# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=11 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Lebron's Decision 2.0 - gotta be retirement after this season, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lebrons-decision-2-0-gotta-be-retirement-after-this-season-right/1023747)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lebrons-decision-2-0-gotta-be-retirement-after-this-season-right/1023747 "2025-10-28T21:59:48Z")
He is apparently making a big announcement. I hate the whole big show he is making around it. I am guessing this next season is his last. Or he is joining the Detroit Pistons. Please!!! --- ## [NFL Week 8](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-8/1024161)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-8/1024161 "2025-10-28T20:35:11Z")
The Colts are now the only 6-1 team, as the Bucs fell in Detroit. Green Bay also has 1 loss and leads the NFC North, while the Steelers were surprised by the Bengals in the AARP Showdown. The Cowboys improved to .500 a… --- ## [I Just Finished One of the Best NYT Crosswords I’ve Ever Seen!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-finished-one-of-the-best-nyt-crosswords-i-ve-ever-seen/1024092)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-finished-one-of-the-best-nyt-crosswords-i-ve-ever-seen/1024092 "2025-10-28T17:23:02Z")
About a year ago, I started doing the NYT crossword online whenever I had a few hours to kill. To ensure that I don’t outpace the available supply of puzzles, I work backwards through the calendar. I just finished the pu… --- ## [Timeguessr - daily games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timeguessr-daily-games/1011973)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timeguessr-daily-games/1011973 "2025-10-26T17:00:35Z")
I wonder if anyone plays this excellent game? It shows you an image and you have to work out when and where the photo was taken. The images are typically of prominent events or places and because there is no time limit I… --- ## [Jurassic World Evolution 3 Community Park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jurassic-world-evolution-3-community-park/1024192)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jurassic-world-evolution-3-community-park/1024192 "2025-10-25T18:36:38Z")
Continuing the discussion from Video Games You've Played Recently: That’d be fun! How would that work… are you able to connect parks together somehow, or do you just export/import each other’s work? Spinning this of… --- ## [My soccer team appears to have picked up a nickname (and it sucks)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-soccer-team-appears-to-have-picked-up-a-nickname-and-it-sucks/1021700)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-soccer-team-appears-to-have-picked-up-a-nickname-and-it-sucks/1021700 "2025-10-24T15:08:03Z")
So St. Louis City SC has only been in the league for a few seasons, and I guess they’ve been copying the Euro model and waiting for their nickname to develop organically. Well, it appears they have one: I heard an announ… --- ## [MENACE: Upcoming turn based tactics game with strategic layer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/menace-upcoming-turn-based-tactics-game-with-strategic-layer/1024101)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/menace-upcoming-turn-based-tactics-game-with-strategic-layer/1024101 "2025-10-24T03:32:18Z")
I found out about MENACE a long time ago, long before it was even close to release. The game is being made by the same studio that made Battle Brothers, an incredibly fun tactics game with a minimalist art style that I W… --- ## [The Outer Worlds - now THIS is what I was waiting for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-outer-worlds-now-this-is-what-i-was-waiting-for/937408)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-outer-worlds-now-this-is-what-i-was-waiting-for/937408 "2025-10-23T23:27:29Z")
I did not dislike Fallout 4 at all. In fact, it was a really great game in many ways and showed a lot of effort and detail went into it. It was, to me, the worst of the main Fallout games(Fallout 1-4 + New Vegas). OK, en… --- ## [Colts-Chargers game: question about the interception by Grover Stewart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colts-chargers-game-question-about-the-interception-by-grover-stewart/1024170)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colts-chargers-game-question-about-the-interception-by-grover-stewart/1024170 "2025-10-22T12:00:05Z")
I did not see the game, – I’ve only seen the highlight cllips on Youtube. My question is about the play where “Big man” Grover Stewart made an interception. I don’t understand what happened after the play. I have seen … --- ## [NFL Week 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-7/1023959)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-7/1023959 "2025-10-21T14:40:38Z")
