# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=136 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 137 --- ## [Seedship (space colonization phone game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seedship-space-colonization-phone-game/804984)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seedship-space-colonization-phone-game/804984 "2018-01-20T03:15:31Z")
I just got this little game on my phone, and it’s great! You play as the computer in charge of a spaceship with 1000 hibernating humans onboard; you make decisions as you explore space to try and find the best planet fo… --- ## [AlphaGo: Where's AlphaChess?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alphago-wheres-alphachess/799319)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alphago-wheres-alphachess/799319 "2018-01-19T17:40:31Z")
A year ago, Google developed AlphaGo, an AI that plays Go. A few months after that, it took the world by storm when it handily defeated the best human players in the world, when previous efforts at Go AIs didn’t come an… --- ## [Cities that have lost multiple teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cities-that-have-lost-multiple-teams/806714)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cities-that-have-lost-multiple-teams/806714 "2018-01-19T14:23:30Z")
Or, things that pop into my head at 1 a.m… I actually started thinking about this a couple of weeks ago, when the Rams were in the NFL playoffs, in their second year back in L.A., and after their tenure in St. Louis end… --- ## [Faking injuries in football.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faking-injuries-in-football/796611)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faking-injuries-in-football/796611 "2018-01-19T10:05:47Z")
It is widely believed that football players will fake an injury to stop the clock or the momentum of the other team. Any “injured” player has to leave the field for one play. They are then free to re-enter the game. Whi… --- ## [Gamers: talk to me about Xbox Live for Xbox One](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamers-talk-to-me-about-xbox-live-for-xbox-one/804966)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamers-talk-to-me-about-xbox-live-for-xbox-one/804966 "2018-01-19T10:01:51Z")
I’m not a gamer. I haven’t played video games with any regularity since Donkey Kong Country came out for the SNES in 1994 or so. Therefore, my ignorance regarding modern video game systems is profound. My two kids, who … --- ## [Foosball table?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foosball-table/791561)
**Author:** [@Joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foosball-table/791561 "2018-01-19T06:07:34Z")
Any foosers here? I have a question. Suggest a foosball table for me and two kids, son 13 and daughter 11. 3,2,1 - GO! --- ## [Mayweather Vs. McGregor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayweather-vs-mcgregor/787843)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayweather-vs-mcgregor/787843 "2017-09-04T07:01:36Z")
So it looks like Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be fighting Connor McGregor later this year. Most people think it is a dead certainty that that Mayweather wins. I think him winning is the most probable outcome but there are … --- ## [Proper Arm Wrestling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proper-arm-wrestling/806876)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proper-arm-wrestling/806876 "2018-01-18T20:48:59Z")
Once somewhere in high school, I heard the “proper” way to arm wrestle is for the two opponents to grip dominant hands, as well known AND hold hands (like a permanent hand shake) with the weaker hands. Also, the winner d… --- ## [ad blocker for android](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ad-blocker-for-android/771986)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ad-blocker-for-android/771986 "2016-11-15T11:58:35Z")
ok I have a problem , I need an adblocker that will block in game ads … See last year my mentally disabled niece wanted a tablet like the other kids in the family has and instead of getting a kurio or one of those spec… --- ## [Are there any EA / Origin / Sim 4 gamers here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-ea-origin-sim-4-gamers-here/805763)
**Author:** [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-ea-origin-sim-4-gamers-here/805763 "2018-01-02T21:46:30Z")
I am not a gamer and am trying to help a family member. Questions are: how usable is this for a young, neophyte computer user and gamer? are there any parental controls? can the social networking functions be d… --- ## [North and South Korea to march together at Olympics. In South Korea.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-and-south-korea-to-march-together-at-olympics-in-south-korea/806826)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-and-south-korea-to-march-together-at-olympics-in-south-korea/806826 "2018-01-18T02:58:39Z")
