# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=371 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 372 --- ## [YouTube Music that makes you think or other YouTube Music -- a game of sorts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-music-that-makes-you-think-or-other-youtube-music-a-game-of-sorts/610029)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-music-that-makes-you-think-or-other-youtube-music-a-game-of-sorts/610029 "2012-01-20T03:56:49Z")
I tried recently in Cafe Society to have some fun with A music chain – not a game but kind of like that and it got a little action (23 posts – mostly mine) from 01-06-2012 through 01-14-2012. Before giving up on the not… --- ## [Sorry! Bandage Girl is in another warp zone... Any Super Meat Boy fans up in here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sorry-bandage-girl-is-in-another-warp-zone-any-super-meat-boy-fans-up-in-here/609918)
**Author:** [@Shooby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shooby)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sorry-bandage-girl-is-in-another-warp-zone-any-super-meat-boy-fans-up-in-here/609918 "2012-01-20T00:00:53Z")
Super Meat Boy is one of the most sadistic games I’ve ever played, yet I can’t stop. Must be a case of Stockholm syndrome or something, because I’ve died over 11,000 times in just about a month of playing. For those unf… --- ## [Games you either invented or introduced to SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-you-either-invented-or-introduced-to-sdmb/610058)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-you-either-invented-or-introduced-to-sdmb/610058 "2012-01-19T19:57:17Z")
Whether or not I was involved in the earliest versions of several games of varying popularity, I think I may have been among the first, if not the first, to give them a nudge. If you know of earlier versions (or even me… --- ## [Tebow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tebow/608875)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tebow/608875 "2012-01-19T18:31:07Z")
Hell Yeah! --- ## [The word "ballplayer" and its use in American culture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-word-ballplayer-and-its-use-in-american-culture/609776)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-word-ballplayer-and-its-use-in-american-culture/609776 "2012-01-19T15:31:37Z")
Here’s an interesting (in my opinion) topic. It came up during one of many Stoned Fishing Conversations I’ve had over the years. A friend and I were discussing the implications of college athletics for our society, and w… --- ## [Computer games for kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-games-for-kids/598880)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-games-for-kids/598880 "2012-01-19T12:11:54Z")
I’m sure we’ve done this before, but if so I can’t find the thread. Looking for good educational games for a 3 year old, for mac or PC. Preferably stuff that’s not maths/literacy focused, 'cos they’re easy to find with … --- ## [Santos FC- Ganso poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santos-fc-ganso-poster/609980)
**Author:** [@RainGrowsBrite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RainGrowsBrite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santos-fc-ganso-poster/609980 "2012-01-19T05:52:48Z")
So i’m trying to find a poster or at least a large print of Ganso, a soccer player from Brazil. Ive googled up a storm and have been surprised at how empty handed Ive come up. I’m wondering if any of you Dopers have any… --- ## [I Just Took the Online Jeopardy Test...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-took-the-online-jeopardy-test/609966)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-took-the-online-jeopardy-test/609966 "2012-01-19T02:24:28Z")
I’ve taken and passed their tests many times before. Previously, I ALWAYS aced them, and had no doubt that I’d gotten 45 + correct. This time? I struggled. I’m sure I got a passing score (35), but there have never been … --- ## [Info on this Ali photo please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/info-on-this-ali-photo-please/609960)
**Author:** [@fifty-six](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fifty-six)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/info-on-this-ali-photo-please/609960 "2012-01-19T02:01:38Z")
Can I get some info on this photo please. When the fight took place and anything else seemingly relevent. Thanks in advance. --- ## [The scariest car in my Forza 4 garage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scariest-car-in-my-forza-4-garage/609866)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scariest-car-in-my-forza-4-garage/609866 "2012-01-18T22:50:25Z")
There’s an utter TERROR in my Forza 4 garage… A car so utterly terrfiying it would scare even The Stig, and some say that he invented fear… The car in question? It’s my… Class R3 709 P.I. 5.0L V8 powered Supercharg… --- ## [Just bought an xbox slim with Kinect. Feel ripped off :(](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-bought-an-xbox-slim-with-kinect-feel-ripped-off/608811)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-bought-an-xbox-slim-with-kinect-feel-ripped-off/608811 "2012-01-18T20:30:39Z")
