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17:16, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_342_November 18.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,907 bytes (+3,907) Created page with "11/17<br> 11/16<br> 18 MONDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 322ND DAY - 43 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Herbert Baus</u>. He is a friend of <u>Warren Buell</u>'s and he corresponded with me in '65 and '66. He sent me info on two games then - <u>ARMAGEDDON</u> and <u>GOLDEN SPRIKE</u>. He was in New York in connection with a huge x-word puzzle dictionary he is doing for Doubleday. While working on this he came up with a word game he calls wither <u>SPELLBINDER</u> or..."
16:48, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_341_November 17.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,725 bytes (+2,725) Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - SUNDAY 17<BR> TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 321ST DAY - 44 DAYS TO COME ---- BB with Dana & Edith to 3 bazaars. They picked up some pads, type correction rolls, and air mail envelopes. Also a duplicate [illegible strikeout] copy of <u>EGO</u> for 75¢. In afternoon to 2 bazaars in Queens, with the 3 of them. Edith bought a plastic <u>CHESS</u> table. She got part of [illegible strikeout] a chess set and a complete <u>CHECKERS</u> set, w..."
16:29, 27 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_340_November 16.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 1,887 bytes (+1)
16:29, 27 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_340_November 16.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 1,886 bytes (+1,886) Created page with "16 SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 320TH DAY - 45 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Ed Schifman</u>. Mentioned <u>PUSHOVER</u>, <u>INTERSECTION</u>, <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>, <u>TAKEOVER!</u>. Made a board, set of cards, square cardboard pieces for <u>JACK POTS 8</u>. Took 7/8" chips for markers. Played with the <u>Laurence<u>'s. Used 14 cards with 4-marker configurations and 8 with <s>the</s> 5-marker configurations, Put 2 of the latter in each of the pool..."
16:16, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_339_November 15.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 4,143 bytes (+4,143) Created page with "11/14 <br> 11/9<br> NOVEMBER 1974 - FRIDAY 15<BR> 319TH DAY - 46 DAYS TO COME ---- BB typed letter to <s>Grae</s> <u>Graeme Levin</u> and I mailed it. Letter from <u>Leonard Willett</u> suggesting a "Keough Pension Plan." Letter from <u>Bob Gellman</u> that <u>PATTON</u> and <u>MACARTHUR</u> will be sold by "House of Games" and that I will get 2 1/2%. Rcd. a board game <u>OSMOSIS</u>, with a letter from the co-inventor and co-publisher who saw my <u>S&T</..."
15:44, 27 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_338_November 14.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,624 bytes (+2,439)
15:16, 27 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_338_November 14.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 1,185 bytes (+1,185) Created page with "14 THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 318TH DAY - 47 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a Macy's sale catalog. One page of games with, among others, <u>BACKGAMMON</u>, Deluxe <u>MONOPOLY</u>, <u>CHESS</u>, <u>FACTS IN FIVE</u>, <u>YOUR SECRET SELF</u>, Deluxe <u>SCRABBLE</u>. Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Told her about my interview with <u>John Gambling</u>. When she heard that I hadn't had the chance to mention <u>BALI</u> she lost interest in taping it. The biggest game at F.A..."
15:05, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_337_November 13.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,715 bytes (+2,715) Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 13<BR> 317TH DAY - 48 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>John Gambling</u> and taped an interview. He asked if <u>YAHTZEE</u> really outsold <u>MONOPOLY</u>. Told him I didn't know. He asked if games tended to be topical. Yes, and gave him examples. He asked how a got game ideas and I told him how <u>BAZAAR</u> came from helping my son with trigonometry. He asked my favorite games and I said <u>BRIDGE</u>, <u>GO</u>, <u>FOCUS</u>, and <u>AC..."
14:36, 27 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_336_November 12.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,930 bytes (+1)
14:35, 27 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_336_November 12.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,929 bytes (+2,929) Created page with "11/10<br> 11/9<br> 12 TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 316TH DAY - 49 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Howard Morhaim</u> (an associate of <u>Harvey Gardner</u> at Gold Medal, Fawcett Publications) is interested in my doing a book on games (with Felicia?) and will contact me with his ideas. I brought up my contractual obligations to Random House, but probably <u>THE ART OF GAMES</u>, whether they take it or not, should cover me. 2nd call from <u>..."
14:14, 27 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_335_November 11.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,291 bytes (+1,563)
14:06, 27 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_335_November 11.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 728 bytes (+728) Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - MONDAY 11<BR> 315TH DAY - 50 DAYS TO COME ---- The 3rd quarter 3M check finally came (Nov. 7 on envelope) [three columns: game. U.S. Royalty. Foreign Royalty.]<br> <u>ACQUIRE</u>------- $1,846.96. $338.15.<br> <u>BAZAAR</u>--------$ .00<br> <u>MONAD</u>--------- 56.25<br> <u>VENTURE</u>-------- 245.36<br> <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u> 717.96. 1,667.86. $89.47 to <u>Claude</u>.<br> <u>SLEUTH</u>-----------465.52<br> $3,332.05. 2006.01<br> $5,338.06..."
13:59, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_334_November 10.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,577 bytes (+2,577) Created page with "10 SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 314TH DAY - 51 DAYS TO COME ---- To a bazaar in Pelham Manor: Nothing. Working on the gambling <u>GAME</u> based on <u>TAM-BIT</u>. Used that board and made a rough set of "configuration" cards. Played by myself, but didn't play with money - or chips - so couldn't get the flavor of how jackpots build-up. Otherwise it seems promising. Called <u>Earl Perel</u>. He has been doing a little wor..."
