Contributions by Sball
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| 10:00, 16 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_145_May 05.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,454 bytes (+24) | |
| 9:59, 16 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_145_May 05.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,430 bytes (+2,430) | Created page with "MAY 1975 - MONDAY 5<BR> 125TH DAY - 240 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. 1st quarter '75 3M report and check.<br> <u>ACQUIRE</u>-------------$818.75<br> <u>BAZAAR</u>------------------0.00<br> <u>MONAD</u>-----------------22.88<br> <u>VENTURE</u>---------------123.69<br> <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>--325.93 -- ($12.22 to <u>Claude</u>)<br> <u>SLEUTH</u>-----------------219.22<br> <u>NO WAY</u>-----------------0.00<br> -----------------------------------$1,510.47. $1,132.85..." |
| 16:37, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_144_May 04.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 1,881 bytes (+1,881) | Created page with "4 SUNDAY - MAY 1975<BR> ROGATION SUNDAY - 124TH DAY - 241 DAYS TO COME ---- Worked out a new "Bonus Chart" for <u>FOUR-ARMED BANDIT</u>, based on the net difference between the winner of a bonus and each of the other players, for different numbers of players. Wrote the rules and started working on the equipment. BB drew up the pack of symbol cards and also squares to paste on the board. <s>She also typed the rules</s> ---- (cont. from 5/3) [5/2] was comi..." |
| 16:21, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,474 bytes (+2,474) | Created page with "MAY 1975 - SATURDAY 3<BR> 123RD DAY - 242 DAYS TO COME ---- More work on board for <u>FOUR-ARMED BANDIT</u>. To bazaar in Flushing with BB and Edith. All I got were some odd shaped plastic pcs. - a handful for 25¢, but I gave her 30¢ because I had a big hand. Call from <u>Claude</u>. He is flying to Canada for a few days next week. If possible I'll pick <s>them up</s> them up and take them to the airport. Played 2-hand <u>FOUR-ARMED BANDIT</u> with <u>Ph..." |
| 16:00, 15 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,936 bytes (+3) | |
| 15:59, 15 April 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,933 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:57, 15 April 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,932 bytes (0) | |
| 15:55, 15 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,932 bytes (+3,932) | Created page with "5/3<br> 5/4<br> 2 FRIDAY - MAY 1975<BR> 122ND DAY - 243 DAYS TO COME ---- Working on board for <u>FOUR-ARMED BANDIT</u>. Rcd. Hallmark royalty report for <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u> and <u>FITTING AND PROPER</u>. A bog zero. Rcd. <u>EUROPA</u> 6-8. Articles, <s>and</s> reviews, and mentions of: <u>G&P</u>, <u>OWL AND WEASEL</u>, <u>SAGSET</u> (Magazine), <u>THE MONOPOLY BOOK</u>, "Just Games," <u>HARE & TORTOISE</u>, <u>LONDON CABBIE GAME</u>, <u>ELECTION..." |
| 15:23, 15 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_140_April 30.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,983 bytes (+770) | |
| 15:04, 15 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_140_April 30.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,213 bytes (+2,213) | Created page with "4/29<br> 30 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 120TH DAY - 245 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She has to go to Boston today on a consulting job and <u>Eric Naiburg</u> is supposed to come in at 11 and she doesn't have his number. Told her that I'd try to contact him. She said to tell him that she doesn't want to handle his games (<u>VECTOR</u> and <u>CARAPACE</u>). Called the Plan B number and got Naiburg's brother. Told him that Felicia won't be in tod..." |
| 14:45, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_139_April 29.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,376 bytes (+2,376) | Created page with "APRIL 1975 - TUESDAY 29<BR> 119TH DAY - 246 DAYS TO COME ---- Deposited the <u>WASHINGTON</u> check in Dollar. Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Barry Shapiro</u> called and, since <s>Fri</s> this Friday is the only day he is free, Felicia will come in. She thinks that <u>POP-SHAPE-AND SHATTER</u> is more fun played by 3 than 2 and I agreed. I'll be there at 1:30. Wrote to <u>David Watts</u>. Enclosed my review of <u>RAILWAYS RIVALS</u>. Mentioned <u>Don Miller<..." |
| 14:25, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_138_April 28.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,853 bytes (+2,853) | Created page with "4/27<br> 4/11<br> 4/10<br> 28 MONDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 118TH DAY - 247 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a $100 check from <u>Bob Gellman</u> for my work on <u>WASHINGTON</u>. To <u>Felicia</u>. Returned the material on <u>CHIPPER</u> and told her it wasn't worth looking into. Showed her the <u>RUMMIKUB</u> listing in International Toy Fair booklet. Fixed the broken tower in the <u>SPACE BOXES</u> model. Sol, the fellow I met last Wednesday, in together with<br> [dr..." |
| 14:05, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_137_April 27.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,617 bytes (+2,617) | Created page with "APRIL 1975 - SUNDAY 27<BR> FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - 117TH DAY - 248 DAYS TO COME ---- Caught up completely with game diary - the first time since the beginning of the year. Started a letter to <u>Walter Luc Haas</u>. Copied the <u>SOLITAIRE SLY</u> puzzle and solution to bring to <u>Phil Orbanes</u> tomorrow. ---- (cont. from 4/28) [4/28] consultant to Gamut. $15 an hour. Felicia said that when <u>DUEL</u> came back I should return it to <u>Claude</..." |
| 13:45, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_136_April 26.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,236 bytes (+2,236) | Created page with "26 SATURDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 116TH DAY - 249 DAYS TO COME ---- At a "Farmer's Market" in N.J. saw a game <u>CROSSWISE</u> (Roylon). Didn't look inside, but apparently it is a rub-off plastic board with a crossword puzzle diagram. Players race to write in as many words as they can using different colored grease pencils. Rcd. an envelope from England with the following: Letter from <u>A.R. Mills</u> asking if I could enlarge <u>AGOG</u>, or come up with a new..." |
| 13:29, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_135_April 25.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,970 bytes (+2,970) | Created page with "4/12<br> 4/3<br> 4/26<br> APRIL 1975 - FRIDAY 25<BR> ST. MARK, EVANGELIST - 115TH DAY - 250 DAYS TO COME ---- Looked at the info on <u>CHIPPER</u> I took from Felicia Weds. It uses pcs of two size placed on a checker-type board of various configurations. The larger pcs. move diagonally forward and can jump own men without taking off. When jump a small piece, of any color, it is placed on top and the large pc. can move as a king. A small piece is removed <s>f..." |
