Contributions by Sball
| Revision | Media # | Type | Item | Project | Size | Comment | |
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| 13:12, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_072_February 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,232 bytes (+3,232) | Created page with "21 THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> 52NS DAY - 313 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- In answer to my <u>PLAYTHINGS</u> card rcd. on answer from Elm Hill Games<br> about their game <u>22/22</u>. Included a glossy.<br> <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u> here in morning. Made a number of calls, including<br> one to Parker. <u>Randy Barton</u> was supposed to call him back and did<br> after Jerry left. Told Randy that Jerry was on his way.<br> At International House of Pancakes took another cop..." |
| 12:54, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_071_February 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,245 bytes (+3,245) | Created page with "2/23<br> 2/24<br> 2/27<br> 2/28<br> -3<br> FEBRUARY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 20<br> FREDERICK A. DOUGLASS DIED 1895 - 51ST DAY - 314 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u> (from Denver). Coming to N.Y. this<br> afternoon and arranged to meet at Statler Hilton Hotel when<br> Fair closed.<br> Call from <u>Bob Abbott</u>. In answer to his recent mailing he got<br> a letter from a William Herring (which sounds familiar to me)<br> who mentioned <u>AGOG</u>...." |
| 12:00, 27 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_070_February 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,818 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:59, 27 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_070_February 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,819 bytes (+3,819) | Created page with "2/21<br> 2/22<br> 19 TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> 50TH DAY - 315 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To Press Room and took for myself:- <s>creative</s><br> - Creative Playthings. Nothing of interest. (Discarded.)<br> - Invicta. "Vic-Toy" with <u>COOKS TOURS</u>, <u>SPACE LINES</u>, <u>GO FOR BROKE</u>,<br> <u>ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ CASTLE</u>. Also catalog of "Educational Aids."<br> - Shindana Toys. Kept news item on "Shindana" taking over "Soular<br> Productions." Also glossy..." |
| 11:20, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_069_February 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,294 bytes (+3,294) | Created page with "-1<br> -2<br> FEBRUARY 1974 - MONDAY 18<br> WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - 49TH DAY - 316 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Gave BB the new <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> rules to type. Also<br> to retype <u>POP-SHAPE-AND SHATTER</u>, in case we get it<br> back from from Kohner, to <u>SHAPE AND SHATTER</u>.<br> Tol Colosseum for "International Toy Fair."<br> - Intellect Games. Spoke to and got card from Malcolm Gluck.<br> Looked at <u>CABBIE</u>, <u>STOCKBROKER</u>, <u>FRE..." |
| 10:58, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_068_February 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,118 bytes (+3,118) | Created page with "2/16<br> 17 SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 48TH DAY - 317 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Wrote rules for <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> and finished the new set of<br> Assignment Cards.<br> Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u>. He'll be in town Tuesday late for Toy<br> Fair. Told him it would be pretty nearly over by then and<br> that he should try to make it Monday. Also told him that<br> he could spend a couple of nights here.<br> Call from <u>Felicia..." |
| 10:37, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_067_February 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,717 bytes (+2,717) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - SATURDAY 16<br> 47TH DAY - 318 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. He said to go ahead and talk to<br> 3M about the p&p games. I told him that since 3M<br> does not include any dice, etc. most of the games will<br> still be available for Hoi Polloi. Phil said that Manny may<br> still do another set later in the year and he'll still turn to<br> us even if we deal with 3M.<br> He got a very long call from <u>Carl Eisenberg</u>. Car..." |
| 10:15, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_066_February 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,443 bytes (+3,443) | Created page with "2/14<br> 15 FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> 45TH DAY - 319 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She went to Whitman. They finally put out<br> [illegible strikeout] <u>Natalie Donna</u>'s game, calling it <u>TOP BANANA</u>. It is only a $1<br> seller and not too great. They are going back into games in a big<br> way, they told her, but very simple games. Gene Larsen is now in<br> charge of games. Tom Mason is still there and sends his regard.<br> She showed..." |
| 9:52, 27 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_065_February 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,579 bytes (+2,579) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - THURSDAY 14<br> ST. VALENTINE'S DAY - 45TH DAY - 320 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Mailed the material on <u>ZIM</u> (<u>COGITO</u>) back to <u>Martin Gardner</u>.<br> Deposited the Hoi Polloi check (<u>WORDPLAY</u>, etc.) in Dollar Savings.<br> Decided to differentiate between companies in <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u> by giving<br> bonuses to some of them at random. Finally decided on $12,000 - $9,000<br> - $6,000 - and $3,000 - and made a small markers.<br>..." |
