Contributions by Sball
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| 11:29, 31 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_365_December 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,480 bytes (+2,480) | Created page with "DECEMBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 11<BR> 345TH DAY - 20 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Claude</u>. HASBRO seems to like <u>Wald</u>'s "Rip-Off" <u>GAME</u> but is in no hurry about setting up dates. Wald asked Claude's permission to try for a royalty on it instead of the extra $3,000, if they take it. Yes. I said that I haven't seen the HASBRO games around, but Claude said that he had, in places like Gertz, etc. Also they tell him that the games are selling well...." |
| 11:04, 31 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_364_December 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,166 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:04, 31 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_364_December 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,165 bytes (+3,165) | Created page with "10 TUESDAY - DECEMBER 1974<BR> 344TH DAY - 21 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>G&P</u> #30. Contains: Hamley's ad for <u>OUTDOOR SURVIVAL</u> <u>LUFTWAFFE</u>, <u>BATTLE OF THE BULGE</u>, <u>1776</u>, <u>RICHTHOFEN'S WAR</u>, <u>AFRIKA KORPS</u>, <u>D-DAY</u> (pictured and other A.H. [Avalon Hill] games listed); <s>artile</s> article on <u>L-GAME</u> with several variations; ad for <u>AGOG</u>; ad for <u>EXECTION X<u> [Election X?] and <u>HARE AND TORTOISE</u>; article..." |
| 10:41, 31 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_363_December 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,386 bytes (+4) | |
| 10:41, 31 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_363_December 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,382 bytes (+2,382) | Created page with "DECEMBER 1974 - MONDAY 9<BR> HANUKKAH, FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - 343RD DAY - 22 DAYS TO COME ---- Went over the products of two dice in connection with the company numbers in <u>TAKEOVER</u>. Seems o.k. Rcd. a letter from <u>TOYS</u> saying my subscription goes to 8/77, but they are offering me a chance to extend at the lower rate. (Kept this - on the back of my letter - and threw away their original letter.) Call from <u>Terry Seymour</u> to say that she had t..." |
| 10:02, 31 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_362_December 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,659 bytes (+2,659) | Created page with "8 SUNDAY - DECEMBER 1974<BR> IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - 342ND DAY - 23 DAYS TO COME ---- Played 2 games of <u>JACK POTS 6</u> with the <u>Horn</u>'s using the rule of always chipping at least one chip. They liked it. Call from <u>Claude</u> (by mistake, instead of calling Anne). Nothing specifically about games. Mary Ellen will be coming to New York and would like to come visit us. ---- (cont. from 12/9) [12/13] areas further out are used. Each player starts h..." |
| 9:47, 31 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_361_December 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,201 bytes (+2,201) | Created page with "DECEMBER 1974 - SATURDAY 7<BR> 341ST DAY - 24 DAYS TO COME ---- Started a letter to <u>Walter Luc Haas</u>. Call from <u>Bob Champer</u>. He was at the library on East 23rd St. with "West Point Atlas of American Wars." He'll get xeroxes of the maps and I'll reimburse him. He'll call me next Thursday. At a bazaar on Fordham Road bought <u>WORD SHAKER</u> for $1. In White Plains bought <u>BAMBOOZLE</u> and a package 47 plastic cars ($1.00 and 60¢.) ---- (..." |
| 9:30, 31 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_360_December 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,595 bytes (+2,595) | Created page with "6 FRIDAY - DECEMBER 1974<BR> 340TH DAY - 25 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote to <u>David Kribs</u> about <u>BEAT THE MARKET</u> and <u>S&T</u>. While looking in the basement BB came across the <u>SUNKA</u> board. She cleaned it up and I'll add it to the collection. ---- (cont. from 12/15) [12/16] of 25,000 or more pays a dividend of 10%, for each share held by any player, each time that company's color is landed on. 20% when the space with the square. [illegible st..." |
| 9:17, 31 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_359_December 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,179 bytes (+2,355) | |
| 17:01, 30 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_359_December 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 824 bytes (+824) | Created page with "12/3<br> 12/2<br> 12/1<br> 11/30<br> 11/29<br> 11/28<br> 11/27<br> 11/26<br> DECEMBER 1974 - THURSDAY 5<br> 339TH DAY - 26 DAYS TO COME ---- To Bloomingdales. Saw <u>PUSH & PULL</u>, a Danish import in wood, 2 play. There are six paths - each player having his [drawing of board] own set. One die is thrown. A peg is entered in the path thrown and then with subsequent throws of that number is moved along until it reaches the large pit. If a player has a peg..." |
| 16:52, 30 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_357_December 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,450 bytes (0) | |
| 16:51, 30 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_357_December 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,450 bytes (+1,600) | |
| 16:41, 30 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_358_December 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,837 bytes (+2,837) | Created page with "12/3<br> 4 WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 1974<BR> 338TH DAY - 27 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Ed Schifman</u>. they are having trouble with costing out <u>TAKEOVER</u>. They want to list is at $9.95, but at present there is $2 worth of paper inside. He mentioned something about printing the "Calculation" on the box. He is coming to New York next week and wants to get together with <u>Felicia</u> and me. Arranged for him to get to Felicia's at 12:30 on 12/13. After..." |