| 13:07, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_134_April 24.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,255 bytes (+3,255) | Created page with "4/18<br> 24 THURSDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 114TH DAY - 251 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. an original copy of the "Neue Spiele 1975" folder direct from "Boutique fur spieler," the same as the one from <u>Walter Luc Haas</u> on 4/9. Rcd. #77 of <u>John Mansfield</u>'s <u>SIGNAL</u> (Apr. 15, 1975). Mentioned the following games: <u>STARSHIP TROOPER</u> (A.H. [Avalon Hill] - upcoming); <u>PEARL HARBOUR</u> (A.H. - being worked on); <u>SIEGE OF MINAS TIRITH</u> (Fact and Fan..." |
| 12:14, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_133_April 23.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,046 bytes (+3,046) | Created page with "4/22<br> 4/21<br> 4/20<br> 4/18<br> APRIL 1975 - WEDNESDAY 23<BR> 113TH DAY - 252 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>John Lawless</u> coming in today at 11. She said that <u>Alan Neman</u> had left it up to her whether to give his games for a flat fee rather than a royalty. I told her that she should do the same thing with my <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>. She seemed to be hinting that she'd like me to come down to help her show the games and I said I w..." |
| 11:23, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_132_April 22.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,410 bytes (+2,410) | Created page with "22 TUESDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 112TH DAY - 253 DAYS TO COME ---- Didn't receive the <u>WASHINGTON</u> check that <u>Bob Gellman</u> mentioned yesterday. Called and he called me back. He checked and the check will go out this Friday. The Skytrex people have <s>taken 84 eac</s> ordered 84 each of <u>PATTON</u> and <u>MACARTHUR</u>, but this should be only a start since they will try to get it placed with others in England. I suggested that, since war games are do..." |
| 11:10, 15 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_131_April 21.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,661 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:10, 15 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_131_April 21.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,660 bytes (+2,660) | Created page with "APRIL 1975 - MONDAY 21<BR> PATRIOTS' DAY (MAINE & MASS.) - 111TH DAY - 254 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>G&P</u> #36. Article by <u>Bob Abbott</u> on "clarity" in games; mainly about <u>EPAMINONDAS</u> - with mentions of <u>STAY ALIVE</u>, <u>PLOY</u>, <u>ULTIMA</u>, <u>L-GAME</u>, <u>WARI</u>. Long article on <u>SKAT</u>. Rules for <u>BUNGO</u> (a dart game). Rules for a reader's game <u>FREEZE</u>. Ad for <u>THOUGHTWAVE</u>. Rules for <u>SPROUTS</u>. by <u>Eric Sol..." |
| 10:43, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_130_April 20.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,445 bytes (+2,445) | Created page with "20 SUNDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER - 110TH DAY - 255 DAYS TO COME ---- To four bazaars with BB and Edith. Nothing at Flushing armory. At Waldbaum's parking lot bought 6 packages of "Western Printing" play money for $1. Also bought some post cards for <u>Claude</u>. At Bayside (Bell Blvd.) bought 3 books for 25¢ :- <u>I CHING BOOK OF CHANGES</u>, and two copies of "The Sacred Symbols of Mu" (one for <u>Claude</u>). In Yonkers bought a 14" x 14"..." |
| 10:22, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_129_April 19.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,546 bytes (+2,546) | Created page with "APRIL 1975 - SATURDAY 19<BR> 109TH DAY - 256 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>SUPERNOVA</u> #25. It is now being published by "Flying Buffalo Inc." <u>Lewis Pulsipher</u> is the editor of this issue but <u>Rick Loomis</u> will take over after. In miscellaneous: <u>3000 A.D.</u> is available from Dave Richard for 20¢, set of rules. Another set of rules, <u>STARGUARD</u>, are available from <u>Lou Zocchi</u> for $3.50. A fantasy set of miniature rules, <u>WIZARDS & WA..." |
| 10:06, 15 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_128_April 18.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,128 bytes (+2,128) | Created page with "18 FRIDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 108TH DAY - 257 DAYS TO COME ---- Went over the galleys for <u>BEYOND TIC-TAC-TOE!</u>. Not many errors. <u>Jane Feder</u> called and I gave them to her. The "mechanicals" will be ready in a week or so. <u>CUE</u> magazine had an ad for <u>DOUBLE DUMMY</u> - $9.95 from [drawn bracket] Wapner Enterprises<br> [drawn bracket] P.O. Box #271<br> [drawn bracket] Langhorne, PA 19047<br> Decided to use yellow ships instead of green for $2..." |
| 15:30, 14 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_127_April 17.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,454 bytes (+7) | |
| 15:28, 14 April 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_127_April 17.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,447 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:28, 14 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_127_April 17.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,446 bytes (+3,446) | Created page with "4/16<br> 4/14<br> 4/13<br> 4/15<br> APRIL 1975 - THURSDAY 17<br> 107th DAY - 258 DAYS TO COME ---- BB typed my <u>S&T<u> column. The <u>BEYOND TIC-TAC-TOE!</u> galleys came. Called Fay and then spoke to <u>Jane Feder</u>. I'll try to go over them tomorrow morning and she'll call me at 3 PM. I asked Fay if my letter concerning revision of rights to <u>AGOG</u> was rcd. Yes; the red tape will take at least 2 <s>mont</s> months. I asked, and she said that B..." |
| 14:44, 14 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_126_April 16.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,767 bytes (+2,767) | Created page with "16 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1975<br> 106TH DAY - 259 DAYS TO COME ---- Finished <u>S&T</u> column with <u>BARRIER</u>, <u>TOTALLY</u>, <u>CONQUEST</u>, and <u>KEEP QUIET</u>. <u>Earl Perel</u> here for supper. He brought me a copy of his letter to <u>PLAYBOY</u> suggesting that I do a column for them - and their answer to him. He also brought an announcement of a <s>sum</s> seminar on "Geodesic Domes" sponsored by "New York Center for World Game Studies" and signed..." |
| 9:34, 14 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_125_April 15.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,223 bytes (+785) | |
