May 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,220 bytes (+3,220) | Created page with "5/4<br> 8 WEDNESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 128TH DAY - 237 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Wrote a short letter to <u>Hayward Cirker</u> of Dover about <u>AGOG</u>.<br> Wrote to <u>Allan Calhamer</u> about <u>NAVAL GAME</u> and <u>S&T</u>.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Mike Riley</u> has a math game - <u>SHINGLES</u> -<br> which she'd like me to look at. Made a date for next Monday at 2.<br> Deposited the Hallmark check and the <u>AGOG</u> advance check in<br> Dollar Savin..." |
| 11:56, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_147_May 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,283 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:55, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_147_May 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,282 bytes (+3,282) | Created page with "5/6<br> MAY 1974 - TUESDAY 7<br> 127TH DAY - 238 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. the Hoi Polloi questionnaire back from the accountant<br> with a space - that they penciled in - for me to sign.<br> Did and mailed it in.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u> with an apology and the<br> corrected check. Mentioned <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>, <u>PATTON</u> and<br> <u>HOLIDAY</u> (which he hasn't rcd.), <u>SLEUTH</u>, and the other points<br> I raised in my letter..." |
| 11:27, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,505 bytes (0) | |
| 11:26, 6 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,505 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:26, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,504 bytes (+2,504) | Created page with "6 MONDAY - MAY 1974<br> 126TH DAY - 239 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. check for $150.00 from R.G.I. for <u>MACARTHUR</u> advance.<br> <u>Felicia</u> called about the Hallmark check. She said that <u>CUBITS</u> did con-<br> siderably better, altho they ran out of the dice for it. She thinks<br> that Hallmark will learn from their errors and will do o.k. in games.<br> Told her of the <u>MACARTHUR</u> advance and she said that every little<br> bit helps.<br> <u>Bi..." |
| 11:03, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,857 bytes (+4) | |
| 11:03, 6 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,853 bytes (-17) | |
| 11:03, 6 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,870 bytes (-28) | |
| 11:02, 6 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,898 bytes (+2,898) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - FRIDAY 3<br> 123RD DAY - 242 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. Hallmark 1st quarter report: <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u>---$ 53.33 --- $71.10 [bracket drawn] Totals<br> <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> -----------$ 69.62 --- $92.82 [bracket drawn]<br> --------------------------------------------122.95<br> Played two games of <u>500 rummy</u> with my folks.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/9) [5/20]<br> - Oblisk. As I passed Jesse told me that the two girls<br> who did <u..." |
| 10:31, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,147 bytes (+3,147) | Created page with "4/30<br> 5/1<br> 2 THURSDAY - MAY 1974<br> 122ND DAY - 243 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <s>Finished the boards for <u>HEX-MATCH</u> and <u>INTERSECTION</u>.</s><br> Thinking of some variations for <u>HEX-MATCH</u>: 1) Require<br> 3 <s>fo</s> matches for a play and 5 for an extra turn, after two<br> pcs. have been placed. 2) Require one more match that the<br> number of pcs. played against for a play and two more for an<br> extra turn. (Later decided that neither would..." |
| 10:03, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_140_April 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,460 bytes (+3,460) | Created page with "30 TUESDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 120TH DAY - 245 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from Stan Durham (spelling?) of Athol. He had two minor<br> corrections on the <u>MACARTHUR</u> historical material.<br> Rcd. a notice of a registered letter to pick up at P.O.<br> <u>WIRETAP</u> no doubt.<br> Rcd. a sample copy, with a letter from <u>Donald Featherstone</u>,<br> of the magazine <u>WARGAMER'S NEWSLETTER</u>. This is basically<br> for miniatures but there is one article on..." |
| 9:29, 6 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_137_April 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,016 bytes (+3,016) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - SATURDAY 27<br> 117TH DAY - 248 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- BB typed the letter to <u>Graeme Levin</u> and I mailed it at<br> the post office.<br> At the Horn's met a fellow who works for <u>Jules Cooper</u> at<br> Ideal. He told me that after they took <u>THE BOSS</u> from<br> <u>Marvin Glass</u> they had to work on it for six months before<br> it was even playable.<br> ---- (cont. from 4/28) [5/21]<br> Call from <u>Jerry Brown</u>. Gave him <u>Don..." |
