# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=127 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 128 --- ## [Baseball: What percentage of pitches are fouled off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-what-percentage-of-pitches-are-fouled-off/816661)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Estes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steven_Estes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-what-percentage-of-pitches-are-fouled-off/816661 "2018-06-24T17:40:27Z")
There is probably no known answer to this question, but it would be interesting to know, so it’s worth asking just in case. What percentage of pitches are fouled off? This is of interest because it permits assessing th… --- ## [Cricket: Eng vs Pakistan, summer 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-eng-vs-pakistan-summer-2018/814733)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-eng-vs-pakistan-summer-2018/814733 "2018-06-24T17:14:43Z")
New selectors, new line up, same old scoreline. England bowled out for 184 in 58 overs, leaving a Pakistan side widely expected to lose this two match test series in an excellent position to get a nice fat first innings… --- ## [Football (Soccer) Highlights - Why No Game Clock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-soccer-highlights-why-no-game-clock/816543)
**Author:** [@Dahu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dahu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-soccer-highlights-why-no-game-clock/816543 "2018-06-23T02:46:10Z")
Not sure if this should be in the game room, but I’m hoping there’s a factual answer. On live football games (I’m in the UK), the top left corner of the screen invariably shows the team names, the score, and the game ti… --- ## [The FIFA World Cup Host Country Gets An Automatic Bid, But Do They Still Play Qualifying Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fifa-world-cup-host-country-gets-an-automatic-bid-but-do-they-still-play-qualifying-games/816460)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fifa-world-cup-host-country-gets-an-automatic-bid-but-do-they-still-play-qualifying-games/816460 "2018-06-23T02:40:18Z")
Will Qatar play qualifying matches in its conference for 2022? Yes, I know they get an automatic bid, but will they play qualifiers anyway for the sake of providing competition to the other teams in their conference? --- ## [Prey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prey/785993)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prey/785993 "2018-06-23T00:55:23Z")
Anyone else playing this? It launched yesterday and is by the same folks behind Dishonoured 2. I’m a few hours in and right now it’s definitely Bioshock on a space station - which is a good thing, especially if you like… --- ## [Verbose song lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244)
**Author:** [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Replies:** 624\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244 "2018-06-22T00:50:37Z")
My Maserati attains a top speed of nearly 300 kph (185 mph); however, upon the revocation of my state-sanctioned driving privileges, I do not currently operate a motor vehicle. --- ## [Nintendo Switch - How Young?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch-how-young/816447)
**Author:** [@Hirka\_T\_Bawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hirka_T_Bawa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch-how-young/816447 "2018-06-20T16:27:01Z")
I’m looking to possible get a Nintendo Switch. My children are almost 5, would they be old enough to get some pleasure out of the system? I’ve bought every Nintendo console from the NES to the Wii, mainly because I coul… --- ## [Baseball Rules Question (Forfeited Games)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-rules-question-forfeited-games/814903)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-rules-question-forfeited-games/814903 "2018-06-19T18:15:44Z")
It’s been a long, long day for the Knights and the Mammoths. For twenty innings, the two teams have been fighting tooth and nail. Over the last eleven innings, neither team has been able to squeeze a run across the pla… --- ## [Recommend: PS4 game for a GF who does not like gaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-ps4-game-for-a-gf-who-does-not-like-gaming/816101)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-ps4-game-for-a-gf-who-does-not-like-gaming/816101 "2018-06-18T22:02:45Z")
I got a bonus recently and thought to use a bit of it and treat myself to a PlayStation 4 console. I am almost exclusively a PC gamer but a console is more convenient when friends come over. Also, there are several game… --- ## [Thoughts on "early access" PC games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-early-access-pc-games/816186)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-early-access-pc-games/816186 "2018-06-18T19:01:27Z")
What are people’s thoughts on “early access” videogames? That seems to be a growing trend and I’m not sure how I feel about the concept. How frequently do they get to an actual release? What percent of their original … --- ## [World Cup Game Prediction Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-game-prediction-thread/816029)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-game-prediction-thread/816029 "2018-06-18T17:49:50Z")
This is a thread for those who love to make predictions and aren’t afraid to embarrass themselves by being wrong. :stuck\_out\_tongue: MATCH 1 Thursday June 14 Russia v Saudi Arabia My prediction: RUS 2 SA 0 I would … --- ## [help - need solution to puzzle!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-need-solution-to-puzzle/816250)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-need-solution-to-puzzle/816250 "2018-06-18T02:23:24Z")
Yesterday, my son was looking at an old book (from 1984) of brain teasers and puzzles. In it, he found the following puzzle: He couldn’t come up with an answer, but when he went to the back of the book to find the sol… --- ## [E3 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e3-2018/815773)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e3-2018/815773 "2018-06-17T19:10:35Z")
E3 presentations started today. Feel free to list the announcements that interest you. --- ## [SPI Operation Sealion - Anyone ever try it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spi-operation-sealion-anyone-ever-try-it/816072)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spi-operation-sealion-anyone-ever-try-it/816072 "2018-06-14T21:59:48Z")
I used to play SPI games a long time ago. I was always intrigued by Operation Sealion, the German invasion of the UK, but never had a chance to play it. The thread in GD made me think about it again. Any one ever play i… --- ## [Star Trek Adversaries a new Trek CCG](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-adversaries-a-new-trek-ccg/808307)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-adversaries-a-new-trek-ccg/808307 "2018-06-14T19:58:17Z")
