# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=179 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 180 --- ## [Do you enjoy playing bingo (in real life)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-enjoy-playing-bingo-in-real-life/754787)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-enjoy-playing-bingo-in-real-life/754787 "2016-05-17T10:59:22Z")
I love bingo, for some reason. Maybe it’s because I come from a family who is very into bingo. My grandma and mom used to play it every night when I was little (and for a bit before I was born), my grandma LOVED the game… --- ## [Poker players - give me some advice on how to dominate a very casual game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-players-give-me-some-advice-on-how-to-dominate-a-very-casual-game/754647)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-players-give-me-some-advice-on-how-to-dominate-a-very-casual-game/754647 "2016-05-17T01:15:53Z")
I play hold-em every month or so with a group of friends. It is extremely casual, very loose, and for very low stakes. If someone has a horrible night they’ll lose maybe five bucks. That said, I want to be the ‘big’ win… --- ## [Baseball: Arguing Balls & Strikes, If...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-arguing-balls-strikes-if/754920)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-arguing-balls-strikes-if/754920 "2016-05-16T17:23:58Z")
In Major League Baseball: Can the manager argue balls and strikes (on the opposing team’s batter) IF the home plate umpire had to appeal to the first base umpire for a ruling on a check-swing? What if it were the same s… --- ## [If Bayern Munich were one of the teams in the 2018 World Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-bayern-munich-were-one-of-the-teams-in-the-2018-world-cup/754758)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-bayern-munich-were-one-of-the-teams-in-the-2018-world-cup/754758 "2016-05-15T06:28:40Z")
With the addition of Mats Hummels, Bayern Munich’s roster is starting to look like a de facto version of Germany’s 2014 World Cup squad. And Bayern is, of course, one of the top teams in the world. Which leads me to won… --- ## [Rhythmic-play board games vs. calculus board games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rhythmic-play-board-games-vs-calculus-board-games/754668)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rhythmic-play-board-games-vs-calculus-board-games/754668 "2016-05-14T03:40:05Z")
So I’m not real sure how to describe this difference, and I’m curious if others have observed anything like this. My brother and I semi-regularly play complicated board games with one another. In general, he’s better th… --- ## [NZ dopers, have any of you tried Run An Empire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nz-dopers-have-any-of-you-tried-run-an-empire/754696)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nz-dopers-have-any-of-you-tried-run-an-empire/754696 "2016-05-13T17:33:01Z")
There’s a game called Run An Empire that the developers are advertising as now being out in the New Zealand market only. The game is an augmented reality game that involves running in the real world to conquer virtual te… --- ## [Nascar 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-2016/746660)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-2016/746660 "2016-05-13T17:08:53Z")
Daytona 500 is tomorrow! WOOT! Will Kyle repeat? Will Tony full recover and drive like the same kind of maniac that Kyle was last year? Will Joey start 2 seasons in a row with Daytona 500 wins? Will someone finally … --- ## [beIN Sports TV - Soccer Channel in US- Production Model](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bein-sports-tv-soccer-channel-in-us-production-model/754165)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bein-sports-tv-soccer-channel-in-us-production-model/754165 "2016-05-13T00:45:06Z")
Soccer fans in the US are familiar with beIN Sports, which broadcasts Spanish La Liga, Italian Serie A, and French Ligue 1 games. They also show the English Championship division, US NASL and some other soccer, plus a v… --- ## [Have you ever busted a baseball bat over your leg?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-busted-a-baseball-bat-over-your-leg/753912)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-busted-a-baseball-bat-over-your-leg/753912 "2016-05-12T02:48:27Z")
Every once in a while, you see an MLB player take out the frustration of an unsuccessful plate appearance on his bat. Rarely is it a pitcher, but Giants’ pitcher Jeff Samardzija did just that after stranding a couple run… --- ## [Can you explain women's softball pitching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-explain-womens-softball-pitching/754058)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-explain-womens-softball-pitching/754058 "2016-05-11T12:10:56Z")
