# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=13 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [How many women have won the NBA championship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-women-have-won-the-nba-championship/1019991)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-women-have-won-the-nba-championship/1019991 "2025-08-25T17:39:50Z")
Indiana Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek is attempting to win the NBA championship tonight. How many women have won the NBA championship as coaches? How about as owners? --- ## [Athlete whose life changed the most following one performance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/athlete-whose-life-changed-the-most-following-one-performance/1019705)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/athlete-whose-life-changed-the-most-following-one-performance/1019705 "2025-08-24T08:02:40Z")
Yesterday, a PGA journeyman JJ Spaun won the US Open. He was not impoverished - with $17 mill in career earnings. But he is 34 years old, with a single prior tour win.. The US Open victory alone was worth over $4 mill… --- ## [DND OGL - Is anyone following this? Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnd-ogl-is-anyone-following-this-thoughts/977886)
**Author:** [@vislor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vislor)\ **Replies:** 713\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnd-ogl-is-anyone-following-this-thoughts/977886 "2025-08-22T19:33:30Z")
I didn’t see anywhere this was being discussed and am curious about Dopers take on it. Admins, merge if needed. Back in Nov/Dec, I don’t remember when, there was a board meeting with WotC. Transcripts/audio from that … --- ## [Games that school hasn't blocked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-that-school-hasnt-blocked/1015546)
**Author:** [@brex100determ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brex100determ)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-that-school-hasnt-blocked/1015546 "2025-08-20T21:37:57Z")
I need some games that schools don’t block --- ## [More people should know about and be playing FALLEN LONDON](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-people-should-know-about-and-be-playing-fallen-london/1022292)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-people-should-know-about-and-be-playing-fallen-london/1022292 "2025-08-20T02:56:06Z")
Hi. I’m Chris. You might remember me from popular and long game threads such as “I’ve found the most addicting game on the internet \[Cookie Clicker\]” and “I’ve found the second most addicting game on the internet \[Trimps… --- ## [DIY Computer Omnibus Thread. Builds. Upgrades. New Tech. Etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-computer-omnibus-thread-builds-upgrades-new-tech-etc/994187)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-computer-omnibus-thread-builds-upgrades-new-tech-etc/994187 "2025-08-20T00:59:29Z")
We have a couple of threads on “Help me build a PC” and I thought maybe we could have a general thread about building/maintaining/upgrading PCs and the new tech that can affect all of that? People can ask questions. We… --- ## [GeForce Now will soon get RTX 5080s and 2x the games (play AAA PC games on any laptop or phone, no special hardware needed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geforce-now-will-soon-get-rtx-5080s-and-2x-the-games-play-aaa-pc-games-on-any-laptop-or-phone-no-special-hardware-needed/1022283)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geforce-now-will-soon-get-rtx-5080s-and-2x-the-games-play-aaa-pc-games-on-any-laptop-or-phone-no-special-hardware-needed/1022283 "2025-08-19T16:31:07Z")
Continuing the discussion from DIY Computer Omnibus Thread. Builds. Upgrades. New Tech. Etc: While I was investigating new PC gaming hardware, Nvidia happened to announce that their GeForce Now streaming service will se… --- ## [I need to lead a trivia quiz game for my coworkers/team tomorrow, please give me your best interesting facts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-lead-a-trivia-quiz-game-for-my-coworkers-team-tomorrow-please-give-me-your-best-interesting-facts/1022077)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-lead-a-trivia-quiz-game-for-my-coworkers-team-tomorrow-please-give-me-your-best-interesting-facts/1022077 "2025-08-17T01:43:38Z")
For the company work team-building event, I need about 40 multiple-choice questions with bizarre or interesting true trivia. I’ve already made nearly half of them, but I’d appreciate any weird info Dopers can provide….. … --- ## [Looking for a WW2 board game where you bomb the US with Luftwaffe Bombers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-ww2-board-game-where-you-bomb-the-us-with-luftwaffe-bombers/1022133)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-ww2-board-game-where-you-bomb-the-us-with-luftwaffe-bombers/1022133 "2025-08-16T23:00:48Z")