13:43, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_333_November 09.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,248 bytes (+2,248) Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - SATURDAY 9<BR> 313TH DAY - 52 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a "Childcraft" 1975 catalog - duplicate of the one I rcd. on 10/8 (<u>NUMBLE</u>, etc.). Discarded it. At bazaar in White Plains bought 10 "Write Bros." pens at 15¢ each (and gave 2 to BB). Bought 50 boxes of short leads (30 in a box at 25 for $1. Bought a package of assorted rubber bands for 15¢. Bought a ream of typewriting paper for $1.50. ---- (cont. from 11/10) [11/12] Thomas Nelso..."
13:29, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_332_November 08.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,659 bytes (+2,659) Created page with "8 FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 312TH DAY - 53 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. 24 shares of stock in "Infinity Quest Corp." from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. Also a listing of officers. The 3M check still didn't come. Spoke to Charlie and he said he'd check at the post office. I'll call at 2:30. [drawn bracket] Charlie Goldenback [drawn bracket] Route 23 [drawn bracket] 379-3366 Called and he couldn't find it. He suggested that I wait until Monday before call<s>ed</s>ing St. Pa..."
13:08, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_331_November 07.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,475 bytes (+2,475) Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - THURSDAY 7<BR> 311TH DAY - 54 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Bob Gellman</u> with the rough draft of the <u>WASHINGTON</u> blurb. Made up a rough set of equipment for duplicate <u>INTERSECTION</u> (which I kept) and a better set to send to Aladdin. Wrote the rules. Wrote a covering letter to <u>Ed Schifman</u>. In this made a suggestion for a change in the <u>PUSHOVER</u> graphics. ---- (cont. from 11/8) [11/22] add some materi..."
12:45, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_328_November 04.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,797 bytes (+2,797) Created page with "11/1 4 MONDAY - NOVEMBER 1974 308TH DAY - 57 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She rcd. her 3M check - $1,334.52 - but with no covering breakdown, just a statement that it was her 25% She brought two copies of <u>FOCUS</u> to <u>Bob Gellman</u>. <s>She</s> She has a meeting with the man who is now handling E.S. Lowe for M.B. [Milton Bradley] - today. Played Duplicate <u>INTERSECTION</u> with BB, using a rough "score board." Plays o.k. Actually th..."
12:15, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_326_November 02.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,487 bytes (+3,487) Created page with "11/3 2 SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 1974 ALL SOULS DAY - 306TH DAY - 59 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a royalty report from Hallmark for <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> and <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u> for $0 for the 3rd quarter. Rcd. a letter, thru Random House, from an <u>AGOG</u> reader. He is a <u>GAME</u> inventor and would like to know what to do with his games. Also about NYGA/ At a bazaar in Flushing bought 12 boxes of 250 self-stick filing folder labels, in 4 colors, for..."
11:43, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_325_November 01.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 1,872 bytes (+1,872) Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - FRIDAY 1 ALL SAINTS' DAY - 305TH DAY - 60 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. the copy of <u>EUROPA</u> #2 that was sent by surface mail. Prepared a "Bibliography" of game books for <u>Bob Johnson</u>. Included the following: <u>A HISTORY OF BOARD GAMES OTHER THAN CHESS</u>; <u>GAMES ANCIENT AND ORIENTAL AND HOW TO PLAY THEM</u>; <u>BOARD AND TABLE GAMES FROM MANY CIVILIZATIONS</u>; <u>BOARD AND TABLE GAMES FROM MANY CIVILIZATIONS 2</u>; <u>GAMES OF THE ORI..."
11:28, 27 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_324_October 31.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,037 bytes (+2)
11:28, 27 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_324_October 31.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,035 bytes (+3,035) Created page with "9/14 9/13 9/12 9/10 9/9 31 THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1974 HALLOWEEN - REFORMATION DAY - 304TH DAY - 61 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She called <u>Bob Gellman</u> about my picking up the <u>FOCUS</u> game there. She also mentioned the matter of <u>PATTON</u> and <u>MACARTHUR</u> in Canada and our willingness to let him take $50 off the top for expenses. He was indignant and said he could pay for an airplane anytime he wants. He also said that I broug..."
11:09, 27 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_323_October 30.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,318 bytes (+1)
11:09, 27 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_323_October 30.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,317 bytes (+3,317) Created page with "10/29 10/24 10/23 10/14 OCTOBER 1974 - WEDENSDAY 30 303RD DAY - 62 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Some people from Aladdin are coming in this morning. <u>Shepard (Shep) Bentley</u>, who is taking <u>James Kelso</u>'s place, would like to meet me. (This was at 8:30 and I got to Felicia's at about 10:15.) Kelso, incidentally, has moved up to a higher job (I believe) to be in charge of all foreign activities. <u>Ed Schifman</u> is in charge of R..."
10:35, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_322_October 29.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,878 bytes (+2,878) Created page with "29 TUESDAY - OCTOBER 1974 302ND DAY - 63 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Robert St. Cyr</u>. That deal fell thru. The mysterious company is going with a more juvenile game, but Bob doesn't know what it is. Explorations will probably go bankrupt, but hopefully some friends will be able to buy <u>BIGWIG</u> at the auction and keep it alive. Bob will be here on 11/6 in the morning to return <u>LOTTERY</u>, <u>AIRLINE</u>, <u>FREE FORM</u>, <u>TRAVELINE</u>, <u>PAI..."