| 17:08, 26 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_064_February 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,688 bytes (+1) | |
| 17:07, 26 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_064_February 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,687 bytes (-1) | |
| 17:07, 26 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_064_February 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,688 bytes (+3,688) | Created page with "2/12<br> 2/2<br> 1/27<br> 1/5<br> 1/2<br> 1/1<br> 13 WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> 44TH DAY - 321 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To S.P.I. In <u>Jim</u>'s office there were copies of two French games left there<br> by someone who is negotiating to put out the S.P.I. games in France.<br> <u>OBJECTIF EPARGNE</u> and <u>FAMILION</u>. Ran off repros of the rules but<br> then got <u>Redmund</u>'s permission to take them home until I talk to Jim<br> (who is taking a course..." |
| 16:42, 26 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_063_February 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,203 bytes (-1) | |
| 16:42, 26 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_063_February 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,204 bytes (+3,204) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - TUESDAY 12<br> ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN 1809 - GEORGIA DAY - 43RD DAY - 322 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Mary Hilt</u>. She'd like to see me during Toy Fair.<br> Rcd. letter from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He found a letter - dated 12/3/72 -<br> from a J.P. Molines with a game called <u>ZIM</u>. It was in French<br> so Martin wasn't sure if it was the same as <u>COGITO</u>. It was.<br> Called Martin and he called me back later. Told him, inclu..." |
| 16:23, 26 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_062_February 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,425 bytes (0) | |
| 16:23, 26 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_062_February 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,425 bytes (+4) | |
| 16:22, 26 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_062_February 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,421 bytes (+3,421) | Created page with "2/10<br> 2/9<br> 11 MONDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> THOMAS ALVA EDISON BORN 1847 - 42ND DAY - 323 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Claude</u> there with his model of <u>ECLIPSE</u>. He left and<br> Felicia and I to Kohner. <u>Harold Frankel</u> was held up and we<br> arranged to meet there at 11. Registered at Press Room and<br> my badge was prepared in advance. Ted Erickson asked to see a<br> copy of <u>S&T</u> and I said I'd bring one. Took a number of<b..." |
| 15:58, 26 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_061_February 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,051 bytes (+3,051) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1974 - SUNDAY 10<br> FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 41ST DAY - 324 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Getting the boards for <u>MACARTHUR</u> into shape.<br> <u>TIMES</u> had mail order ad for <u>5*5</u>.<br> Played <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u> with the <u>Horn</u>'s, including Susan. Used<br> "pick and choose" with both 5 and 6 on red die. With a "1" on<br> red die there is "free trading" and the player throws again. Allowed<br> player on each turn to suggest a specific..." |
| 15:39, 26 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_060_February 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,397 bytes (+980) | |
| 12:52, 26 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_060_February 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,417 bytes (+4) | |
| 12:52, 26 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_060_February 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,413 bytes (0) | |
| 12:51, 26 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_060_February 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,413 bytes (+1,413) | Created page with "9 SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 1974 40TH DAY - 325 DAYS TO COME ---- Decided to do the following 3 games for my next <u>S&T</u> column and looked over them: <u>OUTDOOR SURVIVAL</u> (played some solitaire), <u>BUSINESS STRATEGY</u>, and <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>. Called <u>Bob Champer</u> and called off date on 2/13 to work on <u>MACARTHUR</u>, will set another after Toy Fair. Call from <u>Bob Gellman</u>. I'll bring in <u>MACARTHUR</u>boards on 2/11 and he'll have Rick, the a..." |
| 12:26, 26 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_054_February 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,830 bytes (+2,830) | Created page with "3 SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 1974<br> FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 34TH DAY - 331 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Put numbers on the game shelves, downstairs and upstairs.<br> In the TV news there was a piece about a big <u>SCRABBLE</u> tourna-<br> ment conducted by the N.Y.C. park dept.<br> ---- (cont. from 2/5) [2/5]<br> Said that they are changing their thinking about it - even<br> the vice presidents are --- (and then Felicia cut him off, as<br> she did many times in th..." |
| 12:00, 26 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_048_January 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,261 bytes (+3,261) | Created page with "1/19<br> 28 MONDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 28TH DAY - 337 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Stan Harfenist</u> actually called her back<br> after a call to him. He didn't get a chance to play<br> <u>SPACE</u> (<u>3D BOXES</u>) with <u>George Delaney</u> on his recent visit.<br> Delaney will be in New York on 2/7 and 2/8. They will<br> play the game with Karen (who is a game buff) and give<br> Felicia a decision after then.<br> I mentioned that I was..." |