Came out within the past 15 years, saw it on a game store shelf and always regretted never buying it because it was only $30. Was either a board or a card game, but came in a smaller box. You commanded a Luftwaffe bombe… --- ## [MLB - making the jump from minor league to MLB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-making-the-jump-from-minor-league-to-mlb/1021694)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-making-the-jump-from-minor-league-to-mlb/1021694 "2025-08-15T12:18:45Z")
I’m sure many a ball player has talked about their transition to the majors. Is it still a big step up in the level of play or is it a natural move and you just have to get in the groove with your new teammates? --- ## [Where do you get your PC video game news from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-pc-video-game-news-from/1022024)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-pc-video-game-news-from/1022024 "2025-08-15T05:05:03Z")
There used to be a site, I think it was called “Gone Gold” something. It would list upcoming games and also note when they officially released. It was pretty comprehensive. Now, I rely mostly on YouTube game reviewers b… --- ## [Rebo's Feuds can now be found in the Thread Games forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rebos-feuds-can-now-be-found-in-the-thread-games-forum/822278)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rebos-feuds-can-now-be-found-in-the-thread-games-forum/822278 "2025-08-13T12:57:32Z")
For those of you who have enjoyed and missed the Feuds of the past (which could previously be found in this forum), Dolores Reborn has begun running them again. They can now be found over in Thread Games. The plan is for… --- ## [In soccer friendlies, do players give it their all?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-soccer-friendlies-do-players-give-it-their-all/1020772)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-soccer-friendlies-do-players-give-it-their-all/1020772 "2025-08-09T02:23:15Z")
Aston Villa are crossing The Pond and playing a few international friendlies against MLS teams, to include one against my club, St. Louis City SC. For Aston Villa, the stakes are low, as preseason friendlies are just war… --- ## [SDMB Fantasy Football DYNASTY league: Year 16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-dynasty-league-year-16/1005562)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 470\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-dynasty-league-year-16/1005562 "2025-08-07T16:50:23Z")
Welcome to year 16, and I gotta think this makes us one of the longest running dynasty leagues on the internet. I’m going to steal the fine work Jules did on last year’s thread and just use his format with some updates. … --- ## [Up and Down - card game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/up-and-down-card-game/953093)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/up-and-down-card-game/953093 "2025-08-06T16:12:43Z")
When I was a kid (in the 1980s), I used to play a card game (with a regular deck of playing cards) called “Up and Down.” I can’t find anyone in the family who remembers how to play it. But since I was pretty young, it wo… --- ## [Unassisted triple play or Inside-the-park homerun](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unassisted-triple-play-or-inside-the-park-homerun/813366)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unassisted-triple-play-or-inside-the-park-homerun/813366 "2025-08-06T15:07:21Z")
Which would you rather see? Let’s assume that either one benefits your team, which will ultimately win in either case. --- ## [NFL 2025 Offseason Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2025-offseason-thread/1015089)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 462\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2025-offseason-thread/1015089 "2025-08-05T23:32:07Z")
Your one stop for 2025 NFL offseason stuff. New league year officially beings March 12 so any transactions are not official until 4pm ET that date, but trade negotiations are allowed right now. Other upcoming dates: Ma… --- ## [In European soccer, are sponsorship deals for one season only?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-european-soccer-are-sponsorship-deals-for-one-season-only/1021696)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-european-soccer-are-sponsorship-deals-for-one-season-only/1021696 "2025-08-05T11:19:55Z")
Let’s say MegaCorp buys a sponsorship package for Upandcoming FC. Since there’s a very real possibility that Upandcoming FC may be playing in a lower-tier league next season (with fewer viewers, less TV coverage, and les… --- ## [Question on Yankees' haircut rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-yankees-haircut-rule/1021531)
**Author:** [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-yankees-haircut-rule/1021531 "2025-08-02T03:05:12Z")
OK, so let’s say I’m a long-haired, bearded hippybilly outfielder who, against his desires, gets traded to the Yankees. Suppose I say, “screw you” to the powers that be who traded for me when they tell me to get a hairc… --- ## [Nintendo Switch finally changing price for the first time since release. UP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch-finally-changing-price-for-the-first-time-since-release-up/1021610)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch-finally-changing-price-for-the-first-time-since-release-up/1021610 "2025-08-02T01:05:58Z")