Looks like with little fanfare they released a new Trek Online CCG (Collectible card game) called Star Trek Adversaries. Some info about the game is here. The game itself is here and is for some reason very hard to find… --- ## [Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder might happen this year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anthony-joshua-vs-deontay-wilder-might-happen-this-year/816057)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anthony-joshua-vs-deontay-wilder-might-happen-this-year/816057 "2018-06-14T05:51:15Z")
Haven’t been excited about a boxing match in a long time but I’d probably watch this, if they can finalize the ink. Edge goes to Joshua. --- ## [Go](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go/810762)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go/810762 "2018-06-13T02:28:36Z")
I’d like to learn to play Go, but I have no one to teach me. Can anyone recommend a good free download for Mac OS 10.11? I’d like to use the 19 x 19 board. --- ## [Understanding some simple(?) baseball statistics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/understanding-some-simple-baseball-statistics/815992)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/understanding-some-simple-baseball-statistics/815992 "2018-06-12T20:48:25Z")
I’m looking at the following page which shows the pre-game statistics for the White Sox. It says Overall: 22-42, home Rec: 10-20, Underdog: 34-26 Now I’d assume those are their records this season in all games (Yes … --- ## [Triple Crown: We Have Winner!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/triple-crown-we-have-winner/815784)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/triple-crown-we-have-winner/815784 "2018-06-12T06:34:20Z")
Justify just became the 13th Triple Crown Winner. And for those of us who are over 50 - his jockey has just become the oldest jockey to win the Triple Crown. --- ## [I'm getting a PS3 and have no idea how to use it and/or find games I like...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-a-ps3-and-have-no-idea-how-to-use-it-and-or-find-games-i-like/815574)
**Author:** [@Gollu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gollu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-a-ps3-and-have-no-idea-how-to-use-it-and-or-find-games-i-like/815574 "2018-06-11T06:46:23Z")
I mentioned to a friend the other night that I used to love playing adventure/RPG games, but that my cheap laptop can’t run them. Today’s games just overclock the machine and it overheats and shuts down and/or lags so ba… --- ## [Jesse Warren, you are my hero!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesse-warren-you-are-my-hero/815854)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesse-warren-you-are-my-hero/815854 "2018-06-11T02:10:22Z")
The perfect play at the perfect time! Jesse Warren not only hits home runs, but plays third base like a shortstop, anticipating a bunt, catching it, and throwing to first for a double play! (Also good work by the rest … --- ## [Google Doodle: Gnome Flinging](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-doodle-gnome-flinging/815842)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-doodle-gnome-flinging/815842 "2018-06-10T21:05:18Z")
I got 1313 with the green one. What’s your high score? --- ## [How do you approach games with morality/ethics systems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-approach-games-with-morality-ethics-systems/815412)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-approach-games-with-morality-ethics-systems/815412 "2018-06-10T18:11:20Z")
Note: you should probably spoiler anything that’s spoiler-worthy. I’m playing through Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and it’s one of those games with an inherent ‘morality’ system. I generally use non-lethal options except w… --- ## [Nintendo Switch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135 "2018-06-09T17:30:13Z")
Here it is. --- ## [Looking for fun 2+ player games for PS4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-fun-2-player-games-for-ps4/815704)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-fun-2-player-games-for-ps4/815704 "2018-06-08T21:18:09Z")
I’m finally getting a PS4 this weekend. Yeah! What are some fun 2+ player games, that aren’t first person shooters? Is The Division or Destiny 2 still a thing? Does anyone play those anymore? Maybe Monster Hunter Wo… --- ## [Who’s in First Place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-s-in-first-place/815446)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-s-in-first-place/815446 "2018-06-08T14:52:19Z")
I just noticed a weird anomaly in the MLB AL East standings. The Yankees, who are currently playing the 2nd game of a double-header against Detroit, are currently in 2nd place, a half game behind Boston. But they actua… --- ## [Have you ever successfully solved a Rubik's Cube?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-successfully-solved-a-rubiks-cube/744190)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-successfully-solved-a-rubiks-cube/744190 "2018-06-08T14:35:08Z")
I guess Rubik’s cube is a cultural phenomenon by now. It came out over thirty years ago. Like everybody else I bought one during the craze. Messed with it for a few weeks. No luck. Bought the solution book and got it ab… --- ## [Ever stopped playing a game because you didn't want it to end?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-stopped-playing-a-game-because-you-didnt-want-it-to-end/814565)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-stopped-playing-a-game-because-you-didnt-want-it-to-end/814565 "2018-06-06T23:42:34Z")
Title pretty much covers it. Have you ever stopped playing a game, or at least stopped completing “story” missions, because you enjoyed it so much you didn’t want it to end? I’ve been in this state with GTA V for years … --- ## [R.I.P. Dwight Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-dwight-clark/815435)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-dwight-clark/815435 "2018-06-06T05:23:28Z")
Dwight Clark, former San Francisco 49er best known for “The Catch,” has died at the age of 61 from A.L.S. He announced in March of 2017 that he had the disease. You can read about it here. This is a painful loss for tho… --- ## [All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-or-nothing-new-zealand-all-blacks/815493)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-or-nothing-new-zealand-all-blacks/815493 "2018-06-05T22:13:58Z")
Just saw this is now available on Amazon Prime Streaming in the United States. I’m real eager to see it, Amazon has done a good job with their American football All or Northing seasons in the past. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=126) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=128)