| 13:47, 13 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_125_April 15.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 1,438 bytes (+1,438) | Created page with "APRIL 1975 - TUESDAY 15<BR> 105TH DAY - 260 DAYS TO COME ---- At a bazaar at the Abalon bought a duplicate copy of <u>STAR REPORTER</u> for 75¢. A few cards and two of the tokens were missing. Rcd. <u>PLAYTHINGS</u> (April). Showcase includes <u>CARTEL</u>, <u>BODY LANGUAGE</u> [M.B.] [Milton Bradley], and <u>ARKANSAS BLUFF</u>. Ad for "Coach House Games" (<u>SPIRIT OF AMERICA THE BICENTENNIAL GAMES</u>). Article saying that <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u> was selling..." |
| 13:09, 13 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_124_April 14.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,727 bytes (+2,727) | Created page with "14 MONDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 104TH DAY - 261 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. the <u>ACQUIRE</u> question from <u>A.T. Rehm</u> that <u>Keith Tuggle</u> didn't send me on 3/24. Rcd. a letter from Esther C. Verinia, an <u>AGOG</u> reader who wants info on selling games to manufacturers. Going over my tax returns preparatory to sending checks. Called <u>Leonard Willett</u> twice with questions. BB found the two marbles that were lost from <u>THINK A DOT</u>. Rcd. a..." |
| 12:51, 13 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_123_April 13.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,372 bytes (+2,372) | Created page with "APRIL 1975 - SUNDAY 13<BR> SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - 103RD DAY - 262 DAYS TO COME ---- Changed the <u>BANDITO</u> board to group the symbols for easier location of a particular symbol. Took it with me to Weir meeting, but didn't play. Played with <u>Horn</u>'s in the evening using the rule that there is no restarting of jackpots. It worked good, except that the last jackpot built up to a point that whoever won it was assured of the game. Decided to stop any c..." |
| 11:54, 13 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_122_April 12.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,647 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:54, 13 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_122_April 12.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,646 bytes (+2,646) | Created page with "12 SATURDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 102ND DAY - 263 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Tony Mills</u> concerning <u>AGOG</u>. (I don't think an answer is required.) Made a board and set of 72 cards from <u>BANDITO</u> (a working title - since noone likes it). BB did the art work. Played with the <u>Laurence<u>s. Played that when a jackpot was won the player who went before has to restart it with 5 chips. When the deck was used up a new phase began. A jackpot w..." |
| 11:28, 13 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_121_April 11.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,525 bytes (+2,525) | Created page with "APRIL 1975 - FRIDAY 11<br> 101ST DAY - 264 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. an envelope from <u>Graeme Levin</u> with two separate letters. One acknowledged getting <u>ORGANISMS</u> and confirming the royalty arrangements. 2nd stated that there was a royalty <s>report</s> on <u>AGOG</u> of £97-37, and enclosed a check for £81-96. He presumed that I rcd. a royalty statement from Nelson. (which I didn't.) Rcd. a letter from <u>Gini Scott</u>. She has a <u>GAME</u> a..." |
| 11:12, 13 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_120_April 10.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,275 bytes (+2,275) | Created page with "10 THURSDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 100TH DAY - 265 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>TOYS</u> (Apr. '75). Article that Invicta will be selling <u>MASTERMIND</u> in the U.S. Last year they sold over 1,250,000 in England alone <s>last year</s>. Articles on Nuremberg, Milan, Paris, and other toy fairs. Article on "Novus" and solid state games and toys. Rcd. letter from <u>Dr. Phillip Gaskell</u> mentioning James Joyce, <u>LABYRINTH</u>, and a letter from <u>Walter Luc Haas</u>...." |
| 10:28, 13 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_119_April 09.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,115 bytes (+3,115) | Created page with "4/8<br> 4/10<br> APRIL 1975 - WEDNESDAY 9<BR> 99TH DAY - 266 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She is going to try <u>TRAVELINE</u> with Western. She heard from <u>Bob Johnson</u>. He said that <u>FOCUS</u> did well in their in-house testing, but it was at the bottom of their outside testing. He said that he felt badly about not using any of my games. I said that he also didn't keep his promise to send me copies of <u>FIITING & PROPER</u> and <u>THE..." |
| 9:40, 13 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_118_April 08.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,879 bytes (+2,879) | Created page with "8 TUESDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 98TH DAY - 267 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Earl Perel</u>. He asked if it would be legal to use the mechanism of <u>DON'T BLOW A FUSE</u> (which P. is still considering) for another game to submit to another company. I told him that I wasn't sure whether it is legal - but it sure isn't smart. Made tentative date for him to come here for supper next Weds. I'll call him tomorrow, after checking with BB. ---- (cont. from 4/9) [4/9]..." |
| 16:55, 10 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_117_April 07.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,850 bytes (+2,850) | Created page with "4/6<br> 4/5<br> 4/4<br> APRIL 1975 - MONDAY 7<BR> 97TH DAY - 268 DAYS TO COME ---- At Boston Road got repros of <u>TOGETHERNESS</u> rules and the one page of <u>THE WINNING TICKET</u>. Colored the diagrams in the former. Picked up <u>Felicia</u> at her office at noon. To Edu-Cards in Commack, stopping at Howard Johnson for lunch, since our date was at 2. Put the new board, page from rules, and labels for the box - to the <u>LOTTERY</u> set that Felicia brou..." |
| 16:38, 10 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_116_April 06.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,612 bytes (+1) | |
| 16:37, 10 April 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_116_April 06.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,611 bytes (+4) | |
| 16:37, 10 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_116_April 06.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,607 bytes (+2,607) | Created page with "6 SUNDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> FIRST SUNDAY OF EASTER - 96TH DAY - 269 DAYS TO COME ---- Finished the board for <u>THE WINNING TICKET</u>. Rewrote the first page of the <u>LOTTERY</u>, with the new title. BB typed this. Wrote rules for <u>TOGETHERNESS</u> and BB typed them. Made a new box top for <u>TRAVELINE</u> and BB retyped the rules, since they were creased and also I could find a record of them. Also copied info on the cards and dice. ---- (cont. from 4/7)..." |
