# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=203 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 204 --- ## [Lost four year old boy scores a try in a charity rugby match](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-four-year-old-boy-scores-a-try-in-a-charity-rugby-match/728611)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-four-year-old-boy-scores-a-try-in-a-charity-rugby-match/728611 "2015-08-23T16:31:41Z")
Four-year old boy scores try against Queensland Legends Four-year-old gets lost and then scores a try in rugby league charity match in Australia Fun to watch! --- ## [Descriptive notation in chess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/descriptive-notation-in-chess/728323)
**Author:** [@Daylate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daylate)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/descriptive-notation-in-chess/728323 "2015-08-23T13:54:22Z")
I’m looking for a good piece of chess software and was wondering, do any of you chess players out there have any recommendations for this? What I was specifically looking for was software that has the option of using d… --- ## [Forgotten Realms goldbox games finally on GoG!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgotten-realms-goldbox-games-finally-on-gog/728385)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgotten-realms-goldbox-games-finally-on-gog/728385 "2015-08-23T05:06:08Z")
Been waiting forever on these. Me and pool of radiance have a lot of catching up to do. --- ## [What do you do with jigsaw puzzles you've finished?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-jigsaw-puzzles-youve-finished/728528)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-jigsaw-puzzles-youve-finished/728528 "2015-08-23T04:05:26Z")
I’ve just finished a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle - my first one. And I’ve admired it… and now I don’t really know what to do with it. I expect there are solutions available for storing them in a “built” state (the box adver… --- ## [James Harrison returns his kids' trophies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-harrison-returns-his-kids-trophies/728170)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2015, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-harrison-returns-his-kids-trophies/728170 "2015-08-22T20:05:25Z")
James Harrison won’t let his kids accept trophies they didn’t earn. http://www.theindychannel.com/news/u-s-world/nfl-player-james-harrison-returns-sons-participation-trophies This has been on my facebook feed and talk … --- ## [Pro-Athletes who came from rich/well off backgrounds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-athletes-who-came-from-rich-well-off-backgrounds/726469)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2015, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-athletes-who-came-from-rich-well-off-backgrounds/726469 "2015-08-22T14:19:52Z")
In the 19th century, organized sports was heavily the province of the well off. These days we often here about athletes who came from rather poor backgrounds. How many top level athletes came from/or come from rich or… --- ## [Why is it called a 'no-hitter' when there are hits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-a-no-hitter-when-there-are-hits/727741)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-a-no-hitter-when-there-are-hits/727741 "2015-08-21T21:31:47Z")
IANA baseball fan. I heard that the Seattle Mariners had their 5th ‘no-hitter’ game yesterday. But it sounded like someone on the opposing team was out when his fly ball was caught. If there was a fly ball, the batter… --- ## [Join the Family Feud!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/join-the-family-feud/728464)
**Author:** [@madisonmarbury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madisonmarbury)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/join-the-family-feud/728464 "2015-08-21T20:26:38Z")
Please spare a minute: respond and give your best answers to the eight (8) Family Feud style questions below. We are looking to do a LIVE Family Feud show at a local convention and need some survey data! Thanks! … --- ## [Pathfinder question: Crafting a ring.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pathfinder-question-crafting-a-ring/728275)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pathfinder-question-crafting-a-ring/728275 "2015-08-21T12:55:31Z")
Looking through the newest Pathfinder rules, I see how to craft a ring from the standard list of magic rings. However, I’m wanting to create something sort of new: a ring that gives a certain permanent spell-like enhanc… --- ## [Are there any examples of professional boxers getting into fights with regular people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-examples-of-professional-boxers-getting-into-fights-with-regular-people/568929)
**Author:** [@isaiahrobinson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/isaiahrobinson)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-examples-of-professional-boxers-getting-into-fights-with-regular-people/568929 "2015-08-21T10:41:22Z")
This stems from a discussion I had with a friend: we were wondering who would win in a bar fight between a light, small pro boxer like Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao, and a regular big guy. Assume the big guy is 6’2,… --- ## [That old timey boxing style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-old-timey-boxing-style/728372)
**Author:** [@bryanmaguire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bryanmaguire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-old-timey-boxing-style/728372 "2015-08-20T22:48:50Z")
I’m sure you all know what i mean by “old timey boxing style” i.e. hands held low, fists palm up, standing vertically if not slightly leaning back, very flat footed. When was this style of boxing replaced with the style… --- ## [Anybody play Pathfinder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-play-pathfinder/726979)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-play-pathfinder/726979 "2015-08-20T20:36:52Z")
My gaming group has been playing Pathfinder for the past couple of years. It’s a non-TSR spinoff of AD&D 3.5. While we complain about how extensive the mechanics are, we have laptops and lots of links to click courtesy o… --- ## [Legality of fantasy sports sites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legality-of-fantasy-sports-sites/728120)
**Author:** [@denquixote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/denquixote)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legality-of-fantasy-sports-sites/728120 "2015-08-20T05:27:51Z")
Draftkings which is partly owned by Major Leagues baseball says on their web site that they are 100% legal because they are games of skill and the federal and state governments agree that games of skill are not gambling.… --- ## [Baseball: The home team advantage in extra innings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-the-home-team-advantage-in-extra-innings/727800)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-the-home-team-advantage-in-extra-innings/727800 "2015-08-20T05:23:15Z")
I had a nice week with my 11 year old daughter. She has really taken to baseball in the past year and, as her father, I have explained all of the unwritten rules and folklore that surrounds the game. This past week, th… --- ## [College B-ball: No-Longer-Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2015-16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-b-ball-no-longer-way-too-early-top-25-for-2015-16/727117)
