# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=23 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [Are skateboarding,Rollerblading, Rollerskating teenagers sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-skateboarding-rollerblading-rollerskating-teenagers-sports/1008211)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-skateboarding-rollerblading-rollerskating-teenagers-sports/1008211 "2024-09-30T20:47:33Z")
I’m trying to talk a relative out of buying rollerblades for the first time. She’s 43! I had my share of falls and injuries at the roller rink. I was in high school and learned a lot of footwork. Cross pulls, pivots, sp… --- ## [2024 NBA Off-Season Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-nba-off-season-thread/1003011)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-nba-off-season-thread/1003011 "2024-09-30T19:43:35Z")
With the NBA Finals in the rear-view mirror, and the Boston Celtics winning their 18th championship, it’s now time to look ahead to the NBA’s off-season. Teams can begin negotiating extensions with their own free agents… --- ## [Watching golf today - some questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-golf-today-some-questions/1008263)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-golf-today-some-questions/1008263 "2024-09-30T07:43:05Z")
I was at a bar so no sound. But from the graphics shown I guess they were playing “who wins each hole” instead of overall score. At one hole, maybe the last one, Kim hits a putt that misses. The other player walks over… --- ## [I have a Game Dev Tycoon (Game on Steam) question - are the game genres random or can i unlock specific ones? - edited title - RT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-game-dev-tycoon-game-on-steam-question-are-the-game-genres-random-or-can-i-unlock-specific-ones-edited-title-rt/1007736)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-game-dev-tycoon-game-on-steam-question-are-the-game-genres-random-or-can-i-unlock-specific-ones-edited-title-rt/1007736 "2024-09-28T12:00:05Z")
is the genre research random or do you have to do certain things to unlock specific ones? like in the game I’m playing now I have kung fu unlocked but I’m not getting “fighting” so I can make my Mortal Kombat/Stree… --- ## [Lorelei and the Laser Eyes - huge recommendation from me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lorelei-and-the-laser-eyes-huge-recommendation-from-me/1004868)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lorelei-and-the-laser-eyes-huge-recommendation-from-me/1004868 "2024-09-26T20:23:14Z")
Let me start by listing some of the absolutely best “10 out of 10” graphic puzzle adventure games I’ve played the past 40 years. The Witness - wife and I beat this entire game without a hint. My proudest gaming achievem… --- ## [Why aren't skill-based games (3 pointer shots, etc.) in casinos more common](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-skill-based-games-3-pointer-shots-etc-in-casinos-more-common/1007563)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-skill-based-games-3-pointer-shots-etc-in-casinos-more-common/1007563 "2024-09-26T15:32:43Z")
I had read an article a few years back about how some casinos were considering implementing skill-based money games (such as “Make 10 three-point basketball shots within 60 seconds and you win X amount of money” or “thro… --- ## [Brett Favre; Ted DiBiase Sr. and Jr. sued by Mississippi for welfare misspending](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brett-favre-ted-dibiase-sr-and-jr-sued-by-mississippi-for-welfare-misspending/964246)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brett-favre-ted-dibiase-sr-and-jr-sued-by-mississippi-for-welfare-misspending/964246 "2024-09-25T04:08:00Z")
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is suing former NFL quarterback Brett Favre, former pro wrestlers “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase and his son Ted DiBiase Jr., and several other people for squandering mi… --- ## [Bodybuilding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bodybuilding/1007316)
**Author:** [@Nightfall1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightfall1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bodybuilding/1007316 "2024-09-25T01:55:01Z")
Hello everyone. I hope someone can help me. Maybe 50 years ago in a Dan Lurie bodybuilding magazine there was an article about the myth Sisyphus. He was a devious tyrant who killed visitors to show off his power. This v… --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-3/1007386)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-3/1007386 "2024-09-24T21:11:38Z")
Week 2 certainly had its share of surprises, with the Saints destroying the Cowboys and the Vikings upsetting the Niners, thanks in large part to a 97-yard TD pass from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson. The Bengals and Ra… --- ## [UC Berkeley football team makes light of “woke” label](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uc-berkeley-football-team-makes-light-of-woke-label/1007659)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uc-berkeley-football-team-makes-light-of-woke-label/1007659 "2024-09-24T15:28:58Z")
