# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=403 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 404 --- ## [club nintendo reviews](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/club-nintendo-reviews/591227)
**Author:** [@kellsws6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kellsws6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/club-nintendo-reviews/591227 "2011-08-02T22:50:03Z")
hi I started a club nintendo review project on youtube and would like to get your opions on what you think. I want to beable to make a page where people can go and see eveything on the items so they can spend there coins… --- ## [Anyone for a game of Mornington Crescent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-game-of-mornington-crescent/569786)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 254\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-game-of-mornington-crescent/569786 "2011-08-02T19:40:40Z")
If so I’ll start - we’ll be using the full board and second edition revises rules (I can’t be doing with blocking on lateral pathways, makes everything too hard). Everyone participating has to explain where they’ve gone… --- ## [NFL Alumni.Org?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-alumni-org/591126)
**Author:** [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-alumni-org/591126 "2011-08-02T18:30:12Z")
Has anyone else noticed the ads for a new charity called NFL Alumni. Org? Apparently, they are hopeful that hardworking Average Joes across the USA are going to feel badly for ex-NFL players who have now hit hard times … --- ## [Is Anyone Calling US Women's Soccer Team "Chokers"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-calling-us-womens-soccer-team-chokers/589499)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-calling-us-womens-soccer-team-chokers/589499 "2011-08-02T14:52:58Z")
As regular readers know, I care very, very little about soccer, whether played by men or women. But believe it or not, that’s not what’s motivating me to write this post or ask this question. “Choker” is an ugly word, a… --- ## [2011-2020 NFL CBA Discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-2020-nfl-cba-discussion-thread/589923)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-2020-nfl-cba-discussion-thread/589923 "2011-08-02T14:32:17Z")
The owners have officially approved a new Collective Bargaining Agreement today. The onus is now on the players to re-certify their union and ratify the deal. The players need to approve it by a simple majority of 50% an… --- ## [Post to the Dope as Celebrity \](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-to-the-dope-as-celebrity-blank/590976)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-to-the-dope-as-celebrity-blank/590976 "2011-08-02T07:34:11Z")
The rules are simple. Doper A names a famous person, living or dead, and writes a post as that person might have. Doper B then names another famous person in whose persona the next post is written, and so on. Please wri… --- ## [Make a TRUE Statement about the next poster - (please read OP before posting)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-a-true-statement-about-the-next-poster-please-read-op-before-posting/589705)
**Author:** [@Full\_Metal\_Lotus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Full_Metal_Lotus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-a-true-statement-about-the-next-poster-please-read-op-before-posting/589705 "2011-07-27T06:56:46Z")
The object of this is to make a specific statement that is general enough so that a future poster can see it and respond with the next “True” statement. So, avoid banal generalities ie “The next poster wears pants” and … --- ## [Russell Branyan Most traded MLB player ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russell-branyan-most-traded-mlb-player-ever/591001)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russell-branyan-most-traded-mlb-player-ever/591001 "2011-08-02T02:33:20Z")
Poor Russell. After being drafted by Cleveland in '94 and playing with them for 8 years, his travelling began. 6/7/02 traded to CIN 2/5/04 signed as a free agent w/ ATL 4/25/04 traded back to CLE 7/26/04 traded to MI… --- ## [Recertifying the NFLPA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recertifying-the-nflpa/579817)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recertifying-the-nflpa/579817 "2011-08-02T01:20:02Z")
When the NFL lockout is resolved, does the NFLPA automatically get recertified, or does it need to be formally recertified? --- ## [THE RULES OF THIS GAME ARE: (please read OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rules-of-this-game-are-please-read-op/590583)