I am a sucker for emotional moments, but this one could be incredible. I know they have done it before, but I think it will be a very special moment and they have not marched as “one nation” in quite awhile. I can’t wai… --- ## [Favorite Sports Results of 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-sports-results-of-2017/805778)
**Author:** [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-sports-results-of-2017/805778 "2018-01-17T13:19:41Z")
What were your most memorable sporting results of 2017? For me, #1 was definitely March 25: Oregon 74, Kansas 60. The Ducks not only beat but dominated the top-seeded Jayhawks to advance to the Final Four for the first … --- ## [Are you going to visit 2018 Winter Olympics (PyeongChang 2018)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-going-to-visit-2018-winter-olympics-pyeongchang-2018/806661)
**Author:** [@The\_Swedish\_Viking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Swedish_Viking)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-going-to-visit-2018-winter-olympics-pyeongchang-2018/806661 "2018-01-16T15:39:39Z")
The 2018 Winter Olympics aka PyeongChang 2018 starts in 9 February. Are you going to visit the winter olympic games? --- ## [Keith Jackson RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keith-jackson-rip/806549)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keith-jackson-rip/806549 "2018-01-16T00:14:29Z")
College Football Announcing Icon Keith Jackson has passed away at age 89 --- ## [Is there any place online to bet on the exact date of the next recession?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-place-online-to-bet-on-the-exact-date-of-the-next-recession/806638)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-place-online-to-bet-on-the-exact-date-of-the-next-recession/806638 "2018-01-15T12:30:54Z")
Hey all, So I’ve bet money on the outcome of political events at predictit.com in the past (usually winning… not 100% of the time, though!:rolleyes:) But I can’t convince them to open a market on the exact month and yea… --- ## [NFL rules about catches? \[edited\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rules-about-catches-edited/805385)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rules-about-catches-edited/805385 "2018-01-14T00:53:59Z")
At Buffalo Wild Wings they have trivia questions on the TV during football season, based on the current season. Some of the questions are actual recent trivia (who threw for 3 touchdowns last week?) while others are ju… --- ## [Classic Nintendo NES is BACK!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-nintendo-nes-is-back/769986)
**Author:** [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-nintendo-nes-is-back/769986 "2017-06-27T19:42:17Z")
Holy crap you guys. They’re bringing back the original system pre-loaded with 30 games. And you’ll be able to save your games. And it’s only $60! It’s got: The Super Marios Zeldas: My first RPG was Zelda 2. I was sick… --- ## [I went to the finals of the US Figure Skating Championships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-went-to-the-finals-of-the-us-figure-skating-championships/806507)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-went-to-the-finals-of-the-us-figure-skating-championships/806507 "2018-01-13T02:59:14Z")
Last weekend, the finals of the US Figure Skating Championships were held here in San Jose, and my family had tickets. This was the final event before choosing the Olympic team. I’m really pleased that we have two local… --- ## [Anyone play Hex the TCG? Or Eternal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-hex-the-tcg-or-eternal/788972)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-play-hex-the-tcg-or-eternal/788972 "2018-01-11T19:35:21Z")
I have been getting a little bored with Magic and with Magic Duels ended I thought maybe I would pick up a different game. The two I heard the most about are Hex and Eternal with Hex being said to be the better of the tw… --- ## [I have an idea for a mobile/pc game which may actually fly. What do I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-an-idea-for-a-mobile-pc-game-which-may-actually-fly-what-do-i-do/806408)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-an-idea-for-a-mobile-pc-game-which-may-actually-fly-what-do-i-do/806408 "2018-01-11T18:41:35Z")
I have an idea for a game which I think might actually be enjoyed, and also would probably be within my capabilities w.r.t. learning how to use the tools needed to actually create this game. The game would have an extre… --- ## [Deaf/hearing-impaired people in sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deaf-hearing-impaired-people-in-sports/806217)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deaf-hearing-impaired-people-in-sports/806217 "2018-01-11T03:15:20Z")