The local HS women’s softball team plays at a park down the street from our house. We often enjoy walking over with the dog and taking in a few innings. One thing that confounds me is the pitching motion. There seem t… --- ## [Teams that receive favorable officiating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teams-that-receive-favorable-officiating/753753)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teams-that-receive-favorable-officiating/753753 "2016-05-11T12:05:30Z")
Many fans tout theories about officiating, but the fans of the teams that benefit from favorable officiating invariably try to silence the issue by claiming, “Every team gets calls for or against them, and our team is no… --- ## [Scott Ferrall: What's Wrong with his Voice? It's Much Worse than Years Ago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-ferrall-whats-wrong-with-his-voice-its-much-worse-than-years-ago/753460)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 9:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-ferrall-whats-wrong-with-his-voice-its-much-worse-than-years-ago/753460 "2016-05-11T09:40:08Z")
I caught him on the radio last night and his voice was much worse than it was several years ago. Does he have an injury or some illness that is degrading his voice over the years? I did a quick search with no answers. --- ## [Obscure rule violations that ought to be called more often](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-rule-violations-that-ought-to-be-called-more-often/752619)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-rule-violations-that-ought-to-be-called-more-often/752619 "2016-05-10T15:32:13Z")
There are two rule violations in the NFL that often seemingly go uncalled. The first is that oftentimes, on a touchdown play (i.e., punt return for a TD,), players from the scoring team’s sidelines will step out on to th… --- ## [Offsetting penalties in the NFL: One-for-one basis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offsetting-penalties-in-the-nfl-one-for-one-basis/754431)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offsetting-penalties-in-the-nfl-one-for-one-basis/754431 "2016-05-10T15:09:13Z")
Suppose that in an NFL game, there are four rule violations occurring all within a single play. The offense commits one violation and the defense commits three. Now, under the principle of “offsetting penalties,” would … --- ## [2016 Kentucky Derby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-kentucky-derby/753524)
**Author:** [@ChickenLegs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChickenLegs)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-kentucky-derby/753524 "2016-05-08T22:16:42Z")
I’m pretty sure that Nyquist won’t win it. I don’t like his Beyers, and his breeding, E2 and late pace figs indicate he won’t get the distance. I wouldn’t be shocked if doesn’t even hit the tri. I like Gun Runner, Desti… --- ## [Colon Home Run!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colon-home-run/754272)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colon-home-run/754272 "2016-05-08T21:48:35Z")
Bartolo Colon, Mets pitcher, hit a 2-run shot against the Padres. Unbelievable. It was an incredible moment. I think everyone treats him respectfully and their jibes about his weight and slowness are good natured. I w… --- ## [Is DeflateGate affecting professinal football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-deflategate-affecting-professinal-football/753932)
**Author:** [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-deflategate-affecting-professinal-football/753932 "2016-05-08T19:41:49Z")
What effect is DeflateGate having on professional football as a whole. I’m not debating whether or not Tom Brady is guilty. However, co-worker came up with an interesting point that Goodell should drop the issue. Not… --- ## [Explain this crossword clue and answer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-crossword-clue-and-answer/754132)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-crossword-clue-and-answer/754132 "2016-05-07T02:05:27Z")
Normally I can get the relation between tricky or punny crossword clues and answers, but I’m a bit perplexed about the relation between clue: 2 letters, and answer: ABC. If the clue were: 3 letters, or the answer were T… --- ## [Eric Hosmer thrown out of game for arguing with the umpire and the "Getaway" game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eric-hosmer-thrown-out-of-game-for-arguing-with-the-umpire-and-the-getaway-game/754021)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eric-hosmer-thrown-out-of-game-for-arguing-with-the-umpire-and-the-getaway-game/754021 "2016-05-06T23:47:22Z")
Interesting story. I never knew the little dynamics that go on between batters, catcher, and the umpire. so basically in a stadium of 30,000 people with tv cameras looking in, their is this private conversation going on … --- ## [Excellent free-to-view wrestling matches to help someone decide if he likes wrestling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excellent-free-to-view-wrestling-matches-to-help-someone-decide-if-he-likes-wrestling/752128)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excellent-free-to-view-wrestling-matches-to-help-someone-decide-if-he-likes-wrestling/752128 "2016-05-06T22:32:48Z")