**Author:** [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-b-ball-no-longer-way-too-early-top-25-for-2015-16/727117 "2015-08-19T21:02:00Z")
Let’s go Terps. It’s not too early right? College football hasn’t even started. --- ## [Harlem Globetrotters vs. Bottom-Rung NBA Team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harlem-globetrotters-vs-bottom-rung-nba-team/727863)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harlem-globetrotters-vs-bottom-rung-nba-team/727863 "2015-08-19T18:47:30Z")
I get that the Globetrotters are all schtick, and that they do things to their opponents that would get them fouled out of an NBA game in a hurry, but the athleticism and skill at basketball is still there. Would they be… --- ## [College Athletes Can Unionize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-athletes-can-unionize/684628)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-athletes-can-unionize/684628 "2015-08-19T15:07:02Z")
"Northwestern University football players are employees of the school and are therefore entitled to a union election, Peter Sung Ohr, the regional director of the National Labor Relations Board, said in a ruling released… --- ## [Using vector graphics for 3D games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-vector-graphics-for-3d-games/727723)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-vector-graphics-for-3d-games/727723 "2015-08-18T19:42:48Z")
With the understanding that at some point, all graphics have to be converted to pixels to be displayed on a monitor, would it be possible to make 3D graphics, including polygon-based objects, texture mapping and lighting… --- ## [Does anyone else enjoy Wil Wheaton's Titansgrave RPG show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-enjoy-wil-wheatons-titansgrave-rpg-show/728027)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-enjoy-wil-wheatons-titansgrave-rpg-show/728027 "2015-08-18T17:37:11Z")
I was directed to the Titansgrave show by someone in my Tabletop thread. It finished this last week and I have to say, it was absolutely awesome. Wil Wheaton was a really good GM and they did a good job with their chara… --- ## [Super Smash Bros.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-smash-bros/727883)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-smash-bros/727883 "2015-08-18T16:26:00Z")
OK, this is a dumb question, but how do you think Super Smash Bros. should be pronounced? Is it Super Smash Brothers, or Super Smash Bros? My kids pronounce one way and I pronounce it the other. I don’t want to influe… --- ## [Are the ANY free online Omaha poker TOURNAMENT games online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-any-free-online-omaha-poker-tournament-games-online/728154)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-any-free-online-omaha-poker-tournament-games-online/728154 "2015-08-18T06:10:52Z")
That or limit. Lots of Omaha, cant seem to find tourneys or limit Hold Em games. --- ## [Attendance record in box scores](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attendance-record-in-box-scores/728021)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attendance-record-in-box-scores/728021 "2015-08-18T04:47:10Z")
In newspaper box scores, two attendance figures are shown: a first one, and a second one in parentheses. For example, in that preposterous 32-run game at Fenway Park yesterday, the very end of the box score read A: 36,02… --- ## [Hexadecimal Sudoku wanted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hexadecimal-sudoku-wanted/727416)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hexadecimal-sudoku-wanted/727416 "2015-08-17T20:37:24Z")
Sudoku on a 16x16 grid. The ones I’ve found so far I didn’t like because they didn’t have any way to highlight candidate numbers, which is indispensable when sifting through so many possibilities. ETA: playable on PC th… --- ## [Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited General Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elder-scrolls-online-tamriel-unlimited-general-discussion-thread/727633)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elder-scrolls-online-tamriel-unlimited-general-discussion-thread/727633 "2015-08-16T22:15:31Z")
I picked this up at Steam the other week while it was on sale. I didn’t get the massive deal many of y’all did (I paid $50 for the Imperial Edition) but with about 90 hours into the game, I’m feeling like I ripped off t… --- ## [He Hate Me keeper league](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-keeper-league/726550)
**Author:** [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mad_Hermit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-keeper-league/726550 "2015-08-16T20:04:43Z")
I have a different email address, so if I was missed I’d like to get signed up for this year. If not, what’s going on? --- ## [Games like Spore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-like-spore/728009)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-like-spore/728009 "2015-08-16T19:28:31Z")
My son (10) loves Spore. Which is no longer supported by the manufacturer, servers are down, etc. Can anyone suggest any games like Spore? He loves creating the creatures. I think we got every mod pack, including man… --- ## [Road Redemption - PC Road Rash type game (early access)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-redemption-pc-road-rash-type-game-early-access/727152)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-redemption-pc-road-rash-type-game-early-access/727152 "2015-08-16T16:47:35Z")
Ok, so I have been playing Road Redemption since I picked it up early access during the Summer Sale. There were some out of memory errors for a while, but these have been corrected with the July 8 patch. The game runs fi… --- ## [Does anyone else enjoy Wil Wheaton's Tabletop web show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-enjoy-wil-wheatons-tabletop-web-show/726448)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-enjoy-wil-wheatons-tabletop-web-show/726448 "2015-08-15T17:01:10Z")
When I stay up later in the summer(I’m a teacher), I find that end up watching Tabletop on youtube quite a bit. It’s a show created by Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day. Wheaton is in every episode, while she appears quite oft… --- ## [Any Bridge players here? How should I have opened this hand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-bridge-players-here-how-should-i-have-opened-this-hand/727644)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-bridge-players-here-how-should-i-have-opened-this-hand/727644 "2015-08-15T02:07:29Z")
Playing ACOL, strong 2s. How should I have opened this hand? S: AQTxx H: AJT D: K C: AQTx 20 points, but I clearly can’t open 2NT, and it’s not really good enough to open 2S. Or is it? I downgraded it a bit due to … --- ## [You Must Build a Boat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-must-build-a-boat/727875)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2015, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-must-build-a-boat/727875 "2015-08-14T22:19:10Z")
Just discovered this. It’s an extremely addictive match three game with RPG elements. Just started playing it but it’s really fun. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=202) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=204)