# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=115 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 116 --- ## [Best, worst, blandest video games of 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-blandest-video-games-of-2018/827160)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-blandest-video-games-of-2018/827160 "2019-01-09T17:24:12Z")
Zero Punctuation has his video out detailing his best, worst and blandest from 2018 (link is video with frequent profanity) He has his ideas, but what are yours? I’ve played the hell out of the new Dragon Quest, and whi… --- ## [Poll for college football fans about 2019 College Football National Championship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-for-college-football-fans-about-2019-college-football-national-championship/827284)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-for-college-football-fans-about-2019-college-football-national-championship/827284 "2019-01-08T16:47:33Z")
Aside from people who live in Alabama or South Carolina, does anybody care about the outcome of this game? --- ## [NFL Playoffs Thread: Who wins it all?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-thread-who-wins-it-all/827074)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-thread-who-wins-it-all/827074 "2019-01-07T02:24:25Z")
Come here, offer your analysis, and be fearless with your picks. I’m honestly too tired and my heart’s not into it in this first post, but you can bet your boots I’ll have more to say between now and Saturday. A few tho… --- ## [THEMED Celebrity Death Pool 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/themed-celebrity-death-pool-2018/803332)
**Author:** [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/themed-celebrity-death-pool-2018/803332 "2019-01-05T15:42:32Z")
NOTE: This is a NEW change for 2018. Themed Death Pool Lists will be posted and tracked in a separate thread. If you are looking for the 2018 Celebrity Death Pool thread, click here phungi (aka: the Death Shroom) chec… --- ## [Explain Ravens-Browns Ending?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-ravens-browns-ending/826980)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-ravens-browns-ending/826980 "2019-01-04T19:35:33Z")
Can someone explain the last few plays of the Ravens-Browns game yesterday? Specifically, what happened with the clock? To Recap: a) There was a pass to a Browns receiver who caught the ball in such a way that it looke… --- ## [Recommend a Realistic Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-realistic-game/826498)
**Author:** [@JB99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JB99)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-realistic-game/826498 "2019-01-04T16:25:23Z")
I play PS4 pretty infrequently. I’m getting increasingly frustrated with games I perceive as unrealistic. I had really bad experiences with “Ghost Recon Wildlands” (boring game, and unexpectedly cut short by the imposs… --- ## [The 16th Annual Steelers March to the Super Bowl Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-16th-annual-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/821029)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-16th-annual-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/821029 "2019-01-03T01:33:29Z")
It’s that time of the year when the NFL starts playing games that count, so of course it’s time for me to compose my yearly paean, the 16th, to the best football team in the world. This year is already a hot mess, though… --- ## [Archival List of Death Pool Winners/Awards (2003 - present)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archival-list-of-death-pool-winners-awards-2003-present/805718)
**Author:** [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archival-list-of-death-pool-winners-awards-2003-present/805718 "2019-01-01T21:55:31Z")
Looking back at the post from Bullitt got me thinking, and as the end of the year neared I went back and compiled some stats from previous Death Pools. I left the Thread title open (‘- present’) so this can be appended … --- ## [NHL December 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-december-2018/825422)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-december-2018/825422 "2018-12-31T19:09:04Z")
So, the Leafs finally sign William Nylander at the deadline. This is going to be fun. --- ## [Cleveland Browns turnaround bandwagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleveland-browns-turnaround-bandwagon/820813)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 251\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleveland-browns-turnaround-bandwagon/820813 "2018-12-30T23:17:03Z")
Alright, for no reason at all it’s time to embarass myself with predictions. The Browns were on Hard Knocks this year, and that tends to get a lot more people following the team a bit. They’ve been 1-31 in the last two … --- ## [Why does MLB free agency take so long compared to, say, the NBA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-mlb-free-agency-take-so-long-compared-to-say-the-nba/826846)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-mlb-free-agency-take-so-long-compared-to-say-the-nba/826846 "2018-12-30T01:24:22Z")