10:12, 27 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_321_October 28.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,990 bytes (+2,990) Created page with "10/27 10/26 10/25 OCTOBER 1974 - MONDAY 28 VETERANS DAY - 301ST DAY - 64 DAYS TO COME ---- To "Gamut of Games." <u>Phil Orbanes</u> not there but the secretary made repros of <u>MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS</u>, <u>THE CASE OF THE ELUSIVE ASSASSIN</u>, and <s>FUH</s> <u>FU MANCHU'S HIDDEN HOARD</u> to give to Phil. She also made repros of <u>DOMINO SOLITAIRE</u> for me. She said there was a letter for me that she just sent out. ---- To <u>Felicia</u> and g..."
9:31, 27 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_320_October 27.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,598 bytes (-1)
9:31, 27 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_320_October 27.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,599 bytes (+2,599) Created page with "27 SUNDAY - OCTOBER 1974 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 300TH DAY - 65 DAYS TO COME ---- While looking at the two <u>FOCUS</u> boxes I took from the basement I noticed that one was moldy. Checked in the basement and discovered the the three large boxes on the north wall at the bottom of the piles were damaged by dampness. Put the empty boxes in these three. Found that a number of the <u>TRANSFORMATION</u> duplicates were quite moldy. Went over the oth..."
16:32, 26 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_319_October 26.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,582 bytes (+1)
16:31, 26 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_319_October 26.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,581 bytes (+2,581) Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - SATURDAY 26 299TH DAY - 66 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>THE FLYING BUFFALO'S FAVORITE MAGAZINE</u> (Sept./Oct. '74). Mentions <u>RAUMKRIEG<u>, a possible non-computer <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u>, <u>BATTLE PLAN</u>, <u>MOON BASE</u>, <u>TIME TRAP</u>, <u>BOARD OF DIRECTORS</u>, [ILLEGIBLE STRIKEOUT] <u>STARLORD</u>, <u>IMPERIALISM</u>, <u>BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA</u>, <u>GAMBIT</u>, <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>, <u>BATTLE OF BRITAIN</u>, <u>CONFLICT</u> Mag., <u>KH..."
16:08, 26 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_318_October 25.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,121 bytes (+2,121) Created page with "25 FRIDAY - OCTOBER 1974 298TH DAY - 67 DAYS TO COME ---- When I gave the magazine with <u>TANK!</u> to <u>Pierre</u> I noticed that the expansion counters were missing. Checked and saw that none of the expansion rules I took had the counters, will have to get them. Rcd. <u>NOST-ALGIA</u> #174. <u>Phil Cohen</u> mentions <u>NULL</u>, <u>NULL CHESS</u>, and gives rules for <u>ZOMBIE CHESS</u> and <u>REINCARNATION CHESS</u>. Also mentions a change in the <u>TEEK..."
15:47, 26 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_317_October 24.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,563 bytes (+2,563) Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - THURSDAY 24 UNITED NATIONS DAY - 297TH DAY - 68 DAYS TO COME ---- Called up <u>Bob Gellman</u> to check if he had to have the info on <u>WASHINGTON</u> and <u>WEEKEND IN VEGAS</u> tomorrow. No. In fact we set the date for 11/5 at noon. Sent the repro of the <u>INFLATION</u> rules to <u>Ralph Anspach</u>. Called <u>Phyllis Melhado</u> and arranged to go there Monday after 2:30 P.M. to pick up <u>CONTIGO</u> and <u>EVENTS</u>. Called <u>Felici..."
10:01, 26 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_316_October 23.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,824 bytes (+2,824) Created page with "23 WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 1974 296TH DAY - 69 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <s>the</s> another package of <u>Vittet</u>'s material. The thirty dice were there, plus another 5 separately boxed, and two more transparent cubes with material inside. Also a grab bag. (This was all packaged in a box for <u>OBJECTIF EPARGNE</u>.) There was also a transparent folder with two gadgets for covering cubes from opponent, and rules for <u>HIGH RISE</u>, a picture of the game in progre..."
17:18, 25 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_315_October 22.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,137 bytes (+1)
17:17, 25 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_315_October 22.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,136 bytes (+3,136) Created page with "10/18 10/17 10/6 9/20 9/15 OCTOBER 1974 - TUESDAY 22 295TH DAY - 70 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. I will probably be hearing from <u>Carl Eisenberg</u>. Carl is now working for "Learn, Inc." They have a series of children's books that Carl wants to change into <u>GAME</u>S. He approached Phil about doing it, but Phil doesn't want to take the time and suggested me. He said that if I decide to do the job I should get at least $1,000, and som..."
16:52, 25 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_314_October 21.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,000 bytes (+3,000) Created page with "10/20 10/19 21 MONDAY - OCTOBER 1974 ALASKA DAY (ALASKA) - 294TH DAY - 71 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. He needs my game [illegible strikeout] - <u>FREAKY KING OF THE HILL</u> - today so that the art work can be done in time for <u>Marty Kornblum</u> to bring to Chicago Wednesday. Agreed to come at 2:00. Rcd. letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. <u>AGOG</u> is published. He sent <u>CONFRONTATION</u> (which I rcd.). Also mentions<u>MOVIE MAKER<..."