| 11:38, 26 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_047_January 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,759 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:38, 26 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_047_January 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,760 bytes (+2,760) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - SUNDAY 27<br> THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 27TH DAY - 338 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Sent 80¢ for the paper on <u>PATERSON'S WORM</u> (see 1/24)<br> Doing some thinking on an idea for a p&p <u>GAME</u> that I orig-<br> inally thought of when looking at a tile floor with an ir-<br> regular pattern. A board is set up like the one shown.<br> [drawing of a board] players in turn fill in one area with their<br> color - possibly with the limitation that..." |
| 9:35, 26 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_045_January 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,260 bytes (+2,260) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - FRIDAY 25<br> CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL - 25TH DAY - 340 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Bob Champer</u> here with his two scenarios for<br> <u>MACARTHUR</u>. Played "New Guinea" a few times. Then<br> played my "Bataan" once - making some adjustments as<br> we went along. Finally played "Landing at Inchon." All<br> worked quite well. Bob will come again next Wednesday.<br> Call from <u>Alan Newman.</u> Made date for him and his wife to<br> come for supper..." |
| 9:20, 26 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_044_January 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,288 bytes (+3,288) | Created page with "1/23<br> 1/22<br> 1/18<br> 1/29<br> 24 THURSDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 24TH DAY - 341 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- At Job Lot bought 4 more of the 5¢ plastic boxes. On Reade St.<br> bought 3 more packages of the Lego substitutes at 69¢ each.<br> This time there was some green and a few purple, and a few<br> grey, and some different color reds. Also for $1.00 bought<br> 24 wooden cubes (1 1/4") with different sets of numbers, or<br> blanks on the faces.<br> On Chamber..." |
| 16:54, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_043_January 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,948 bytes (+2,948) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 23<br> 23RD DAY - 342 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished the outline of the <u>MACARTHUR</u> map and put<br> in a few of the roads.<br> Called Carter Hall and made a date to pick up a copy of<br> <u>THREE PLAYER CHESS</u> tomorrow. He'll aslo show me the proto-<br> type of <u>CASINO CHESS</u>.<br> Called Itemation to ask for a copy of <u>ENERGY CRISIS GAME</u>. Secretary<br> said I should talk to Douglas Bolumbaum. Then told me that he<br>..." |
| 16:34, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_042_January 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,655 bytes (+96) | |
| 16:18, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_042_January 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,559 bytes (+2,559) | Created page with "22 TUESDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 22ND DAY - 343 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a copy of <u>EL CONQUISTADOR</u>. In the mag. is an editorial<br> stating that it has taken over for the defunct<br> <u>INTERNATIONAL WARGAMER</u>.<br> It is primarily a <u>DIPLOMACY</u> magazine, but there is an<br> article on a <u>1914</u> modification and some general articles.<br> Rcd. a letter from an <u>AGOG</u> reader who had a p&p game<br> called <u>TRAIL-WORD</u>.<br> Drew up an..." |
| 15:59, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_041_January 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,017 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:58, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_041_January 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,016 bytes (+3,016) | Created page with "1/20<br> JANUARY 1974 - MONDAY 21<br> STONEWALL JACKSON BORN 1824 - 21ST DAY - 344 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Gini Scott</u> recommended someone to her who<br> sent in a description of a puzzle-game, which I think he<br> calls <u>SNARLS</u>. There are 24 cubes which are placed next to<br> or on top of each other trying to form (or is it avoiding)<br> "Snarls"™. Felicia asked my opinion as to whether she should send<br> for the model. I..." |
| 15:33, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_040_January 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,519 bytes (+2,519) | Created page with "20 SUNDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY - 20TH DAY - 345 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Played <u>I DECLARE</u> with BB. I won 2 out of three.<br> ---- (cont. from 1/21) [1/21]<br> Mannie (or was it Carl) said that 3M was not only staying with<br> games but was going ahead with new products, including some<br> fancy and expensive wood items.<br> Mannie told Phil that he'd like to develop staples that last<br> as long as the 3M games.<br> Dynamic Desig..." |
| 14:58, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_038_January 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,509 bytes (-1) | |