| 16:24, 10 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_115_April 05.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,724 bytes (+2,724) | Created page with "APRIL 1975 - SATURDAY 5<BR> 95TH DAY - 270 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Djoli Kansil</u> with a repro of an 1963 letter he rcd. from <u>Charles Darrow</u>. At some bazaars with BB, Dana, and Edith. Picked up another 25 strips of photo holders for 5¢ each. (See 3/23.) Bought two boxes, each with eight figures in graduated sizes, and each box a different color - 50¢ each. Bought a copy of "Intellectual Digest" - Feb. '72 - 10¢. Visit from the <u..." |
| 16:08, 10 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_114_April 04.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,556 bytes (+2) | |
| 16:08, 10 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_114_April 04.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,554 bytes (+2,554) | Created page with "4 FRIDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 94TH DAY - 271 DAYS TO COME ---- Looked up the material I had on <u>TOGETHERNESS</u> and found most of the rules on 9/27/73 and 9/1/74. Looking at other possibilities for Edu-Cards and decided on <u>PAIR-OFF</u>, <u>OVER 'N OVER</u>, and <u>INVASION</u>. More work on the board for <u>THE WINNING TICKET</u>. BB and I met <u>Claude</u> and Anne in Flushing for supper. Claude gave me the April '75 copy of <u>SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN</u>..." |
| 13:07, 10 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_113_April 03.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,466 bytes (+2,466) | Created page with "APRIL 1975 - THURSDAY 3<BR> 93RD DAY - 272 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Leonard Willett</u> for my taxes. Later went to Dollar Savings and found out that Leonard had goofed and I had to make self- retirement deposits within the calendar year. It was too late for 1974. Called Leonard and he checked with his bank. They confirmed this. He asked how much he had charged last year and I said $90. He said to make it the same this year. In New Jersey stopped at one gam..." |
| 10:36, 10 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_112_April 02.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,764 bytes (+2,764) | Created page with "4/3<br> 2 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1975<BR> 92ND DAY - 273 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She has a date set up with <u>Shelly Lieberman</u> of [illegible strikeout] Edu-Cards next Monday, in their offices in Commack, L.I. She asked if I'd drive, and she'd pay for the gas. o.k. She particularly wants to show them <u>SHAPE & SHATTER</u>. BB said that that name is downbeat, and it should be "Shape, Shatter, and Shape." Felicia agreed. I mentioned that I h..." |
| 10:18, 10 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_111_April 01.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,606 bytes (+2,606) | Created page with "APRIL 1975 - TUESDAY 1<BR> 91ST DAY - 274 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>THE GAMESLETTER</u> #77/78. Books rcd. lists <u>THE MASTER BOOK OF MATHEMATICAL RECREATIONS</u>, and <u>NON-CHESS GAMES: RULES FOR PLAYING BY MAIL</u>. Miscellany rcd. lists <u>CONTEMPORARY GAMES: A DIRECTORY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY COVERING GAMES AND PLAY SITUATIONS OR SIMULATIONS USED FOR INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING BY SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT</u>. Lots..." |
| 9:59, 10 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_110_March 31.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,888 bytes (+2,888) | Created page with "31 MONDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> SEWARD'S DAY (ALASKA) - 90TH DAY - 275 DAYS TO COME ---- <s>Wrote to <u>Keith Tuggle</u> telling him that I didn't receive the question on <u>ACQUIRE</u> (see 3/24). Wrote to <u>Fabio Coen</u> requesting the final rights in <u>AGOG</u>. Sent the material on <u>THE RACE TRACK GAME</u> and <u>RACECOURSE</u> to <u>Claude</u>.</s> Rcd. a letter from <u>J.R. Attkisson</u> who is doing a column on games for a Florida paper. He got my nam..." |
| 9:43, 10 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_109_March 30.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,952 bytes (+2,952) | Created page with "MARCH 1975 - SUNDAY 30<BR> EASTER DAY - 89TH DAY - 276 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote to <u>Keith Tuggle</u> telling him that I didn't receive the question on <u>ACQUIRE</u> (see 3/24). Wrote to <u>Fabio Coen</u> requesting the final rights in <u>AGOG</u>. Sent the material on <u>THE RACE TRACK GAME</u> and <u>RACECOURSE</u> to <u>Claude</u>. ---- (cont. from 3/31) [5/8] not quite clear. Checked with Alex and they must be together.) <u>DOMEMO</u>. There are 28..." |
| 9:25, 10 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_108_March 29.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,555 bytes (+2,555) | Created page with "29 SATURDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> HOLY SATURDAY - 88TH DAY - 277 DAYS TO COME ---- My father returned translations of the following games to me: <u>AUTO MARKET</u>, <u>PICCOLE DONNE</u>, <u>MASTER</u>, <u>GUARDIE E LADRI</u>, <u>ALTA FINANZA</u>, <u>BUSINESS</u>, <u>CIACK: SI GIRA!</u>. Played <u>500 RUMMY</u> with dad, Ilka, and BB. Rcd. a copy of the cover of <u>Martin Gardner</u>'s new book with <u>FOCUS</u> on the cover, sent by Martin - no message -- <u>SIXTH..." |
| 17:16, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_107_March 28.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,006 bytes (+3,006) | Created page with "MARCH 1975 - FRIDAY 28<BR> GOOD FRIDAY - 87TH DAY - 278 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. He read over my rules for <u>SLY 6</u> and made a few very slight corrections. Had repros made of the 9 diagrams I did last evening and also about a dozen sheets from the master. Till about 4 working on coloring both copies of the 9 finished diagrams. Also did the missing 3 diagrams in duplicate. While working on this listened to <u>David Isby</u> and some others..." |
| 16:38, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_106_March 27.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,659 bytes (+2,659) | Created page with "27 THURSDAY - MARCH 1975 <BR> PESACH, FIRST DAY OF PASSOVER - 86TH DAY - 279 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. check for $50.85, with statement and repro of a letter to <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. Finished <u>LINE UP</u> rules, <u>EMPIRE</u>, <u>BLOCKADE</u>, and <u>GATEWAY</u> - completing the rules for <u>SLY 6</u>. <u>GATEWAY</u> is my new name for <u>SNIGGLE</u>. Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u> to confirm date for tomorrow - since it is "Good Friday." Sect. said it was o.k...." |