| 15:17, 30 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_357_December 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 850 bytes (+850) | Created page with "DECEMBER 1974 - TUESDAY 3<BR> ST. FRANCIS XAVIER - 337TH DAY - 28 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Felicia</u>. Made date to go there Thurs. to pick up <u>JURISPRUDENCE</u>. She tried to call <u>Bob Johnson</u> at Hallmark about something. His secretary said that he was on vacation for two weeks. He had previously promised Felicia that he would see her the week of 12/9 and give her the good news. She saw a nice ad for <u>YOU RSECRET SELF</u> and the other "games"..." |
| 15:01, 30 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_356_December 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,719 bytes (+2,719) | Created page with "2 MONDAY - DECEMBER 1974<BR> MONROE DOCTRINE DECLARED 1823 - 336TH DAY - 29 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>L. Vittet</u> addressed to Monsieur <u>Berloquin</u>, c/o Sackson. (Opened it before I realized this.) Vittet discusses <u>LES DEUX SAMOURAIS</u>, <u>HIGH RISE</u>, and his puzzles - and what to tell me about them. (It was dated 10/18 but was held up because of the French postal strike.) Called <u>Earl</u> and arranged to meet at his room on Thurs...." |
| 14:29, 30 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_355_December 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,785 bytes (-1) | |
| 14:28, 30 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_355_December 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,786 bytes (+2,786) | Created page with "DECEMBER 1974 - SUNDAY 1<BR> FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT - 335TH DAY - 30 DAYS TO COME ---- At bazaars in Westchester bought <u>SPELLBOUND</u> (roylon) <s>and</s> for $2.50 and <u>THE PROMISED LAND GAME</u> for $1.25. Called <u>Bob Champer</u>'s number and his mother said he was expected tonight. Asked her to have him call me, but he didn't. Wrote to <u>Steve Miller</u>. Mentioned <u>ORION CHESS</u>, <u>ORION</u>, <u>S&T</u>, <u>G&P</u>, <u>SWITCH</u>, <u>REVERSI..." |
| 13:34, 30 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_354_November 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,938 bytes (+2,938) | Created page with "30 SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> ST. ANDREW, APOSTLE - 334TH DAY - 31 DAYS TO COME ---- At <s>a bazaar in Westchester</s> Job Lot bought a copy of <u>Q-SETS</u> (Coleco) for $2.50. Late in evening BB & I discussed <u>JACK POTS 6</u> with BB. Since I am limiting the number of players for 4, we felt that it might be better to go back to playing on one board. Tried a two-hand game, each of us having two differently colored sets of 7 markers (2 colors each that is)...." |
| 13:12, 30 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_353_November 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,178 bytes (+1) | |
| 13:11, 30 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_353_November 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,177 bytes (+3,177) | Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - FRIDAY 29<BR> 333RD DAY - 32 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter giving me "a last chance to resubscribe to <u>TOYS</u> at the old rate." Wrote saying that I sent them a check on 6/14 and they cashed it on 6/21! Rcd. <u>NOST-ALGIA</u> #175. <u>Phil Cohen</u> mentions <u>Bill Rawlings</u> booklet and some suggestions on the following games: <u>BULO</u>, <u>CHOMP</u>, <u>GO-MOKU</u>, <u>HIP</u>, <u>PARITY</u>, <u>PENTOMINOES</u>; also mentions <u>ZOMB..." |
| 12:45, 30 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_352_November 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,789 bytes (+2,789) | Created page with "28 THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> THANKSGIVING DAY - 332ND DAY - 33 DAYS TO COME ---- Put the cards, chips, markers, and dice for <u>JACK POTS 6</u> into a small compartmented box. Played 2-hand <u>JACK POTS 6</u> with BB. Seemed o.k. Gave a copy of <u>SIX PACK OF PAPER & PENCIL GAMES</u> to Phil & Dale. ---- (cont. from 11/29) [12/5] Returned the copy of <u>1776</u> (A.H.) [Avalon Hill] to <u>Howie Barasch</u>. <u>TIME</u> (probably 12/2/74 issue) had an a..." |
| 12:13, 30 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_351_November 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,389 bytes (+1) | |
| 12:09, 30 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_351_November 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,388 bytes (+3,388) | Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 27<BR> 331ST DAY - 34 DAYS TO COME ---- Made a jackpot board and 48 square black markers for <u>JACK POTS 6</u>. Played with BB and Dale using the ideas of 11/23, except that I went back to giving an extra <s>move</s> turn for doubles rather than sequences. Played well and [illegible strikeout] Dale liked it. In evening call from <u>Felicia</u>. She bought a copy of <u>COSMOPOLITAN</u>. She hated what he said about me, but liked wh..." |
| 11:41, 30 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_350_November 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,392 bytes (-3) | |
| 11:40, 30 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_350_November 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,395 bytes (+2,395) | Created page with "26 TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 330TH DAY - 35 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>John Gambling</u>'s assistant. The program will be on this morning about <s>8:4</s> 9:40. Woke Dana and he taped it. <u>Felicia</u> called. Her god-mother heard me on radio and said I came over good. Told Felicia I was notified only a few minutes ahead and didn't have time to contact her. Rcd. three packages from "Gamut of Games" by U.P.S. (tipped 50¢). The following - in new boxe..." |
| 11:19, 30 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_349_November 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,702 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:19, 30 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_349_November 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,701 bytes (+2,701) | Created page with "11/24<br> NOVEMBER 1974 - MONDAY 25<BR> 329TH DAY - 36 DAYS TO COME ---- Looked at what I had done on a <u>MEMORY GAME</u> (see 6/19/70). Saw that it was too expensive and cumbersome. Thinking about it today and the next few days came up with the following: Have a plastic frame with pockets into which 16 card board squares are placed at random, face down. A cover is placed on the frame to hold the cardboard squares in place while the frame is flipped. Holes i..." |