| 14:58, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_038_January 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,510 bytes (+2,510) | Created page with "18 FRIDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 18TH DAY - 347 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- The stand with the 12 bins that I ordered from Sears came. Put it<br> together and put it top of the <s>sh</s> metal shelves in game room.<br> Rearranged some games and papers to make use of it.<br> Rcd. call from {<u>Donald Cohen</u><br> {205 W. 95th St. (865-2582)<br> {New York, N.Y. 10025<br> He has a copy of <u>AGOG</u> and is interested in joing N.Y.G.A. I<br> told him that it was a "forma..." |
| 14:33, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_037_January 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,345 bytes (+4) | |
| 14:32, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_037_January 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,341 bytes (+3,341) | Created page with "1/15<br> JANUARY 1974 - THURSDAY 17<br> BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BORN 1706 - 17TH DAY - 348 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from Felicia. <u>Leonard Willett</u> was there. He had notes on the<br> games that Felicia had given him and that he had played over the<br> holidays. One of the women said that <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> required an<br> I.Q. of 235.<br> Rcd. <u>PLAYTHINGS</u> (Jan. '74). Noticed that Owens-Illinois has changed the<br> name of <u>SUPER SLEUTH</u> to <u>..." |
| 14:07, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_036_January 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,893 bytes (-4) | |
| 14:07, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_036_January 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,897 bytes (+2,897) | Created page with "1/15<br> 16 WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 16TH DAY - 349 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Lou Zocchi</u>. Mentioned <u>ALIEN SPACE, S&T, MOVES,<br> BATTLE OF BRITAIN, STAR TREK BATTLE GAME, PATTON</u>.<br> Sent copy <u>BATTLE MANUAL FOR ALIEN SPACE</u>, which includes cardboard<br> cutouts for constructing the space ships.<br> The book includes ads for the following:- <u>LENSMAN,<br> BATTLE OF BRITAIN, NUCLEAR DESCTRUCTION, BATTLE PLAN,<br> FLYING BUFFA..." |
| 13:46, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_035_January 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,460 bytes (0) | |
| 13:46, 25 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_035_January 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,460 bytes (-1) | |
| 13:45, 25 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_035_January 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,461 bytes (-1) | |
| 13:44, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_035_January 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,462 bytes (+2,462) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - TUESDAY 15<br> MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BORN 1929 - 15TH DAY - 350 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She had a long talk with <u>Bob Johnson</u>. He<br> said we could work under the assumption that he will be in<br> the first week in February. Discussed things of mine to show him:<br> <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE, THE BRAIN GAME</u>, the action <u>GAME</u> (with<br> pushing magnets) if I can have it ready. She said that he is<br> interested in..." |
| 13:20, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_034_January 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,020 bytes (+3,020) | Created page with "1/13<br> 1/12<br> 1/6<br> 14 MONDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 14TH DAY - 351 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Bill Rawlings</u> <u>NOST</u>. Mentions<br> <u>CONVERSION CHESS, WATERGATE (CHESS), CASSANDRA CHESS,<br> SCOTTISH GRID, HETERO-COALESCENCE, SHATRANJ, DYNAMO,<br> DOUBLEMOVE CHESS, U-CHESS, KNIGHT-RELAY CHESS.</u><br> He'd like that info from <u>GAMES WITH PENCIL AND PAPER</u>.<br> BB typed a new sheet with <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u> rules and I got a<br>..." |
| 11:41, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_033_January 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,878 bytes (+2,878) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - SUNDAY 13<br> BAPTISM OF THE LORD - 13TH DAY - 352 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Wrote up some rule changes for <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u>.<br> ---- (cont. from 1/14) [1/14]<br> cards allow for trading of players switching franchises,<br> loss of "box office" due to bad weather, injuries of<br> players, etc.<br> If one player comes out ahead for all three seasons he wins<br> the game. If not, the one with most money at end of third<br> season is the winner. (..." |
| 11:21, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_032_January 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,727 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:20, 25 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_032_January 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,726 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:20, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_032_January 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,727 bytes (+2,727) | Created page with "12 SATURDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 12TH DAY - 353 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a nice letter from <u>Charles Hartman</u>, together with his game<br> <u>I DECLARE</u>. In letter mentioned <u>ALIVE IN WONDERLAND</u> and an<br> upcoming game called <u>FLATION</u>.<br> Made a board and pieces for <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u>.<br> Made a board for <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> with a "Headquarters" space<br> and spaces to place the different decks.<br> Played <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> w..." |