| 16:23, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_105_March 26.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,602 bytes (+2,602) | Created page with "MARCH 1975 - WEDNESDAY 26<BR> WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK - 85TH DAY - 280 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote the introduction, <u>SOLITAIRE SLY</u>, <u>GET THE JUMP</u>, and started <u>LINE UP</u> - for <u>SLY 6</u>. Call from <u>Earl Perel</u>. He had written to <u>PLAYBOY</u> magazine suggesting that they should have a game column - with me writing it. They answered that they didn't accept any ideas for features from outside. He offered to write to <u>ESQUIRE</u> but I said..." |
| 16:04, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_104_March 25.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 1,508 bytes (+1,508) | Created page with "25 TUESDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD - 84TH DAY - 281 DAYS TO COME ---- Working on game diary. Doing some thinking on <u>GET THE JUMP</u> version of <u>SLY 6</u>. Rcd. the 1099 form from Reiss Games - $2852.63. ---- (cont. from 3/26) [5/8] to Martin to look at and then give to me: <u>CORONA</u>, <u>HEPTA</u>, <u>ISHI</u>, <u>PEGGINO</u>, <u>DOMEMO</u>. The following he'll have sent directly to me: <u>STEEPLECHASE</u>, <u>KANGEROO</u> (a..." |
| 15:51, 9 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_103_March 24.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,951 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:51, 9 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_103_March 24.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,950 bytes (+2,950) | Created page with "3/23<br> MARCH 1975 - MONDAY 24<BR> MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK - 83RD DAY - 282 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Felicia</u>. Showed her <u>GAME INVENTOR'S KIT</u> and offered to loan it to her. Not necessary. I asked, and she hasn't heard anything form Lowe about <u>JACK POTS 6</u>, which is a little encouraging. She told me that <u>Bob Johnson</u> is now the head of Springbok development. The Ravensburger reps are, or have just been here in connection with signing a co..." |
| 15:23, 9 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_102_March 23.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,036 bytes (+7) | |
| 15:23, 9 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_102_March 23.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,029 bytes (+2,029) | Created page with "23 SUNDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY - 82ND DAY - 283 DAYS TO COME ---- At various bazaars bought 40 strips with 25 plastic picture holders each - for $2; 2 green and 2 red ball point pens - for 10¢; 3 bags of buttons - for 75¢; 7 pads of 6" x 8 1/2" paper - for $1.00. Call from <u>Claude</u>. Talked about visit to <u>Dave Greenwald</u>. Claude is thinking of a gimmicky <s>game</s> <u>GAME</u> for Hasbro based on <u>THE RACE TRACK GAME</u> that..." |
| 15:05, 9 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_100_March 21.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,881 bytes (+2,000) | |
| 14:54, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_101_March 22.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,563 bytes (+2,563) | Created page with "MARCH 1975 - SATURDAY 22<BR> 81ST DAY - 284 DAYS TO COME ---- Letter from <u>Don Turnbull</u>. Mentions <u>ALBION</u>, <u>KINGMAKER</u>, <u>EPIMONIDAS</u>, <u>MACHIEVAL</u>, <u>KGB</u>, <u>BRIDGETTE</u>, <u>MYWORD!</u>, <u>LOGICA</u>, <u>CROWN CHESS</u>, <u>MOVIEMAKER</u>, <u>ACQUIRE</u>, <u>WOLFPACK</u> [S.P.I.], <u>PANZER LEADER</u>, <u>NEW TOWN</u>, and his new magazine <u>PHOENIX</u>. Played a little <u>SNIGGLE</u> with BB and Dale. They liked it. Played a..." |
| 14:15, 9 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_100_March 21.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 881 bytes (+881) | Created page with "3/22<br> 3/18<br> 3/17<br> 21 FRIDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> FIRST DAY OF SPRING - 80TH DAY - 285 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a note from Bill Williams saying that the rules for <u>BLACK THURSDAY</u> and <u>SHORTAGE</u> are no longer available. Returned my stamps. (see 3/7.) Call from <u>Claude</u>. Hasbro is interested in games with "gimmiks." Met <u>Claude</u> and, after having supper out, went to <u>Dave Greenwald</u>'s. <u>Wald</u> was there with Bobbie (see 10/31..." |
| 14:09, 9 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_099_March 20.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,653 bytes (+1) | |
| 14:08, 9 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_099_March 20.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,652 bytes (+2,652) | Created page with "MARCH 1975 - THURSDAY 20<BR> 79TH DAY - 286 DAYS TO COME ---- Got ideas for the <u>EMPIRE</u> and <u>SNIGGLE</u> versions of <u>SLY 6</u>. Playing with myself and a little with BB. Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u> and we postponed our date till 3/24. Rcd. the corrected wording of the <u>INTERSECTION</u> "Special Document," with a note from <u>Ed Schifman</u>. Rcd. a very pleasant letter from <u>John Gollon</u>, who is the author of <u>CHESS VARIATIONS</u> (which..." |
| 13:33, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_098_March 19.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,643 bytes (+2,643) | Created page with "19 WEDNESDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> ST. JOSEPH - 78TH DAY - 287 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote letter to <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Mentioned book (<u>BEYOND TIC-TAC-TOE!</u>), my column for <u>G&P</u>, <u>ORGANISMS</u>, the Nelson goof in <u>AGOG</u>. BB started typing the <u>ORGANISMS</u> rules but had to leave for a date with Edith. I finished the typing, put in the illustrations, and mailed the [illegible strikeout] rules and letter. (52¢). Rcd. <u>G&P</u> #35. Article on..." |
| 13:09, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_097_March 18.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,795 bytes (+2,795) | Created page with "MARCH 1975 - TUESDAY 18<BR> 77TH DAY - 288 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>PLAYTHINGS</u> (March '75). Ad for <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u>. Nothing new. BB typed and I sent the letter to <u>Ed Schifman</u>, with the releases for <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u> and <u>PROFIT & LOSS</u>. Called <u>Claude</u> and discussed a date for this Friday. Wrote the rules for <u>ORGANISMS</u>. ---- At bazaar BB bought 8x5 and 6x4 lined colored index cards - about 500 - $.70. ---- (cont. from 3..." |