| 11:00, 30 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_348_November 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,659 bytes (+4) | |
| 11:00, 30 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_348_November 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,655 bytes (+1,655) | Created page with "24 SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> CHRIST THE KING - 328TH DAY - 37 DAYS TO COME ---- To more bazaars in Westchester. Bought the game <u>REWORD</u> for $2.50. Bought two rolls of masking tapes for 25¢ each. For $1.10 bought 6 checker boards with corners of the playing field cut off, and a "Kin-Dex" rotary file. The file was broken but I was able to fix it using "1 drop" cement. I'll use the file to keep my "business" addressed and telephone numbers available..." |
| 10:48, 30 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_347_November 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,668 bytes (+1) | |
| 10:48, 30 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_347_November 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,667 bytes (+2,667) | Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - SATURDAY 23<BR> 327TH DAY - 38 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. He enclosed a newspaper clipping on <u>Ralph Anspach</u> and <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u>, also an exchange of letters between him and Anspach. Also mentions <u>MONPOL<u>. [?] In his letter to me he mentions <u>ARMOR</u>, <u>DOUBLE</u>, <u>GO</u>, a letter from <u>R.C. Bell</u>, <u>BLUE & GRAY</u> [from AGOG], <u>TWO-KING-GAME</u>, <u>INTERNATIONAL DRAUGHTS</u>. To..." |
| 10:33, 30 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_346_November 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,663 bytes (+3,663) | Created page with "11/19<br> 11/9<br> 11/8<br> 11/7<br> 22 FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 326TH DAY - 39 DAYS TO COME ---- Prepared an inventory of my duplicate copies of <u>S&T</u>, <u>MOVES</u>, and my missing columns - with an idea of picking up what I am missing this afternoon. To Sylvan bookstore and bought Oct. '74 <u>SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN</u>. Looked at Shackman's store on 5th Ave. Saw <u>TRAIN</u> which has the same rules as <u>TROLLEY</u> which I bought in '70. The othe..." |
| 10:01, 30 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_345_November 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,031 bytes (+3,031) | Created page with "11/20<br> 11/16<br> NOVEMBER 1974 - THURSDAY 21<BR> PRESENTATION OF B.V. MARY - 325TH DAY - 40 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u> with check for £105 - 20 for my share of <u>AGOG</u> asvance. He asks about inexpensive lodgings at Toy Fair time. Also for either a <u>TOYS</u> or <u>PLAYTHINGS</u> directory. (Tried to deposit check in Knickerbocker and Chemical, but they won't credit it until it is collected in England. I'll hold it for..." |
| 9:43, 30 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_344_November 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,912 bytes (+1,912) | Created page with "20 WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 324TH DAY - 41 DAYS TO COME ---- In Franklin Institute in Phila. saw a copy of <u>TRIPPPLES</u> - by Benassi - consisting of 6 layouts on cardboard, for 50¢. (Didn't get details of how it worked.) Bought a book <u>PUZZLES IN MATH & LOGIC</u> (Dover) by Aaron J. Friedland. $1.35. Saw a wooden "gadget" that didn't do anything by had an interesting movement. [drawing of gadget] At Wanamaker's saw <u>JURISPRUDENCE</u> for $1..." |
| 9:28, 30 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_343_November 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,484 bytes (+2,484) | Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - TUESDAY 19<BR> 323RD DAY - 42 DAYS TO COME ---- Called the <u>John Gambling</u> program. My interview was played Saturday early, but it will be run again in the 9 A.M. segment. I will be informed in advance. Called <u>Leonard Willett</u>. He'll start work on a Keough Plan for me. Funds can be removed starting at age 59 1/2. Call from <u>Bob Gellman</u> with more questions on <u>WEEKEND IN VEGAS</u>. He wants me to come there within a month..." |
| 17:16, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_342_November 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,907 bytes (+3,907) | Created page with "11/17<br> 11/16<br> 18 MONDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 322ND DAY - 43 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Herbert Baus</u>. He is a friend of <u>Warren Buell</u>'s and he corresponded with me in '65 and '66. He sent me info on two games then - <u>ARMAGEDDON</u> and <u>GOLDEN SPRIKE</u>. He was in New York in connection with a huge x-word puzzle dictionary he is doing for Doubleday. While working on this he came up with a word game he calls wither <u>SPELLBINDER</u> or..." |
| 16:48, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_341_November 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,725 bytes (+2,725) | Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - SUNDAY 17<BR> TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 321ST DAY - 44 DAYS TO COME ---- BB with Dana & Edith to 3 bazaars. They picked up some pads, type correction rolls, and air mail envelopes. Also a duplicate [illegible strikeout] copy of <u>EGO</u> for 75¢. In afternoon to 2 bazaars in Queens, with the 3 of them. Edith bought a plastic <u>CHESS</u> table. She got part of [illegible strikeout] a chess set and a complete <u>CHECKERS</u> set, w..." |
| 16:29, 27 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_340_November 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,887 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:29, 27 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_340_November 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,886 bytes (+1,886) | Created page with "16 SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 320TH DAY - 45 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Ed Schifman</u>. Mentioned <u>PUSHOVER</u>, <u>INTERSECTION</u>, <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>, <u>TAKEOVER!</u>. Made a board, set of cards, square cardboard pieces for <u>JACK POTS 8</u>. Took 7/8" chips for markers. Played with the <u>Laurence<u>'s. Used 14 cards with 4-marker configurations and 8 with <s>the</s> 5-marker configurations, Put 2 of the latter in each of the pool..." |
