# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=117 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 118 --- ## [NHL November 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2018/823910)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2018/823910 "2018-12-01T23:42:47Z")
Any particular reason Winnipeg had an afternoon game today? Is there a Canadian holiday. It definitely messed up with my fantasy teams. --- ## [World Chess Championship Match 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-chess-championship-match-2018/824334)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-chess-championship-match-2018/824334 "2018-11-30T23:49:21Z")
After two games, one an epic 7 hour duel, Magnus Carlsson is tied with Fabiano Caruana, each with one point. Both games were draws. The match is 12 games. 538 Report on Game 2 --- ## [War boardgame recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-boardgame-recommendations/823096)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-boardgame-recommendations/823096 "2018-11-30T19:20:07Z")
Thinking ahead to Christmas time, my son has asked for a “game where you attack and conquer other countries”. His current game favorites are Settlers of Catan, Star Wars: Rebellion, and Through the Ages: A New Story of C… --- ## [First contact scenario for tabletop rpg](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-contact-scenario-for-tabletop-rpg/825290)
**Author:** [@BombVoyage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BombVoyage)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-contact-scenario-for-tabletop-rpg/825290 "2018-11-30T18:22:10Z")
Hi all! I am using my sisters account for this thread. I have recently retired and for the first time in about 40 years I have TIME! I have discovered Roll20 and decided to start an old-style space campaign using Spac… --- ## [Anyone playing The Universim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-the-universim/825225)
**Author:** [@Lips\_Obsession](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lips_Obsession)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-the-universim/825225 "2018-11-30T18:14:05Z")
I searched and the only reference to it that I could find was a thread on upcoming games in 2016. I just got it off the Steam sale last week, and it’s been fun so far. Still alpha, but brings back memories of the origi… --- ## [NFL Week 12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12/825065)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-12/825065 "2018-11-30T06:34:58Z")
Oh man, I forgot about this thread entirely this week. Anyone else can feel free to make these threads. Thanksgiving CHI 23 DET 16 WAS 23 DAL 31 ATL 17 NO 31 Sunday early JAX @ BUF OAK @ BAL SF @ TB NYG @ PHI C… --- ## [What is the most common number of points scored by a football team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-common-number-of-points-scored-by-a-football-team/649147)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-common-number-of-points-scored-by-a-football-team/649147 "2018-11-29T00:22:09Z")
I can find the most common scores - but those always include two teams. I simply want to know the most frequently appearing score, either winning or losing. Where might I find this information? --- ## [Crusader Kings 2: Holy Fury Launches Today And...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crusader-kings-2-holy-fury-launches-today-and/824453)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crusader-kings-2-holy-fury-launches-today-and/824453 "2018-11-28T19:55:50Z")
Of all the bad luck, it seems like I’m getting sick. Launches in two hours, and I think that’s right about the time I might be too sick to keep working. Man, what a bummer. :smiley: Anybody else feeling an illness comin… --- ## [Couple baseball Q's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-baseball-qs/825127)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-baseball-qs/825127 "2018-11-27T16:24:48Z")
Can a fielder at full speed go after a foul ball, vault off the ledge of a low wall and leap well into row F to catch the ball? (Think how basketball players used to leap into the stands except the baseball guy will be c… --- ## [Thanksgiving football in Detroit and other sports traditions that need to end](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-football-in-detroit-and-other-sports-traditions-that-need-to-end/824955)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-football-in-detroit-and-other-sports-traditions-that-need-to-end/824955 "2018-11-27T15:39:16Z")
Let’s be honest——the Lions usually suck and more offer than not their Thanksgiving games suck. I don’t care if they’ve been playing games there on Turkey Day since 1933 or whatever it is: can’t we get a different team to… --- ## [Little League Player Participation Requirements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-league-player-participation-requirements/824850)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-league-player-participation-requirements/824850 "2018-11-27T14:29:50Z")
Little league International requires that every player who shows up at a game plays 2 defensive innings and gets one at bat. Most Little League uses these minimum mandatory play requirements at the “Majors” level but ha… --- ## [free kick after a fair catch??? What's that rule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-kick-after-a-fair-catch-whats-that-rule/825035)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-kick-after-a-fair-catch-whats-that-rule/825035 "2018-11-26T21:41:29Z")
Seems that there’s some rule - and clearly I have a very vague handle on it - that if a player signals for a fair catch, his team can then kick the ball from placement without any defensive pressure. But that’s not tot… --- ## [106th Grey Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/106th-grey-cup/825087)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/106th-grey-cup/825087 "2018-11-26T21:21:16Z")
Ottawa RedBlacks v Calgary Stampeders. Off to a rocky start for Calgary: illegal kickoff; QB sack on their first possession, then picked off by RedBlacks on the 2 yard line. --- ## [NFL Week 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-11/824581)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-11/824581 "2018-11-25T18:40:06Z")
I got it in on time this week! TNF Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks (-2.5) Sunday early Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons (-4.5) Carolina Panthers (-3.5) at Detroit Lions Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts… --- ## [Rcommend a computer chess game (based on specific functionality requirements)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rcommend-a-computer-chess-game-based-on-specific-functionality-requirements/825033)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rcommend-a-computer-chess-game-based-on-specific-functionality-requirements/825033 "2018-11-25T17:10:05Z")