| 12:45, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_096_March 17.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,579 bytes (+2,579) | Created page with "17 MONDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> ST. PATRICK'S DAY - 76TH DAY - 289 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>FOCUS</u> is refused by Western. Fairly long letter explaining that Western is not at present strong enough in games to put a game of this type across, unless they put a fortune into advertising. There is still no hurry on her looking at <u>GAME INVENTOR'S KIT</u>. I'll call next Monday about setting a date. She doubts very much if she'll do anything w..." |
| 12:27, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_095_March 16.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,783 bytes (+2,783) | Created page with "MARCH 1975 - SUNDAY 16<BR> FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT - 75TH DAY - 290 DAYS TO COME ---- BB typed rules for <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u> and <u>PROFIT & LOSS</u>. I added the diagrams. At a bazaar at the Abalon bought 10 dozen colored pencils at 25¢ a dozen. Among others were 5 dozen orange and 1 dozen purple. Bought a book by Larry Evans - <u>NEW IDEAS IN CHESS</u> - for 25¢. Bought <u>STUMP</u> for 50¢; at home discovered that I had rcd. a copy in 1970. Worked out t..." |
| 11:51, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_094_March 15.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,873 bytes (+2,873) | Created page with "15 SATURDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> 74TH DAY - 291 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. the rules for <u>TRI-PLANETARY CONFLICT (TPC)</u> and <u>SPACESHIP STRATEGY (SSS)</u>, with a note from <u>Rich Glaser</u>. (see 3/7.) ---- Finished the rules for <u>PROFIT & LOSS</u>. Packaged it in flat pencil box. Made the letter tiles for the new <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u> set. With the <u>Saperstein</u>s played a little <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u>. Later decided that more "red letters" would add to the fu..." |
| 11:25, 9 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_093_March 14.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,778 bytes (+1,795) | |
| 9:58, 9 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_093_March 14.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 983 bytes (+983) | Created page with "3/13<br> MARCH 1975 - FRIDAY 14<BR> 73RD DAY - 292 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Phil Orbanes</u> for a few minutes. I will bring him the game for <u>SLY 6</u> next Friday. Told him a little about my ideas so far. Told Phil I'd like $1,000. O.k. To date with <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u> and <u>Harry Lorayne</u>. Both very pleasant. Harry suggested that the equipment could be used for the old party game in which the host(ess) puts a number of objects on a tray. The guests..." |
| 9:53, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_092_March 13.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 1,327 bytes (+1,327) | Created page with "13 THURSDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> 72ND DAY - 293 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote rules for <u>PROFIT & LOSS</u> - the name I finally decided on for <u>PROFIT</u>. Looked at my rules for <u>THE HARRY LORAYNE MEMORY GAME</u>, in preparation for tomorrow. (cont. below) ---- (cont. from 3/14) [3/14] ---- to wait. I could have had them back without paying. I said that <u>Martin Gardner</u> might be able to get a paperback publisher for me. He said that Random House has ta..." |
| 9:42, 9 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_091_March 12.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,126 bytes (+2) | |
| 9:41, 9 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_091_March 12.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,124 bytes (+2,124) | Created page with "MARCH 1975 - WEDNESDAY 12<BR> 71ST DAY - 294 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Ed Schifman</u>. He gave me the following names and I am to write telling him if they have been used: <u>COURIER</u>, <u>SYNTACTICS</u>, <u>NEXUS</u>, <u>AVANT</u>, <u>QUEUE</u>. Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Something about <u>POWER PLAY</u> but I can't remember the details. Possibly that the inventor brought in the new model. Finished the board for <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u>. Dale brought m..." |
| 9:24, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_090_March 11.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,645 bytes (+2,645) | Created page with "11 TUESDAY - MARCH 1975 <BR> 70TH DAY - 295 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. an envelope from <u>David Gwyn Watts</u> with <u>OILD DISTRIBUTORS BRITISH ISLES</u>. Rcd. letter from <u>Walter Luc Haas</u>. He rcd. - at this time - one of the packages of <u>S&T</u> I sent to him. He also rcd. <u>PATROL</u>, <u>STARFORCE: ALPHA CENTAURI</u>, and <u>STRATEGY I</u>. He is waiting for <u>WORLD WAR II</u> and <u>WOODEN SHIPS & IRON MEN</u>. He rcd. <u>KRYPTO</u>, <u>CONFIGURAT..." |
| 8:59, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_087_March 08.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,436 bytes (+3,436) | Created page with "3/7<br> MARCH 1975 - SATURDAY 8<BR> 67TH DAY - 298 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a package of <u>ALBION</u>'s from <u>Don Turnbull</u>, bringing me completely up to date. [illegible strikeout] #27) Long article on postal <u>DIPLOMACY</u>, mentioning various people and Magazines that were instrumental in the hobby. Review of <u>S&T</u> \#24. Review of <u>THE BATTLE OF MOSCOW</u>. Some questions and answers on <u>THE FLIGHT OF THE GOEBEN</u>. Announcement of an <u>A..." |
| 8:36, 9 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_089_March 10.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 1,578 bytes (+1,578) | Created page with "MARCH 1975 - MONDAY 10<BR> 69TH DAY - 296 DAYS TO COME ---- Letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. A U.K. co. is interested in <u>ORGANISMS</u>. He'd like the rules A.S.A.P. Rcd. <u>THE GENERAL</u> (Jan. - Feb. '75). Articles on <u>WATERLOO</u>, <u>AFRIKA KORPS</u>, <u>RICHTHOFEN'S WAR</u>, <u>BATTLE OF THE BULGE</u>, <u>1776</u>, <u>FRANCE '40</u>, <u>STALINGRAD</u>, <u>D-DAY</u>, <u>PANZERBLITZ</u>. "Reader Buyer's Guide" on <u>KRIEGSPIEL</u>. Call from <u>Manny..." |
| 16:04, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_086_March 07.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,189 bytes (+2,189) | Created page with "7 FRIDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> 66TH DAY - 299 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. still another invoice - in duplicate - covering the 6 games of <u>PUSHOVER</u> from Aladdin. Call from <u>Betty Anne Grund</u> (688-7919). She got my number from <u>Phil Orbanes</u> - and got his from Anthony Wainright, who said she was a partner at "Gamut of Games" (Phil said he was a stockholder from out of town). She is a <u>GAME</u> inventor and would like to show me some of her games, with..." |