16:08, 25 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_313_October 20.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,619 bytes (+2,619) Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - SUNDAY 20 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 293RD DAY - 72 DAYS TO COME ---- Made a rough board for <u>FREAKY KING OF THE HILL</u> and rough pcs. Played by myself and then with BB and Dana. From 2 to 4 play and each takes one of the characters. Move by throw of 4-sided die. When land on a space marked by an unused character, call it as a "friend." If land on own space or one of your "friends," move ahead number of spaces as you have "friends." I..."
15:49, 25 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_312_October 19.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,471 bytes (+2,471) Created page with "19 SATURDAY - OCTOBER 1974 292ND DAY - 73 DAYS TO COME ---- Sent check for a copy of <u>ZZIZZ</u>. Rcd. a booklet on <u>RAILWAY RIVALS</u> signed by <u>David Watts</u>. Brought a copy of <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> to the Karlans for a Weir get together. Looked at it and noticed that the rules call for putting the pegs in at random!! Putting them thru holes in the pcs. is given as a variation. ---- (cont. from 10/20) [10/21] <u>Felicia</u> called <u>Bob..."
15:34, 25 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_311_October 18.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,651 bytes (+1)
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15:33, 25 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_311_October 18.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,649 bytes (+2,649) Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - FRIDAY 18 ST. LUKE, EVANGELIST - 291ST DAY - 74 DAYS TO COME ---- Finally rcd. <u>CONFRONTATION<u> from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. (An ad sheet lists the following "Ariel games" by "Philmer Limited":- <u>SOCCER BOSS</u>, <u>WEMBLEY</u>, <u>DIPLOMACY</u>, <u>GO</u>, <u>THE GILLETTE CUP</u>. On Boston Post bought <u>MASTER SPY</u> (see '72) for $1.97. (A waste of money.) At John's bought <u>MATTIX</u> for $2.99. <u>POST</u> had an ad for <u>22122</..."
11:26, 25 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_310_October 17.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,607 bytes (+1)
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11:25, 25 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_310_October 17.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,605 bytes (+2,605) Created page with "17 THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1974 290TH DAY - 75 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Bob Gellman<u>. He doesn't think that "The New York Campaign" is well known enough. I told him that there just wasn't anything else I could use and that I'd write the blurb to make it sound important. Finally rcd. the envelope from <u>David Gwynn Watts</u> (see 9/18) with <u>RAILWAY RIVALS</u> and <u>THE PENINSULAR WAR</u>. Started thinking of <u>FREAKIES</u> game. Decided on a spiral path..."
11:00, 25 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_309_October 16.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,038 bytes (+3,038) Created page with "10/11 10/8 10/7 10/6 OCTOBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 16 289TH DAY - 76 DAYS TO COME ---- Another call from <u>Ralph Anspach</u>. Don't <s>rembe</s> remember the details. I intended to tell him about his representative, Spence, not sending me a copy of <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u>. Called him later and told him, just in case he might think I got two from them. Told him about my column. Call from <u>Bob Gellman</u>. He is writing to <u>Alfons Rubbens</u> trying to get more..."
10:39, 25 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_308_October 15.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,702 bytes (+2,702) Created page with "10/12 15 TUESDAY - OCTOBER 1974 288TH DAY - 77 DAYS TO COME ---- Met <u>Pierre Berloquin</u> at his hotel and then by subway to 14th St. went over to book stores in that area, ending with Barnes and Nobel. Pierre bought some $40 to $50 worth of books, mainly on puzzles. For an <s>column</s> article in a newspaper or a magazine containing one puzzle he gets about $50 so one idea will pay for all the books. (He bought about $15 worth in Sylvan.) Actually afte..."
10:21, 25 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_307_October 14.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,469 bytes (+2,469) Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - MONDAY 14 COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION - 287TH DAY - 78 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Bob Gellman</u> and more discussion on <u>WEEKEND IN VEGAS</u>. He is changing the spinner in the "Jackpot" so that there are as many individual losing spaces as there payoffs on the winning spaces. I also suggested giving a player two numbers in "Roulette" by placing the betting chip on a line (since changing the board is an expensive proposition). He asked if I w..."
10:08, 25 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_305_October 12.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,313 bytes (+2,313) Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - SATURDAY 12 285TH DAY - 80 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. the <u>FREAKIES</u> box from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. he'd like the game by Friday of the coming week. The ice cream company may be interested in something instead of <u>THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN</u>. Rcd. a letter from <u>Carol Peterson</u>. She doesn't know what happened to <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>, and would like me to send her another model. Rcd. an envelope from <u>Bob Gellman</u> with a clippi..."
9:42, 25 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_304_October 11.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,607 bytes (+2,607) Created page with "11 FRIDAY - OCTOBER 1974 284TH DAY - 81 DAYS TO COME ---- <S>In answer</s> Called <u>Bob Gellman</u> and he called me back. We talked about what I had found wrong with <u>WEEKEND IN VEGAS</u>. When he has a new edition he'd like me to go over the rules. Gave him <u>Walter Luc Haas</u> address and he'll send <u>PATTON</u> and <u>MACARTHUR</u>. He mentioned that a movie on "MacArthur" is in the works. Call from <u>Ralph Anspach</u>, the inventor of <u>ANTI-..."