The Colts and Bucs improved to 5-1 and lead their divisions, while the Steelers, at 4-1, are the only team above .500 in the AFC North. The Eagles have lost two in a row but still lead their division, while the Packers … --- ## [Looking for a chess app that has exercises](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-chess-app-that-has-exercises/1023398)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-chess-app-that-has-exercises/1023398 "2025-10-20T19:25:42Z")
I’m looking for a chess app for my tablet. I would like one that has exercises. I downloaded one from chess.com, but they charge $60 or so a year. I don’t mind paying for an app, but I’d rather not have a yearly subscrip… --- ## [NFL Season #106, Week 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-season-106-week-1/1022666)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-season-106-week-1/1022666 "2025-10-20T02:02:00Z")
Another NFL season is here, Season #106. The league was formed in 1920, and it called itself the American Professional Football Association. There were 14 teams and Jim Thorpe was elected President. There were no offi… --- ## [Chess players: do you have a hard time mentally switching between two-dimensional (computer) and three-dimensional (OTB) chess?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-players-do-you-have-a-hard-time-mentally-switching-between-two-dimensional-computer-and-three-dimensional-otb-chess/1023997)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-players-do-you-have-a-hard-time-mentally-switching-between-two-dimensional-computer-and-three-dimensional-otb-chess/1023997 "2025-10-18T12:19:13Z")
I’ve found that I’m much better (not that that’s saying much) playing chess in two dimensions than in three. The setup and the pieces just seem to make more sense to me. Looking at a board in three dimensions messes with… --- ## [NFL Week 6](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-6/1023746)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-6/1023746 "2025-10-18T03:09:05Z")
And then there were none. The Broncos rode into Philadelphia and overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to hand the Eagles their first loss. Then on Sunday night, the Patriots, behind second-year quarterback Drake Maye, s… --- ## [NBA Offseason 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2025/1020090)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2025/1020090 "2025-10-16T15:11:00Z")
So, the NBA Offseason is here after a thrilling playoffs, with the draft tomorrow in which the Mavs are expected to take Cooper Flagg. Here are some of the recent trades: The Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Hou… --- ## [WWE 2K25 video game review and follow-along thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwe-2k25-video-game-review-and-follow-along-thread/1023220)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwe-2k25-video-game-review-and-follow-along-thread/1023220 "2025-10-14T02:24:36Z")
As someone who played at least 100, possibly 200 hours of WWE 2K24, color me impressed with WWE 2K25. It’s superior in every way where they made changes. I’ve put in 17 hours since getting it three days ago. I’m playing… --- ## [NFL Week 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-5/1023523)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-5/1023523 "2025-10-12T02:55:56Z")
And then there were two. Buffalo remained undefeated with a tougher-than-expected victory over the Saints, while the Eagles built a big lead and then survived a furious comeback by the previously unbeaten Bucs to also im… --- ## [NFL Week 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/1023331)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/1023331 "2025-10-05T09:33:17Z")
After three weeks, there are 6 undefeated teams: Bills, Colts, Chargers, Eagles, Buccaneers, and 49ers. Indianapolis is probably the biggest surprise of that half-dozen; the Colts have the largest point differential in … --- ## [MLB: September 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2025/1022775)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september-2025/1022775 "2025-10-05T00:19:54Z")
Starting a new thread as the pennant races heat up with about 22 games to play. Yankees and Red Sox are just 3 and 3 1/2 games behind the Jays in the AL East. All 3 teams look like locks for the postseason. Detroit co… --- ## [Where can I learn about sports betting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-learn-about-sports-betting/1023303)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-learn-about-sports-betting/1023303 "2025-10-01T18:56:52Z")