| 15:50, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_085_March 06.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,196 bytes (+3,196) | Created page with "3/5<br> 3/4<br> MARCH 1975 - THURSDAY 6<BR> 65TH DAY - 300 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. 6 copies of the <u>INTERSECTION</u> "Special Documents," with a note from <u>Ed Schifman</u>. They are still the original. ---- More work on the manuscript at home. To Random House. Went over the manuscript with <u>Jane Feder</u>. We agreed on everything. The only debate we had was over the use of brackets for illustrative material. When I suggested using a different type of..." |
| 15:32, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_084_March 05.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,750 bytes (+2,750) | Created page with "5 WEDNESDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> 64TH DAY - 301 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Marcy Kubat</u> (see '73 & '74). She was interested in getting a copy of <u>VECTOR</u>. Gave her <u>Eric Naiburg</u>'s number and address and told her to mention my name, and to contact me again if he wouldn't help her. Rcd. 6 copies of <u>PUSHOVER</u> from Aladdin - duplicates. Packing list included. (U.P.S.) Opened one & saw that the tiles were smaller that the original copy I rcd..." |
| 15:18, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_083_March 04.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,053 bytes (+2,053) | Created page with "MARCH 1975 - TUESDAY 4<BR> 63RD DAY - 302 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a 1099 form and also one <s>fro</s> for N.Y. State from Hallmark - for 1974. $3,302.24 (which checked o.k.) Doing some catch up work on game diary. Rcd. a typewritten copy of my manuscript for <u>THE ART OF GAMES</u> together with a note from <u>Jane Feder</u> that she'd like my comments "soonest." Rcd. a package with a new version of <u>INTERSECTION</u> using the board from the deluxe <u>TR..." |
| 14:49, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_082_March 03.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 1,778 bytes (+1,778) | Created page with "3 MONDAY - MARCH 1975<BR> 62ND DAY - 303 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She asked if we rcd. an advance for <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u> (<u>TAKEOVER!</u>). Yes. She offered <u>Alan Newman</u> a copy of <u>TOTALLY</u> but he refused it. All of his friends are game buffs, but none will play number games. Alan doesn't want to show anything to Hasbro since they don't pay royalties - and he has so many things out for consideration. I said that Alan could a..." |
| 14:35, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_079_February 28.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 1,822 bytes (+1,822) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1975 - FRIDAY 28<BR> 59TH DAY - 306 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. her telephone out because of fire in telephone bldg. and gave BB a # to reach her. She asked if <u>Eric Naiburg</u> had been trying to call her. Not that I know of. Rc.d two copies of "Outlook '75: Aladdin Games." Did final drawing for <u>MIRO</u> tear out. Date with BB, Anne, and <u>Claude</u>. At Marboro on 42nd St. bought <u>CHESSMEN</u> - for $1.19. Claude has s..." |
| 14:19, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_077_February 26.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,119 bytes (+2,119) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1975 - WEDNESDAY 26<BR> 57TH DAY - 308 DAYS TO COME ---- Downtown to Aladdin showroom. Spoke to "<u>Bud Thomas</u>." He said that a lot of buyers were interested in the line, altho not too much business was written at the Fair - which he said is usual. <u>INTERSECTION</u> is the weakest because it does not look like it is worth the money. Looked at the TV ads for <u>TOTALLY</u> and <u>INTERSECTION</u>. Fair. One (I believe <u>INTERSECTION</u>) is sup..." |
| 13:54, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_076_February 25.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 759 bytes (+759) | Created page with "25 TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 1975<BR> 56TH DAY - 309 DAYS TO COME ---- realized that Y is not appropriate for figure 2 in <u>PUSHOVER</u>. Called <u>Ed Schifman</u> and he discovered this himself. Asked if I have to include a disclosure form with <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u>. Yes. Reminded him about sending me a copy of "Outlook '75: Aladdin Games." He get it to me. I asked if the new info on <u>INTERSECTION</u> will replace the "Special Document." No, it is something..." |
| 13:48, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_075_February 24.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 1,379 bytes (+1,379) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1975 - MONDAY 24<BR> ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE - 55TH DAY - 310 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Felicia</u> to tell her of the call from <u>Eric Naiburg</u>. (see 2/21). Also that <u>VECTOR</u> & <u>CARAPACE</u> were selling in Europe. Neither of us mentioned the hassle of 2/18. She heard from <u>Enio Racinelli</u>. He is in a new company - "Gammon Games" - with <u>Steve Curtis</u>, who is the inventor of <u>AIRPORT</u>. (I assume that they have taken this..." |
| 13:36, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_072_February 21.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 1,198 bytes (+1,198) | Created page with "21 FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 1975<BR> 52ND DAY - 313 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Alan Calhamer</u>. he thought he had a date with <u>Graeme Levin</u> last evening. I told him it was probably tonight. Called <u>Bob Gellman</u> and asked about getting together to discuss new product. He'll be busy with orders for the next few weeks. Call from <u>Eric Naiburg</u>. Told him that <u>Felicia</u> wants $100 each to try and revive <u>VECTOR</u> and <u>CARAPACE</u>. O.k...." |
| 13:25, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_071_February 20.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,991 bytes (+2,991) | Created page with "2/11<br> 2/19<br> FEBRUARY 1975 - THURSDAY 20<BR> FREDERICK A. DOUGLASS DIED 1895 - 51ST DAY - 314 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u> at home. He can't locate the copy of <u>REVENOOERS</u> and asked me to check with <u>Ted Erickson</u> if he left it at the Press Room. Called Ted and he definitely remembered that it was with some stuff Jerry had given to him to discard. It was. Called Jerry to tell him. Rcd. a carbon of a letter <u>Phil Orbanes<..." |