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9:24, 25 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_303_October 10.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,938 bytes (+2,938) Created page with "10/9 OCTOBER 1974 - THURSDAY 10 283RD DAY - 82 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u>. Showed him a little of <u>TWICE AS HARD</u> and left it with him. He returned <u>HOLEY TERROR</u>. There was not enough interest in it to invest the money in molds for plastic pcs. At least 50,000 would have to be made. A wood item, to the contrary, can be started with 10,000 or even less. We talked about the game business in general. Again he hears that 3M is look..."
9:05, 25 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_302_October 09.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,391 bytes (+2,391) Created page with "9 WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 1974 282ND DAY - 83 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote the rules for <u>TWICE AS HARD</u>. Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u> to ask whether I should show <u>FUN CITY</u> to <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u>. Not in. Rcd. letter from <u>Walter Luc Haas</u>. Mentioned a possible Swiss game magazine. Also 3M. Letter from <u>Thomas Galloway</u>. Mentioned <u>SPACE HUK</u>, <u>WAYLAND MADNESS</u>, <u>DERCH-ACH</u>, and <u>HEXTERMINATION</u>. Sent out the letter to..."
17:29, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_301_October 08.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,727 bytes (+2,727) Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - TUESDAY 8 281ST DAY - 84 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. the 1975 "Childcraft" catalog. Under "learning thru fun" some games listed are <u>NUMBLE</u>, <u>TUF</u>, <u>SPLIT WORDS</u>, <u>SENTENCE CUBE GAME</u>, <u>SHAKESPEARE</u>, <u>ENDS 'N BLENDS</u>, <u>ON SETS</u>, Under "quiet games" - <u>TRAP SNAP</u>, <u>KLIK</u>, <u>QUBIC</u>, <u>FOOTBALL STRATEGY</u>, <u>MAGNETIC GLOBE GAME</u>, <u>TENNIS ANYONE?</u>, <u>SYNTACTICS</u>. Under "adult corner" - <u>INS..."
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17:11, 24 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_300_October 07.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,520 bytes (+2,520) Created page with "7 MONDAY - OCTOBER 1974 280TH DAY - 85 DAYS TO COME ---- For my <u>S&T</u> column finished <u>THE INVENTORS</u>, then did <u>PRO DRAFT</u>, <u>PRIZE PROPERTY</u>, <u>KING OIL</u>, <u>THERMOPYLAE</u>, <u>THE UNGAME</u>, <u>LETTER PILE</u>, <u>MACARTHUR</u>, (with mention of <u>PATTON</u>), <u>DOUBLETAKE</u>, and <u>ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ CASTLE</u>. Shorten the part on <u>NON-CHESS GAMES</u> a little and ended with it. (Ran 1020 words instead of the 940 used for my c..."
16:57, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_299_October 06.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,275 bytes (+2,275) Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - SUNDAY 6 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 279TH DAY - 86 DAYS TO COME ---- Made a new set of wood-grained pcs. for <u>TWICE AS HARD</u>. Decided that in the advanced game it is better to put all 16pcs. in a line so that the one who plays first can choose the "starter" from the two ends. Using this I played solitaire and it was fun. ---- (cont. from 10/7) [10/16] All of us (but not Charlotte) came here for supper. Annie came up by taxi...."
16:42, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_298_October 05.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,036 bytes (+3,036) Created page with "10/3 9/20 5 SATURDAY - OCTOBER 1974 278TH DAY - 87 DAYS TO COME ---- Started my <u>S&T</u> column for #47. Did "short takes" of <u>STOCKBROKER</u>, <u>ELECTION X</u>, <u>LONDON CABBIE GAME</u> (<u>CABBIE</u>), <u>FRENCH CHATTER</u>, <u>THE GAME OF NATIONS</u>, <u>KGB</u>, and started <u>THE INVENTORS</u>. To the <u>Bredehorn</u>'s. George showed me a new game <u>HAVAFIT!</u> The field is 6x7. There are ten "quadrominos" - 2 of each kind. (Told him about <u..."
16:26, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_296_October 03.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,664 bytes (+2,664) Created page with "3 THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1974 ST. THERESA - 276TH DAY - 89 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Fabio Coen</u>. He invited BB and me to supper next Weds. before the game testing session - at a restaurant. Thought that it might be worth showing <u>FUN CITY</u>, or possibly under the name <u>FIGHT CITY HALL</u>, to <u>Mannie Lefkowitz</u>. Letter from <u>Tom Atwater</u>. Mentions <u>TRANSFORMATION</u>, with a suggested name <u>CRYSTALYTICS</u>, and <u>HIT THE JACKPOT</u>...."
15:59, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_295_October 02.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,776 bytes (+2,776) Created page with "9/21 9/25 OCTOBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 2 275TH DAY - 90 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Mannie Lefkowitz</u> and he called back. Asked if he'd be interested in <u>TWICE AS HARD</u>. Yes to anything out of wood. I'll call beginning of next week to set a date. He asked about a mystery <u>GAME</u> and I said that I was thinking about one. He said that they all love <u>TANGLED WEB</u> but can't see anyway to produce it. No action yet on <u>HOLEY TERROR</u>. <u..."
15:41, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_294_October 01.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,901 bytes (+2,901) Created page with "9/29 9/21 1 TUESDAY - OCTOBER 1974 SUCCOTH, FIRST DAY OF TABERNACLES - 274TH DAY - 91 DAYS TO COME ---- At F.A.O. Sch[w]arz bought <u>THE ASPEN GAME</u> for $4.95. It was a sample of a game they don't intend to handle - I am pretty sure.) They didn't have any of my games at all. Among the 3M games there were many <u>IMAGE</u> and <u>POINT OF LAW</u>. To <u>Fabio</u> with <u>THE ART OF GAMES</u> folder. He read it thru and had some difficulty in a few places...."