On the first day of the NBA’s free-agent signing period, LeBron James signed with the Lakers. Why are we a couple of weeks into MLB’s winter meetings, and we still have no idea where Bryce Harper’s going to end up? Che… --- ## [The Far Cry 5 Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-far-cry-5-thread/811117)
**Author:** [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-far-cry-5-thread/811117 "2018-12-29T09:39:45Z")
Far Cry 5 is expected to release (in the US, at least) on Tuesday March 27 for PC, XBox1, and PS4. A cow-orker, who got bored of the FPS realm for the last couple of years, is eagerly anticipating it, being drawn back i… --- ## [Recommend me a good platformer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-good-platformer/826814)
**Author:** [@sweepkick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweepkick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-good-platformer/826814 "2018-12-29T14:50:54Z")
I picked up some games from Steam and GOG this round, but they’re just a few adventure games and shooters. I’m looking for some classic platform type games that I can pick up as well. What’s the best of the best in this … --- ## [Any fun rule variations for two person Monopoly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-fun-rule-variations-for-two-person-monopoly/826222)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-fun-rule-variations-for-two-person-monopoly/826222 "2018-12-29T03:07:03Z")
Basically my friend is constantly getting those themed licensed Monopoly boards from friends and relatives for Christmas and never opens them, but decided he wants to open one up and play. The thing is though I’m the onl… --- ## [Time runs out in overtime before team gets ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-runs-out-in-overtime-before-team-gets-ball/826822)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-runs-out-in-overtime-before-team-gets-ball/826822 "2018-12-29T00:01:25Z")
The longest sustained drive in NFL history was almost 13 minutes. So what happens if one team one team gets the ball and holds it the entire 10 minute overtime and a) kicks a field goal as time runs out b) time runs o… --- ## [Surrounded by rival fans: How do you cheer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surrounded-by-rival-fans-how-do-you-cheer/825439)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surrounded-by-rival-fans-how-do-you-cheer/825439 "2018-12-28T14:11:00Z")
Let’s say that you are in the stadium, or a bar, or some large viewing party, and are an island for your favorite team in the middle of a sea of rival/opposing fans. Do you poke the bear by cheering loudly, or do you te… --- ## [Idea to create interest in all these NCAA Dollar Store Bowls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-to-create-interest-in-all-these-ncaa-dollar-store-bowls/826776)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-to-create-interest-in-all-these-ncaa-dollar-store-bowls/826776 "2018-12-27T22:49:38Z")
With all these less than intriguing Bowl games, how can we make them more interesting? What if there was something on the line for the winner: namely a chance to improve their ranking next season leading to a better Bowl… --- ## [Anyone here play the mobile game "I Am Innocent"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-play-the-mobile-game-i-am-innocent/826748)
**Author:** [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-play-the-mobile-game-i-am-innocent/826748 "2018-12-27T19:22:08Z")
REALLY liking this game. Nice sense of immersion, simulated Messenger convos, even phone calls that I straight up thought were legit calls, a nice Tetris-like minigame that isn’t too easy or too hard to be enjoyable… can… --- ## [Game of Thrones Hand of the King is a fun little game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-hand-of-the-king-is-a-fun-little-game/826756)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-hand-of-the-king-is-a-fun-little-game/826756 "2018-12-26T22:22:08Z")
I got this game recently and played it a few times. It is kind of a card game where you collect members of different houses and the person with the most houses captured wins. There are a random set of Companion availab… --- ## [How would you interpret this stat blurb? (Texas vs. Oklahoma)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-interpret-this-stat-blurb-texas-vs-oklahoma/826435)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-interpret-this-stat-blurb-texas-vs-oklahoma/826435 "2018-12-25T20:46:13Z")
