# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=33 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [Can someone explain the new NBA "In Season Tournament" for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-new-nba-in-season-tournament-for-me/992981)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-new-nba-in-season-tournament-for-me/992981 "2023-12-08T01:30:25Z")
Does it count for anything towards the teams’ seasons? Are NBA fans excited about it? Is it just a gimmick to boost viewership, and if so, is the NBA struggling? --- ## [Your Personal All Time Top 10 Sports Moments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-personal-all-time-top-10-sports-moments/853504)
**Author:** [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-personal-all-time-top-10-sports-moments/853504 "2023-12-07T20:45:01Z")
Yeah, I know we’ve done this thread enough times that there could be a "Your Personal All Time Top Ten “Your Personal All Time Top Ten Sports Moments Threads” thread, but whatever, there’s not one on the front page right… --- ## [Thief: The Black Parade (amazing free expansion for the game "Thief: The Dark Project")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thief-the-black-parade-amazing-free-expansion-for-the-game-thief-the-dark-project/994247)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thief-the-black-parade-amazing-free-expansion-for-the-game-thief-the-dark-project/994247 "2023-12-07T16:07:28Z")
One of my all-time favorite games ever was “Thief: The Dark Project” which is now 25 years old. Which makes it remarkable that a fan-made expansion has just been released for the game and, apparently, it is excellent. … --- ## [NFL 2023: Week 13 in a Baker's Dozen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-13-in-a-bakers-dozen/993880)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-13-in-a-bakers-dozen/993880 "2023-12-07T00:27:46Z")
As we get ready to enter the home stretch of the 2023 season, the word came down that the Jets have opened a 21-day practice window for Aaron Rodgers. Not sure why, as the Jets are 4-7 and likely need to win their last … --- ## [Connecting old game systems to a modern TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/connecting-old-game-systems-to-a-modern-tv/994007)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/connecting-old-game-systems-to-a-modern-tv/994007 "2023-12-04T21:26:09Z")
I dug out a couple of old gaming systems - a Sega Genesis and a Playstation2 - and discovered that my smart TVs have no RCA or S-video inputs. I see that there are adapters available to connect them, but I am wondering … --- ## [Help me ID a card game my grandmother taught me (need some rules help)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-a-card-game-my-grandmother-taught-me-need-some-rules-help/993700)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-a-card-game-my-grandmother-taught-me-need-some-rules-help/993700 "2023-12-02T15:40:31Z")
I need some help in identifying a card game mt grandmother, “Mom-Mom”, taught me when I was a kid. I’ve got some rules questions . . . I’m trying to teach my Significant OTHer (SIGO) based on memory, and SIGO seems to … --- ## [NHL: November 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2022/992415)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-november-2022/992415 "2023-12-01T03:32:48Z")
New month and the season is in full swing. The Bruins continue to surprise, I thought they just had lightening strike last year with their incredible regular season run. Figured with the retirements that they’d regress … --- ## [NFL 2023: Week 12 men who have walked on the moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-12-men-who-have-walked-on-the-moon/993536)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-12-men-who-have-walked-on-the-moon/993536 "2023-11-29T23:15:36Z")
Thanksgiving week is here, which means NFL on Thursday (3 games), also Black Friday (Amazon Prime game), and everybody else playing on Sunday or Monday. There are no byes this week. Thursday: Packers @ Lions (-7.5) C… --- ## [NBA 2022-23 Season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-2022-23-season/973311)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 385\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-2022-23-season/973311 "2023-11-28T15:04:43Z")
Fivethirtyeight.com is predicting a contentious year with eleven teams given greater than a five percent chance of glory. This includes the Raptors, predicted to come in fifth in the East with a 50-32 record. Comments … --- ## [CFL 2023 season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-2023-season/986708)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cfl-2023-season/986708 "2023-11-28T03:29:33Z")
First game for us at Riderville this season. Elks lead Riders 1-0 at end of 1st quarter. --- ## [Eagles release player who hasn't played since 1994 (Bernard Williams)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eagles-release-player-who-hasnt-played-since-1994-bernard-williams/993449)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eagles-release-player-who-hasnt-played-since-1994-bernard-williams/993449 "2023-11-27T20:09:04Z")
Bernard Williams, who was suspended from the Philadelphia Eagles in October 1995 for marijuana and never again played another NFL snap, was finally released from the roster when the NFL brought his status to the Eagles’ … --- ## [Those poor, mistreated NFL owners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-poor-mistreated-nfl-owners/993540)
**Author:** [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-poor-mistreated-nfl-owners/993540 "2023-11-24T13:33:35Z")
Colts owner Jim Irsay talks about his DUI arrest in 2014. The money quote is “I am prejudiced against because I’m a rich, white billionaire” --- ## [Avalon Hill - Anyone Play These?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avalon-hill-anyone-play-these/87075)
**Author:** [@Tretiak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tretiak)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avalon-hill-anyone-play-these/87075 "2023-11-23T23:38:12Z")
I used to play Avalon Hill Wargames for a short stretch about twenty years ago. I realy got into a game based on Stalingrad. I recall there were dozens of these board games around? Do folks still play these or have they … --- ## [NFL 2023: WEEK 11 Men on the field, Buffalo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-11-men-on-the-field-buffalo/993214)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-11-men-on-the-field-buffalo/993214 "2023-11-22T15:48:38Z")
This week starts with a great matchup in Baltimore and ends with a Super Bowl rematch in Kansas City. But in between there are 7 woofers in which the spread is at least a touchdown. Thursday night: Bengals @ Ravens (-… --- ## [21st Annual Steelers March to the Super Bowl Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/21st-annual-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/989876)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/21st-annual-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/989876 "2023-11-22T06:39:56Z")