15:26, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_293_September 30.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,293 bytes (+2,293) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - MONDAY 30 273RD DAY - 92 DAYS TO COME ---- A few calls from a friend and then <u>Miss Goldfinger</u>, a teacher in Teaneck, N.J. She has a grant to devise games to help with English and her class is very excited about <u>GAMES</u> they have devised. She got my name thru <u>Mike Abner</u>. She asked if I would come and speak to her class. Told her that adult games were my specialty, but that I would be willing to come there and answer questions...."
15:09, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_292_September 29.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,810 bytes (+2,810) Created page with "29 SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 272ND DAY - 93 DAYS TO COME ---- Finished writing up <u>KLEE</u> and <u>MIRO</u>. ---- (cont. from 10/1) [10/1] Some of the cardboard partitions were off in <u>FREE FORM</u> and I took it with me. <u>SPECTRUM</u> was in good shape but Felicia wanted me to take it. I also took the model of <u>HONORABLE RELATIONS</u>, back from Hallmark. Very bad shape, with no rules. The Aladdin people were in y..."
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12:09, 24 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_291_September 28.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 655 bytes (+655) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - SATURDAY 28 271ST DAY - 94 DAYS TO COME ---- Postcard from <u>Alister Macintyre</u> with info on <u>BRASS TACTICS</u>, <u>TREK</u> (former name for <u>CHIRP</u>); <u>STRATEGY</u> [Van Seigling]. Mentions of <u>4000 AD</u> and <u>GAME OF NATIONS</u>, <u>GAME</u> using <u>TWIXT</u> pegs. Rcd. a letter from <u>Walter Luc Haas</u>. Would like me to write for <u>EUROPA</u>. Wants to exchange info. He likes and plays my games including <u>ACQUIRE</u..."
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11:58, 24 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_009_address lines.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,188 bytes (+2,188) Created page with "NAME. ADDRESS. TEL. ---- Bredehorn, George:- 1/18, 2/2, 2/17, 7/24, 8/14, 9/3, 9/6, 10/5, 11/25, 11/27, 12/4, 12/5, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14, 12/19 Brodie, Steve:- 2/18, 2/22, 2/26, 7/30, 8/2, 8/5, 8/8, 8/15, 9/11, 9/18 Brooke, Maxey:- 5/29, 8/20 Brooks (Hentzen), Kathy:- 1/16, 1/21, 1/28, 2/5, 3/5, 3/20, 3/22, 3/29, 4/1, 4/3, 4/23, 4/26, 4/29, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22, 6/11/, 6/12, 6/17, 7/8, 8/14 Brown, Jerry:- 5/20, 5/21, 5/22 Buell, Warren:- 1/3, 1/16, 2/1, 12/18, 12/2..."
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11:41, 24 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_290_September 27.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 4,038 bytes (+4,038) Created page with "27 FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 270TH DAY - 95 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. Sept. <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>. Had an article "Game can really be your pie in the sky." Had pictures and mentioned of, among others, <u>BACKGAMMON</u>, <u>NOUGHTS & TOSSES</u>, <u>BLOCKHEAD</u>, <u>THE INVENTORS GAME</u>, <u>JUMBLE</u>, <u>FACES</u>, <u>NETRESULTS</u>, <u>SIDE TRACK</u>, <u>CHUTZPAH</u>, <u>SENTENCE CUBE GAME</u>, <u>DODECA BASEBALL</u>, <u>PATTON</u>, <u>1776</u> [AH] [Avalon Hill], <u..."
11:06, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_289_September 26.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 1,956 bytes (+1,956) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - THURSDAY 26 YOM KIPPUR, DAY OF ATONEMENT - 269TH DAY - 96 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Lou Zocchi</u>. My column helped sell about 200 <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>. He has a new <u>GAME</u> coming out in about a week. Will send me one. He enclosed a fantasy war game <u>BATTLE OF HELMS DEEP</u>. Call from <u>Robert St. Cyr</u>. He'll be here in the morning on 10/2 and will call on 10/1 for directions. I told him that I was getting my games fro..."
9:27, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_288_September 25.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,152 bytes (+2,152) Created page with "25 WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 268TH DAY - 97 DAYS TO COME ---- Letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mentions <u>ON GUARD</u>, <u>STACK-UP</u>, <u>BARRICADE</u>, <u>DOUBLE</u>, <u>MASTER MIND</u>, <u>SLEUTH</u>, <u>NIM</u>, <u>GAMBLER'S NIM</u>, <u>BACKGAMMON</u>, 3D CHESS</u>. Received a complimentary copy of <u>WARGAMER'S DIGEST</u>. Seems oriented towards miniatures. There is an ad for a board game <u>THERMOPYLAE</u>. There are also ads for A.H.'s [Avalon Hill]..."
9:15, 24 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_287_September 24.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,381 bytes (+2,381) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - TUESDAY 24 267TH DAY - 98 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Mannie Lefkowitz</u>. Out of town this week. Secretary will have him call me next week. I told her that I had a new game-puzzle that seemed to fit exactly with what he asked for. His telephone number: [drawn bracket] <u>Mannie Lefkowitz</u> [drawn bracket] OR9-2440 Called <u>Fabio Coen</u>. Made date to bring him the rules for the <u>THE ART OF GAMES</u> (the tentative name for the book I..."
