Contributions by Sball
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| 11:58, 24 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_009_address lines.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,189 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:58, 24 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_009_address lines.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,188 bytes (+2,188) | Created page with "NAME. ADDRESS. TEL. ---- Bredehorn, George:- 1/18, 2/2, 2/17, 7/24, 8/14, 9/3, 9/6, 10/5, 11/25, 11/27, 12/4, 12/5, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14, 12/19 Brodie, Steve:- 2/18, 2/22, 2/26, 7/30, 8/2, 8/5, 8/8, 8/15, 9/11, 9/18 Brooke, Maxey:- 5/29, 8/20 Brooks (Hentzen), Kathy:- 1/16, 1/21, 1/28, 2/5, 3/5, 3/20, 3/22, 3/29, 4/1, 4/3, 4/23, 4/26, 4/29, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22, 6/11/, 6/12, 6/17, 7/8, 8/14 Brown, Jerry:- 5/20, 5/21, 5/22 Buell, Warren:- 1/3, 1/16, 2/1, 12/18, 12/2..." |
| 11:44, 24 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_290_September 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 4,040 bytes (+2) | |
| 11:43, 24 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_290_September 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 4,038 bytes (0) | |
| 11:41, 24 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_290_September 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 4,038 bytes (+4,038) | Created page with "27 FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 270TH DAY - 95 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. Sept. <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>. Had an article "Game can really be your pie in the sky." Had pictures and mentioned of, among others, <u>BACKGAMMON</u>, <u>NOUGHTS & TOSSES</u>, <u>BLOCKHEAD</u>, <u>THE INVENTORS GAME</u>, <u>JUMBLE</u>, <u>FACES</u>, <u>NETRESULTS</u>, <u>SIDE TRACK</u>, <u>CHUTZPAH</u>, <u>SENTENCE CUBE GAME</u>, <u>DODECA BASEBALL</u>, <u>PATTON</u>, <u>1776</u> [AH] [Avalon Hill], <u..." |
| 11:06, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_289_September 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,956 bytes (+1,956) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - THURSDAY 26 YOM KIPPUR, DAY OF ATONEMENT - 269TH DAY - 96 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Lou Zocchi</u>. My column helped sell about 200 <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>. He has a new <u>GAME</u> coming out in about a week. Will send me one. He enclosed a fantasy war game <u>BATTLE OF HELMS DEEP</u>. Call from <u>Robert St. Cyr</u>. He'll be here in the morning on 10/2 and will call on 10/1 for directions. I told him that I was getting my games fro..." |
| 9:27, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_288_September 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,152 bytes (+2,152) | Created page with "25 WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 268TH DAY - 97 DAYS TO COME ---- Letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mentions <u>ON GUARD</u>, <u>STACK-UP</u>, <u>BARRICADE</u>, <u>DOUBLE</u>, <u>MASTER MIND</u>, <u>SLEUTH</u>, <u>NIM</u>, <u>GAMBLER'S NIM</u>, <u>BACKGAMMON</u>, 3D CHESS</u>. Received a complimentary copy of <u>WARGAMER'S DIGEST</u>. Seems oriented towards miniatures. There is an ad for a board game <u>THERMOPYLAE</u>. There are also ads for A.H.'s [Avalon Hill]..." |
| 9:15, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_287_September 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,381 bytes (+2,381) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - TUESDAY 24 267TH DAY - 98 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Mannie Lefkowitz</u>. Out of town this week. Secretary will have him call me next week. I told her that I had a new game-puzzle that seemed to fit exactly with what he asked for. His telephone number: [drawn bracket] <u>Mannie Lefkowitz</u> [drawn bracket] OR9-2440 Called <u>Fabio Coen</u>. Made date to bring him the rules for the <u>THE ART OF GAMES</u> (the tentative name for the book I..." |
| 11:39, 23 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_286_September 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,035 bytes (+3,035) | Created page with "9/22 23 MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN - 266TH DAY - 99 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Tom Atwater</u>. <u>Norton Cross</u> left Stancraft and <u>Mary Hilt</u> finally sent the release forms for <u>TEMPO</u>, <u>ODD OR EVEN</u>, <u>INTERPLAY</u>, and <u>TRANSFORMATION</u>. Mary is sending him two copies of <u>TRANSFORMATION</u> and he asked if he should send me one to give to <u>Felicia</u>. (I think it would be better to prepare another..." |
| 17:28, 20 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_285_September 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,918 bytes (0) | |
| 17:27, 20 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_285_September 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,918 bytes (+2,918) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - SUNDAY 22 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 265TH DAY - 100 DAYS TO COME ---- At a flea market in Bronxville bought two games: <u>PETER CODDLE'S TRIP TO CHICAGO</u> and <u>WYHOO</u>. (The first was $2.00 and the second was $3.00 plus 15¢ tax.) Reading on <u>WASHINGTON</u>. "Saratoga" had nothing to do with Washington. Instead I think I'll use the "New York Campaign." I'll keep "Trenton" (with the follow up to Princeton possible) and "Yorkto..." |
| 17:07, 20 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_284_September 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,206 bytes (+2,206) | Created page with "21 SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 ST. MATTHEW EVANGELIST - 264TH DAY - 101 DAYS TO COME ---- Brought <u>Harold Saperstein</u> the following games for his birthday: <u>AMERICAN REVOLUTION</u>, <u>FRIGATE</u>, <u>MOSCOW CAMPAIGN</u>, <u>MUSKET & PIKE</u>, and <u>STARFORCE</u>. Also the <u>TANK!</u> extension. Borrowed two books from him to use for <u>WASHINGTON</u>. ---- (cont. from 9/29) [10/1] sounded to me a lot like <u>THE CANNONBALL PUZZLE</u>. <u>Herb Roth</u..." |