I recall a TV statistic blurb during a Texas vs. Oklahoma college football game (around a decade ago) that said that more than 30 Oklahoma players playing in that game were from the state of Texas, whereas not a single T… --- ## [Wandersong: a video game about about a bard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wandersong-a-video-game-about-about-a-bard/826557)
**Author:** [@RollOutTheBarrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RollOutTheBarrel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wandersong-a-video-game-about-about-a-bard/826557 "2018-12-25T16:46:04Z")
I just finished a game called Wandersong, where you play as a bard on a quest to save the world with the power of music. I recommend it. It’s available on Steam and the Switch. The PC version supports using the mouse an… --- ## [Preferred Super Bowl matchup (Feb 2019)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferred-super-bowl-matchup-feb-2019/826312)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferred-super-bowl-matchup-feb-2019/826312 "2018-12-20T15:50:38Z")
Quick poll, what would you like? I’m hoping for Chiefs-Rams or Chargers-Rams. --- ## [Steam Controller help needed; Rocket League related](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-controller-help-needed-rocket-league-related/826538)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-controller-help-needed-rocket-league-related/826538 "2018-12-22T19:13:15Z")
So Blue Elk and Moe took up Rocket League last spring. The new WoW xpac is (IMO) pretty ddamned easy stuff and kinda boring, plus I wanted something that could be played in short bursts (PvP queues in WoW are waaaaaaay … --- ## [man united coach sacked .....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-united-coach-sacked/826352)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-united-coach-sacked/826352 "2018-12-22T17:59:31Z")
Just read this MSN ……. you just know that losing to Liverpool and man city was the deciding factors …… --- ## [Why are people constantly trying to make Arena style Football a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-constantly-trying-to-make-arena-style-football-a-thing/826406)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-constantly-trying-to-make-arena-style-football-a-thing/826406 "2018-12-22T17:11:31Z")
As of 2018 there’s 5 indoor football leagues in operation in the United States, totaling 41 teams total, not counting the two offshoots, the all-female Legends football league (with 4 teams) and the China Arena Football … --- ## [dodgers huge trade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dodgers-huge-trade/826520)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dodgers-huge-trade/826520 "2018-12-22T04:21:33Z")
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/dodgers-trade-kemp-puig-in-blockbuster-deal-with-reds/ar-BBRhyd1 Seems to me that they decided after almost getting to the WS in 17 and getting there and not winning in 18 they dec… --- ## [Odds of minor leaguers making it to the pros?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odds-of-minor-leaguers-making-it-to-the-pros/826297)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odds-of-minor-leaguers-making-it-to-the-pros/826297 "2018-12-21T13:23:49Z")
Baseball has a lot of leagues for a player to go through before they make it to the MLB. At each level, which percentage get promoted? What are the odds of a given Rookie League player ever playing a game in the MLB? --- ## [Six-card poker: Hand rankings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-card-poker-hand-rankings/826367)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-card-poker-hand-rankings/826367 "2018-12-21T10:18:50Z")
There are a wide variety of poker games. In seven-card stud you get seven cards. In Texas Hold’em you get either 2 cards or 7 cards, depending on how you count them. In Big Jacoby you finish with six cards. But in al… --- ## [What prevents international-sports "free agency?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-prevents-international-sports-free-agency/826392)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-prevents-international-sports-free-agency/826392 "2018-12-19T23:50:04Z")
Suppose Spain wanted to build a soccer superteam for the next World Cup cycle and offered multi-hundred-million-euro contracts to Mbappe, Pogba, Modric, Manzukich, Kane, etc. along with “fast-track citizenship.” It woul… --- ## [Rime Room Escape Game... best ending hints?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rime-room-escape-game-best-ending-hints/826001)
**Author:** [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rime-room-escape-game-best-ending-hints/826001 "2018-12-19T23:24:44Z")
Hey, I recently downloaded and played the Rime Room Escape game on iOS, completed the game but it said “Normal Ending” and said I was out of the room but still trapped in the book or something like that. I have a padlock… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=114) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=116)