**Author:** [@Full\_Metal\_Lotus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Full_Metal_Lotus)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rules-of-this-game-are-please-read-op/590583 "2011-08-01T23:42:01Z")
In this game, you are allowed to make one change to one rule, and the object is to see what the game mutates into. Try not to make rules that will kill the thread, but will make the game more interesting and challenging… --- ## [A game for a 12 yo boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-for-a-12-yo-boy/590982)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-for-a-12-yo-boy/590982 "2011-08-01T20:37:18Z")
This could possibly be put in another board, but since it’s about games, and I wanted input for a gamer, I decided to put it here. I know next to nothing about games. For a story I’m working on, I need the name of a ga… --- ## [Strength and Beauty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strength-and-beauty/589149)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strength-and-beauty/589149 "2011-08-01T18:02:06Z")
I was really struck by this photo gallery of the US Women’s National Team. It’s pretty common knowledge that Heather Mitts and Alex Morgan are hotties, and most everyone who has a pulse and has played soccer, or just lo… --- ## [Plaxico Burress is OUT! Of prison, that is!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plaxico-burress-is-out-of-prison-that-is/584540)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plaxico-burress-is-out-of-prison-that-is/584540 "2011-08-01T16:02:25Z")
Here is the original thread on his idiotic literal shooting himself in the leg. He got out of prisontoday after serving twenty months. --- ## [MLB: July 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2011/587663)
**Author:** [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2011/587663 "2011-08-01T13:37:08Z")
The Mariners are still hovering around .500, which is all I’m hoping for this season. The offense is still bad, but not historically bad like last year. The pitching is great. Jason Vargas just pitched his third complete… --- ## [Putting games (Angry Birds) onto Nokia E63](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-games-angry-birds-onto-nokia-e63/591014)
**Author:** [@Molotok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Molotok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-games-angry-birds-onto-nokia-e63/591014 "2011-08-01T07:05:22Z")
I tried downloading AB onto my Nokia E63, using various methods (PC —\> phone, directly to phone, via data cable etc) and I can’t seem to get it to work. Is there a simple way a technologically challenged individual could… --- ## [Memes!.... In Other Words.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memes-in-other-words/587261)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memes-in-other-words/587261 "2011-07-31T12:15:49Z")
I tried this elsewhere, and it didn’t work. Hopefully the Dope can pull through for me. Guess the inspiration for the following: Imitate my incantation; 'The hind leg thigh meat of a pig!" And like all memes, copy th… --- ## [My WoW account got hacked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wow-account-got-hacked/590806)
**Author:** [@BDBoop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BDBoop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wow-account-got-hacked/590806 "2011-07-31T02:14:12Z")
God, I’m shaking. Funny, the first toon they transferred off was a 78. They stripped down one of my 85’s and an 83. I’m logged in both accounts now, and on hold waiting for a rep both on phone and in game. WTF. … --- ## [Day-night doubleheaders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/day-night-doubleheaders/590853)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/day-night-doubleheaders/590853 "2011-07-31T02:04:41Z")
So the Yanks and Orioles are playing one of these double-admission day/night doubleheaders at yankee Stadium today. Game 1 was scheduled to begin around 1; game 2 in the evening. This is not rare these days–a lot of team… --- ## [Anyone know where Josh Paul (Catcher/manager) is working these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-where-josh-paul-catcher-manager-is-working-these-days/590860)
**Author:** [@Ace309](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace309)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-where-josh-paul-catcher-manager-is-working-these-days/590860 "2011-07-30T20:49:55Z")
So, Josh Paul, formerly of the Angels and the (Devil) Rays, is a player I’m quite fond of. He was a serviceable catcher, but he’s best known for failing to tag out AJ Pierzynski in the 2005 ALCS after a dropped third str… --- ## [GTA New, New York.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-new-new-york/590805)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-new-new-york/590805 "2011-07-30T04:22:08Z")
I’m asking this as a NON-gamer. If you feel inclined to reply to this to reply to this thread please keep in mind that I know nothing of all things video games. My son wants to download this game called GTA New, New Yor… --- ## [What was this video game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-video-game/590750)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-video-game/590750 "2011-07-30T03:52:19Z")
