# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=175 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 176 --- ## [Spit, Speed, or Slam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-speed-or-slam/758875)
**Author:** [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-speed-or-slam/758875 "2016-07-01T21:08:47Z")
On a very boring afternoon at work before a three-day weekend, my co-worker and I are getting ready to break out a deck of cards. We started talking about what to play, and discovered after some confusion that the game … --- ## [Congratulations to Coastal Carolina](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-coastal-carolina/758846)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-coastal-carolina/758846 "2016-07-01T20:56:24Z")
Coastal Carolina has won the College World Series in their first year they’ve made it that far. They beat Arizona, 2 games 1, in the 3-year playoff final. --- ## [MLB: June 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-june-2016/756239)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-june-2016/756239 "2016-07-01T13:00:02Z")
The regular season is 1/3 over. Who’s should be going to the All-Star Game? How has your team performed compared to expectations? Last month’s thread can be found here. --- ## [NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs/751685)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs/751685 "2016-06-30T18:10:20Z")
Well 25 years, the streak is alive :slight\_smile: Thanks to slightly less of a stumble :smack: than the Bruins complete collapse today. (Actually a 6-3 PP with 20 seconds to go was setting up for an exciting finish unt… --- ## [Pat Summit - winningest coach in history died.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pat-summit-winningest-coach-in-history-died/758632)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pat-summit-winningest-coach-in-history-died/758632 "2016-06-30T02:47:58Z")
Incredible coach with a record that will never be equaled. She absolutely dominated the women’s basketball game her entire career. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. Her teams got me interesting in watching the wo… --- ## [How popular is the Monopoly board game outside the U.S. and Canada?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-popular-is-the-monopoly-board-game-outside-the-u-s-and-canada/758327)
**Author:** [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-popular-is-the-monopoly-board-game-outside-the-u-s-and-canada/758327 "2016-06-29T23:45:52Z")
Out of curiosity, are cliches such as the Monopoly Man, “get out of jail free card”, “do not pass Go, do not collect $200” recognizable in the UK, Ireland, Australia or other places? Is the game widely played by familie… --- ## [Motorcycle racing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcycle-racing/758664)
**Author:** [@Jim\_s\_Son](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_s_Son)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcycle-racing/758664 "2016-06-29T02:00:35Z")
What is the difference between World Super Bike and Moto GP. I also get the impression that Moto GP is the more prominent series, is this true? --- ## [Any major North American sports venues that could host a cricket match?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-major-north-american-sports-venues-that-could-host-a-cricket-match/758390)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-major-north-american-sports-venues-that-could-host-a-cricket-match/758390 "2016-06-29T01:41:46Z")
Or are they too small? Now, I know there are cricket clubs across the United States, but lets say some promoter wanted to hold a series of all star 20/20 matches like England v India, etc etc with the idea of selling tic… --- ## [NFL coach Buddy Ryan dies at 85](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coach-buddy-ryan-dies-at-85/758654)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coach-buddy-ryan-dies-at-85/758654 "2016-06-29T00:22:30Z")
He was also, of course, father of the currently coaching Ryan twins. Bad day for well known sports coaches. --- ## [Would you re-sign Ched Evans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-re-sign-ched-evans/704434)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-re-sign-ched-evans/704434 "2016-06-28T23:44:48Z")
Who the hell is Ched Evans? He was a footballer (soccer player) for the English club Sheffield F.C. I say was, because he’s just got out of prison having been convicted of rape for two and a half years. Basically the cou… --- ## [Help me buy a gaming laptop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-buy-a-gaming-laptop/758014)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-buy-a-gaming-laptop/758014 "2016-06-28T13:30:08Z")
I’m in the market for one. Now when I say a gaming laptop, let me be clear; I am not much into ultra high graphic FPS games with names like “Call of Modern Warfare: Batllefield Warfighter XVII.” My games of choice are … --- ## [Copa America Centenario (Copa 2016) Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copa-america-centenario-copa-2016-thread/756319)
**Author:** [@ISiddiqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ISiddiqui)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copa-america-centenario-copa-2016-thread/756319 "2016-06-27T20:09:52Z")
So tomorrow is the beginning of the 100th anniversary of the Copa America (it hasn’t been played every year since it’s start… so it’s only the 45th Copa), with the host USA playing Columbia (with all signs pointed to the… --- ## [Sports championship in the old days: How big of a deal was it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-championship-in-the-old-days-how-big-of-a-deal-was-it/757938)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-championship-in-the-old-days-how-big-of-a-deal-was-it/757938 "2016-06-27T17:23:49Z")
In today’s era, the Super Bowl is an enormous event; there’s well over 100 million viewers for the big game and also even the NBA Finals or World Series can rivet an entire city,. So I got to wondering: I was born in th… --- ## [Rugby: The mid-year internationals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rugby-the-mid-year-internationals/756975)
**Author:** [@lisiate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisiate)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rugby-the-mid-year-internationals/756975 "2016-06-27T13:13:25Z")
Over the next three weeks there is a veritable feast of international rugby to enjoy, with a range of Northern hemisphere teams taking on the Southern hemisphere powers (and Japan and the US for some weird reason). Let’s… --- ## [Giving Away: Amazon FF XIV in game items promo code](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-away-amazon-ff-xiv-in-game-items-promo-code/758344)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-away-amazon-ff-xiv-in-game-items-promo-code/758344 "2016-06-26T23:18:20Z")