I like that they’re making fun of this kind of thing. You can’t take it seriously. If this better fits somewhere else, please move it. --- ## [Tom Brady takes a break finally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-brady-takes-a-break-finally/958642)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-brady-takes-a-break-finally/958642 "2024-09-23T02:32:05Z")
He’s retiring. --- ## [But WHY is playing first base "incredibly hard"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-why-is-playing-first-base-incredibly-hard/1007034)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-why-is-playing-first-base-incredibly-hard/1007034 "2024-09-22T20:40:41Z")
It’s not that hard, Scott. Tell him, Wash. It’s incredibly hard. Hey, anything worth doing is. I assume it’s because first base is BEHIND the first baseman while he’s watching all the action going on in front of him… --- ## [Do you have trouble being a villain in a game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-trouble-being-a-villain-in-a-game/1003630)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-trouble-being-a-villain-in-a-game/1003630 "2024-09-22T20:34:32Z")
I’m perhaps too nice in games. I always try to help, avoid fighting, and don’t like to watch something play out if the answer about who’s the bad guy seems obvious or if I’d get some reward for helping one side. . (I als… --- ## [So, anyone watching or participated in 3DBotmaker's Diecast racing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-anyone-watching-or-participated-in-3dbotmakers-diecast-racing/1007592)
**Author:** [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-anyone-watching-or-participated-in-3dbotmakers-diecast-racing/1007592 "2024-09-22T19:11:54Z")
Remember Hot Wheels tracks? 3DBotmaker sure does. He had a little cottage business making accessories for them (timers, starting gates, etc.). He started making videos of races to promote them, and eventually the videos… --- ## [Is there an unwritten sports obligation that you have to give your opponent a chance to break a record?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-unwritten-sports-obligation-that-you-have-to-give-your-opponent-a-chance-to-break-a-record/1006914)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-unwritten-sports-obligation-that-you-have-to-give-your-opponent-a-chance-to-break-a-record/1006914 "2024-09-20T15:10:01Z")
Let’s say a batter is on the verge of breaking MLB’s record for most home runs in a season, or something like that. Would an opposing pitcher be considered a jerk for deliberately walking such a batter every time he has… --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-2/1007062)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-2/1007062 "2024-09-17T18:58:07Z")
Week 2 starts with a TNF matchup between the Bills and Dolphins, AFC East contenders who struggled to win their home openers. In another divisional matchup, the Rams travel to Arizona, where the NFC West rivals will both… --- ## [Does this pattern for Jeu de Tarot (french tarot) exist in print?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-pattern-for-jeu-de-tarot-french-tarot-exist-in-print/1006481)
**Author:** [@Iori\_Yagami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iori_Yagami)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-pattern-for-jeu-de-tarot-french-tarot-exist-in-print/1006481 "2024-09-13T01:17:06Z")
So, I just found some online French Tarot - The game of Tarot (yup, it has muck all to do with “dIvInAtIoN” or any of that BS, wiki it, or go to pagat site for full rules), simulator in this place, of all places. (Well, … --- ## [Looking for 2 player ps4 games to play with my 18yo daughter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-2-player-ps4-games-to-play-with-my-18yo-daughter/1007017)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-2-player-ps4-games-to-play-with-my-18yo-daughter/1007017 "2024-09-12T16:53:44Z")
I’m not much of a gamer, I stopped playing a lot years ago, but I recently got a PS4 to play games with my daughter. We’re having a hard time trying to find games we can play that aren’t too hard and not a lot of fightin… --- ## [Oldest world champion in any sport](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-world-champion-in-any-sport/1006989)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-world-champion-in-any-sport/1006989 "2024-09-11T22:56:15Z")
Who is the oldest person to have won a world championship in any sport? For this discussion, the sport must include some sort of specialized physical skill (so, for example, darts would qualify, but chess would not). I… --- ## [What Strange, Magical Curios does this Dark Elf Warlock have in his Collection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-strange-magical-curios-does-this-dark-elf-warlock-have-in-his-collection/1007050)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-strange-magical-curios-does-this-dark-elf-warlock-have-in-his-collection/1007050 "2024-09-11T19:41:10Z")