| 16:16, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_339_November 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 4,143 bytes (+4,143) | Created page with "11/14 <br> 11/9<br> NOVEMBER 1974 - FRIDAY 15<BR> 319TH DAY - 46 DAYS TO COME ---- BB typed letter to <s>Grae</s> <u>Graeme Levin</u> and I mailed it. Letter from <u>Leonard Willett</u> suggesting a "Keough Pension Plan." Letter from <u>Bob Gellman</u> that <u>PATTON</u> and <u>MACARTHUR</u> will be sold by "House of Games" and that I will get 2 1/2%. Rcd. a board game <u>OSMOSIS</u>, with a letter from the co-inventor and co-publisher who saw my <u>S&T</..." |
| 15:44, 27 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_338_November 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,624 bytes (+2,439) | |
| 15:16, 27 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_338_November 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,185 bytes (+1,185) | Created page with "14 THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 318TH DAY - 47 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a Macy's sale catalog. One page of games with, among others, <u>BACKGAMMON</u>, Deluxe <u>MONOPOLY</u>, <u>CHESS</u>, <u>FACTS IN FIVE</u>, <u>YOUR SECRET SELF</u>, Deluxe <u>SCRABBLE</u>. Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Told her about my interview with <u>John Gambling</u>. When she heard that I hadn't had the chance to mention <u>BALI</u> she lost interest in taping it. The biggest game at F.A..." |
| 15:05, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_337_November 13.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,715 bytes (+2,715) | Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 13<BR> 317TH DAY - 48 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>John Gambling</u> and taped an interview. He asked if <u>YAHTZEE</u> really outsold <u>MONOPOLY</u>. Told him I didn't know. He asked if games tended to be topical. Yes, and gave him examples. He asked how a got game ideas and I told him how <u>BAZAAR</u> came from helping my son with trigonometry. He asked my favorite games and I said <u>BRIDGE</u>, <u>GO</u>, <u>FOCUS</u>, and <u>AC..." |
| 14:36, 27 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_336_November 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,930 bytes (+1) | |
| 14:35, 27 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_336_November 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,929 bytes (+2,929) | Created page with "11/10<br> 11/9<br> 12 TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 316TH DAY - 49 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Howard Morhaim</u> (an associate of <u>Harvey Gardner</u> at Gold Medal, Fawcett Publications) is interested in my doing a book on games (with Felicia?) and will contact me with his ideas. I brought up my contractual obligations to Random House, but probably <u>THE ART OF GAMES</u>, whether they take it or not, should cover me. 2nd call from <u>..." |
| 14:14, 27 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_335_November 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,291 bytes (+1,563) | |
| 14:06, 27 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_335_November 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 728 bytes (+728) | Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - MONDAY 11<BR> 315TH DAY - 50 DAYS TO COME ---- The 3rd quarter 3M check finally came (Nov. 7 on envelope) [three columns: game. U.S. Royalty. Foreign Royalty.]<br> <u>ACQUIRE</u>------- $1,846.96. $338.15.<br> <u>BAZAAR</u>--------$ .00<br> <u>MONAD</u>--------- 56.25<br> <u>VENTURE</u>-------- 245.36<br> <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u> 717.96. 1,667.86. $89.47 to <u>Claude</u>.<br> <u>SLEUTH</u>-----------465.52<br> $3,332.05. 2006.01<br> $5,338.06..." |
| 13:59, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_334_November 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,577 bytes (+2,577) | Created page with "10 SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 314TH DAY - 51 DAYS TO COME ---- To a bazaar in Pelham Manor: Nothing. Working on the gambling <u>GAME</u> based on <u>TAM-BIT</u>. Used that board and made a rough set of "configuration" cards. Played by myself, but didn't play with money - or chips - so couldn't get the flavor of how jackpots build-up. Otherwise it seems promising. Called <u>Earl Perel</u>. He has been doing a little wor..." |
| 13:43, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_333_November 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,248 bytes (+2,248) | Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - SATURDAY 9<BR> 313TH DAY - 52 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a "Childcraft" 1975 catalog - duplicate of the one I rcd. on 10/8 (<u>NUMBLE</u>, etc.). Discarded it. At bazaar in White Plains bought 10 "Write Bros." pens at 15¢ each (and gave 2 to BB). Bought 50 boxes of short leads (30 in a box at 25 for $1. Bought a package of assorted rubber bands for 15¢. Bought a ream of typewriting paper for $1.50. ---- (cont. from 11/10) [11/12] Thomas Nelso..." |
| 13:29, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_332_November 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,659 bytes (+2,659) | Created page with "8 FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 1974<BR> 312TH DAY - 53 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. 24 shares of stock in "Infinity Quest Corp." from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. Also a listing of officers. The 3M check still didn't come. Spoke to Charlie and he said he'd check at the post office. I'll call at 2:30. [drawn bracket] Charlie Goldenback [drawn bracket] Route 23 [drawn bracket] 379-3366 Called and he couldn't find it. He suggested that I wait until Monday before call<s>ed</s>ing St. Pa..." |
| 13:08, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_331_November 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,475 bytes (+2,475) | Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - THURSDAY 7<BR> 311TH DAY - 54 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Bob Gellman</u> with the rough draft of the <u>WASHINGTON</u> blurb. Made up a rough set of equipment for duplicate <u>INTERSECTION</u> (which I kept) and a better set to send to Aladdin. Wrote the rules. Wrote a covering letter to <u>Ed Schifman</u>. In this made a suggestion for a change in the <u>PUSHOVER</u> graphics. ---- (cont. from 11/8) [11/22] add some materi..." |