| 11:04, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_031_January 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,924 bytes (0) | |
| 11:03, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_031_January 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,924 bytes (+2,924) | Created page with "1/10<br> JANUARY 1974 - FRIDAY 11<br> ALEXANDER HAMILTON BORN 1755 - 11TH DAY - 354 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Alfons Rubbens</u>. <u>Earl Doherty</u> left in July of<br> 1973.<br> Their only new adult game for '74 will be <u>GAME OF NATIONS</u>, but<br> one that is totally different from the J. Waddington game. He<br> also included a poster advertising the game - with both com-<br> pany names on it.<br> <u>KGB</u> and a $6 <u>BACKGAMMON</u> set..." |
| 10:40, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_008_address lines.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,616 bytes (+2,616) | Created page with "[columns: NAME. ADDRESS. TEL.]<br> - OTHERS -<br> ---- BIBLIAGORA:- 8/29, 9/2<br> EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT INC.:- 4/12<br> INSTITUTE FOR DIPLOMATIC STUDIES, THE:- 1/24<br> INTERNATIONAL GAME SHOW:- 1/24, 2/11, 3/12, 4/19, 8/29<br> NATIONAL GAMING COUNCIL, THE:- 1/8<br> NOST:- 1/9, 1/14, 12/16<br> SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC GAMING AND SIMULATION IN EDUCATION<br> AND TRAINING (SAGSET):- 11/18<br> WONDERFUL WORLD OF GAMES, THE:- 1/11, 1/16, 8/2, 9/27, 11/18, 12/9, 12/24<b..." |
| 10:03, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_030_January 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,338 bytes (+2,338) | Created page with "10 THURSDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 10TH DAY - 355 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Alan Newman</u> had been there with a<br> puzzle-game he called <u>RIGHT ANGLES</u>. Felicia liked it but<br> thought it reminded her of one of mine.<br> He also had a number of games, one of which is an elab-<br> <s>erate</s> orate but different word game he calls <u>FERRET</u>.<br> Made date for next Monday at 1 to see the games. Alan<br> will be there too.<br> Fe..." |
| 9:37, 25 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_029_January 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,676 bytes (+1) | |
| 9:36, 25 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_029_January 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,675 bytes (+2,675) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 9<br> 9TH DAY - 358 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Called <u>Martin Gardner</u>. Mr Cirker, who is the head of Dover<br> Publications, called Martin and asked for my address. He has<br> heard that <u>AGOG</u> in now out of print and is interested in<br> doing it in paperback. They only pay a flat fee - and Martin<br> thinks I should try for $2000 and not accept less than $1000.<br> He says it will probably be in print for the next 20 years<br> an..." |
| 9:18, 25 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_007_address lines.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,879 bytes (+1,879) | Created page with "[columns: NAME. ADDRESS. TEL.]<br> SIGNAL:- 11/22<br> SON OF BELLICUS:- 5/17<br> SPIELBRETT:- 12/4, 12/9, 12/24<br> STRATEGY & TACTICS:- 1/4, 1/7, 1/140, 1/12, 1/14, 1/16, 1/17, 1/24, 2/5, 2/9,<br> 2/11, 2/13, 2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/23, 2/25, 2/26, 3/7, 3/13, 3/16, 3/22, 3/23, 4/4,<br> 4/11, 4/20, 4/22, 4/30, 5/6, 5/7, 5/8, 5/11, 5/26, 5/30, 6/4, 6/7, 6/9, 6/12, 6/17,<br> 6/23, 6/27, 6/28, 7/3, 7/20, 7/22, 7/29, 7/31, 8/1, 8/2, 8/3, 8/8, 8/12, 8/15, 8/23,<br> 8/28,..." |
| 17:18, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_028_January 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,189 bytes (+2,189) | Created page with "8 TUESDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 8TH DAY - 357 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. 4 <s>letters</s> envelopes from <u>Alister William Macintyre</u> (his return address on en-<br> velope lists him as a "Games of Strategy Connoiseur").<br> 1) Letter with mentions of <s>extinction</s> <u>EXTINCTION, OUTDOOR SURVIVAL,<br> GO, NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION, GROW, ENERGY & RESISTANCE</u>.<br> Rules of <u>Richard Loomis</u> <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u> prepared by Macintyre,<br> with variations..." |
| 17:05, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_027_January 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,096 bytes (+3,096) | Created page with "1/6<br> JANUARY 1974 - MONDAY 7<br> 7TH DAY - 358 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Letter from <u>Gini Scott</u>. She is sending another copy of<br> <u>SIMULATION/GAMING/NEWS</u>. She asked for <u>Tom Atwater</u>'s<br> address (she said Tom Atwood). She asked me to send her cata-<br> logs from Toy Fair.<br> Rcd. <u>CABBIE</u> & <u>STOCKBROKER</u> rules - "with compliments - Graeme."<br> Rcd. <u>PLAYTHINGS</u> for December '73. <u>ACQUIRE, FACTS IN FIVE</u>, and<br> <u>STO..." |
| 16:44, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_026_January 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,203 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:44, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_026_January 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,202 bytes (+2,202) | Created page with "6 SUNDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY - 359 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Made another two "Spy Lists" for <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> and finished up<br> the deck of "Available Agents."<br> Call from Claude. Nothing specially about games.<br> ---- (cont. from 1/7) [1/7]<br> From my father got translations of <u>CONTACTIC, TOPOLOGIK, SPECTRUM,<br> SIROCCO, WIEKSLAG</u>. (Discarded the repro of the last two since I<br> have the original.) Took back the repro..." |
