# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=259 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 260 --- ## [To the mafia players: Seeking a representative for Game of Champions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-mafia-players-seeking-a-representative-for-game-of-champions/683347)
**Author:** [@Thingyman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thingyman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-mafia-players-seeking-a-representative-for-game-of-champions/683347 "2014-03-14T16:32:45Z")
Hey there :slight\_smile: I’ll try to keep this relatively short and to the point. I am organizing a “Game of Mafia Champions”, which will feature the very best players from a bunch of different mafia communities. A cro… --- ## [Humble Bundle Discussion Thread (PC Game sales)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/humble-bundle-discussion-thread-pc-game-sales/664934)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/humble-bundle-discussion-thread-pc-game-sales/664934 "2014-03-14T13:30:48Z")
Humble Deep Silver Bundle… trying to convince us to never buy another Deep Silver game again that’s not bundled :wink: Pay what you want for: Saints Row 2 Saints Row the Third Risen 2: Dark Waters Sacred 2: Gold Pa… --- ## [Why live poker is still profitable, episode #193](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-live-poker-is-still-profitable-episode-193/680191)
**Author:** [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-live-poker-is-still-profitable-episode-193/680191 "2014-03-14T13:20:30Z")
I play at a local casino a couple of times a week. I see a lot of the same faces, and I continue to be (happily) amazed at the ridiculous mistakes people make over and over again. So let’s add some anecdotes and frien… --- ## [Database of NCAA tournament results?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/database-of-ncaa-tournament-results/683613)
**Author:** [@Lubricious\_Integument](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lubricious_Integument)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/database-of-ncaa-tournament-results/683613 "2014-03-14T00:51:02Z")
I thought is might be fun to fill out a bracket by simulating the tournament using old results. Specifically, I want to know the value of P(n,m), the probability that an n seed defeats an m seed, where n and m both lie i… --- ## [Wow, the Olympics are a lot \*nicer\* now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-the-olympics-are-a-lot-nicer-now/681310)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-the-olympics-are-a-lot-nicer-now/681310 "2014-03-13T01:57:21Z")
Here, in (kinda sorta) condensed form, with no attempt at any order whatsoever, is what I remember from past Olympiads: The USSR doing everything short of welding a lid on the basket to fraudulently take the 1972 men’s… --- ## [Is Ice Dancing a Sport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ice-dancing-a-sport/677909)
**Author:** [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ice-dancing-a-sport/677909 "2014-03-13T00:16:58Z")
Ice dance is personally my least favorite of the ice skating disciplines. I’d much rather watch the men do breathtaking triple axels or the pairs do a graceful in synch spin than try to discern exactly why the judges li… --- ## [SDMB Big League](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-big-league/683451)
**Author:** [@MTRG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MTRG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2014, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-big-league/683451 "2014-03-12T16:39:44Z")
Looks like the Big League draft is scheduled for next week, Tuesday Mar 18. After checking in and looking at the “Recent Messages”, it seems like Tuesday is bad for several other people. Is there any way we can arrange… --- ## [What four players would you put on your NBA Mount Rushmore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-four-players-would-you-put-on-your-nba-mount-rushmore/681200)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2014, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-four-players-would-you-put-on-your-nba-mount-rushmore/681200 "2014-03-12T03:22:39Z")
LeBron James brought this topic upwith the belief he’ll be one of the four when he retires. Who are your four? --- ## [Are bad boys required for football success?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-bad-boys-required-for-football-success/683444)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-bad-boys-required-for-football-success/683444 "2014-03-11T18:50:10Z")
“No one wins with a band of 53 choir boys.” I’ve heard this quote again and again in regards to the legal problems NFL players seem to encounter. My question is-do players with an “edge” bring something irreplaceable to … --- ## [The Banner Saga](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-banner-saga/683429)
**Author:** [@Plumpudding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plumpudding)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-banner-saga/683429 "2014-03-11T17:30:44Z")
Anyone tried it out? For those of you that haven’t heard about it it’s a mix between orgeon trail, choose your own adventure and a tactical rpg set in a pseudo-viking fantasy world. I was a bit on the fence, but tried i… --- ## [Malapropogation 2014](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malapropogation-2014/683089)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malapropogation-2014/683089 "2014-03-11T16:43:30Z")
