Contributions by Sball
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| 14:57, 19 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_264_September 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,449 bytes (+2,449) | Created page with "1 SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 244TH DAY - 121 DAYS TO COME ---- <s>Rcd. letter from Bop & <u>Rein Koopman</u> in Amsterdam. Enclosed news paper clipping about the inventor of <u>CARTINO</u>.</s> Went over the material to bring to <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u> on Tuesday. <u>DIALEMMA</u> - Solved some of the puzzles myself. The patterns are too hard. I'll need some easier ones. <u>TANGLED WEB</u> - Decided to bring the smalled [smal..." |
| 14:44, 19 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_263_August 31.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,678 bytes (+2,678) | Created page with "AUGUST 1974 - SATURDAY 31 243RD DAY - 122 DAYS TO COME ---- Finished a letter to <u>Don Turnbull</u> (and BB typed it). Mentioned <u>ALBION</u>, <u>ATLANTICA</u>, <u>ACQUIRE</u>, <u>AGOG</u>, <u>HOLIDAY</u>, <u>PATTON</u>, <u>MACARTHUR</u>, <u>MYWORD!</u>, <u>BRIDGETTE</u>, <u>REALM</u>, <u>TRANSFORMATION</u>, <u>FITTING & PROPER</u>, <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u>, <u>RAILWAY RIVALS</u>, <u>PENINSULA WAR</u>, and <u>SLEUTH</u>. Rcd. a letter from <u>Desmond P...." |
| 9:59, 18 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_262_August 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,045 bytes (+2,045) | Created page with "30 FRIDAY - AUGUST 1974 242ND DAY - 123 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. Not to the office yet. Left word with secretary that I had heard from <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u> and that I'd like him to call me during the week. Letter from <u>Pierre Berloquin</u>. Mention of <u>Martin Gardner</u>, <u>100 JEUX GEOMETRIQUES</u>, etc.; <u>SIDOMINOS</u>; <u>S&T</u>, <u>SCIENCE ET VIE</u>; <u>G&P</u>; <u>TRIPPPLES</u>. With <u>Felicia</u> and Eileen Gaden to "Ho..." |
| 9:42, 18 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_261_August 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,907 bytes (+1,926) | |
| 9:02, 18 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_261_August 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 981 bytes (+981) | Created page with "AUGUST 1974 - THURSDAY 29 241ST DAY - 124 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>G&P</u> #27. Article by <u>R.C. Bell</u> on <u>CHESS</u> men. "Pub" games article with <u>RINGS</u>, <u>INDOOR QUOITS</u>, & <u>CAVES</u>. Regular <u>SCRABBLE</u> article. Forum has letters on <u>DIPLOMACY</u>, <u>TIBETAU CHESS</u> (with dice), <u>CHINESE CHESS</u>, <u>HYBORIA</u>, <u>TOWER OF HANOI</u> (with cards), <u>SCRABBLE</u>, <u>FEUDAL</u> (with some changes) and <u>LAP</u> (by <u>Phil Coh..." |
| 17:16, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_260_August 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,086 bytes (+2,086) | Created page with "28 WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 1974 240TH DAY - 125 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Bep Koopman</u> in Amsterdam. Enclosed newspaper clipping about the inventor of <u>CARTINO</u>. Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u> to talk about call from <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u>. Out of town. Expected in Friday monrning. Called <u>Alan Newman</u> to ask him what games he had bought and seen in Canada, so that I could give Dale instructions on what to look for. He bought the following..." |
| 17:04, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_256_August 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,568 bytes (+2,568) | Created page with "24 SATURDAY - AUGUST 1974 ST. BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE - 236TH DAY - 129 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u> during day. It looks very good for <u>EASY COME - EASY GO</u> with Parker. They are also still considering <u>TOP DOG</u>. I told him that Aladdin is taking four of my games and that I am also doing some special projects. I asked about <u>MONOLITH</u> and he said that 3M is still considering it. Call <u>Earl</u> - who had called yesterday whi..." |
| 16:51, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_255_August 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,047 bytes (+3,047) | Created page with "8/20 8/16 AUGUST 1974 - FRIDAY 23 235TH DAY - 130 DAYS TO COME ---- <u>Felicia</u> called to say that the Aladdin check came for advances on <u>TOTALLY--</u>, <u>INTERSECTION</u>, <u>PUSHOVER</u>, and <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>. Wrote to <u>Steve Wilson</u> mentioning <u>PATTERNS II</u>, <u>DOMINIO BEAD GAME</u>, and <u>SWITCH</u>. Also <u>PENNYROYAL</u> and <u>G&P</u>. And <u>AGOG</u>. Sent repros of my <u>S&T</u> columns #18 thru 27, 29 thru 32, and 34 thru 36...." |
| 16:34, 17 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_254_August 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,934 bytes (+2,590) | |
| 15:39, 17 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_254_August 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 344 bytes (+344) | Created page with "8/21 8/20 22 THURSDAY - AUGUST 1974 234TH DAY - 131 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Bernie Lane</u>. The "Puzzle Exhibit" which <u>Lillian Silver</u> is putting together is still alive and he is going up to Xerox to talk about it. I tried to convince him that I wasn't the right one to do the shop drawings since mechanical and electrical knowledge" |
| 15:32, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_253_August 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,521 bytes (+2,521) | Created page with "AUGUST 1974 - WEDNESDAY 21 233RD DAY - 132 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She heard from <u>Keith Tuggle</u>. The sales of the p&p games - <u>HEDRON</u>, etc. <s>are</s> are so bad that they are holding up on the line. Rcd. a form letter from : [drawn bracket] <u>Walter Luc Haas</u> [drawn bracket] Achilles Bischoff - Str. 6 [drawn bracket] CH-4053 Basel [drawn bracket] Switzerland He sent me a copy of his new magazine - <u>EUROPA</u>. It is..." |