It seems that every sports program, app, or website has information about the betting line for a particular contest. I’m not really interested in learning to gamble, but I’d like to understand what they’re talking about… --- ## [Gygax memorial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gygax-memorial/1023549)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gygax-memorial/1023549 "2025-10-01T18:46:00Z")
I read this is now on Kickstarter. Dues to many complaints and controversies, I would stear clear of this. Opinions? --- ## [Ryder Cup 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ryder-cup-2025/1023429)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ryder-cup-2025/1023429 "2025-09-29T16:33:16Z")
Through 12 matches, the big names from the US are getting spanked by the Europeans. It’s 8 1/2 to 3 1/2. Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau are a combined 1-5 so far. Saturday afternoon four-balls just getting und… --- ## [NHL Offseason 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-2025/1019893)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-offseason-2025/1019893 "2025-09-28T23:31:39Z")
Playoffs over, here’s a thread to discuss offseason and probably the draft. Jonathan Toews signs with Winnipeg. Was one of my favorite players with the Blackhawks, but not sure he’s really got anything left in the tank.… --- ## [Mars First Logistics: Rover builder & simulator with physics modeling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mars-first-logistics-rover-builder-simulator-with-physics-modeling/1023432)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mars-first-logistics-rover-builder-simulator-with-physics-modeling/1023432 "2025-09-28T22:42:53Z")
I came across this little gem the other day: Save 40% on Mars First Logistics on Steam Or short gameplay video (sorry for my terrible driving): https://fightingignorance.… --- ## [Nfl play clock is25 seconds instead of 40 after an interception--why](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-play-clock-is25-seconds-instead-of-40-after-an-interception-why/1023389)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-play-clock-is25-seconds-instead-of-40-after-an-interception-why/1023389 "2025-09-25T20:45:59Z")
I just learned this rule. The normal playclock is 40 seconds, but it’s shortened to 25 seconds after certain interruptions: -after a timeout, -after the 2-minute warning(which is just a timeout anyway) -after a kicko… --- ## [Anyone else play or have played Logistical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-play-or-have-played-logistical/1023276)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-play-or-have-played-logistical/1023276 "2025-09-23T16:33:22Z")
I’m extremely addicted to it, at the moment. IMO, it’s not very different from other “build up resources, expand, and take over” games like Civilization, Sim games, and Minecraft. Curious if anyone else here plays. Su… --- ## [NFL Week 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3/1023090)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3/1023090 "2025-09-23T13:51:29Z")
After two weeks, there are 10 undefeated teams, one in each division, except for the NFC West, which boasts 3 unbeatens. And there are 10 0-2 teams, one of which is the Chiefs. KC is 0-2 for the first time since 2014. … --- ## [NFL 49ers vs Cardinals: No safety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-49ers-vs-cardinals-no-safety/1023318)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-49ers-vs-cardinals-no-safety/1023318 "2025-09-23T02:25:53Z")
This was one of the highlights I saw on Sportscenter. QB threw the ball away from the end zone. Grounding is a loss of down, but since the penalty was in the end zone, shouldn’t it also have been a safety? Did the ref… --- ## [MMA Rampage Jackson's son, Raja under investigation for assaulting pro Wrestler](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mma-rampage-jacksons-son-raja-under-investigation-for-assaulting-pro-wrestler/1022539)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mma-rampage-jacksons-son-raja-under-investigation-for-assaulting-pro-wrestler/1022539 "2025-09-19T19:39:07Z")
It was an horrific attack on an unconscious man. There were over 20 blows. There’s speculation attempted murder or assualt charges will be filed on MMA Fighter Raja Jackson. It gets worse. Raja was being filmed and live… --- ## [Baseball - why was Ballesteros out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-why-was-ballesteros-out/1023188)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-why-was-ballesteros-out/1023188 "2025-09-19T14:48:46Z")
Cubs game Wednesday. Ballesteros on first, taking a lead. One out. Batter hits a liner toward right. Ball hits Ballesteros on the helmet, knocking him down for a moment. Ball dribbles into right center. He gets up and… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=12)