See how it works here. I’ll start: I love that made-up expletive they use in Firefly, --- ## [How Video Games for Smartfones and Tablets work nowadays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-video-games-for-smartfones-and-tablets-work-nowadays/683056)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Mind)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-video-games-for-smartfones-and-tablets-work-nowadays/683056 "2014-03-11T03:56:50Z")
This is new to me, this kind of manipulative environments I have never believed possible, people spending “real” money in a game in order to advance in levels or to buy accessories for the game figure, or “Bitcoins”, how… --- ## [How do I see my recent activity on Steam's website?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-see-my-recent-activity-on-steams-website/683377)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-see-my-recent-activity-on-steams-website/683377 "2014-03-11T01:48:24Z")
I swear that just a few weeks ago, I held my mouse cursor over “about” on the store website and there was an option called “games”. I clicked that and it showed my recent gaming activity, including a little bar graph inc… --- ## [Spring Training thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-training-thread/683398)
**Author:** [@Hawkeyeop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hawkeyeop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-training-thread/683398 "2014-03-11T01:44:08Z")
We are less than two weeks to actual baseball and there seems to be a distinct lack of baseball talk here. How are your teams looking? The Mets have for the most part looked terrible, with scores of mental errors and t… --- ## [Bored Old Fart needs online RPG suggestion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bored-old-fart-needs-online-rpg-suggestion/683055)
**Author:** [@Chetumal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chetumal)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bored-old-fart-needs-online-rpg-suggestion/683055 "2014-03-10T15:54:47Z")
When I was younger I played and enjoyed: The Faery Tale Adventure (I know, I know, that was 25 years ago) Then Myst, but got increasingly bored and frustrated with its sequels and gave up entirely on those about 10 yea… --- ## [Mini Metro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-metro/683356)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-metro/683356 "2014-03-10T15:31:23Z")
Mini Metro is free, addictive, and while the game play is quite simple it is still deceptively tricky to do well. Description for the website: I’ve played at work for the last few days and cannot get above 450 people … --- ## [The strange imbalance of movies and games with regard to Japan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-strange-imbalance-of-movies-and-games-with-regard-to-japan/683232)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-strange-imbalance-of-movies-and-games-with-regard-to-japan/683232 "2014-03-10T14:59:53Z")
I have two impressions which seem to be at odds: When it comes to movies, the Japanese are a lot more fond of Western media than Westerners are of Japanese media. There is the possible exception of porn, I’m not sure … --- ## [Wait... the defend command isn't useless? Bravely Default](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-the-defend-command-isnt-useless-bravely-default/683253)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-the-defend-command-isnt-useless-bravely-default/683253 "2014-03-10T14:54:30Z")
A new JRPG came out for the 3DS called Bravely Default. It’s by Square Enix and is apparently a lot like older Final Fantasy games (which I never played). The game’s name comes from its combat mechanics, which are prett… --- ## [The Miniature Wargaming Thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-miniature-wargaming-thread/681870)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-miniature-wargaming-thread/681870 "2014-03-10T12:04:42Z")
How many folks here like to play table top miniatures wargaming like Warhammer, Warmachine, Infinity, or the like? What is your preferred game, what faction do you like to play, and what is it about the game that you li… --- ## [Help me with this word puzzle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-this-word-puzzle/683342)
**Author:** [@Wallenstein](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallenstein)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-this-word-puzzle/683342 "2014-03-10T09:56:53Z")
This quiz was sent to me by a friend - it’s from a UK brewing company’s weekly email and we’ve been struggling in the office to solve it. There is a list of 16 items which can be grouped into 4 groups of four. Each gro… --- ## [South Park: The Stick of Truth: Anyone playing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-the-stick-of-truth-anyone-playing/682864)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-the-stick-of-truth-anyone-playing/682864 "2014-03-10T06:41:44Z")