| 12:45, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_328_November 04.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,797 bytes (+2,797) | Created page with "11/1 4 MONDAY - NOVEMBER 1974 308TH DAY - 57 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She rcd. her 3M check - $1,334.52 - but with no covering breakdown, just a statement that it was her 25% She brought two copies of <u>FOCUS</u> to <u>Bob Gellman</u>. <s>She</s> She has a meeting with the man who is now handling E.S. Lowe for M.B. [Milton Bradley] - today. Played Duplicate <u>INTERSECTION</u> with BB, using a rough "score board." Plays o.k. Actually th..." |
| 12:15, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_326_November 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,487 bytes (+3,487) | Created page with "11/3 2 SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 1974 ALL SOULS DAY - 306TH DAY - 59 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a royalty report from Hallmark for <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> and <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u> for $0 for the 3rd quarter. Rcd. a letter, thru Random House, from an <u>AGOG</u> reader. He is a <u>GAME</u> inventor and would like to know what to do with his games. Also about NYGA/ At a bazaar in Flushing bought 12 boxes of 250 self-stick filing folder labels, in 4 colors, for..." |
| 11:43, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_325_November 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 1,872 bytes (+1,872) | Created page with "NOVEMBER 1974 - FRIDAY 1 ALL SAINTS' DAY - 305TH DAY - 60 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. the copy of <u>EUROPA</u> #2 that was sent by surface mail. Prepared a "Bibliography" of game books for <u>Bob Johnson</u>. Included the following: <u>A HISTORY OF BOARD GAMES OTHER THAN CHESS</u>; <u>GAMES ANCIENT AND ORIENTAL AND HOW TO PLAY THEM</u>; <u>BOARD AND TABLE GAMES FROM MANY CIVILIZATIONS</u>; <u>BOARD AND TABLE GAMES FROM MANY CIVILIZATIONS 2</u>; <u>GAMES OF THE ORI..." |
| 11:28, 27 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_324_October 31.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,037 bytes (+2) | |
| 11:28, 27 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_324_October 31.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,035 bytes (+3,035) | Created page with "9/14 9/13 9/12 9/10 9/9 31 THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1974 HALLOWEEN - REFORMATION DAY - 304TH DAY - 61 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She called <u>Bob Gellman</u> about my picking up the <u>FOCUS</u> game there. She also mentioned the matter of <u>PATTON</u> and <u>MACARTHUR</u> in Canada and our willingness to let him take $50 off the top for expenses. He was indignant and said he could pay for an airplane anytime he wants. He also said that I broug..." |
| 11:09, 27 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_323_October 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,318 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:09, 27 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_323_October 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,317 bytes (+3,317) | Created page with "10/29 10/24 10/23 10/14 OCTOBER 1974 - WEDENSDAY 30 303RD DAY - 62 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Some people from Aladdin are coming in this morning. <u>Shepard (Shep) Bentley</u>, who is taking <u>James Kelso</u>'s place, would like to meet me. (This was at 8:30 and I got to Felicia's at about 10:15.) Kelso, incidentally, has moved up to a higher job (I believe) to be in charge of all foreign activities. <u>Ed Schifman</u> is in charge of R..." |
| 10:35, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_322_October 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,878 bytes (+2,878) | Created page with "29 TUESDAY - OCTOBER 1974 302ND DAY - 63 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Robert St. Cyr</u>. That deal fell thru. The mysterious company is going with a more juvenile game, but Bob doesn't know what it is. Explorations will probably go bankrupt, but hopefully some friends will be able to buy <u>BIGWIG</u> at the auction and keep it alive. Bob will be here on 11/6 in the morning to return <u>LOTTERY</u>, <u>AIRLINE</u>, <u>FREE FORM</u>, <u>TRAVELINE</u>, <u>PAI..." |
| 10:12, 27 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_321_October 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,990 bytes (+2,990) | Created page with "10/27 10/26 10/25 OCTOBER 1974 - MONDAY 28 VETERANS DAY - 301ST DAY - 64 DAYS TO COME ---- To "Gamut of Games." <u>Phil Orbanes</u> not there but the secretary made repros of <u>MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS</u>, <u>THE CASE OF THE ELUSIVE ASSASSIN</u>, and <s>FUH</s> <u>FU MANCHU'S HIDDEN HOARD</u> to give to Phil. She also made repros of <u>DOMINO SOLITAIRE</u> for me. She said there was a letter for me that she just sent out. ---- To <u>Felicia</u> and g..." |
| 9:31, 27 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_320_October 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,598 bytes (-1) | |
| 9:31, 27 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_320_October 27.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,599 bytes (+2,599) | Created page with "27 SUNDAY - OCTOBER 1974 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 300TH DAY - 65 DAYS TO COME ---- While looking at the two <u>FOCUS</u> boxes I took from the basement I noticed that one was moldy. Checked in the basement and discovered the the three large boxes on the north wall at the bottom of the piles were damaged by dampness. Put the empty boxes in these three. Found that a number of the <u>TRANSFORMATION</u> duplicates were quite moldy. Went over the oth..." |