At the bottom of the Evil, Dark Elf Warlock’s tower is a small gallery displaying under glass, his collection of magical curios, oddities, and trinkets. What creative and interesting things should be in his collection? H… --- ## [NFL 2024-25: Week 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-1/1006567)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2024-25-week-1/1006567 "2024-09-10T15:27:26Z")
And it’s finally here. Week 1 of the new NFL season kicks off on Thursday, when the defending champion Chiefs host the Ravens, the team they barely beat for the AFC championship. On a rare early season Friday game, the… --- ## [Wouldnt it be in the interest of a major sports league to tell a decades long losing teams ownership to shape up or ship out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldnt-it-be-in-the-interest-of-a-major-sports-league-to-tell-a-decades-long-losing-teams-ownership-to-shape-up-or-ship-out/1006921)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldnt-it-be-in-the-interest-of-a-major-sports-league-to-tell-a-decades-long-losing-teams-ownership-to-shape-up-or-ship-out/1006921 "2024-09-10T09:52:41Z")
the sport doesn’t actually but let’s use the white sox’s current season which is not that far from being the worst ever that happens for say the next 5-10 years and management and ownership don’t do much to change it… --- ## [Path of Exile: Diablo killer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/path-of-exile-diablo-killer/673151)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/path-of-exile-diablo-killer/673151 "2024-09-09T05:19:12Z")
I played this during the beta and thought it was cool, but didn’t get too far into it. There were some interesting ideas - I really like the way they handle potions, and the humongous passive skill tree looks really inte… --- ## [Paralympics 2024 - Paris - discussion and viewing thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paralympics-2024-paris-discussion-and-viewing-thread/1006427)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paralympics-2024-paris-discussion-and-viewing-thread/1006427 "2024-09-07T22:39:32Z")
Watching today as events are underway. USA opened with a win in basketball and I’m about to watch the rugby match that has actually already happened and I missed. I’m not sure all the rules for para-rugby. Looks more li… --- ## [Joey Chestnut not competing at 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joey-chestnut-not-competing-at-2024-nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest/1002753)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joey-chestnut-not-competing-at-2024-nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest/1002753 "2024-09-06T21:31:02Z")
Major League Eating has ruled the 16-time champion ineligible to compete due to his endorsement of plant-based Impossible Foods hot dogs. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/joey-chestnut-unable-to-compete-in-nathans… --- ## [Talk to me about Canasta](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-canasta/1005180)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-canasta/1005180 "2024-09-04T10:56:34Z")
Just a few weeks ago, I learned to play Canasta, but only the classic rules. I’ve always enjoyed Rummy, so this is something I planned to do for years, but never got around to doing it. So far I’m only been able to play … --- ## [Cyclists used to power boats in America Cup race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyclists-used-to-power-boats-in-america-cup-race/1006678)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyclists-used-to-power-boats-in-america-cup-race/1006678 "2024-09-03T12:07:38Z")
World-class bikers are recruited to provide power to these boats. I guess they used to have people use their arms and this is the next logical step. It’s both weird and ingenious. I couldn’t do it bc I’ve never really ri… --- ## [Fantasy Football Printable Draft Sheet Recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-printable-draft-sheet-recommendations/1006596)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-printable-draft-sheet-recommendations/1006596 "2024-09-02T19:18:35Z")
Draft night is coming up and I’m having trouble finding (half PPR) printable draft sheets by position. Any suggestions? --- ## [Anyone watching MotoGP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-motogp/1003506)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-motogp/1003506 "2024-09-02T16:10:47Z")
I used to watch a ton in the 125/250/500cc era before I moved from the UK to the US - big Mick Doohan fan. I missed most of the Rossi years, but I started watching again in 2021ish and I’ve been catching up on the races … --- ## [MLB: August 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2024/1005126)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-august-2024/1005126 "2024-09-01T18:14:17Z")
Mike Trout out for the rest of the season. This is going to be a total career of, ‘What if?’ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=22) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=24)