I watched the first 15 minutes on YouTube (can’t link t the moment, sorry) and it looked really funny. Just wondering how the game play was. Anyone playing? --- ## ['Risk' board game: Rules clarifications, strategy tip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risk-board-game-rules-clarifications-strategy-tip/682711)
**Author:** [@spazurek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spazurek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2014, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/risk-board-game-rules-clarifications-strategy-tip/682711 "2014-03-09T23:33:07Z")
I’m new at playing Risk and some things are unclear. (1) Suppose I attack a territory with some armies. The battle ends. I move some armies into the conquered territory. Can I use those armies that don’t move be used fo… --- ## [New Olympic sports you'd like to see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-olympic-sports-youd-like-to-see/681770)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2014, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-olympic-sports-youd-like-to-see/681770 "2014-03-09T20:27:01Z")
As the Olympics wind down it’s time to think about what events you would like to see included in the next version. You’re idea is probably not two bizarre after watching this video of sports that used to be in the Olymp… --- ## [2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-sochi-olympic-winter-games/680985)
**Author:** [@Svejk\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Svejk_1)\ **Replies:** 249\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-sochi-olympic-winter-games/680985 "2014-03-09T17:18:50Z")
How is there not a thread about the Olympic Games already? Or am I just missing it? There is a thread in CS about the opening ceremony, this thread about the uniforms, and this thread about NBC coverage but that’s all I’… --- ## [Calling all jigsaw puzzles fans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-jigsaw-puzzles-fans/683100)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2014, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-jigsaw-puzzles-fans/683100 "2014-03-08T19:59:25Z")
Especially the free ones available online. A recent thread dealing with “unusual hobbies” had quite a few posts that mentioned “jigsaw puzzles” and I’d like to explore what others are doing to deal with that obsession, … --- ## [Which Olympic sports could be medaled in less than a year of practice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-olympic-sports-could-be-medaled-in-less-than-a-year-of-practice/681856)
**Author:** [@markdash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markdash)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2014, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-olympic-sports-could-be-medaled-in-less-than-a-year-of-practice/681856 "2014-03-08T16:21:09Z")
So Lauryn Williams of the United States, who has a distinguished career as a sprinter in the summer Olympics (gold in the 4 x 100 meter relay, silver in the 100 meter dash), earned a silver medal in the 2-man bobsled at … --- ## [Are there any sports women are equal to, or have an advantage over men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-sports-women-are-equal-to-or-have-an-advantage-over-men/681793)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2014, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-sports-women-are-equal-to-or-have-an-advantage-over-men/681793 "2014-03-08T14:04:18Z")
“Sport,” for the purposes of this question, being defined as a competitive, athletic, physical activity. Are there any sports where women, in general, have an advantage over men, or can at least compete on an even playi… --- ## [Celebrity links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-links/682799)
**Author:** [@DealMeIn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DealMeIn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2014, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-links/682799 "2014-03-08T03:14:11Z")
e.g. Marlon Brando was in The Godfather with Al Pacino next Al Pacino was in Godfather Two with Robert De Niro --- ## [Here's a new word game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-a-new-word-game/682924)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2014, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-a-new-word-game/682924 "2014-03-07T23:25:07Z")
Not too challenging, but it’s a start. I miss the ferociously clever word games we have had here, and I’m spending waaaay too much time playing stupid flash games. If you can think of another one, please start a thread… --- ## [Looking for a new game to play (get obsessed with)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-new-game-to-play-get-obsessed-with/682867)
**Author:** [@Bonnienclyde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonnienclyde)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2014, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-new-game-to-play-get-obsessed-with/682867 "2014-03-07T22:35:19Z")
I just finished the last board in Pet Rescue Saga( hush), and already finished Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. I play Clash of Clans daily, and I am looking for another game to get into. I have chunks of downtime at work,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=258) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=260)