| 16:16, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_025_January 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,800 bytes (+2,800) | Created page with "JANUARY 1974 - SATURDAY 5<br> 5TH DAY - 360 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Mary Curtis</u> (see 1/2) visited me in morning and asked a<br> lot of questions - mainly about the type of games published<br> in the U.S. Read her some of the notes I took at the Parker<br> archives. Asked for a copy of her paper when she completed it.<br> She was bothered about the cost of the repros and I suggested<br> that when she sends a copy to Mickey Mackay she ask her to make<br> a re..." |
| 15:58, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_024_January 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,939 bytes (-1) | |
| 15:58, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_024_January 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,940 bytes (+1,940) | Created page with "4 FRIDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 4TH DAY - 361 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from Carrie of "Gamut of Games." The expanding files<br> are in. I'll pick them up Monday, even though Phil Orbanes<br> won't be in till Tuesday.<br> Rcd. the <u>CRESCENDO CHESS</u> pieces, with the rules.<br> B.B. gave me the 1972-1973 <u>MAH JONGG</u> hands. (I'll have to find<br> some place to keep small items like this.)<br> Wrote to Harley Sachs concerning <u>POLICE STATE</u>.<br> W..." |
| 15:44, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_023_January 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,885 bytes (+2,885) | Created page with "1/2<br> JANUARY 1974 - THURSDAY 3<br> 3RD DAY - 362 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Told her of the <u>PATTON</u> and <u>HOLIDAY</u><br> checks to her and Ruth.<br> Told Felicia of <u>Keith Tuggle</u>'s interest in <u>THE DOT GAME</u> and<br> that he might be interested in <u>SHAPE & SHATTER</u>. She said<br> maybe I'm right, even if she is down on 3M right now.<br> <u>PUSHOVER</u> and <u>THE 31ST HEX</u> came back from Hallmark. The<br> boxes a..." |
| 13:31, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_022_January 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,216 bytes (+4) | |
| 13:30, 24 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_022_January 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,212 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:30, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_022_January 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,211 bytes (+2,211) | Created page with "2 WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 1974<br> 2ND DAY - 363 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- At Dollar Savings Bank deposited the check for <u>HOLIDAY</u> &<br> <u>PATTON</u>. Got checks for Felicia, Ruth Shaller, and Bob<br> Champer. Sent the first two to Felicia.<br> Call from <u>Mary Curtis</u> (298-1964). She is a student at <br> Fordham University and is writing a paper on games<br> as a form of communication. <u>Mickey Mackay</u> of M.B. sug-<br> gested that she contact me. Made..." |
| 13:16, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_006_address lines.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,555 bytes (+2) | |
| 13:15, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_006_address lines.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,553 bytes (+2,553) | Created page with "- MAGAZINES - <br> [column headings: NAME. ADDRESS. TEL.]<br> ---- ALBION:- 1/,11, 1/16, 2/20, 3/26, 3/28, 4/22, 8/2, 8/31, 9/3, 9/12, 9/18, 9/27,<br> 9/28, 11/2, 11/15, 11/18, 12/14, 12/24<br> AMERICAN WARGAMER, THE:- 11/21<br> APBA JOURNAL, THE:- 3/26<br> BATTLE FLAG:- 3/7, 7/20, 8/2<br> BRITISH TOYS:- 2/18<br> COMPUTNG NEWS:- 3/8<br> CONFLICT:- 1/11, 6/21, 8/2, 10/26, 11/18, 12/17<br> CONQUISTADOR, EL:- 1/22, 4/10<br> COSMOPOLITAN:- 1/25, 3/14, 4/11, 5/30,..." |
| 12:57, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_391_index.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,113 bytes (+1,078) | |
| 12:45, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_087_March 08.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,469 bytes (+2,469) | Created page with "8 THURSDAY - MARCH 1973<br> 67TH DAY - 298 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from Ralph Hasenbein, an <u>AGOG</u> reader, a prospective<br> game inventor who wants advice on selling games.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Yvonne Senturia</u>, who got my name from John Houghnon<br> (?) at 3M. She is involved in a research project on the sociology<br> of adult board games and asked for any information I could give<br> her. Mentions <u>ACQUIRE, FOCUS, THE FEEL WHEEL, BOD..." |
| 12:20, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_079_February 28.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,202 bytes (+2) | |
| 12:20, 24 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_079_February 28.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,200 bytes (0) | |
| 12:19, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_079_February 28.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,200 bytes (+3,200) | Created page with "1/13<br> -1<br> -2<br> 28 WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 1973<br> 59TH DAY - 306 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To Statler-Hilton at 8 for breakfast with <u>Keith Tuggle</u>. then<br> to his room. He showed me the games they have so far for<br> the p&p line.<br> <u>CROSS</u> on a 13x13 field, players in turn make crosses [red and black line drawing of field]<br> as shown. Object to surround territory. (Rough idea.)<br> <u>TILE</u> - <u>PENTOMINOS</u> on a 7x7 field. A used pento..." |
| 11:54, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,910 bytes (0) | |