| 15:04, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_251_August 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,875 bytes (+2,875) | Created page with "8/18 AUGUST 1974 - MONDAY 19 231ST DAY - 134 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. The Aladdin contract for <u>TOTALLY--</u>, <u>INTERSECTION</u>, <u>PUSHOVER</u>, and <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u> came! I'll go to sign it today. Asked her about a cutoff. No! To <u>Felicia</u>. Looked at the Aladdin contract. There is no mention of 500,000 - simply that after 300,000 the royalty rate is 5%. Signed. // The law V.P.'s name is Ms. Allaire Urban Karzon. Looked a..." |
| 14:44, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_250_August 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,266 bytes (+2,266) | Created page with "18 SUNDAY - AUGUST 1974 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 230TH DAY - 135 DAYS TO COME ---- While recording the info on the Aladdin contract, I realized the implication of the 500,000 figure (see 8/14). Is it a cut off> Anthony from next door was in with some friends and wanted a game to play. At first was going to loan him MB's [Milton Bradley] <u>007</u>, since I have a duplicate. Looking at the rules realized that there is a slight resemblance to <u>INTERS..." |
| 14:28, 17 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_248_August 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,033 bytes (+1) | |
| 14:28, 17 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_248_August 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,032 bytes (+2,032) | Created page with "16 FRIDAY - AUGUST 1974 BENNINGTON BATTLE DAY (V.T.) - 228TH DAY - 137 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She rcd. my <u>NO WAY</u> contract, she would have liked me to come in and sign it but I said that I'd rather wait until the Aladdin contract also came. We'll check next Monday. Letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Mentions [illegible strikeout] <u>HARE & TORTOISE</u>, <u>CONFRONTATION</u>, <u>ELECTION</u>, <u>RAT RACE</u>, <u>GOLD RUSH</u>, <u>VENTUR..." |
| 14:14, 17 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_246_August 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,718 bytes (+772) | |
| 14:10, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_243_August 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,142 bytes (+2,142) | Created page with "AUGUST 1974 - SUNDAY 11 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 223RD DAY - 142 DAYS TO COME ---- Finished my column with a writeup of <u>CHINESECHEK</u>, <u>DAM-IT!</u>, <u>NINETACTOE</u>, <u>WORDPLAY</u>, <u>VEGAS 13</u> and <u>Bill Rawlings</u>' <u>NON-CHESS GAMES</u>. <u>Earl</u> called while I was writing and BB spoke to him. He is staying temporarily at Peter's wife's apt. Left the number but no answer when I called later. Worked out <u>THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR..." |
| 13:58, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_240_August 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,676 bytes (+2,676) | Created page with "8 THURSDAY - AUGUST 1974 220TH DAY - 145 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Bob Gellman</u>. A retired general at the MacArthur Museum had some suggested alterations in the <u>MACARTHUR</u> historical materials. Bob read them to me and I had no objections. The rules have been printed and he is not sure how he'll handle the changes. He'll send me the repros of the letter and his answer. Then Stan asked my opinion of <u>BIGWIG</u>. I said it was a good, but not a gr..." |
| 13:32, 17 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_238_August 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,523 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:32, 17 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_238_August 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,522 bytes (+2,522) | Created page with "6 TUESDAY - AUGUST 1974 TRANSFIGURATION - 218TH DAY - 147 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She got a call from <u>Jim Kelso</u>. In order to price <u>TOTALLY--</u> they want to reduce the tiles from 40 to 30. They want to know if that if o.k. I said that I was sure that it is o.k., but that I'd study it. [illegible strikeout] I should have an answer in an hour or so. To expedite getting the game out by October she gave me Jim's number and said it would..." |
| 13:19, 17 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_230_July 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,723 bytes (+2,012) | |
| 12:44, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_236_August 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,815 bytes (+1,815) | Created page with "4 SUNDAY - AUGUST 1974 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 216TH DAY - 149 DAYS TO COME ---- Discovered that the rules for <u>HARE & TORTOISE</u> and <u>ELECTION</u> were missing - while working on a game diary. ---- (cont. from 8/3) [8/2] of a "Title" and a "Stolen Goods." It can be a true set or a fake, which may or may not hold up. They are placed face down in the spaces, starting with $500,000. A Player may also "register" a set when he wins a case in court,..." |
| 12:31, 17 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_235_August 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,274 bytes (+1) | |
| 12:31, 17 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_235_August 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,273 bytes (+1,571) | |
| 10:59, 17 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_235_August 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 702 bytes (+702) | Created page with "8/4 AUGUST 1974 - SATURDAY 3 215TH DAY - 150 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>THERMOPYLAE</u> and the <u>UNGAME</u> from 4 Generations. <u>Harold Saperstein</u> called. Among other things, I checked that the last copy of <u>S&T</u> he had was #42. At Times Square Stores saw the following games by COLECO, with a mention of Or-Da & Israel: <u>Q-SETS</u>, <u>BARRICADE</u>, <u>MATTIX</u>, and <u>SPELLBOUND</u>. $6.69 each. Also brought a package of 1" x 11/2" self st..." |
| 10:52, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_234_August 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,438 bytes (+3,438) | Created page with "8/3 8/4 2 FRIDAY - AUGUST 1974 214TH DAY - 151 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>ALBION</u> #49. Discussion of <u>WIN PLACE & SHOW</u>. Article on <u>PANZERARMEE AFRIKA</u> with mentions of <u>DESERT WAR</u> and <u>DESERT FOX</u>. Long review and article on <u>SEASTRIKE</u>. A review of the "Gamut of Games" games: <u>INFINITY</u>, <u>MONTAGE</u>, <u>CARTEL</u>, and <u>REALM</u> - with a mention of <u>AGOG</u> and several mentions of me. Triple review of <u>EVADE</u>, <..." |