Wow. Nintendo is going to take the original Nintendo Switch and INCREASE the price in a few days. Crazy. --- ## [MLB: July 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 351\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357 "2025-08-01T20:38:45Z")
New thread for July. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 33rd home run last night, tying him with Ken Griffey Jr. and Sammy Sosa for the third-highest HR total by the end of June in MLB history, behind only Barry Bonds… --- ## [Ryne Sandberg, RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ryne-sandberg-rip/1021466)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ryne-sandberg-rip/1021466 "2025-08-01T14:53:44Z")
Not sure if Cafe Society is the place for this, or The Game Room. Mods, move if necessary please. It’s a sad day for Chicago Cubs fans. Ryno has died. That 1984 team, and the Boys of Zimmer in 1989. Such ecstasy and… --- ## [Gin Rummy question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gin-rummy-question/1021498)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gin-rummy-question/1021498 "2025-07-30T14:01:01Z")
A question about a minor rules clarification in Gin Rummy. I realize the game has a number of variants. One general rule is that if you go out with a “gin hand” (all ten cards melded with no deadwood) you get some bonus… --- ## [Tour de France 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tour-de-france-2025/1020630)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tour-de-france-2025/1020630 "2025-07-27T20:55:20Z")
Since @Gorsnak hasn’t started it, I will create the 2025 TdF thread. I’m behind, just finished watching stage 2 highlights. Interesting wipeout on the cobblestones on stage 1. Brian --- ## [Can you hit your croquet ball backwards through a wicket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-hit-your-croquet-ball-backwards-through-a-wicket/1021333)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-hit-your-croquet-ball-backwards-through-a-wicket/1021333 "2025-07-25T20:50:57Z")
Simply, what the OP asks. Assume you are playing croquet (at whatever level, by whatever rules), and you are trying to go through a wicket in one direction, but find yourself directly on the wrong side of the wicket. T… --- ## [A baseball scoring question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baseball-scoring-question/1021219)
**Author:** [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baseball-scoring-question/1021219 "2025-07-23T21:25:47Z")
Pitcher A walks Batter X. Pitcher B comes into the game and gets Batter Y to hit into a force play with X being out and Y on 1st base. Y later scores. Which pitcher gets charged with the run. A or B? --- ## [Anno City Builder Series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anno-city-builder-series/1021086)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anno-city-builder-series/1021086 "2025-07-23T00:57:03Z")
I didn’t see any existing threads for this series of games, so I figured I’d make one. Both to discuss my ongoing adventures in Anno 1800, and to discuss the upcoming Anno 117. Anno is a City builder series. I’ve only p… --- ## [Does sports talk radio (in the US) pay any attention to soccer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-sports-talk-radio-in-the-us-pay-any-attention-to-soccer/1021131)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-sports-talk-radio-in-the-us-pay-any-attention-to-soccer/1021131 "2025-07-22T18:20:19Z")
I haven’t really listened to sports talk radio in over a decade, but when I did, the nationally syndicated and local shows alike both treated soccer somewhere on a continuum from hostile indifference to unmasked hostilit… --- ## [What is the hardest choice you've had to make in a video game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-hardest-choice-youve-had-to-make-in-a-video-game/1021014)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-hardest-choice-youve-had-to-make-in-a-video-game/1021014 "2025-07-22T15:37:01Z")
Look, it’s a game. It’s not real. It’s like a movie or show or book. You know it’s fiction, so you know choices don’t matter a whole lot… ..but sometimes… …sometimes you get really into a good game and it’s well-writte… --- ## [In European soccer, do adjectives like “Real” or “Inter” or “United” mean anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-european-soccer-do-adjectives-like-real-or-inter-or-united-mean-anything/1021085)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-european-soccer-do-adjectives-like-real-or-inter-or-united-mean-anything/1021085 "2025-07-22T01:18:47Z")
I know that professional soccer originated in clubs, so Arsenal FC is the Football Club that originated near an arsenal (or whatever, doesn’t really matter). But I see clubs with names that leave me a bit baffled. Like R… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=14)