Nassau (LHA 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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IIN- 5 - 525 Above, some of the players check their many cards for the number that was just called ofh hoping that it is the one they need. Blackout, the four corners and other versions of the game were played, making winners out of most that came out for the en- joyment of the evening. DK2 Steve Hitt from Supply worked with Captain Hoover ISpecial Services Officerj to set up the large lighted display board and sell the cards. The mess declc was always crowded with Coke-sipping players and usually a few spectators waiting to see a friend win the big prize. lt was a lot of fun for everyone! l

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1-Y- ln mr?fZ1!fff2:f3:' 471, time 9 ,E-,ta V v 3. . -.-I 538+ l gb . Iris. 'TTL 'lah' VIDEO- MA IA! The Game room and Hobby Shop aboard ship was transformed during this cruise into a video-game ar- cade for an oth er form of relaxa tion and diversion from the long hours at work. PLEADES, BATTLE ZONE and THE END games were brought aboard before the ship got underway and installed in the Hobby Shop for the cruise, and these games got very little time to themselves. There was always someone playing them, offering another activity to the crew and embarked troops. 3 is wi X , 'S ' i Ma- 'J ,,, N . ff , - U .Z f 2 ,- 4 -4 ,W r 183