| 10:29, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_233_August 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,748 bytes (+2,748) | Created page with "7/31 7/19 7/20 6/23 6/22 6/21 6/16 AUGUST 1974 - THURSDAY 1 213TH DAY - 152 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a report on <u>AGOG</u> from Random House, I owe them $2,105.71. Rcd. letter from <u>Steve Wilson</u>. Enclosed check for $3.20. In his letter mentioned <u>SLEUTH</u>, <u>G&P</u>, <u>ORION</u>, <u>JOTTO</u>, <u>LINES OF ACTION</u>, <u>THE DOMINO BEAD GAME</u>, <u>REVERSI</u>, <u>RACETRACK</u>, <u>PROPERTY</u>, <u>ELEUSIS</u>, <u>SLAM</u>, <u>SWITCH</u>, <u>..." |
| 10:11, 17 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_232_July 31.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,821 bytes (-1) | |
| 10:11, 17 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_232_July 31.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,822 bytes (+2,822) | Created page with "31 WEDNESDAY - JULY 1974 212TH DAY - 153 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>G&P</u> #26. Contains: Article on Wargaming by <u>Donald Featherstone</u>, article on <u>MANCALA</u>; ad for <u>LADAXO</u>; my <u>SLEUTH</u> article; article on patented games; regular article on <u>DRAUGHTS</u>; article on "Pub Games" including <u>SHOVE-HA'PENNY</u> and <u>SHUFFLE-BOARD</u>. Forum mentions <u>TANAGRAMS</u>, <u>REVERSI</u>, <u>LAP</u>, (by <u>Don Laycock</u> and another), <u>PROGR..." |
| 9:51, 17 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_231_July 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,720 bytes (+2,720) | Created page with "7/27 JULY 1974 - TUESDAY 30 211TH DAY - 154 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. another 3 different <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u> glossies, but still didn't get the game itself. Rcd. call from <u>Steven Fischer</u>, who is assistant to the publisher (<u>Gerard Piel</u>) of <u>SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN</u>. He got my name from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He wants to get ideas on getting games published, protecting them, etc. Made date for lunch on 8/12 at 12:30. His address: [drawn bracket]..." |
| 14:26, 16 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_230_July 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 711 bytes (+711) | Created page with "7/28 7/25 29 MONDAY - JULY 1974 210TH DAY - 155 DAYS TO COME ---- <u>Felicia</u> called in the morning and told Dana that she wouldn't be in the office for me to pick up the games (see 7/23 & 7/25). Called later and spoke to BB, to make sure I got the message. To S.P.I. <u>Howie Barasch</u> gave me some publicity material from Intellect Games. Also a letter from <u>Rod MacKenzie</u>, a Canadian reader who bought a game - <u>CAIDOZ</u> - with no instructions...." |
| 14:15, 16 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_229_July 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,591 bytes (0) | |
| 14:15, 16 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_229_July 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,591 bytes (+2,591) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - SUNDAY 28 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 209TH DAY - 156 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote a "GamesView" for <u>VENTURE</u>. Looked at my father's translation of <u>50 GIER NA KOLOROWYCH PLANSZACH</u> and decided that there would <s>by</s> be too much work involved in getting it into shape, for the money that Dover would pay. Testing ideas for <u>INFINITY</u>. ---- (cont. from 7/29) [7/29] what I did with it. He asked me to have it ready by 8/1 and I..." |
| 13:58, 16 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_228_July 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,473 bytes (+1,473) | Created page with "27 SATURDAY - JULY 1974 208TH DAY - 157 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote up ruled for <u>THE GOOD EARTH</u> and BB typed them. Rcd. July <u>TOYS</u>. Nothing new on games. <s>Read over the <u>INFINITY</u> rules again</s> Playing <u>INFINITY</u> by myself good part of the day - trying out various balances of starting tiles, discards, etc. ---- (cont. from 7/30) [7/30] <u>LONG DISTANCE</u> Felicia asked about <u>Andy Luftig</u>, <u>COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE</u>, and "G..." |
| 13:49, 16 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_227_July 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,536 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:49, 16 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_227_July 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,535 bytes (+2,535) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - FRIDAY 26 ST. ANNE - 207TH DAY - 158 DAYS TO COME ---- Sent $1.00 for <u>ROLLER-LAND CHECKERS</u> (see 7/23). Call from <u>Wald</u>. He is coming tonight. <u>Lawless</u> has his only model of the Cartel <u>GAME</u>, but Wald will bring a copy of his rules for me to read. Lawless seemed to like the game and promised to back to Wald in 2 weeks. Rcd. the revised rules for <u>SPACE HUK</u>. Also a note from <u>Thomas Galloway</u> saying that I can s..." |
| 13:35, 16 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_226_July 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,489 bytes (+2,196) | |
| 13:08, 16 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_226_July 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 293 bytes (+293) | Created page with "25 THURSDAY - JULY 1974 ST. JAMES APOSTLE - 206TH DAY - 159 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Rick Loomis</u> saying that <u>IMPERIALISM</u> will be $8.50 instead of $6.50. Also they will reprint <u>STARLORD</u> and sell it for $5.00. Rcd. letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. He is sending" |
| 12:58, 16 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_225_July 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,868 bytes (+1,868) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 24 PIONEER DAY (UTAH) - 205TH DAY - 160 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Phyllis Melhada</u> of Pierce Promotions. <u>EVENTS</u> and <u>CONTIGO</u> are not in production yet. She expects them in about a month. She'll contact me when she gets them. Rcd. an <u>ELEUSIS</u> newsletter from <u>Bob Abbott</u>. Dorothy <u>Bredehorn</u> called and spoke to BB. George was using some games in a summer session. Stan is very busy with his job. No date,..." |