| 11:54, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,910 bytes (+2,910) | Created page with "6 SUNDAY - MAY 1973<br> SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - 126TH DAY - 239 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- At two bazaars bought snap together plastics pcs. in 5 colors.,<br> a novelty called <u>SECY DICE</u>, 6 packages of short lead, and<br> two cards of sample buttons.<br> Finished writing up <u>TRIPLE YAHTZEE</u> for <u>S&T</u> column. BB typed some of it.<br> Started copying the board from the game <u>DECLINE & FALL</u>.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/7) [5/21]<br> <u>GUZZLE GAM..." |
| 11:37, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_145_May 05.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,616 bytes (+2,616) | Created page with "5 SATURDAY - MAY 1973<br> 125TH DAY - 240 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. from <u>Charles Howard Hartman</u> (see 1/15) a game<br> called <u>ALIVE IN WONDERLAND</u> on the envelope and just plain<br> <u>WORDGAME</u> on the rules.<br> Started column for <u>S&T</u> #38. Wrote up <u>3UP</u> and <u>TRAP</u> and<br> half of <u>TRIPLE YAHTZEE</u>.<br> Called <u>Arthur</u>. Nothing specifically on games.<br> At the Sternbergs played 8-hand <u>WHAT'S IT WORTH TO YOU?</..." |
| 11:13, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,646 bytes (+2,646) | Created page with "3 THURSDAY - MAY 1973<br> 123RD DAY - 242 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Bob Champer</u>. Told him I still haven't written<br> the rules for <u>PATTON</u>. He'll call me next Thursday. If<br> the artist contacts me about the <u>PATTON</u> boards I will<br> contact Bob and he'll join the meeting.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/22) [5/22]<br> <u>DEALER'S CHOICE</u>. The royalties so far are good on <u>SQUARE OFF</u>.<br> Tom promised to call me tonight about the <u..." |
| 10:59, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,763 bytes (+4) | |
| 10:59, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,759 bytes (+2,759) | Created page with "2 WEDNESDAY - MAY 1973<br> 122ND DAY - 243 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To Boston Post Road for 4 copies of the <u>3D BOXES</u> molds dwg.<br> At John's bought 2 copies of <u>LET'S PLAY BASKETBALL</u> and<br> 1 of <u>LET'S BOWL-A-GAME</u> - $1.00 for the 3 of them.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Someone is interested in <u>BREAKDOWN</u> so she<br> called Schaper in Minneapolis. She didn't speak to <u>Bill Garrity</u><br> but the girl she spoke to promised a quick answer..." |
| 10:41, 24 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_140_April 30.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,546 bytes (+2,546) | Created page with "30 MONDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 120TH DAY - 245 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Deposited 3M check in Dollar Savings Bank.<br> Rcd. <u>DEAR ABBY</u> glossy from Ideal.<br> Rcd. letter from <u>Mike Abrams</u>asking about <u>BLOCK 'N SCORE</u>.<br> Rcd. letter from <u>Frank Armbruster</u>. He'll match Don Miller's <u>G&P</u> rates.<br> Rcd. letter from Werner T. Glaeser of Eltron Game Co. asking when<br> I'll review <u>QUADTRIPLE</u>.<br> <u>Bob Champer</u> called (and I was r..." |
| 10:24, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_139_April 29.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,397 bytes (+1) | |
| 10:24, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_139_April 29.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,396 bytes (+2,396) | Created page with "29 SUNDAY - APRIL 1973<br> FIRST SUNDAY OF EASTER - 119TH DAY - 246 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Noticed that Martin Gardner's <u>SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN</u> column<br> of 3/73 mentions that the book <u>GEOMETRIC DISSECTIONS</u> has<br> been reissued by Dover as <u>RECREATIONAL PROBLEMS IN GEOMETRIC<br> DISSECTIONS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM</u>.<br> BB, at a bazaar, bought me a dozen red and a dozen blue<br> pencils - 50¢ each.<br> Thinking of the mold for "Tower Segments"..." |
| 10:00, 24 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_137_April 27.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,981 bytes (+4) | |
| 9:59, 24 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_137_April 27.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,977 bytes (+2,977) | Created page with "4/25<br> 4/23<br> 27 FRIDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 117TH DAY - 248 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Odette Willis</u>. She rcd. some additional material<br> from <u>Vittet</u> on <u>L'ANNEAU ENCHANTE DE TOM TIT</u>. It is in<br> French but I told her to send it on to me.<br> Vittet said that he rcd. the copy of <u>ACQUIRE</u> she sent him<br> and that he would play it with <u>Pierre Berloquin</u>.<br> Odette's return to France has been delayed indefinitely. Her<br>..." |
| 17:23, 23 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_136_April 26.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,787 bytes (0) | |
| 17:22, 23 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_136_April 26.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,787 bytes (+2,787) | Created page with "4/25<br> 26 THURSDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 116TH DAY - 249 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- At Mike Baschkopt's office made a rough layout of the<br> <u>3D BOXES</u> playing field and tried a game allowing rods to<br> be placed anywhere. It was a bore. Rewrote the rules, in-<br> cluding everything except the 3-rod corner "force" as the<br> basic game, and the "force" as a variation for advanced players.<br> Mike ran off two copies of the illustrations for me and<br> I colored..." |