So I’m looking for a good computer chess game. In terms of skill level I’m a moderately bright amateur with no formal studying who doesn’t have the level of commitment it would take to it to the next level. I don’t car… --- ## [What was this 90's arcade game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-90s-arcade-game/823900)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-90s-arcade-game/823900 "2018-11-03T01:47:48Z")
Trying to remember the name of one of my favorite arcade games from the early 90s. It was a co-op game that I believe was split screen. In each “mission” there was a timer and you and your partner had to move through a … --- ## [Pay per views like Tiger v Phil pitting athletes who normally don’t go one on one](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-per-views-like-tiger-v-phil-pitting-athletes-who-normally-don-t-go-one-on-one/824992)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-per-views-like-tiger-v-phil-pitting-athletes-who-normally-don-t-go-one-on-one/824992 "2018-11-24T01:38:09Z")
I know it’s been done before but any ideas that might work? Dale Jr v Jeff Gordon in a 50 lap race? LeBron v Kevin Durant one on one? Sidney Crosby v Ovechkin at one end of the ice using the same goalie? Sent from my… --- ## [Spider solitaire odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-solitaire-odds/824817)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-solitaire-odds/824817 "2018-11-23T18:50:40Z")
My favorite opening position in 2 suit spider solitaire is when I get a king, queen and jack of one suit face up on the deal. I will often just keep hitting “new game” until I get there. It comes up fairly often it seems… --- ## [Anyone going to watch "Tiger vs. Phil" on Friday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-going-to-watch-tiger-vs-phil-on-friday/824925)
**Author:** [@McDeath\_the\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McDeath_the_Mad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-going-to-watch-tiger-vs-phil-on-friday/824925 "2018-11-22T23:41:32Z")
I live in Canada, and Friday isn’t a “Holiday” up here, but I’m taking a vacation day and plan on watching. For those of you unaware it’s a PPV event, 18 holes of golf winner takes all with a $9 Million dollar prize. The… --- ## [Neverwinter Nights MMORPGS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neverwinter-nights-mmorpgs/824809)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neverwinter-nights-mmorpgs/824809 "2018-11-20T15:58:13Z")
Has anyone tried them out and, if so, how are they? --- ## [NFL/College coaches attire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-college-coaches-attire/824749)
**Author:** [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-college-coaches-attire/824749 "2018-11-19T19:21:10Z")
Are they just told what to wear for each game? This week appears to be some sort of “honor the troops theme” in the NFL. --- ## [Has the boxing Heavyweight Championship lost some of its prestige?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-boxing-heavyweight-championship-lost-some-of-its-prestige/824456)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-boxing-heavyweight-championship-lost-some-of-its-prestige/824456 "2018-11-19T16:12:54Z")
Ever worry that the Heavyweight Championship of the World has lost some of its prestige? It used to be THE most prized title in all of sports, but now it’s an afterthought. Remember when everyone knew who the heavyweigh… --- ## [Here is my new Olympic individual Athletic event. Guess the Olympic record in 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-my-new-olympic-individual-athletic-event-guess-the-olympic-record-in-2020/824709)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-my-new-olympic-individual-athletic-event-guess-the-olympic-record-in-2020/824709 "2018-11-19T01:01:17Z")
It is a simple sport. No equipment needed other than a tennis ball. Throw the ball after any running start before the start line. Catch the same ball before it touches the ground. You can dive forwards with both feet o… --- ## [Formula 1 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-1-2018/809734)
**Author:** [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-1-2018/809734 "2018-11-18T13:47:29Z")
What the hell, I may as well start the thread. Several teams have introduced the 2018 cars on YouTube, and while I’m not thrilled with ESPN taking over the broadcasts (though maybe it won’t be that bad), there is the opt… --- ## [Rock, Paper, Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-paper-scissors/824517)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-paper-scissors/824517 "2018-11-18T01:15:50Z")
Referee suspended for using rock/paper/scissors to decide kickoff in Women’s Super League I prefer, “Engine, Engine #9” :smiley: --- ## [Another poorly designed puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-poorly-designed-puzzle/806518)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-poorly-designed-puzzle/806518 "2018-11-17T06:43:28Z")
I just encountered this one: How many holes are there in this shirt? Picture A hint: The official answer: My objection: Here’s the original puzzle. --- ## [Post your latest "stupid" athletic endeavor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-latest-stupid-athletic-endeavor/824571)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-latest-stupid-athletic-endeavor/824571 "2018-11-15T18:54:26Z")
I’m thinking about things you did and derived some satisfaction/enjoyment from - but the vast majority of folk would say, “What? Are you crazy?” Inspired by this a.m.'s bike ride. Every Mon/Thurs my sister and I bike … --- ## [Celebrity Divorce Pool 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-divorce-pool-2016/740348)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-divorce-pool-2016/740348 "2018-11-15T05:40:46Z")
So, as suggested in this thread by at least four people who think it’s a good idea (I count myself as one of them), I figured I’d start/try out this as a tentative “testing” idea. It’s a little late, but then again, I’m… --- ## [NFL Week 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10/824258)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10/824258 "2018-11-14T19:13:05Z")
Late as usual. Sorry. Thursday Panthers 21 at Steelers 52 Sunday early Lions at Bears (-6) Saints (-4.5) at Bengals Falcons (-3.5) at Browns Patriots (-6) at Titans Jaguars at Colts (-3) Cardinals at Chiefs (-17… --- ## [What if a 4-loss (or worse) Northwestern wins the Big10?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-a-4-loss-or-worse-northwestern-wins-the-big10/824152)
**Author:** [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-a-4-loss-or-worse-northwestern-wins-the-big10/824152 "2018-11-14T19:03:56Z")
Right now, a remarkably inconsistent Northwestern has a 5-4 overall record. Three non-conference losses include lackluster against Duke and Akron (!) and a noble but doomed effort last week against Notre Dame. (NU held t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=116) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=118)