They had a boxing game at the store and I played for a while and I liked it. So I decided to buy the damn thing. I also grabbed Fighters Uncaged, because I couldn’t find that specific boxing game. Anyway, I get home, co… --- ## [Most Yards Lost in a Football Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-yards-lost-in-a-football-game/609568)
**Author:** [@Reyemile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reyemile)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-yards-lost-in-a-football-game/609568 "2012-01-18T19:04:48Z")
Watching tonight’s AFC playoff, the announcer made a comment that he had never seen so many negative plays in a single game. However, while I can find lots of records on sacks, I can’t actually find this record. What is … --- ## [boardgamearena.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boardgamearena-com/609841)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boardgamearena-com/609841 "2012-01-18T18:14:36Z")
I just want to make sure everyone knows about this excellent website. Games include (but are not limited to): Dominion Stone Age Puerto Rico Coleretto Haggis Dragonheart Hawaii Troyes Real time play with excell… --- ## [Evochron Mercenary - More like Escape Velocity or EVE Online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evochron-mercenary-more-like-escape-velocity-or-eve-online/609813)
**Author:** [@oft\_wears\_hats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oft_wears_hats)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evochron-mercenary-more-like-escape-velocity-or-eve-online/609813 "2012-01-18T13:55:38Z")
I love Escape Velocity (and Naev), and I strongly disliked EVE Online. I’m interested in Evochron Mercenary, currently on sale on Steam, but as there’s no demo available, and it’s still $20, I’d like to find out more ab… --- ## [Tell me about Freedom Force](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-freedom-force/609576)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-freedom-force/609576 "2012-01-18T04:52:32Z")
It’s only $7.49. I’m a fan of superheroes and computer games, so this seems like a perfect fit. Is it any good? --- ## [Is boxing relevant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-boxing-relevant/607132)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-boxing-relevant/607132 "2012-01-17T18:53:40Z")
I grew up in the Ali v Frasier era and loved boxing. That said: I don’t think it compares to MMA. I rarely watch the big boxing matches any more but will watch just about any two random guys battle in the octagon. --- ## [NFL: Two simple rules question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-two-simple-rules-question/609635)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-two-simple-rules-question/609635 "2012-01-17T15:25:34Z")
What happens if a player makes an interception in own end zone and an offense player tackles him to the ground? If a punter kicks the ball out of bounds, is the spot where the ball passed the line or is the spot pla… --- ## [Please Help Me Find These Funny Baseball Videos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-find-these-funny-baseball-videos/609769)
**Author:** [@spoike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spoike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-find-these-funny-baseball-videos/609769 "2012-01-17T05:55:06Z")
I wasn’t sure if this should go here or in Cafe Society, so I apologize in advance if I’ve made the wrong choice. My physiotherapist told me about a series of YouTube videos that sort of spoof baseball instructional vid… --- ## [NFL Legends - Rise and Fall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-legends-rise-and-fall/609717)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-legends-rise-and-fall/609717 "2012-01-16T21:57:28Z")
When I think of NFL Legends, I think of names like Montana Rice Elway Marino Aikman Smith Taylor Singletary Landry Ditka Peyton Shula Staubach When I think of BIG PLAYS I think of The Catch The Drive Lyn… --- ## [Long hair hanging out from underneath a football helmet--when? who?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-hair-hanging-out-from-underneath-a-football-helmet-when-who/609640)
**Author:** [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-hair-hanging-out-from-underneath-a-football-helmet-when-who/609640 "2012-01-16T20:06:25Z")
In todays NFL environment, extremely long hair hanging out from a football helmet is pretty common. Polamalu is the classic example(or not). Who was the first? When? --- ## [how to enjoy sports sans ulcer!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-enjoy-sports-sans-ulcer/609531)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-enjoy-sports-sans-ulcer/609531 "2012-01-16T16:51:45Z")