| 12:47, 16 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_224_July 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,709 bytes (+2,709) | Created page with "23 TUESDAY - JULY 1974 204TH DAY - 161 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. 9 repros of different clippings on the game <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u>, including the one from <u>TIME</u> Magazine. Rcd. the clippings of <u>Richard Moon</u>'s columns from <u>Mike Abner</u>. They cover the following: (1/2/74 - #19) <u>CLUE</u>, <u>RISK</u> - <u>LA CONQUETE DU MONDE</u>. (1/15/74 - #21) <u>BACKGAMMON</u>, <u>THE HYENA GAME</u>, <u>THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS</u>, <u>THE CHECKERED GAME OF LI..." |
| 12:26, 16 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_223_July 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,850 bytes (+2,850) | Created page with "7/21 JULY 1974 - MONDAY 22 203RD DAY - 162 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Mike Abner</u>. Gave him a copy of <u>AGOG</u> and signed it. Took a copy of <u>THE INVENTORS</u> and <u>PRO DRAFT</u>, with glossies. The list prices are $8 and $10. Talking about review columns he said that <u>Richard Moon</u> was syndicated in a number of western newspapers. He had a file (not complete) of Moon's columns. I picked out 8 of them which he said he'd reproduce and mail to me...." |
| 12:10, 16 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_221_July 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,675 bytes (+2,675) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - SATURDAY 20 U.S.A. LANDS FIRST MAN ON THE MOON 1969 - 201ST DAY - 164 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>SUPERNOVA</u> #24. Mentions me twice. Mentions <u>PANZERFAUST</u> and [illegible strikeout] <u>BATTLE FLAG</u> magazines. Knocks <u>STRATEGY & TACTICS</u> and S.P.I. games. Mentions <u>EMPIRE</u>, <u>STARLORD</u>, <u>NEBULA 19</u>, <u>XENO II</u>, <u>MOON BASE</u>, <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u>, <u>DRAGONS AND DUNGEONS</u> [Dungeons and Dragons?] - a set of thre..." |
| 11:52, 16 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_220_July 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,443 bytes (+2,443) | Created page with "19 FRIDAY - JULY 1974 200TH DAY - 165 DAYS TO COME ---- Read over the rules of <u>INFINITY</u> and started thinking of ideas for streamlining the play. Mainly I want to eliminate the play in rounds. Instead give players "time pieces' for what they accomplish on a turn - such as 1 "time pc." for having only 1 <s>per</s> tile left on a rack, or 2 "time pcs." for having none. Rcd. another letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Enclosed repros of still another version of..." |
| 11:38, 16 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_219_July 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,890 bytes (+2,890) | Created page with "6/28 JULY 1974 - THURSDAY 18 199TH DAY - 166 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Pierre Berloquin</u>. He is working with a French weekly newspaper <u>LE POINT</u> on a series of 6 game inserts for their summer editions - each 8 pages. He thought that <u>TRIPPPLES</u> was mine and wanted to get permission to print. one layout. There is a payment of about $60. I gave him <u>Alice McElhone</u>'s number & he'll call her. I asked about <u>LES SIDOMINOS</u> and he said..." |
| 10:38, 16 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_218_July 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,600 bytes (+2,600) | Created page with "17 WEDNESDAY - JULY 1974 198TH DAY - 167 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Aladdin will be sending us a contract for <u>TOTALLY--</u> and a $1500 advance when <u>Kelso</u> gets back from Australia on 7/26. It is slated for production at the beginning of 1975. <u>PUSHOVER</u> and <u>INTERSECTION</u> are still very much in the running. Felicia is pushing them on <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u> which she thinks is the most fun. She is afraid that <u>TOTALLY--</u..." |
| 13:59, 12 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_217_July 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,815 bytes (+2,815) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - TUESDAY 16 197TH DAY - 168 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Felicia</u> twice but got answering service both times. ---- (cont. from 7/15) [7/15] rules and liked the games. He picked up one small point in the <u>PAYOFF</u> rules that was unclear. Phil had Wexo leave and we discussed my future with "Gamut of Games." He thinks that there will be so much work that it only a question of whether I can handle it all or it he will have to get others in. (T..." |
| 13:39, 12 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_216_July 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,994 bytes (+420) | |
| 13:28, 12 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_216_July 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,574 bytes (+2,574) | Created page with "7/16 7/17 7/14 7/13 7/12 7/5 15 MONDAY - JULY 1974 196TH DAY - 169 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a thank you letter from <u>Lou Zocchi</u>. He has been getting a lot of orders for <u>ALIEN SPACE</u> because of my review. HE asked if I had seen a review of <u>PATTON</u> he wrote for "World War Enthusiast." (NO.) Rvd. the 2 <u>CLUE</u> pcs. from <u>Robert Herzog</u>. Also a note saying "Sid - Here they are. Thanks very much for your [help?] to me. Will call you i..." |
| 13:12, 12 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_215_July 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,814 bytes (+2,814) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - SUNDAY 14 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 195TH DAY - 170 DAYS TO COME ---- Played thru a 4-hand game of <u>OIL STRIKE!</u> by myself to see if it is better to have 20 or 25 points as the winning amount. 20 seems to be better. Went over the rules for <u>SPY</u>, <u>OIL STRIKE!</u>, <u>FINANCIER</u>, <u>THE GREAT RACES</u>, <u>WORDS X THREE</u>, and <u>PAYOFF</u> and got them into final form. BB typed them in the evening. Call from <u>Claude</u>. D..." |