11:39, 23 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_286_September 23.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,035 bytes (+3,035) Created page with "9/22 23 MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN - 266TH DAY - 99 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Tom Atwater</u>. <u>Norton Cross</u> left Stancraft and <u>Mary Hilt</u> finally sent the release forms for <u>TEMPO</u>, <u>ODD OR EVEN</u>, <u>INTERPLAY</u>, and <u>TRANSFORMATION</u>. Mary is sending him two copies of <u>TRANSFORMATION</u> and he asked if he should send me one to give to <u>Felicia</u>. (I think it would be better to prepare another..."
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17:27, 20 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_285_September 22.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,918 bytes (+2,918) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - SUNDAY 22 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 265TH DAY - 100 DAYS TO COME ---- At a flea market in Bronxville bought two games: <u>PETER CODDLE'S TRIP TO CHICAGO</u> and <u>WYHOO</u>. (The first was $2.00 and the second was $3.00 plus 15¢ tax.) Reading on <u>WASHINGTON</u>. "Saratoga" had nothing to do with Washington. Instead I think I'll use the "New York Campaign." I'll keep "Trenton" (with the follow up to Princeton possible) and "Yorkto..."
17:07, 20 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_284_September 21.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,206 bytes (+2,206) Created page with "21 SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 ST. MATTHEW EVANGELIST - 264TH DAY - 101 DAYS TO COME ---- Brought <u>Harold Saperstein</u> the following games for his birthday: <u>AMERICAN REVOLUTION</u>, <u>FRIGATE</u>, <u>MOSCOW CAMPAIGN</u>, <u>MUSKET & PIKE</u>, and <u>STARFORCE</u>. Also the <u>TANK!</u> extension. Borrowed two books from him to use for <u>WASHINGTON</u>. ---- (cont. from 9/29) [10/1] sounded to me a lot like <u>THE CANNONBALL PUZZLE</u>. <u>Herb Roth</u..."
16:55, 20 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_283_September 20.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,543 bytes (+2,543) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - FRIDAY 20 263RD DAY - 102 DAYS TO COME ---- Bought <s>(about 5 sheets</s> 2 sheets of light cardboard - white (25¢ each) and 5 sheets of colored (35¢ each), at Trooties. ---- (cont. from 10/3) [10/5] involving either dice, cards, or tossing coins and the number of spaces gained for accomplishing them. Players in their turn choose the "task" they'll try. If they miss they can, if they wish, choose the other "task" next time. First to reach..."
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16:38, 20 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_282_September 19.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,164 bytes (+3,164) Created page with "9/18 9/17 9/16 19 THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 262ND DAY - 103 DAYS TO COME ---- To "Games Gallery." Spoke to <u>John Stephenson</u>. He gave me copies of <u>ELECTION X</u> and <u>HARE AND TORTOISE</u>. His store is small and a lot of it is devoted to <u>CHESS</u> and <u>BACKGAMMON</u>. He did have quite a few others tho, including <u>PATTON</u> and <u>MACARTHUR</u>. He recommends those for people who want to break into war-gaming. Told him they were mine. H..."
15:43, 20 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_281_September 18.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,731 bytes (+2,731) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 18 261ST DAY - 104 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. Sept. <u>TOYS</u>. "New" lists <u>TEE UP</u>. There is an ad for <u>SHOPPING</u>. Rcd. a letter from <u>David Gwyn Watts</u>, at <u>Don Turnbull</u>'s suggestion. He is sending me (under separate cover I presume) copies of <u>RAILWAY RIVALS</u> (ID) and <u>THE PENINSULAR WAR</u>. He mentions seeing my name in <u>G&P</u>, <u>ALBION</u>, and <u>EUROPA</u> (not so). He included a listing of..."
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15:28, 20 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_280_September 17.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,012 bytes (+3,012) Created page with "17 TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 ROSH HASHANA, JEWISH NEW YEAR - 260TH DAY - 105 DAYS TO COME ---- Looking thru <u>ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ</u> & <u>KLONDIKE</u> to see what material has to be copied, so that I can return the games. Played <u>TWICE AS HARD</u> with <u>Dave Horn</u>. At first he didn't care too much for it, but it grew on him. ---- (cont. from 9/18) [9/19] I told him about <u>TWICE AS HARD</u> and that I already had it all worked out. Phil said by all..."
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14:46, 20 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_279_September 16.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,371 bytes (+2,371) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - MONDAY 16 259TH DAY - 106 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Martin Gardner</u>. Told him about <u>John Geiger</u> and <u>LOGI-QUAD</u>. He just wanted the info for his files. I asked Martin if he knew about <u>THE QUEEN</u> in connection with <u>REVERSI</u> (see 9/14). He couldn't give me any further info. As for <u>REVERSI</u> itself, he said that the best reference was <u>REVERSI AND GO BANG</u>, which is in th 42nd St. library. (Later I looked a..."
14:16, 20 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_278_September 15.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,294 bytes (+2,294) Created page with "15 SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 258TH DAY - 107 DAYS TO COME ---- Thought of another idea for <u>TWICE AS HARD</u>. A player can only score if he connects at least two of the line segments on the pc. played. If two different types of lines are connected, the player scores the number of pcs. in each group. If two of the same line are connected, the number in that group is doubled. With 3 or 4 connections, add the different scores. Tr..."