I have no use for this: T&C I assume I can give this away? Anyway - first one to PM me gets it… --- ## [Oculus/Facebook trying to bribe developers for exclusive hostageware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oculus-facebook-trying-to-bribe-developers-for-exclusive-hostageware/757352)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oculus-facebook-trying-to-bribe-developers-for-exclusive-hostageware/757352 "2016-06-26T01:33:18Z")
Serious Sam Dev offered shit-ton of money for Rift exclusivity The Oculus Rift was intended to be an open, consumer-friendly VR headset that would make VR gaming practical. They had a lot of cool people involved and a g… --- ## [Holding teams responsible for their fans' behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holding-teams-responsible-for-their-fans-behavior/758348)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holding-teams-responsible-for-their-fans-behavior/758348 "2016-06-26T01:09:08Z")
In the Euro tournament, Russia got a suspended disqualification due to the violent behavior of Russian fans. But I wonder just how much control Russia has over its fans, short of hiring its own police force to go about … --- ## [D&D Elemental damage types](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-elemental-damage-types/757851)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-elemental-damage-types/757851 "2016-06-24T23:38:31Z")
I am starting a new campaign in D&D with my friends. We want to create a new feature for our campaign. Elemental armor, where the idea is that if you are hit by a specific type of damage(Of your choice), you will heal … --- ## [Telltale games.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telltale-games/757612)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telltale-games/757612 "2016-06-24T18:57:08Z")
In my opinion, Telltale can do no wrong. They’re the only company whose games I have all fully enjoyed 100 percent, every time, each one. I haven’t played them all yet, but the ones I have played: Back To The Future, Ju… --- ## [Wins Above Replacement (WAR)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wins-above-replacement-war/758048)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wins-above-replacement-war/758048 "2016-06-23T21:25:59Z")
Simple question, but I can’t find the answer: Are the wins above replacement totals for seasons prior to 1961/2 when they scheduled only 154 games based on extra wins in 154 games or 162 games? I see references to both… --- ## [Swedish soccer player sent off for breaking wind.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swedish-soccer-player-sent-off-for-breaking-wind/758088)
**Author:** [@mascaroni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mascaroni)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swedish-soccer-player-sent-off-for-breaking-wind/758088 "2016-06-23T19:55:17Z")
Story here. I’ve never heard of that happening before. Any thoughts? Serious ones, of course. I’d hate this thread to descend into fart jokes… --- ## [Ingress (location-based Android game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ingress-location-based-android-game/654276)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ingress-location-based-android-game/654276 "2016-06-23T02:44:27Z")
I have been tinkering around with this for a few days. Not sure I understand the gameplay properly but certainly the atmosphere is well done; it reminds me a little of the strategy game Alpha Centauri back in the day. S… --- ## [NBA Season 2015 - 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 447\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077 "2016-06-23T02:00:05Z")
Season tips off in a month, and NBA doesn’t seem popular enough to warrant its own preseason thread. So, here are the over/under win totals from Vegas. http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25321923/vegas-spor… --- ## [The most excruciating type of sports defeat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-excruciating-type-of-sports-defeat/755865)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-excruciating-type-of-sports-defeat/755865 "2016-06-22T13:03:05Z")
I would nominate several categories - personally, I think the most painful is the “We came so close” type of defeat, but YMMV: 1. Getting simply obliterated and embarrassed. \*\* Examples: Brazil losing 7-1 to Germany in… --- ## [Forza Motorsport 6: Everything that Forza 5 should have been but wasn't.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forza-motorsport-6-everything-that-forza-5-should-have-been-but-wasnt/732377)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forza-motorsport-6-everything-that-forza-5-should-have-been-but-wasnt/732377 "2016-06-22T00:02:21Z")
Forza 6 came out last week. From the title you can assume that I think it’s amazing, but that barely scratches the surface. First off, a recap of Forza 5. The game itself is a big jump over Forza 4, already a great game… --- ## [Ideas for physically setting up a HOTAS system for military flight sims?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-physically-setting-up-a-hotas-system-for-military-flight-sims/757916)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-physically-setting-up-a-hotas-system-for-military-flight-sims/757916 "2016-06-21T21:35:34Z")
I noticed that Falcon 4 has received a lot of updates and mods so I’ve dusted off my old HOTAS setup: Problem is that the desk I have is too high to place the throttle and stick on comfortatably. Does anyone have any… --- ## [Which of these two baseball scenarios is more advantageous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-two-baseball-scenarios-is-more-advantageous/757979)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-two-baseball-scenarios-is-more-advantageous/757979 "2016-06-21T20:21:14Z")
Let’s say your team is in a tied game, batting in the bottom of the ninth inning. You just need one run to win the game. Which of these two scenarios is more likely to result in the winning run scoring: Bases loaded,… --- ## [4 letters with the most anagrams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4-letters-with-the-most-anagrams/755562)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4-letters-with-the-most-anagrams/755562 "2016-06-21T18:00:58Z")
(Not sure if this is the right forum, but it came up during a Scrabble game) Is there any group of four letters that anagram into more English words than OPST? (5: opts, post, pots, stop, tops) --- ## [Sentinels of The Multiverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sentinels-of-the-multiverse/757866)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sentinels-of-the-multiverse/757866 "2016-06-20T21:27:20Z")
This has been my favorite card game lately. Anyone else play it? Who are your favorite heros and villains? --- ## ["Escape the Room" games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/escape-the-room-games/757562)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/escape-the-room-games/757562 "2016-06-20T18:30:46Z")
I’m torn on these. I love the concept of the games, but I dislike the majority of the ones I’ve played. In my experience, the games are usually either geared towards kids in difficulty, or they’re nonsensical in their i… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=174) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=176)