| 13:03, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_070_February 19.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,774 bytes (+2,774) | Created page with "19 WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 1975<BR> 50TH DAY - 315 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u> in the morning. He is seeing manufacturers today and will call me about the possibility of sleeping over tonight - about noon. Call from <u>Alan Calhamer</u>. In town and would like to get together. Invited him after supper tonight, contingent on my plans with Jerry. Alan called back at 5 and I confirmed the invite. Call from Jerry late in afternoon, at Kennedy..." |
| 12:48, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_069_February 18.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,386 bytes (+3,386) | Created page with "1/17<br> 1/16<br> 1/15<br> 1/14<br> 1/13<br> 1/12<br> FEBRUARY 1975 - TUESDAY 18<BR> 49TH DAY - 316 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Jerry <s>D'Arcy</s> D'Arcey</u>. He is in New York and we arranged to meet at Fifth Ave. Bldg. at 1. Met <u>Howard Wexler</u> at Press Room. To Edu Cards showroom and <u>Shelly Lieberman</u> and exchanged greetings. He is now president of Ed-U-Cards. A gal showed me his games and we played most of them. <u>FOURTHOUGHT</u> is e..." |
| 12:18, 8 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_067_February 16.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,842 bytes (+1) | |
| 12:15, 8 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_067_February 16.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,841 bytes (+2,841) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1975 - SUNDAY 16<BR> FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT - 47TH DAY - 318 DAYS TO COME ---- At a bazaar in Washington Heights bought 43 egg-timers for $3.90; a wooden assembling puzzle - very easy - for 15¢; and 10 pads for about $1. For column finished <u>BEAT THE MARKET</u>, then wrote up <u>6 PACK OF PAPER & PENCIL GAMES, THE</u>, <u>THE OLD SHELL GAME</u>, and <s>state</s> started <u>BATTLEWAGON SALVO GAME</u>. BB found an article in <u>BETTER HOMES AND GARD..." |
| 11:55, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_066_February 15.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,038 bytes (+3,038) | Created page with "15 SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 1975<BR> 46TH DAY - 319 DAYS TO COME ---- Started my column for <u>S&T</u> #49. Wrote up <u>RAILWAY RIVALS</u>, <u>POLICE STATE</u>, and <u>BEAT THE MARKET</u>. With Dave & Barbara <u>Horn</u> played a little <u>PUSHOVER</u>. Alan and Laurie were here at the time and noone really concentrated. Rcd. a request from Reiss Games for my Social Security #. Rcd. <u>TOYS</u> (Feb.). Interview with <u>Jim Shea</u> of M.B. [Milton Bradley] Anot..." |
| 11:37, 8 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_065_February 14.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,132 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:36, 8 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_065_February 14.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,133 bytes (+3,133) | Created page with "2/13<br> FEBRUARY 1975 - FRIDAY 14<BR> ST. VALENTINE'S DAY - 45TH DAY - 320 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Felicia</u>'s. <u>Ed Schifman</u> there. Took card with new number. Felicia showed him <u>QUICKSAND</u>. He took rules to reproduce & return. I told him about <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u> and he was interested. I'll send him the rules. // Took 6 copies of the Aladdin "Idea Submission Record." He gave me a copy of <u>BARRIER</u>. They <s>have added</s> will be adding a rul..." |
| 11:10, 8 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_064_February 13.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,295 bytes (+2,295) | Created page with "13 THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 1975<BR> 44TH DAY - 321 DAYS TO COME ---- Called Fay and set up a date with <u>Fabio Coen</u> for 2:30 tomorrow. Working on the illustrations for <u>THE ART OF GAMES</u> all day and into the night. Also rewrote the introduction. BB did the typing. About <s>2 p</s> 2 a.m. I dictated the material <s>on</s> for the "Author's Questionaire" and she typed it in. Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Date tomorrow postponed till 10 a.m. She heard from <u>..." |
| 17:06, 7 April 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_063_February 12.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,542 bytes (0) | |
| 17:05, 7 April 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_063_February 12.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,542 bytes (+2,542) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1975 - WEDNESDAY 12<BR> ASH WEDNESDAY - 43RD DAY - 322 DAYS TO COME ---- Called and asked fir <u>Bob Reiss</u>. Not in. Later <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u> called back. Told him that <u>Harry Lorayne</u> and I agreed on 2/20 for a meeting. He set it for 10 A.M. Letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mentions <u>STACK-UP</u>, <u>LOGICON</u>, <u>ON GUARD</u>, <u>DOMINO LOGI</u>, <u>ONE-TWO-THREE-GO!</u> - with repro of rules and sketch of equipment. Call from <u..." |
| 16:51, 7 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_062_February 11.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,527 bytes (+2,527) | Created page with "11 TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 1975<BR> SHROVE TUESDAY - 42ND DAY - 323 DAYS TO COME ---- Called <u>Harry Lorayne</u>. Brought up the matter of the 80-20 split and suggested 75-25 instead. He has to get permission from his business manager - and doubts if he can. Very pleasant otherwise. Set tentative date for Thurs. 2/20. Called <u>Bob Reiss</u>. Not in and didn't call back. Call from <u>Wald</u>. He wanted some info on copyrights for his girlfriend. Rcd. a letter..." |
| 16:35, 7 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_060_February 09.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 3,339 bytes (+3,339) | Created page with "2/8<br> 9 SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 1975<BR> SHROVE SUNDAY - 40TH DAY - 325 DAYS TO COME ---- Made 4 new boards for <u>JACK POTS 6</u> with [drawing of triangle pointing right with two dots] instead of [drawing of square with two dots], because<br> of Felicia's problem with defining an intersection. BB painted pcs., that Dana cut, to replace the missing ones in <u>SPACE BOXES</u>. <u>Graeme Levin</u> here for supper. He brought me rules for <u>CROWN CHESS</u>. He se..." |
| 16:16, 7 April 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1975_Sackson_059_February 08.jpg | Transcription - 1975 diary | 2,559 bytes (+2,559) | Created page with "FEBRUARY 1975 - SATURDAY 8<BR> 39TH DAY - 326 DAYS TO COME ---- Worked out an illustration for <u>SPRINGER</u>. Finished up a rough set of cards with new <u>PROFIT</u> arrangement. Call from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Just arrived (and liked the Seville Hotel). Made date for supper tomorrow. Played <u>SPRINGER</u> with <u>Phil Laurence</u>. It could have resulted in both of us being blocked, but Phil missed the opportunity and I made a chain. Played <u>PROFI..." |