The out-of-work architect (the Depression was in full swing) touted the game, called Criss Cross, to manufacturers but they rejected it.

• 那位失业在家的建筑师(那时大萧条正在最严重时期)向游戏制造商竭力推销他称为“组字游戏”的新发明，但屡遭拒绝。