| 12:54, 12 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_214_July 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,817 bytes (+2,817) | Created page with "13 SATURDAY - JULY 1974 194TH DAY - 171 DAYS TO COME ---- Played <u>PAYOFF</u> with BB using the idea #3 of yesterday. It definitely cut down on the X's. Call from <u>Alan Newman</u>. He asked if it would be o.k. to come over some time, go over my games, and get repros of some of the rules, etc. He'll also bring me his copy of <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u> (which he doesn't like at all) and <u>BIGWIG</u> (which is very so-so). Told him that he is welcome to reproduce w..." |
| 12:39, 12 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_213_July 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,404 bytes (+2,404) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - FRIDAY 12 ORANGEMEN'S DAY - 193RD DAY - 172 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. his <u>PAYOFF</u> rules from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. From "Random House" rcd. two letters. One mentions <u>AGOG</u> and <u>1914</u> and asks about marketing a <u>GAME</u> idea he has. The other is a rude demand that I "print" the rules for <u>BUNCO</u> in complete detail. Played two games of <u>PAYOFF</u> with BB. Played well but it fizzled out towards the end when players keep cross..." |
| 12:24, 12 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_212_July 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,816 bytes (+2,587) | |
| 11:48, 12 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_212_July 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 229 bytes (+229) | Created page with "7/10 7/7 7/6 11 THURSDAY - JULY 1974 192ND DAY - 173 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mentioned <u>ON GUARD</u>, <u>STACK-UP</u>, <u>ARMOR</u>, <u>TOWER OF HANOI</u>, <u>CROSSOVER PUZZLE</u>, <u>JOINING</u>." |
| 17:15, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_211_July 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,517 bytes (+2,517) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 10 191ST DAY - 174 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a check for $250 from "Gamut of Games" as advance royalty on "6 Pac" games. (Deposited in Chemical.) Rcd. the following material from <u>Thomas Galloway</u>: <u>SPACE HUK</u>, <u>WAYLAND MADNESS</u>, <u>DERCH-ACH</u>, and <u>HEXTERMINATION</u> - with "Black Hole Variants" for each; <u>LUNATIC DIPLOMACY (I, II, II)</u>; <u>ALGERNON DIPLOMACY</u>; <u>CITIES IN FLIGHT DIPLOMACY</u>; <u>EARTHSEA DIPLO..." |
| 14:30, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_209_July 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,705 bytes (+2,705) | Created page with "7/7 JULY 1974 - MONDAY 8 189TH DAY - 176 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Felicia</u>. She had a long talk with <u>Bob Johnson</u>. Someone new is now in charge of the game program at Hallmark. Bob is a little nervous about his own career, by he thinks that the new man is good. He can't say at all what direction the game program will take. The new items that Felicia told BB about were two puzzles that Springbok is putting out - not games. <u>Jim Goldsberry</u> a..." |
| 14:14, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_208_July 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,301 bytes (+2,301) | Created page with "7 SUNDAY - JULY 1974 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 188TH DAY - 177 DAYS TO COME ---- Realized that when <u>Robert Herzog</u> was here (see 6/24) I used two markers from my <u>CLUE</u> game, and he took them with him. Called and left a message with his recorder. Played <u>THE GREAT RACES</u> with the <u>Karlan</u>'s. They liked it, but would have preferred a bigger sheet. The rule about ties being settled in favor of the player starting later was used a few t..." |
| 13:56, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_207_July 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,665 bytes (+2,665) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - SATURDAY 6 187TH DAY - 178 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from<u>Rick Loomis</u>. Mentions <u>IMPERIALISM</u>, <u>GAMBIT</u>, <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u>, <u>BATTLE PLAN</u>, <u>BOARD OF DIRECTORS</u>. Also send the following material: sheet listing the items handled by "Flying Buffalo, Inc." Sheet describing <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u>. Rules of <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u>. Rules of <u>BATTLE PLAN</u>. Rules of <u>BOARD OF DIRECTORS</u>. Rules of <u>MO..." |
| 13:34, 11 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_206_July 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,164 bytes (+3) | |
| 13:34, 11 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_206_July 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,161 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:33, 11 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_206_July 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,160 bytes (+2,160) | Created page with "5 FRIDAY - JULY 1974 186TH DAY - 179 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. another "Viking Systems" flyer. (Discarded.) Thinking of <u>DELAUNAY</u>. It may work out to allow players to fill a space anywhere in the area being used - not necessarily next to one already colored. Played <u>THE GREAT RACES</u> with the <u>Horn<u>s. Actually Laurie played and I observed. It was difficult to notice when all the races had been completed and we continued after it happened. To cure..." |
| 13:22, 11 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_204_July 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,329 bytes (-1) | |
| 13:22, 11 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_204_July 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,330 bytes (+3,330) | Created page with "7/2 6/30 6/29 3 WEDNESDAY - JULY 1974 184TH DAY - 181 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Mike Alber</u> and left a copy of <u>AGOG</u> and <u>S&T</u> #40 for <u>Maxine Brady</u>. Later noticed that Mike was looking at the book. I asked and he said he didn't have a copy. Told him I'd bring him a copy when I next go there. He was expecting a shipment with <u>PRO DRAFT</u> and <u>THE INVENTORS</u> later today, but I said that I'd arrange to pick them up sometime next wee..." |