| 16:32, 26 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_319_October 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,582 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:31, 26 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_319_October 26.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,581 bytes (+2,581) | Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - SATURDAY 26 299TH DAY - 66 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>THE FLYING BUFFALO'S FAVORITE MAGAZINE</u> (Sept./Oct. '74). Mentions <u>RAUMKRIEG<u>, a possible non-computer <u>NUCLEAR DESTRUCTION</u>, <u>BATTLE PLAN</u>, <u>MOON BASE</u>, <u>TIME TRAP</u>, <u>BOARD OF DIRECTORS</u>, [ILLEGIBLE STRIKEOUT] <u>STARLORD</u>, <u>IMPERIALISM</u>, <u>BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA</u>, <u>GAMBIT</u>, <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>, <u>BATTLE OF BRITAIN</u>, <u>CONFLICT</u> Mag., <u>KH..." |
| 16:08, 26 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_318_October 25.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,121 bytes (+2,121) | Created page with "25 FRIDAY - OCTOBER 1974 298TH DAY - 67 DAYS TO COME ---- When I gave the magazine with <u>TANK!</u> to <u>Pierre</u> I noticed that the expansion counters were missing. Checked and saw that none of the expansion rules I took had the counters, will have to get them. Rcd. <u>NOST-ALGIA</u> #174. <u>Phil Cohen</u> mentions <u>NULL</u>, <u>NULL CHESS</u>, and gives rules for <u>ZOMBIE CHESS</u> and <u>REINCARNATION CHESS</u>. Also mentions a change in the <u>TEEK..." |
| 15:47, 26 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_317_October 24.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,563 bytes (+2,563) | Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - THURSDAY 24 UNITED NATIONS DAY - 297TH DAY - 68 DAYS TO COME ---- Called up <u>Bob Gellman</u> to check if he had to have the info on <u>WASHINGTON</u> and <u>WEEKEND IN VEGAS</u> tomorrow. No. In fact we set the date for 11/5 at noon. Sent the repro of the <u>INFLATION</u> rules to <u>Ralph Anspach</u>. Called <u>Phyllis Melhado</u> and arranged to go there Monday after 2:30 P.M. to pick up <u>CONTIGO</u> and <u>EVENTS</u>. Called <u>Felici..." |
| 10:01, 26 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_316_October 23.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,824 bytes (+2,824) | Created page with "23 WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 1974 296TH DAY - 69 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <s>the</s> another package of <u>Vittet</u>'s material. The thirty dice were there, plus another 5 separately boxed, and two more transparent cubes with material inside. Also a grab bag. (This was all packaged in a box for <u>OBJECTIF EPARGNE</u>.) There was also a transparent folder with two gadgets for covering cubes from opponent, and rules for <u>HIGH RISE</u>, a picture of the game in progre..." |
| 17:18, 25 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_315_October 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,137 bytes (+1) | |
| 17:17, 25 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_315_October 22.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,136 bytes (+3,136) | Created page with "10/18 10/17 10/6 9/20 9/15 OCTOBER 1974 - TUESDAY 22 295TH DAY - 70 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. I will probably be hearing from <u>Carl Eisenberg</u>. Carl is now working for "Learn, Inc." They have a series of children's books that Carl wants to change into <u>GAME</u>S. He approached Phil about doing it, but Phil doesn't want to take the time and suggested me. He said that if I decide to do the job I should get at least $1,000, and som..." |
| 16:52, 25 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_314_October 21.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,000 bytes (+3,000) | Created page with "10/20 10/19 21 MONDAY - OCTOBER 1974 ALASKA DAY (ALASKA) - 294TH DAY - 71 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. He needs my game [illegible strikeout] - <u>FREAKY KING OF THE HILL</u> - today so that the art work can be done in time for <u>Marty Kornblum</u> to bring to Chicago Wednesday. Agreed to come at 2:00. Rcd. letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. <u>AGOG</u> is published. He sent <u>CONFRONTATION</u> (which I rcd.). Also mentions<u>MOVIE MAKER<..." |
| 16:08, 25 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_313_October 20.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,619 bytes (+2,619) | Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - SUNDAY 20 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 293RD DAY - 72 DAYS TO COME ---- Made a rough board for <u>FREAKY KING OF THE HILL</u> and rough pcs. Played by myself and then with BB and Dana. From 2 to 4 play and each takes one of the characters. Move by throw of 4-sided die. When land on a space marked by an unused character, call it as a "friend." If land on own space or one of your "friends," move ahead number of spaces as you have "friends." I..." |
| 15:49, 25 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_312_October 19.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,471 bytes (+2,471) | Created page with "19 SATURDAY - OCTOBER 1974 292ND DAY - 73 DAYS TO COME ---- Sent check for a copy of <u>ZZIZZ</u>. Rcd. a booklet on <u>RAILWAY RIVALS</u> signed by <u>David Watts</u>. Brought a copy of <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> to the Karlans for a Weir get together. Looked at it and noticed that the rules call for putting the pegs in at random!! Putting them thru holes in the pcs. is given as a variation. ---- (cont. from 10/20) [10/21] <u>Felicia</u> called <u>Bob..." |
| 15:34, 25 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_311_October 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,651 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:33, 25 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_311_October 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,650 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:33, 25 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_311_October 18.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,649 bytes (+2,649) | Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - FRIDAY 18 ST. LUKE, EVANGELIST - 291ST DAY - 74 DAYS TO COME ---- Finally rcd. <u>CONFRONTATION<u> from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. (An ad sheet lists the following "Ariel games" by "Philmer Limited":- <u>SOCCER BOSS</u>, <u>WEMBLEY</u>, <u>DIPLOMACY</u>, <u>GO</u>, <u>THE GILLETTE CUP</u>. On Boston Post bought <u>MASTER SPY</u> (see '72) for $1.97. (A waste of money.) At John's bought <u>MATTIX</u> for $2.99. <u>POST</u> had an ad for <u>22122</..." |