| 16:55, 20 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_283_September 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,543 bytes (+2,543) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - FRIDAY 20 263RD DAY - 102 DAYS TO COME ---- Bought <s>(about 5 sheets</s> 2 sheets of light cardboard - white (25¢ each) and 5 sheets of colored (35¢ each), at Trooties. ---- (cont. from 10/3) [10/5] involving either dice, cards, or tossing coins and the number of spaces gained for accomplishing them. Players in their turn choose the "task" they'll try. If they miss they can, if they wish, choose the other "task" next time. First to reach..." |
| 16:39, 20 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_282_September 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,165 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:38, 20 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_282_September 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,164 bytes (+3,164) | Created page with "9/18 9/17 9/16 19 THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 262ND DAY - 103 DAYS TO COME ---- To "Games Gallery." Spoke to <u>John Stephenson</u>. He gave me copies of <u>ELECTION X</u> and <u>HARE AND TORTOISE</u>. His store is small and a lot of it is devoted to <u>CHESS</u> and <u>BACKGAMMON</u>. He did have quite a few others tho, including <u>PATTON</u> and <u>MACARTHUR</u>. He recommends those for people who want to break into war-gaming. Told him they were mine. H..." |
| 15:43, 20 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_281_September 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,731 bytes (+2,731) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 18 261ST DAY - 104 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. Sept. <u>TOYS</u>. "New" lists <u>TEE UP</u>. There is an ad for <u>SHOPPING</u>. Rcd. a letter from <u>David Gwyn Watts</u>, at <u>Don Turnbull</u>'s suggestion. He is sending me (under separate cover I presume) copies of <u>RAILWAY RIVALS</u> (ID) and <u>THE PENINSULAR WAR</u>. He mentions seeing my name in <u>G&P</u>, <u>ALBION</u>, and <u>EUROPA</u> (not so). He included a listing of..." |
| 15:28, 20 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_280_September 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,018 bytes (+2) | |
| 15:28, 20 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_280_September 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,016 bytes (+4) | |
| 15:28, 20 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_280_September 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,012 bytes (+3,012) | Created page with "17 TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 ROSH HASHANA, JEWISH NEW YEAR - 260TH DAY - 105 DAYS TO COME ---- Looking thru <u>ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ</u> & <u>KLONDIKE</u> to see what material has to be copied, so that I can return the games. Played <u>TWICE AS HARD</u> with <u>Dave Horn</u>. At first he didn't care too much for it, but it grew on him. ---- (cont. from 9/18) [9/19] I told him about <u>TWICE AS HARD</u> and that I already had it all worked out. Phil said by all..." |
| 14:46, 20 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_279_September 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,372 bytes (+1) | |
| 14:46, 20 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_279_September 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,371 bytes (+2,371) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - MONDAY 16 259TH DAY - 106 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Martin Gardner</u>. Told him about <u>John Geiger</u> and <u>LOGI-QUAD</u>. He just wanted the info for his files. I asked Martin if he knew about <u>THE QUEEN</u> in connection with <u>REVERSI</u> (see 9/14). He couldn't give me any further info. As for <u>REVERSI</u> itself, he said that the best reference was <u>REVERSI AND GO BANG</u>, which is in th 42nd St. library. (Later I looked a..." |
| 14:16, 20 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_278_September 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,294 bytes (+2,294) | Created page with "15 SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 258TH DAY - 107 DAYS TO COME ---- Thought of another idea for <u>TWICE AS HARD</u>. A player can only score if he connects at least two of the line segments on the pc. played. If two different types of lines are connected, the player scores the number of pcs. in each group. If two of the same line are connected, the number in that group is doubled. With 3 or 4 connections, add the different scores. Tr..." |
| 13:32, 20 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_277_September 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,540 bytes (+2,540) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - SATURDAY 14 257TH DAY - 108 DAYS TO COME ---- At a Flea Market near New Hope saw an old set of <u>ROOK</u>. The cards were in very bad shape and I don't think there was anything different in the rules. (Didn't buy it for $3.50.) At an inside room spoke to a dealer, Sylvia A. Barrish, Mary Fisher's Antique Shopping Center, Lahaska, Pa. - (215) 794-7862. Home phone (215) WI 7-1958. She knows <u>Herb Siegel</u>. She has a little collection of ol..." |
| 13:14, 20 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_276_September 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,826 bytes (+2,826) | Created page with "13 FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 256TH DAY - 109 DAYS TO COME ---- At the "Pennsylvania Farm Museum" in a <s>Gen</s> Country Store saw a game <u>CHECKEROLL</u>. No date given. There is a checkerboard with holes in all the black spaces - and a cardboard backing. There are balls of two colors - 4 small and 8 large of each. The small balls are rolled at random into holes on the board. If one of the balls ends in a player's king row (across the board from him), it is rep..." |