| 12:45, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_203_July 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,609 bytes (+2,609) | Created page with "JULY 1974 - TUESDAY 2 183RD DAY - 182 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. Actually he told me about "Amway" and <u>THE GOOD EARTH</u> today. Doing some thinking about the game and came up with the idea of cards with pictures of seeds, then plants in different developments, up to fully grown. Other cards show pictures of insects and weeds and can be played on opponents to hold them up. A water card is needed in order to grow and an opponent can co..." |
| 12:30, 11 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_202_July 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,624 bytes (0) | |
| 12:29, 11 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_202_July 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,624 bytes (+2,624) | Created page with "1 MONDAY - JULY 1974 DOMINION DAY (CANADA) - 182ND DAY - 183 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>John Grafton</u> (his number 255-3755) of Dover. They are interested in <u>50 GIER NO KOLOROWYCH PLANSZACH</u> but would like to see a sample of my translation. I'll prepare two of the games as a sample. By the end of July is fine. Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. In conference and he called me back. The fellow from Reiss who is involved with <s>Am</s> premiums has a connec..." |
| 12:12, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_201_June 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,784 bytes (+2,784) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SUNDAY 30 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 181ST DAY - 184 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He <s>is</s> was visited by a mathematician, a friend of <u>John Horton Conway</u>, who teaches in Canada - John McKay (pronounced McKey). At the university is a Czech, second name Chvatal, who told McKay about a game popular in Europe, played with 6 red and 6 blue poker chips. Name <u>3 UP</u>. I told Martin that this was done in this the U.S..." |
| 11:45, 11 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_200_June 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,405 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:44, 11 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_200_June 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,404 bytes (+2,404) | Created page with "29 SATURDAY - JUNE 1974 ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, APOSTLES - 180TH DAY - 185 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. "Newsletter Number 2" on <u>Y</u> & <u>POLY-Y</u>. Among other things, it gives a new address for <u>Craige Schensted</u> and an invitation to visit and play <u>Y</u>. Also enclosed was an announcement for a tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich. Looked at the 5 p&p games for "Gamut of Games." Made a new layout for <s>STRIKE O</s> <u>OIL STRIKE!</u>, which is fair when 4 p..." |
| 11:21, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_199_June 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,048 bytes (+2,048) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - FRIDAY 28 179TH DAY - 186 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Maxine Brady</u> who got my number from <u>Mike Alber</u>/ She is working on a book for McKay (spelling?) called <u>THE MONOPOLY BOOK</u> and she is interested in seeing what I had about <u>MONOPOLY</u> in <u>AGOG</u>. She can't find one. Told her that I'd give her one and then suggested trading for her book. She was enthusiastic. I'll drop <u>AGOG</u> at <u>Mike Alber</u>'s for her - and also..." |
| 11:00, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_198_June 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,018 bytes (+3,018) | Created page with "6/26 6/25 6/24 27 THURSDAY - JUNE 1974 178TH DAY - 187 DAYS TO COME ---- In the "American Express" Magazine saw an ad for <u>LANGA FUN CARD GAME</u> [bracket drawn] Langa Games Inc. [bracket drawn] 701 U.S. Highway 20 [bracket drawn] Parkersburg, Iowa 50665 The picture showed cards with foreign phrases and the phonetic also given. To "Gamut of Games." <u>Phil Orbanes</u> told me that <u>Van Zedwitz</u> had been ready to sell out to Reiss when they started..." |
| 8:55, 11 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_197_June 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,417 bytes (+2,417) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - WEDNESDAY 26 177TH DAY - 188 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a call from [bracket drawn] <u>Connie Wiener</u> [bracket drawn] Media Director, Cox & Co. Advertising [bracket drawn] 56th & 6th Ave., Manhattan [bracket drawn] (765-2100) <u>Terry Seymour</u> told her about me. She is preparing a pitch for a toy company and would like background material from me. Told her that I am in adult games, and that I am on the outside of the companies - not the inside...." |
| 17:04, 10 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_196_June 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,805 bytes (+2,805) | Created page with "25 TUESDAY - JUNE 1974 176TH DAY - 189 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Robert St. Cyr</u> of "Explorations" mentioning <u>Marvin Kaye</u> and my keeping them in mind for new inventions. Enclosed new rules for <u>BIGWIG</u>, 8 information cards, and a glossy. (Placed all except letter in box with game. Call from <u>Wald</u> about the Hasbro deal. He didn't agree with <u>Claude</u>'s idea of each of us doing different games and submitting a number on each..." |
| 16:46, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_195_June 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,933 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:46, 10 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_195_June 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,932 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:45, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_195_June 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,931 bytes (+2,931) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - MONDAY 24 ST. JOHN, BAPTIST - 175TH DAY - 190 DAYS TO COME ---- Visit from <u>Robert Herzog</u> (see 6/17). He brought me his game <u>KARATE</u>. Played most of a game. It is a simple track game. The track is divided into different colored stretched, corresponding to "belts." Players pick up fight cards and hold 2 at the lowest belt, 3 at the next, and 4 at the one below the black belt. When land on same space fight Choose cards and then play them o..." |