13:32, 20 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_277_September 14.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,540 bytes (+2,540) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - SATURDAY 14 257TH DAY - 108 DAYS TO COME ---- At a Flea Market near New Hope saw an old set of <u>ROOK</u>. The cards were in very bad shape and I don't think there was anything different in the rules. (Didn't buy it for $3.50.) At an inside room spoke to a dealer, Sylvia A. Barrish, Mary Fisher's Antique Shopping Center, Lahaska, Pa. - (215) 794-7862. Home phone (215) WI 7-1958. She knows <u>Herb Siegel</u>. She has a little collection of ol..."
13:14, 20 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_276_September 13.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,826 bytes (+2,826) Created page with "13 FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 256TH DAY - 109 DAYS TO COME ---- At the "Pennsylvania Farm Museum" in a <s>Gen</s> Country Store saw a game <u>CHECKEROLL</u>. No date given. There is a checkerboard with holes in all the black spaces - and a cardboard backing. There are balls of two colors - 4 small and 8 large of each. The small balls are rolled at random into holes on the board. If one of the balls ends in a player's king row (across the board from him), it is rep..."
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12:03, 20 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_275_September 12.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 1,825 bytes (+1,825) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - THURSDAY 12 DEFENDERS DAY (M.D.) - 255TH DAY - 110 DAYS TO COME ---- In Penna. Bought 4 packages of lined 5x3 index cards for 29¢ each. <u>Claude</u> said that on Canal St. he saw some 5x3 index cards with the lines inperfect - for 15¢ each. Asked him to get as many of them as he can for me. ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He enclosed a repro of a page from a MENSA Magazine with rules for <u>LOGIQUAD</u>. He asked if I knew..."
8:57, 20 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_274_September 11.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,861 bytes (+2,861) Created page with "11 WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 254TH DAY - 111 DAYS TO COME ---- In checking the equipment of <u>HARE AND TORTOISE</u> and <u>ELECTION X</u> against that listed in the rules, discovered that the cards in both games were only dummies. Also game markers were missing from the latter. Called <u>Steve Brodie</u>. I'll call him again next week to arrange to go there and pick up the missing material. Rcd. a letter from <u>Lucien Vittet</u>. Mentions <u>HIGH RISE</u..."
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16:58, 19 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_273_September 10.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,794 bytes (+2,794) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - TUESDAY 10 253RD DAY - 112 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>W.H. Rawlings</u>. Among other things, mentions <u>NON-CHESS GAMES</u> and <u>S&T</u>. ---- (cont. from 9/12) [10/31] I continued playing, but read a magazine while waiting for my turn. Claude left when his game. BB, who didn't play in Claudes game joined us for Wald's Wald's <u>GAME</u> had a board with 4 corner spaces and 7 others along each side. The side spaced belong to..."
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16:33, 19 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_269_September 06.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,983 bytes (+2,983) Created page with "8/29 8/27 SEPTEMBER 1974 - FRIDAY 6 249TH DAY - 116 DAYS TO COME ---- Called Dale (who returned from Montreal late last night and spoke to BB). She bought the following games for me: <u>RAFLE</u>, [illegible strikeout] <u>JEU DES REPORTAGES</u>, <u>ENIGMAKO</u>, <u>AUTEUIL</u> (which is a horse racing game she said looked interesting). <u>Alan Newman</u> here about noon for lunch and stayed till 5:30. He brought the following: <u>KLONDIKE</u> - which I bor..."
16:14, 19 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_268_September 05.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,446 bytes (+2,446) Created page with "5 THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 248TH DAY - 117 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. an invite to his party from [bracket drawing] <u>Stan Chess</u> - with his new address, [bracket drawing] 218 E 81 St. [bracket drawing] 861-8048 Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u>. He is trying to pressure <u>Bill Dohrmann</u> into moving on <u>EASY COME - EASY GO</u>. He wrote a letter which, among other things, said how much I liked the game. I told him to send me a copy of the rules and descrip..."
15:58, 19 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_267_September 04.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,299 bytes (+2,299) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 4 247TH DAY - 118 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Asked articles I have written and games he sent me, so that he can see what he owes me. Asked me to do a feature article. Made up a puzzle game - tentative name <u>TWICE AS HARD</u>. There [drawing of described board] are 16 square - as shown. As a puzzle [drawing of described board] they are to be put together so that each [drawing of described board] line is..."
15:45, 19 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_266_September 03.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,319 bytes (+3,319) Created page with "9/2 9/1 8/31 8/30 3 TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 246TH DAY - 119 DAYS TO COME ---- To S.P.I. As I came in someone was returning a copy of Parker of England's <u>ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ</u> (<u>ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ CASTLE</u> is the name of the Vic-Toy game) to <u>Howie Barasch</u>. I borrowed it and made repros of the board. Spoke to <u>Jim Dunnigan</u>. I asked about the results of the game questionnaire that he had promised me. He never got around to having it ty..."
15:25, 19 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_265_September 02.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,539 bytes (+2,539) Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - MONDAY 2 LABOR DAY - 245TH DAY - 120 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote for "Stock-List" of books from <u>BIBLIAGORA</u>, as mentioned in <u>G&P</u> #27 (See below.) Wrote to <u>Desmond P. Spittlehouse</u> (see 8/31) but decided to wait a week or two before getting it out. Started a letter to <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. My letter to <u>BIBLIAGORA</u>, 1a Whitton Waye, Houslow, Middx., England:- Gentlemen: As a collector of games and books on games, I would..."