| 11:26, 25 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_310_October 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,607 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:25, 25 March 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_310_October 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,606 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:25, 25 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_310_October 17.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,605 bytes (+2,605) | Created page with "17 THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1974 290TH DAY - 75 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Bob Gellman<u>. He doesn't think that "The New York Campaign" is well known enough. I told him that there just wasn't anything else I could use and that I'd write the blurb to make it sound important. Finally rcd. the envelope from <u>David Gwynn Watts</u> (see 9/18) with <u>RAILWAY RIVALS</u> and <u>THE PENINSULAR WAR</u>. Started thinking of <u>FREAKIES</u> game. Decided on a spiral path..." |
| 11:00, 25 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_309_October 16.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,038 bytes (+3,038) | Created page with "10/11 10/8 10/7 10/6 OCTOBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 16 289TH DAY - 76 DAYS TO COME ---- Another call from <u>Ralph Anspach</u>. Don't <s>rembe</s> remember the details. I intended to tell him about his representative, Spence, not sending me a copy of <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u>. Called him later and told him, just in case he might think I got two from them. Told him about my column. Call from <u>Bob Gellman</u>. He is writing to <u>Alfons Rubbens</u> trying to get more..." |
| 10:39, 25 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_308_October 15.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,702 bytes (+2,702) | Created page with "10/12 15 TUESDAY - OCTOBER 1974 288TH DAY - 77 DAYS TO COME ---- Met <u>Pierre Berloquin</u> at his hotel and then by subway to 14th St. went over to book stores in that area, ending with Barnes and Nobel. Pierre bought some $40 to $50 worth of books, mainly on puzzles. For an <s>column</s> article in a newspaper or a magazine containing one puzzle he gets about $50 so one idea will pay for all the books. (He bought about $15 worth in Sylvan.) Actually afte..." |
| 10:21, 25 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_307_October 14.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,469 bytes (+2,469) | Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - MONDAY 14 COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION - 287TH DAY - 78 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Bob Gellman</u> and more discussion on <u>WEEKEND IN VEGAS</u>. He is changing the spinner in the "Jackpot" so that there are as many individual losing spaces as there payoffs on the winning spaces. I also suggested giving a player two numbers in "Roulette" by placing the betting chip on a line (since changing the board is an expensive proposition). He asked if I w..." |
| 10:08, 25 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_305_October 12.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,313 bytes (+2,313) | Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - SATURDAY 12 285TH DAY - 80 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. the <u>FREAKIES</u> box from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. he'd like the game by Friday of the coming week. The ice cream company may be interested in something instead of <u>THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN</u>. Rcd. a letter from <u>Carol Peterson</u>. She doesn't know what happened to <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>, and would like me to send her another model. Rcd. an envelope from <u>Bob Gellman</u> with a clippi..." |
| 9:42, 25 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_304_October 11.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,607 bytes (+2,607) | Created page with "11 FRIDAY - OCTOBER 1974 284TH DAY - 81 DAYS TO COME ---- <S>In answer</s> Called <u>Bob Gellman</u> and he called me back. We talked about what I had found wrong with <u>WEEKEND IN VEGAS</u>. When he has a new edition he'd like me to go over the rules. Gave him <u>Walter Luc Haas</u> address and he'll send <u>PATTON</u> and <u>MACARTHUR</u>. He mentioned that a movie on "MacArthur" is in the works. Call from <u>Ralph Anspach</u>, the inventor of <u>ANTI-..." |
| 9:24, 25 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_303_October 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,964 bytes (+26) | |
| 9:24, 25 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_303_October 10.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,938 bytes (+2,938) | Created page with "10/9 OCTOBER 1974 - THURSDAY 10 283RD DAY - 82 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u>. Showed him a little of <u>TWICE AS HARD</u> and left it with him. He returned <u>HOLEY TERROR</u>. There was not enough interest in it to invest the money in molds for plastic pcs. At least 50,000 would have to be made. A wood item, to the contrary, can be started with 10,000 or even less. We talked about the game business in general. Again he hears that 3M is look..." |
| 9:05, 25 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_302_October 09.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,391 bytes (+2,391) | Created page with "9 WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 1974 282ND DAY - 83 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote the rules for <u>TWICE AS HARD</u>. Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u> to ask whether I should show <u>FUN CITY</u> to <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u>. Not in. Rcd. letter from <u>Walter Luc Haas</u>. Mentioned a possible Swiss game magazine. Also 3M. Letter from <u>Thomas Galloway</u>. Mentioned <u>SPACE HUK</u>, <u>WAYLAND MADNESS</u>, <u>DERCH-ACH</u>, and <u>HEXTERMINATION</u>. Sent out the letter to..." |
| 17:29, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_301_October 08.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,727 bytes (+2,727) | Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - TUESDAY 8 281ST DAY - 84 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. the 1975 "Childcraft" catalog. Under "learning thru fun" some games listed are <u>NUMBLE</u>, <u>TUF</u>, <u>SPLIT WORDS</u>, <u>SENTENCE CUBE GAME</u>, <u>SHAKESPEARE</u>, <u>ENDS 'N BLENDS</u>, <u>ON SETS</u>, Under "quiet games" - <u>TRAP SNAP</u>, <u>KLIK</u>, <u>QUBIC</u>, <u>FOOTBALL STRATEGY</u>, <u>MAGNETIC GLOBE GAME</u>, <u>TENNIS ANYONE?</u>, <u>SYNTACTICS</u>. Under "adult corner" - <u>INS..." |