| 9:12, 6 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_136_April 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,433 bytes (+646) | |
| 17:25, 5 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_136_April 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 787 bytes (+787) | Created page with "26 FRIDAY - APRIL 1974 116TH DAY - 249 DAYS TO COME ---- Dana told me that <u>Bob Champer</u> called last night and this morning while I was out. He'll call again. Wrote to <u>Kathy Brooks</u> about <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u>. Wrote to <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Returned the incorrect check. Mentioned <u>REALM</u>, <u>INFINITY</u>, <u>VENTURE</u>, <u>FACTS IN FIVE</u>, <u>CARTEL</u>, <u>K.G.B.</u>, <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>, <u>PATTON</u>, <u>HOLIDAY</u>, <u>SLEUTH</u>, "Boo..." |
| 17:05, 5 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_135_April 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,966 bytes (+1) | |
| 17:05, 5 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_135_April 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,965 bytes (+1) | |
| 17:05, 5 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_135_April 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,964 bytes (+2,964) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - THURSDAY 25<br> ST. MARK, EVANGELIST - 115TH DAY - 250 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Sent me new rules for <u>STACK-UP</u><br> and a copy of his letter to Or-Da. In his letter to me he<br> mentions that "Roylon [illegible strikeout] Inc." will be putting out the six<br> Or-Da games in the U.S.A. <u>TAKE BALL TAKE ALL</u> will be one of<br> them probably. What he said was <u>SHESH BESH</u> is actually called<br> <u>CHESS BESH</..." |
| 16:49, 5 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_134_April 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,339 bytes (+3,339) | Created page with "4/20<br> 4/21<br> 4/23<br> 4/25<br> 4/26<br> 24 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 114TH DAY - 251 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. <u>NOST-ALGIA</u> #168. <u>Phil Cohen</u> mentions <u>GO ON A CUBE</u>,<br> <u>DOUBLE MOVE GO</u>, and <u>HEXAGO</u> [Stephen Wynn]. <u>Bill Rawlings</u> gives<br> rules for <u>CHESS WITH RESERVES</u> and <u>CHESKERS</u>. In his second<br> column <u>Phil Cohen</u> had <u>S.K. Howard</u> describe <u>JET CHESS</u>, with<br> a mention of <u>SUPER..." |
| 16:22, 5 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_133_April 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,747 bytes (+2,747) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - TUESDAY 23<br> 113TH DAY - 252 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter stating that GAF was returning my games &<br> later rcd. a package thru UPS. Contained material on<br> <u>JUNGLE RACE</u>, <u>VIEWLINE</u>, <u>THE FAIRY TALE GAME</u>. in various stages<br> of completion. Also sent rules of an unnamed <u>GAME</u> by some-<br> one else. (Box with contents placed in basement.)<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. The marketing director at Aladdin who<br> wa..." |
| 17:12, 4 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_130_April 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,937 bytes (+2,937) | Created page with "20 SATURDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 110TH DAY - 255 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a package from <u>Haar Hoolim</u> with the boards for<br> <u>TOPOLOGIK</u>, <u>CONTACTIC</u> - with the playing pcs., and<br> <u>SPECTRUM</u> with a set of 20 cards.<br> Wrote the <u>S&T</u> column - #44: <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>, <u>NAVAL GAME</u>, <u>5-5</u>,<br> and <u>THREE PLAYER CHESS</u>.<br> Realized that I hadn't included credits in the rules<br> I wrote up for <u>MACARTHUR</u>.<br>..." |
| 16:37, 4 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_129_April 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,316 bytes (+2,316) | Created page with "APRIL 1974 - FRIDAY 19<br> 109TH DAY - 256 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. another ad for <u>SAFETY BELT GAME</u> from gov't publishing.<br> (Filed in 1974 'Misc.)<br> Decided to use the following games in my next column:<br> <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>, <u>NAVAL GAME</u>, <u>5-5</u>, <u>THREE PLAYER CHESS</u>.<br> Call from <u>Roger Verhulst</u> (he was too busy earlier in the week) and<br> visit <s>earlier</s> later in the day.<br> He thinks that I have all of his regul..." |
| 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..." |