It’s that time of the year, folks. While I no longer drink, this series is now old enough to pour one, and even though I’m not around that much anymore, mostly because outside of football I’m not as combative as I used t… --- ## [Substituion while the game is active](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substituion-while-the-game-is-active/993428)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substituion-while-the-game-is-active/993428 "2023-11-21T14:12:33Z")
Is ice hockey the only team game in which substitution is allowed while the “ball” is in play. And yes I know the probably apocryphal story about King Kelly coming off the bench to catch the foul ball. --- ## [Chess - Carlsen-Niemann controversy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-carlsen-niemann-controversy/971683)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-carlsen-niemann-controversy/971683 "2023-11-17T23:43:06Z")
I don’t know chess well enough to analyze the moves. The players are searched. This article says Magnus started with a bad opening. He wasn’t playing well. I’m bothered that an unspoken and unproven allegation by Magn… --- ## [SimCity (2013) 10 year anniversary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simcity-2013-10-year-anniversary/980898)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simcity-2013-10-year-anniversary/980898 "2023-11-16T22:43:37Z")
A decade ago, EA/Maxis launched their latest version of SimCity with much anticipation and fanfare. The launch was so disastrous that it killed both the franchise and the studio that birthed it. (The publisher EA, alas, … --- ## [A couple of NFL questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-nfl-questions/993115)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-nfl-questions/993115 "2023-11-16T13:16:23Z")
I’ve been watching football forever, but I still don’t know the answer to these questions: How can you tell, at a glance, whether a defense is playing zone or man defense? What is the quarterback signaling when he … --- ## [NFL statisticians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-statisticians/993098)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-statisticians/993098 "2023-11-16T06:59:53Z")
Watching the Monday night Buffalo-Denver game. As the second half starts a statistic is displayed. This is only the second NFL game to have a score of 15-8 at halftime. I’m not surprised that the statistic is available … --- ## [NFL 2023: WEEK TEN Amendments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-ten-amendments/992962)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-ten-amendments/992962 "2023-11-16T01:19:18Z")
A day late, but here’s thread for the current week. Here are the games: Thursday: Panthers @ Bears (-3.5) (Bears won 16-13, dammit) Sunday morning in Frankfurt: Colts (-2) @ Patriots Sunday early games: 49ers (-3)… --- ## [Who is the audience for the NFL overseas games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-audience-for-the-nfl-overseas-games/993031)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-audience-for-the-nfl-overseas-games/993031 "2023-11-15T01:10:27Z")
Just what the topic line says. The tv shows a full and fully engaged crowd. Lots of NFL merch being worn. Are there that many loyal NFL fans in Europe? Are they following specific teams? If so what makes certain teams mo… --- ## [Terrible ice hockey death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terrible-ice-hockey-death/992397)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terrible-ice-hockey-death/992397 "2023-11-14T22:30:23Z")
" SHEFFIELD, England — Police are investigating the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson after his neck was cut by a skate blade in a game in England. Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers at … --- ## [R.I.P. Bobby Knight (1940-2023)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-bobby-knight-1940-2023/992446)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-bobby-knight-1940-2023/992446 "2023-11-13T03:36:06Z")
Bobby Knight, the sixth-winningest coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball, has died at the age of 83. I spent a few of my earliest years in Bloomington, and one of the first sentences I put together was “Bobby Knig… --- ## [NFL 2023: WEEK NINE times out of ten](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-nine-times-out-of-ten/992493)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-nine-times-out-of-ten/992493 "2023-11-10T22:23:35Z")
I, and football, are back. The big news, of course, is the passing of the trade deadline. And once again it was a lot of sound and fury signifying nothing. The Bears inexplicably rent Montez Sweat for half a season for … --- ## [Age of Empires 4 - Anyone else looking forward to it? (trailer in post)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-empires-4-anyone-else-looking-forward-to-it-trailer-in-post/949566)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-empires-4-anyone-else-looking-forward-to-it-trailer-in-post/949566 "2023-11-08T23:37:27Z")
I loved Age of Empires. Sometimes my co-workers and I would stay after work and play it in the server room of our company (the good-old days). It is getting close to release and I did not see another thread on this. H… --- ## [Othello (reversi) has been weakly solved](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/othello-reversi-has-been-weakly-solved/992782)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/othello-reversi-has-been-weakly-solved/992782 "2023-11-08T21:49:41Z")
Paper here (pdf) This paper announces a significant milestone: Othello is now solved, computationally proved that perfect play by both players lead to a draw. Strong Othello software has long been built using heuristi… --- ## [What is your favourite live sport stadium or venue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favourite-live-sport-stadium-or-venue/992644)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favourite-live-sport-stadium-or-venue/992644 "2023-11-07T14:39:48Z")
I’ve seen rankings of “the best places to watch” whatever live sport, but it is a fact that the sports teams most prefer are usually the same ones they liked when they were under ten years old. There is something nostal… --- ## [Baseball rules changes 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-rules-changes-2023/992498)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-rules-changes-2023/992498 "2023-11-07T05:26:34Z")
Is there a consensus on how well the new Major League Baseball rules for 2023 worked out? I don’t watch baseball enough to have an informed opinion, but I’m curious what others think. --- ## [Resolved: Rules changes in all four major U.S. sports that completely fix their flaws](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-rules-changes-in-all-four-major-u-s-sports-that-completely-fix-their-flaws/991578)
**Author:** [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-rules-changes-in-all-four-major-u-s-sports-that-completely-fix-their-flaws/991578 "2023-11-07T03:06:26Z")
Okay, maybe not completely. And the scoring decision changes I wouldn’t actually want made since it would booger up a century of stats. But if I had a time machine!… Anyways, here goes: MLB: “Run scored” should be … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=32) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=34)