| 16:58, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_135_April 25.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,548 bytes (+2,548) | Created page with "25 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1973<br> ST. MARK, EVANGELIST - 115TH DAY - 250 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Drew up the two illustrations for the <u>3D BOXES</u> instructions.<br> <u>Vivianne Meyers</u> here with <u>THE MOZART GAME</u> (see 4/2/73), It is<br> not really a game. Rather it consists of two sets of<br> 88 cardboard <s>piceces</s> pieces, each having a bar of music on<br> it. Each set is used separately, one giving a "Waltz", the<br> other a "Contra Dance." A chart..." |
| 16:37, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_134_April 24.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,040 bytes (+3,040) | Created page with "4/23<br> 24 TUESDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 114TH DAY - 251 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Bought 3 "Strech-A-Sketch" kits at John's for $1.00.<br> Call from <u>Charles Wibel</u>. He rcd. a promo letter from the<br> <u>INTERNATIONAL GAME SHOW</u> with my name in it. He wonders<br> if it is worth his while to exhibit there. Told him that I hon-<br> estly didn't know. He'll call Larry Blandin.<br> At Stationary Show he will be showing 10 <u>GAMES</u> (under<br> Gamephiles label,..." |
| 16:12, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_133_April 23.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,215 bytes (+2,215) | Created page with "23 MONDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 113TH DAY - 252 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Called <u>Felicia</u> (she was just about to call me). Told her<br> about <u>3D BOXES</u>. She called <u>Stanley Harfenist</u> and then called<br> me back. Date Friday, and he'll let us know the time later.<br> Thinking about my next <u>S&T</u> column.<br> Called <u>Mike Albers</u> and asked about copies of <u>BILLIONAIRE</u>,<br> <u>BOGGLE</u>, <u>GRAPPLE</u>, and <u>FLUSTER</u>. They are not in..." |
| 15:32, 23 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_132_April 22.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,095 bytes (-1) | |
| 15:32, 23 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_132_April 22.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,096 bytes (+4) | |
| 15:31, 23 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_132_April 22.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,092 bytes (+3,092) | Created page with "22 SUNDAY - APRIL 1973<br> EASTER DAY - 112TH DAY - 253 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Returned signed copies of the <u>AGOG</u> release (see 4/14), together<br> with a note to <u>Fay Hartog</u>.<br> Played <u>3D BOXES</u> with Dave Horn. Played 4-hand<br> <u>WHAT'S IT WORTH TO YOU?</u> BB made a 10 sequence twice.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/24) [5/24]<br> <u>FAIR SHAKE</u> - didn't have this before and he didn't give<br> me a copy. <u>BROKEN ENGLISH</u> - he gave me a..." |
| 14:59, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_131_April 21.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,881 bytes (+2,881) | Created page with "21 SATURDAY - APRIL 1973<br> HOLY SATURDAY - 111TH DAY - 254 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Played <u>3D BOXES</u> with BB in afternoon.<br> Played <u>3D BOXES</u> with <u>Phil Laurence</u>.<br> Played 4-hand <u>WHAT'S IT WORTH TO YOU?</u> I made one se-<br> quence of 10.<br> ---- (cont. from 4/22) [5/24]<br> the player tried to take the hat off with the hook the mag-<br> net's cause the figurine to rock on it's pivot.<br> - Stancraft spoke to <u>Norton Cross</u> for..." |
| 14:34, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_130_April 20.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,892 bytes (+2,892) | Created page with "20 FRIDAY - APRIL 1973<br> GOOD FRIDAY - 110TH DAY - 255 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. April <u>TOYS</u>. Has article on <u>PACHINKO</u>.<br> Wrote to <u>Don Miller</u> telling him I would be sending him the "Test<br> Series" games soon. Also told him that I'd quote his subscription<br> prices for <u>G&P</u> in my next <u>S&T</u> column, unless I hear otherwise from<br> him.<br> Wrote to <u>Frank Armbruster</u> about <u>G&P</u> subscriptions. Mentioned<br> <u>TANGR..." |
| 14:11, 23 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_129_April 19.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,434 bytes (+2,434) | Created page with "19 THURSDAY - APRIL 1973<br> MAUNDY THURSDAY - PATRIOTS' DAY (MAINE) - 109TH DAY - 256 TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Bob Abbott</u>. He has started inventing<br> games again and will call me in a few weeks.<br> Finished cutting the plastic pieces for <u>3D BOXES</u>. Bought<br> wire in Pioneer to make the cube identifiers. Played with Dale,<br> <u>Claude</u> and <u>Earl</u> here for supper. Played <u>3D BOXES</u> with Claude<br> and he liked it.<br> Pla..." |
| 13:42, 23 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_124_April 14.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,543 bytes (0) | |
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| 13:41, 23 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_124_April 14.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,541 bytes (+1,541) | Created page with "14 SATURDAY - APRIL 1973<br> 104TH DAY - 261 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Fay Hartog</u> with the contract revision<br> releasing foreign rights to <u>AGOG</u> to me.<br> Finished the new Sicily board for <u>PATTON</u>.<br> Tried to drill holes in the 1 1/2" squares but only succeeded<br> in doing one without shattering the plastic - for <u>PATTON</u>.<br> Call from <u>Earl</u>. In New York. Told him that I was intending<br> to set up a date..." |