Packers fan here but I get so nervous the weekend of the big game I really don’t enjoy it and cant wait for the season to be over! Help me! I know its just a game but ive somehow gotten so wrapped up in the teams succe… --- ## [Cribbage, talk to me about programs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cribbage-talk-to-me-about-programs/609478)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cribbage-talk-to-me-about-programs/609478 "2012-01-16T16:34:34Z")
I’ve always enjoyed the game of Cribbage; however, there really aren’t too many folks around for me to play here, mainly because western cards are not popular here. I’m looking for a good downloadable program, preferably… --- ## [Help find (or figure out) meaningful long-term FBS strength rating(s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-find-or-figure-out-meaningful-long-term-fbs-strength-rating-s/609294)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-find-or-figure-out-meaningful-long-term-fbs-strength-rating-s/609294 "2012-01-16T13:40:44Z")
If you know where a reliable ranking system can be found to assign some meaningful numbers to the 120 FBS teams, please post a link. If you have an idea that just needs to have the numbers developed, please describe tha… --- ## [Head coaches and offensive/defensive coordinators: Who does what? (NFL)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/head-coaches-and-offensive-defensive-coordinators-who-does-what-nfl/608208)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/head-coaches-and-offensive-defensive-coordinators-who-does-what-nfl/608208 "2012-01-16T05:09:35Z")
Some time ago, probably from learning football from NFL Blitz, I thought that the Head Coach called all the plays during a game. Then I learned that that’s mainly the OC/DC’s jobs. So what exactly does the Coach do durin… --- ## [Games you can play in a confined area with no accessories?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-you-can-play-in-a-confined-area-with-no-accessories/607949)
**Author:** [@Nehemiah\_Samedi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nehemiah_Samedi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-you-can-play-in-a-confined-area-with-no-accessories/607949 "2012-01-15T19:25:05Z")
In about four days, I will probably be going to jail for 2-4 days. Nothing serious, but a serious inconvenience for sure. The main issue that I have with the whole situation is that jail is so goddamn BORING! I can’t hav… --- ## [The 1st Annual Tebow Marches to the Super Bowl Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-1st-annual-tebow-marches-to-the-super-bowl-thread/608891)
**Author:** [@Mince](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mince)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-1st-annual-tebow-marches-to-the-super-bowl-thread/608891 "2012-01-15T17:29:23Z")
Eat it Pittsburgh. --- ## [Katy Perry marries Russell Brand: Divorce pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/katy-perry-marries-russell-brand-divorce-pool/558464)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/katy-perry-marries-russell-brand-divorce-pool/558464 "2012-01-15T17:28:28Z")
I give the marriage 18 months. --- ## [YATTT {Yet another Tim Tebow Thread}: How cool will it be when Tim comes out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yattt-yet-another-tim-tebow-thread-how-cool-will-it-be-when-tim-comes-out/609456)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yattt-yet-another-tim-tebow-thread-how-cool-will-it-be-when-tim-comes-out/609456 "2012-01-15T14:24:57Z")
Seriously, the religious right have made him all but short of the second coming itself it seems like. Wouldn’t it be really cool if he was intensely devout and also gay? The blow to the Fundamentalist would be amazing. H… --- ## [I Was Wrong- There's a BIG Downside to Letting Tim Tebow start](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-wrong-theres-a-big-downside-to-letting-tim-tebow-start/602840)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 505\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-wrong-theres-a-big-downside-to-letting-tim-tebow-start/602840 "2012-01-15T14:19:49Z")
I’ve been on record for quite some time as believing that Tim Tebow is a nice kid, a great role model, and a wonderful college quarterback who just doesn’t have the tools to be a successful NFL quarterback. Nonetheless,… --- ## [Civilization 4 or 5... which do you prefer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilization-4-or-5-which-do-you-prefer/609246)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilization-4-or-5-which-do-you-prefer/609246 "2012-01-14T19:45:12Z")
I bought a new laptop yesterday, easily the most powerful computer in the house, and I can now run Civ 5 with no worry of CPU/graphics card overload (or whatever it was that caused it to stutter on my 5 year-old desktop\*… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=370) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=372)