| 12:51, 20 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_275_September 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,683 bytes (+858) | |
| 12:03, 20 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_275_September 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,825 bytes (+1,825) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - THURSDAY 12 DEFENDERS DAY (M.D.) - 255TH DAY - 110 DAYS TO COME ---- In Penna. Bought 4 packages of lined 5x3 index cards for 29¢ each. <u>Claude</u> said that on Canal St. he saw some 5x3 index cards with the lines inperfect - for 15¢ each. Asked him to get as many of them as he can for me. ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He enclosed a repro of a page from a MENSA Magazine with rules for <u>LOGIQUAD</u>. He asked if I knew..." |
| 8:57, 20 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_274_September 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,861 bytes (+2,861) | Created page with "11 WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 254TH DAY - 111 DAYS TO COME ---- In checking the equipment of <u>HARE AND TORTOISE</u> and <u>ELECTION X</u> against that listed in the rules, discovered that the cards in both games were only dummies. Also game markers were missing from the latter. Called <u>Steve Brodie</u>. I'll call him again next week to arrange to go there and pick up the missing material. Rcd. a letter from <u>Lucien Vittet</u>. Mentions <u>HIGH RISE</u..." |
| 16:59, 19 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_273_September 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,794 bytes (0) | |
| 16:58, 19 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_273_September 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,794 bytes (+2,794) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - TUESDAY 10 253RD DAY - 112 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>W.H. Rawlings</u>. Among other things, mentions <u>NON-CHESS GAMES</u> and <u>S&T</u>. ---- (cont. from 9/12) [10/31] I continued playing, but read a magazine while waiting for my turn. Claude left when his game. BB, who didn't play in Claudes game joined us for Wald's Wald's <u>GAME</u> had a board with 4 corner spaces and 7 others along each side. The side spaced belong to..." |
| 16:33, 19 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_269_September 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,984 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:33, 19 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_269_September 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,983 bytes (+2,983) | Created page with "8/29 8/27 SEPTEMBER 1974 - FRIDAY 6 249TH DAY - 116 DAYS TO COME ---- Called Dale (who returned from Montreal late last night and spoke to BB). She bought the following games for me: <u>RAFLE</u>, [illegible strikeout] <u>JEU DES REPORTAGES</u>, <u>ENIGMAKO</u>, <u>AUTEUIL</u> (which is a horse racing game she said looked interesting). <u>Alan Newman</u> here about noon for lunch and stayed till 5:30. He brought the following: <u>KLONDIKE</u> - which I bor..." |
| 16:14, 19 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_268_September 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,446 bytes (+2,446) | Created page with "5 THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 248TH DAY - 117 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. an invite to his party from [bracket drawing] <u>Stan Chess</u> - with his new address, [bracket drawing] 218 E 81 St. [bracket drawing] 861-8048 Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u>. He is trying to pressure <u>Bill Dohrmann</u> into moving on <u>EASY COME - EASY GO</u>. He wrote a letter which, among other things, said how much I liked the game. I told him to send me a copy of the rules and descrip..." |
| 15:58, 19 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_267_September 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,299 bytes (+2,299) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 4 247TH DAY - 118 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Asked articles I have written and games he sent me, so that he can see what he owes me. Asked me to do a feature article. Made up a puzzle game - tentative name <u>TWICE AS HARD</u>. There [drawing of described board] are 16 square - as shown. As a puzzle [drawing of described board] they are to be put together so that each [drawing of described board] line is..." |
| 15:45, 19 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_266_September 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,319 bytes (+3,319) | Created page with "9/2 9/1 8/31 8/30 3 TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 246TH DAY - 119 DAYS TO COME ---- To S.P.I. As I came in someone was returning a copy of Parker of England's <u>ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ</u> (<u>ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ CASTLE</u> is the name of the Vic-Toy game) to <u>Howie Barasch</u>. I borrowed it and made repros of the board. Spoke to <u>Jim Dunnigan</u>. I asked about the results of the game questionnaire that he had promised me. He never got around to having it ty..." |
| 15:25, 19 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_265_September 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,539 bytes (+2,539) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - MONDAY 2 LABOR DAY - 245TH DAY - 120 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote for "Stock-List" of books from <u>BIBLIAGORA</u>, as mentioned in <u>G&P</u> #27 (See below.) Wrote to <u>Desmond P. Spittlehouse</u> (see 8/31) but decided to wait a week or two before getting it out. Started a letter to <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. My letter to <u>BIBLIAGORA</u>, 1a Whitton Waye, Houslow, Middx., England:- Gentlemen: As a collector of games and books on games, I would..." |
| 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..." |