| 17:12, 24 March 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_300_October 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,524 bytes (+4) | |
| 17:11, 24 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_300_October 07.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,520 bytes (+2,520) | Created page with "7 MONDAY - OCTOBER 1974 280TH DAY - 85 DAYS TO COME ---- For my <u>S&T</u> column finished <u>THE INVENTORS</u>, then did <u>PRO DRAFT</u>, <u>PRIZE PROPERTY</u>, <u>KING OIL</u>, <u>THERMOPYLAE</u>, <u>THE UNGAME</u>, <u>LETTER PILE</u>, <u>MACARTHUR</u>, (with mention of <u>PATTON</u>), <u>DOUBLETAKE</u>, and <u>ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ CASTLE</u>. Shorten the part on <u>NON-CHESS GAMES</u> a little and ended with it. (Ran 1020 words instead of the 940 used for my c..." |
| 16:57, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_299_October 06.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,275 bytes (+2,275) | Created page with "OCTOBER 1974 - SUNDAY 6 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 279TH DAY - 86 DAYS TO COME ---- Made a new set of wood-grained pcs. for <u>TWICE AS HARD</u>. Decided that in the advanced game it is better to put all 16pcs. in a line so that the one who plays first can choose the "starter" from the two ends. Using this I played solitaire and it was fun. ---- (cont. from 10/7) [10/16] All of us (but not Charlotte) came here for supper. Annie came up by taxi...." |
| 16:42, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_298_October 05.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 3,036 bytes (+3,036) | Created page with "10/3 9/20 5 SATURDAY - OCTOBER 1974 278TH DAY - 87 DAYS TO COME ---- Started my <u>S&T</u> column for #47. Did "short takes" of <u>STOCKBROKER</u>, <u>ELECTION X</u>, <u>LONDON CABBIE GAME</u> (<u>CABBIE</u>), <u>FRENCH CHATTER</u>, <u>THE GAME OF NATIONS</u>, <u>KGB</u>, and started <u>THE INVENTORS</u>. To the <u>Bredehorn</u>'s. George showed me a new game <u>HAVAFIT!</u> The field is 6x7. There are ten "quadrominos" - 2 of each kind. (Told him about <u..." |
| 16:26, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_296_October 03.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,664 bytes (+2,664) | Created page with "3 THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1974 ST. THERESA - 276TH DAY - 89 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Fabio Coen</u>. He invited BB and me to supper next Weds. before the game testing session - at a restaurant. Thought that it might be worth showing <u>FUN CITY</u>, or possibly under the name <u>FIGHT CITY HALL</u>, to <u>Mannie Lefkowitz</u>. Letter from <u>Tom Atwater</u>. Mentions <u>TRANSFORMATION</u>, with a suggested name <u>CRYSTALYTICS</u>, and <u>HIT THE JACKPOT</u>...." |
| 15:59, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_295_October 02.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,776 bytes (+2,776) | Created page with "9/21 9/25 OCTOBER 1974 - WEDNESDAY 2 275TH DAY - 90 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Mannie Lefkowitz</u> and he called back. Asked if he'd be interested in <u>TWICE AS HARD</u>. Yes to anything out of wood. I'll call beginning of next week to set a date. He asked about a mystery <u>GAME</u> and I said that I was thinking about one. He said that they all love <u>TANGLED WEB</u> but can't see anyway to produce it. No action yet on <u>HOLEY TERROR</u>. <u..." |
| 15:41, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_294_October 01.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,901 bytes (+2,901) | Created page with "9/29 9/21 1 TUESDAY - OCTOBER 1974 SUCCOTH, FIRST DAY OF TABERNACLES - 274TH DAY - 91 DAYS TO COME ---- At F.A.O. Sch[w]arz bought <u>THE ASPEN GAME</u> for $4.95. It was a sample of a game they don't intend to handle - I am pretty sure.) They didn't have any of my games at all. Among the 3M games there were many <u>IMAGE</u> and <u>POINT OF LAW</u>. To <u>Fabio</u> with <u>THE ART OF GAMES</u> folder. He read it thru and had some difficulty in a few places...." |
| 15:26, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_293_September 30.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,293 bytes (+2,293) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - MONDAY 30 273RD DAY - 92 DAYS TO COME ---- A few calls from a friend and then <u>Miss Goldfinger</u>, a teacher in Teaneck, N.J. She has a grant to devise games to help with English and her class is very excited about <u>GAMES</u> they have devised. She got my name thru <u>Mike Abner</u>. She asked if I would come and speak to her class. Told her that adult games were my specialty, but that I would be willing to come there and answer questions...." |
| 15:09, 24 March 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_292_September 29.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 2,810 bytes (+2,810) | Created page with "29 SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 1974 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 272ND DAY - 93 DAYS TO COME ---- Finished writing up <u>KLEE</u> and <u>MIRO</u>. ---- (cont. from 10/1) [10/1] Some of the cardboard partitions were off in <u>FREE FORM</u> and I took it with me. <u>SPECTRUM</u> was in good shape but Felicia wanted me to take it. I also took the model of <u>HONORABLE RELATIONS</u>, back from Hallmark. Very bad shape, with no rules. The Aladdin people were in y..." |
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| 12:09, 24 March 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1974_Sackson_291_September 28.jpg | Transcription - 1974 diary | 655 bytes (+655) | Created page with "SEPTEMBER 1974 - SATURDAY 28 271ST DAY - 94 DAYS TO COME ---- Postcard from <u>Alister Macintyre</u> with info on <u>BRASS TACTICS</u>, <u>TREK</u> (former name for <u>CHIRP</u>); <u>STRATEGY</u> [Van Seigling]. Mentions of <u>4000 AD</u> and <u>GAME OF NATIONS</u>, <u>GAME</u> using <u>TWIXT</u> pegs. Rcd. a letter from <u>Walter Luc Haas</u>. Would like me to write for <u>EUROPA</u>. Wants to exchange info. He likes and plays my games including <u>ACQUIRE</u..." |
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