| 16:23, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_194_June 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,594 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:22, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_194_June 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,593 bytes (+2,593) | Created page with "23 SUNDAY - JUNE 1974 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 174TH DAY - 191 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote to <u>Richard F. Loomis</u> after looking at <u>IMPERIALISM</u>. Thanked him for sending it and said that I'd probably review it in <u>S&T</u> #46. Wrote to <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Sent him a set of my suggested rules for <u>STACK-UP</u>. Mentioned <u>JOINING</u>, <u>NUM-SKILL</u>, <u>MATTIX</u>, <u>TAKEALL</u>, <u>SPELLBOUND</u>, <u>ON GUARD</u>, and <u>STACK-UP</u> - in c..." |
| 16:07, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_193_June 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,690 bytes (0) | |
| 16:07, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_193_June 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,690 bytes (+2,690) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SATURDAY 22 173RD DAY - 192 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>ESQUIRE</u> for July. "Big Game Safari" shows pictures <s>among other puzzles</s> of a <u>PUZZLE</u> by Stewart Coffin, <u>FRANTIX</u>, <u>SOMA</u> (<u>Piet Hein</u>), <u>IMPASSE</u> (<u>Philip Shoptaugh</u>), <u>TRIPPPLES</u> (William T. Powers), </u>KALAHA<u>, <u>ATLANTIS</u>, <u>THE L-GAME</u>, (Dr. Edward de Bono), <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> (Sid Sackson), <u>GO</u>. Also rules for <u>OFF COURSE</..." |
| 15:48, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_192_June 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,928 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:48, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_192_June 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,927 bytes (+2,927) | Created page with "21 FRIDAY - JUNE 1974 FIRST DAY OF SUMMER - SACRED HEART - 172ND DAY - 193 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Gini Scott</u>. Mentioned <u>FITTING & PROPER</u>, <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u>, <u>YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING</u>, <u>THE CONNECTION</u>, <u>TURNABOUT</u> and three puzzles with Mag-Nif. She enclosed two copies of her column. January '74 men- tioned <u>BILLIONAIRE</u>, <u>BOGGLE</u>, <u>FLUSTER</u>, <u>GRAPPLE</u>, <u>THE DICTIONARY GAME</u>, <u>CH..." |
| 15:23, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_191_June 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,668 bytes (+696) | |
| 15:09, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_191_June 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,972 bytes (+1,972) | Created page with "6/16 JUNE 1974 - THURSDAY 20 171ST DAY - 194 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. <u>Waldimir Zedwitz</u> will be putting more money into "Gamut of Games" and it will stay independent of Reiss. In fact they are getting a new sales rep - one that hasn't been in games so far. They will redesign the packaging into larger boxes so that they can compete with Parker and M.B. [Milton Bradley] in the dis- counters (Manny, at Reiss, is also thinking of doin..." |
| 13:56, 10 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_190_June 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,404 bytes (+2,404) | Created page with "19 WEDNESDAY - JUNE 1974 170TH DAY - 195 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. June <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>. Nothing new. Dale brought me a package of a dozen lines 8 1/2 x 11 pads. Also 2 packages of 5x3 index cards. For Father's Day. Call from <u>Wald</u>. He and <u>Claude</u> went to a meeting with a new man at Hasbro today. (Didn't get his name. But <u>Paul Sullivan</u> is still in overall charge.) They want 2 games and will pay $5,000 each, guaranteed - according to Wald...." |
| 13:23, 10 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_189_June 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,696 bytes (+2,133) | |
| 12:42, 10 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_189_June 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 563 bytes (+563) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - TUESDAY 18 169TH DAY - 196 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He is doing a column on writing music by randomization and asked if I had seen a children's xylophone that had such a provision several years ago. No, but suggested the TMA and patent files as possible leads. He mentioned that Mozart had written music in that way and I told him about <u>Vivianne Meyers</u> (see '73). He has literature from a company that has put out thi..." |
| 12:30, 10 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_188_June 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,101 bytes (+2,101) | Created page with "17 MONDAY - JUNE 1974 BUNKER HILL DAY (BOSTON) - 168TH DAY - 197 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Kathy Brooks</u> contacted her to say that the <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> model was found and they are con- sidering it. However the package that she sent to Aladdin on 6/3, UPS, apparently didn't arrive yet. It contains <u>SPACE BOXES</u>, <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> and <u>TOTALLY</u>. The later package with all the rest reached them. They will look around to..." |
| 12:15, 10 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_187_June 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,972 bytes (+1,972) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SUNDAY 16 FATHER'S DAY - 167TH DAY - 198 DAYS TO COME ---- Dana gave me a present of a "tape applicator" that we saw advertised on TV. Sent the <u>G&P</u> address to <u>Bob Gellman</u> Made some changes in the <u>SPRINGER</u> original and also made them in the copies I still haven't used. <s>At Marboro bought How</s> ---- (cont. from 6/20) [6/20] When talking to <u>Phil Orbanes</u> I asked him about <u>COLLECTOR'S CHOICE</u> and he said that..." |