According to baseball books I have found in libraries, there was an outfielder named William Hoy for the Cincinnati Reds, and a pitcher named Luther Taylor for the New York Giants, both around the beginning of the 20th C… --- ## [Console/PC games everybody loves...except you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/console-pc-games-everybody-loves-except-you/806036)
**Author:** [@anomalous1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anomalous1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/console-pc-games-everybody-loves-except-you/806036 "2018-01-10T14:14:00Z")
I’ve been playing games for as long as I could remember, and I always try to play older games when I get the chance. Even now, I am playing Xbox 360 games from 2006 and on… Most have been really good and I’ve played pret… --- ## [NFL Wildcard Weekend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-wildcard-weekend/805980)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-wildcard-weekend/805980 "2018-01-10T00:11:31Z")
Saturday 4:35 ET TEN @ KC Saturday 8:15 ET ATL @ LA Sunday 1:05 ET BUF @ JAX Sunday 4:40 ET CAR @ NO --- ## [nationstates the create your own country game (still here after what almost 20 years ?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nationstates-the-create-your-own-country-game-still-here-after-what-almost-20-years/805162)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nationstates-the-create-your-own-country-game-still-here-after-what-almost-20-years/805162 "2018-01-09T18:37:05Z")
https://www.nationstates.net/ about a decade in a half ago Some one on here made a thread about a web game called nationstates A game where you set up your own country and controlled it by making a few initial choices… --- ## [What arcade game was this? (Early to Mid 00's Racing-Style Game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-arcade-game-was-this-early-to-mid-00s-racing-style-game/806202)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-arcade-game-was-this-early-to-mid-00s-racing-style-game/806202 "2018-01-09T13:54:17Z")
As someone who went to a lot of arcades in the 90’s to the mid-00’s I’ve only ever seen this game one time but it made a big impact on my mind. I saw it in the Mid-00’s but it might have been released earlier than that,… --- ## [Two odd bridge hands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-odd-bridge-hands/806141)
**Author:** [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-odd-bridge-hands/806141 "2018-01-08T22:01:07Z")
My wife and I play duplicate bridge at a local club once or twice a week. Yesterday two odd things happened that I don’t think will ever happened again. With the first, with me playing in East, my partner and I had the… --- ## [Tomb Raider (2013 remake) giveaway on Steam Gifts.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomb-raider-2013-remake-giveaway-on-steam-gifts/805940)
**Author:** [@H3Knuckles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/H3Knuckles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomb-raider-2013-remake-giveaway-on-steam-gifts/805940 "2018-01-08T21:55:27Z")
Hi, haven’t posted here in a long time. I got this with the latest Humble Monthly Bundle, but I don’t want it, and there’s looking to be more supply than demand over on the Penny Arcade forums where I usually hang out. A… --- ## [Jimmy Garoppolo trade temporary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimmy-garoppolo-trade-temporary/805699)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimmy-garoppolo-trade-temporary/805699 "2018-01-08T21:06:08Z")
Suggested to me by a die-hard Eagles fan (who professes to hate the Patriots): The trade that sent Garoppolo to the 49ers is temporary. The Patriots and 49ers have a sneaky private agreement by which Garoppolo gets pla… --- ## [Celebrity Death Pool 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 2088\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517 "2018-01-07T11:02:41Z")
Hiya, I’m Idle Thoughts and I took over for Baker starting this year. I thank her heartily for running it all those years, as should you. I doubt very many will be new to this game, but just in case you are, I’ve writte… --- ## [Please help me understand a Minecraft game and mods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-understand-a-minecraft-game-and-mods/805862)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-understand-a-minecraft-game-and-mods/805862 "2018-01-07T04:24:58Z")
Hi all, The Piper Cub has seen videos about a version of Minecraft on the Net called 9Minecraft. It’s not an app, but rather on the Net via Safari. It appears to have different mods that can be added on. He would like … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=135) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=137)