In the thread marked “Any WWE fans in the audience?”, we had this request by a user named Grumman: The first response was this: My response was this: Rather than flood the existing thread, how about us wrestling fa… --- ## [Dark Souls 3: Prepare to Keep Dying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-souls-3-prepare-to-keep-dying/750476)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-souls-3-prepare-to-keep-dying/750476 "2016-05-06T15:11:18Z")
Well, it’s around two weeks until Dark Souls 3, the fourth (and, depending on what you read, possibly last) edition in From Software’s most successful game series, is released outside of Japan. I’ve been avoiding any kin… --- ## [The University of Chicago's Annual Scav Hunt Is Back.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-university-of-chicagos-annual-scav-hunt-is-back/754043)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-university-of-chicagos-annual-scav-hunt-is-back/754043 "2016-05-06T03:08:59Z")
The University of Chicago’s Annual Scav Hunt Is Back. A page with the link is here. (See the link to a 284-plus-item list). Feel free to play along… --- ## [Identify this Video Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-video-game/662112)
**Author:** [@Pabitel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pabitel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-video-game/662112 "2016-05-05T23:44:42Z")
I’m trying to remember the name of an arcade video game that I remember playing in the mid to late 80s. The game involved a guy with a whip going into successive pyramids full of mummies and spiders and stuff. I don’t re… --- ## [Biggest sports upset of the past year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-sports-upset-of-the-past-year/751720)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-sports-upset-of-the-past-year/751720 "2016-05-05T04:06:42Z")
There have been some doozies… Eagles over Patriots. Lakers over Warriors. Middle Tennessee over Michigan State. Japan over South Africa. What was the biggest, or else your favorite? --- ## [Softball Bats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/softball-bats/753772)
**Author:** [@the\_thecat\_hat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_thecat_hat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/softball-bats/753772 "2016-05-04T17:07:58Z")
Need to buy 2 metal bats for an adult co-ed slow pitch softball team. Varied ability/age/gender. Please help me by suggesting two sizes/weights that would be best to generically support this group. Thanks. --- ## [Are there televised sports where the real money is on the commentator circuit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-televised-sports-where-the-real-money-is-on-the-commentator-circuit/753197)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-televised-sports-where-the-real-money-is-on-the-commentator-circuit/753197 "2016-05-04T15:11:51Z")
Subject asks it all, really. Snooker is on the TV at the moment, and for many of the final 32 - the best in the world - their average prize money earnings isn’t that much. I know sponsorship will add a lot, but I’m gues… --- ## [Helldivers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helldivers/753707)
**Author:** [@Airk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helldivers/753707 "2016-05-03T14:48:17Z")
Picked this one up for Steam not too long ago, and holy crap, is it awesome. It’s by the makers of Magicka, which might help you understand what you’re in for, and it combines Starship Troopers levels of satire with awe… --- ## [overwatch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overwatch/753743)
**Author:** [@dasnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasnik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overwatch/753743 "2016-05-03T01:29:27Z")
bored and want to spam some pogchamps? Twitch is the place to do it, also have a beta key to give away --- ## [2016 NFL Draft Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-nfl-draft-discussion/752186)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-nfl-draft-discussion/752186 "2016-05-02T21:58:15Z")
A scant couple weeks until the NFL draft, and we have some huge news, with the Rams trading away their future to move up from 15 to the #1 pick. Great job by the Titans to take advantage of a QB needy team. All told, the… --- ## [Could a European style "soccer" league survive in the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-european-style-soccer-league-survive-in-the-us/740821)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-european-style-soccer-league-survive-in-the-us/740821 "2016-05-02T21:01:33Z")
Football is in my experience football (aka soccer) is increasing in popularity in the US (I am brit living on West Coast since 2003). But despite what is now a fairly widespread appreciation for the beautiful game, amon… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=178) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=180)