| 11:42, 10 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_183_June 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,698 bytes (+2,698) | Created page with "6/11 6/10 6/9 JUNE 1974 - WEDNESDAY 12 163RD DAY - 202 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Mike Riley</u> there with a manipulative puzzle, tentatively called <u>THE CONE PUZZLE</u>. There is a cone that is [drawing of cone puzzle] a good size for holding. There are different tops that can be snapped onto the open end - the most diffi- cult being shown. There is a rod which rests on the bottom and fits into the notches. A weighted top, which makes it ea..." |
| 17:13, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_181_June 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,577 bytes (+2,577) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - MONDAY 10<br> 161ST DAY - 204 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Gave <u>Claude</u> a copy of <u>CARTEL</u> for his birthday.<br> He told me a little more about his talk with <u>Wexler</u><br> (see 6/7). When Claude said that he had two games<br> with Hallmark, Wexler's opinion of Claude went up.<br> Claude is trying to do something with <u>WATCH</u>, with<br> <u>TRAP DOOR</u> (which I said needs more excitement), and<br> with <u>SAMMY THE SWINGING DRAGON</u>.<br..." |
| 16:58, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_174_June 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,222 bytes (+3,222) | Created page with "6/2<br> 6/1<br> 5/31<br> 5/27<br> 5/26<br> 3 MONDAY - JUNE 1974<br> CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY (KY..LA) - 154TH DAY - 211 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>David H. Ahl</u>, at the suggestion of the inventor<br> of <u>BUGS & LOOOPS</u>. Ahl is starting a magazine called <br> <u>CREATIVE COMPUTING MAGAZINE</u> which will deal with programming<br> games. He'd like me to do an article. He'd also like to review<br> <u>AGOG</u> when it comes out in paperba..." |
| 16:33, 9 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_173_June 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,610 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:33, 9 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_173_June 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,609 bytes (+2,609) | Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SUNDAY 2<br> PENTECOST - 153RD DAY - 212 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Mounted <s>th</s> <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u> "Information Card" on cardboard.<br> Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u>. He had another heart attack - but much<br> smaller than the last one. He asked if the name<br> <u>EASY COME-EASY GO</u> had ever been used; he'd like it for his<br> <u>COMMODITY</u> game. Told him no and later checked to make sure.<br> <u>Frank Thibault</u> has had two <s>game</..." |
| 16:19, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_172_June 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,574 bytes (+2,574) | Created page with "1 SATURDAY - JUNE 1974<br> 152ND DAY - 213 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished the rules for <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>. BB typed them and the<br> material on the "Information Card." Got copies on Boston Rd.<br> At A&S in Hempstead saw <u>FITTING & PROPER</u>, etc. marked down<br> to $3.00.<br> With <u>Al Richter</u> and Brian played <u>ARP</u>, and <u>DELAUNEY</u>. Using<br> only three colors for <u>DELAUNEY</u> caused a lot of spaces to be<br> left blank. A possible..." |
| 16:00, 9 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_171_May 31.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,325 bytes (-2) | |
| 15:59, 9 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_171_May 31.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,327 bytes (+3,327) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - FRIDAY 31<br> 151ST DAY - 214 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- From <u>Bob Gellman</u> rcd. a repro of <u>Gini Scott</u>'s review of<br> <u>HOLIDAY</u> (which she likes), <u>COOKS TOURS</u> and <u>MONEY CARD</u>.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Kelso called her and asked for the<br> following to be sent: <u>INTERSECTION</u>, <u>SPACE BOXES</u>, <u>PUSHOVER</u>,<br> <u>SPECTRUM</u>, <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>, <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>, <u>TOTALLY</u>,<br> <u>FREE FORM</..." |
| 15:37, 9 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_170_May 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,642 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:36, 9 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_170_May 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,641 bytes (+3,641) | Created page with "5/29<br> 5/28<br> 30 THURSDAY - MAY 1974<br> 150TH DAY - 215 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To <u>Felicia</u>'s. She said that she heard from <u>Harold Frankel</u>. Kohner<br> decided to have <u>Stubbman</u> do all their developing. He sent<br> someone over with the models - including <u>POP-SHAPE-AND SHATTER</u>,<br> TAKE-A-WORD</u>, and <u>HARD HAT</u> - so that she could show them today.<br> <u>J.R. Kelso</u> and <u>"Bud" Thomas</u> from Aladdin came about 10 a.m. (Ex..." |
| 15:02, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_169_May 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,234 bytes (+3,234) | Created page with "MAY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 29<br> JOHN F. KENNEDY BORN 1917 - 149TH DAY - 216 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished <u>INTERSECTION</u> rules. Wrote <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> rules.<br> Rcd. <u>G&P</u> #24. Contains article on "Playing Cards" by <u>R.C. Bell</u>.<br> Feature article on <u>QUEBEC 1759</u> by <u>Jerry Donnelly</u>. Ad for<br> <u>SEASTRIKE</u> (which doesn't use a board or dice). A feature article<br> on "Jigsaws." Rules for <u>SHOGI</u>. "Games Guild" ad including<br..." |
| 14:41, 9 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_168_May 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,549 bytes (+2,549) | Created page with "28 TUESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 148TH DAY - 217 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. the date with Aladdin is at 10 to 10:30 on Thursday,<br> not 4:30. I'll be there as early as possible in the morning.<br> She got the 3M contracts out (see 5/18). She rcd. a disclosure<br> form and sent it in for <u>NO WAY</u>.<br> Rcd. the booklet <u>O&X</u> by Frank Tapson. The games included<br> are: <u>MISOX</u>, <u>QUOX</u>, <u>WILDOX</u>, <u>QUADROX</u>, <u>ODDOX</u>..." |