Back in the early/mid 80’s there was an arcade game where one was a robber/crook being chased by police cars. During the chase you would drive over money. You got points for every dollar you drove over. The police would … --- ## [recommend me a new iphone tower defense game: PvZ is too easy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-new-iphone-tower-defense-game-pvz-is-too-easy/590692)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-new-iphone-tower-defense-game-pvz-is-too-easy/590692 "2011-07-30T01:06:27Z")
Hi, I’ve beaten PvZ adventure mode (twice) and got almost all achievements but it’s just too easy. Wish the iphone version had Survival modes. Which of the many many many iphone tower defense games do dopers recommend? … --- ## [Bob Bradley fired. (US men's soccer coach)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-bradley-fired-us-mens-soccer-coach/590670)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2011, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-bradley-fired-us-mens-soccer-coach/590670 "2011-07-29T23:04:57Z")
The US has really been struggling since the World Cup, but Bradley had signed an extension through 2014, so it a bit of a surprise. Speculation is that Jurgen Klinnsman will take over. An announcement is scheduled for … --- ## [Will Bret Favre play in the NFL in 2011?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-bret-favre-play-in-the-nfl-in-2011/590702)
**Author:** [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aji_de_Gallina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-bret-favre-play-in-the-nfl-in-2011/590702 "2011-07-29T16:24:19Z")
Simple question. Will he-who-is-never-really-retired come back once again? Maybe a team has a couple of QB injuries by week 6 and decides to call him? I know it’s unlikely, but with Favre you nver know. --- ## [Fiendish old-timey basketball question: Purple jersey #43](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fiendish-old-timey-basketball-question-purple-jersey-43/590694)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2011, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fiendish-old-timey-basketball-question-purple-jersey-43/590694 "2011-07-29T15:14:38Z")
What prominent 1960s (possibly–but not for sure) era Black NBA player wore a purple(ish) jersey with #43? This is actually a GQ, but I thought it stood a better chance in this forum. Anyone??? And, no, it’s not homewo… --- ## [Oh dear, you're going to hate me for showing you all this game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-dear-youre-going-to-hate-me-for-showing-you-all-this-game/590453)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-dear-youre-going-to-hate-me-for-showing-you-all-this-game/590453 "2011-07-28T19:02:30Z")
Probably because it’s going to take your attention away from most of your other things you have to do (much like it did me). This game is very fun and addictive. What you do is this: It will give you a category, say, S… --- ## [MWC bans Boise from wearing all Blue Uniforms at Home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mwc-bans-boise-from-wearing-all-blue-uniforms-at-home/590642)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mwc-bans-boise-from-wearing-all-blue-uniforms-at-home/590642 "2011-07-28T18:32:58Z")
Story. Yes, I think it is an advantage. Unfair? Not really so sure. I think Oregon has just as much of an advantage when they wear there all green uniform on dreary days in Eugene. I think it is part of the home fi… --- ## [Anyone playing Tower Madness? How do I kill the boss cockroack thingie???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-tower-madness-how-do-i-kill-the-boss-cockroack-thingie/531616)
**Author:** [@Bamboo\_Boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bamboo_Boy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-playing-tower-madness-how-do-i-kill-the-boss-cockroack-thingie/531616 "2011-07-28T16:03:23Z")
I am currently obsessed with Tower Madness, an iPod touch app. Not sure what other platform the game runs on. So I do really well until later stages when the giant cockroach comes alone. None of the weapons seem to work… --- ## [Gehrig vs. Kranepool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gehrig-vs-kranepool/590519)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gehrig-vs-kranepool/590519 "2011-07-28T14:38:03Z")
It’s amazing to me how one-sided most fans are in evaluating these two long-time New York firstbasemen–the overwhelming majority (everyone but me, in fact) prefers Gehrig to Kranepool, but I think they’re overlooking som… --- ## [Xbox 360 Wireless Controller "pushes" left on thumbstick by itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-360-wireless-controller-pushes-left-on-thumbstick-by-itself/590251)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-360-wireless-controller-pushes-left-on-thumbstick-by-itself/590251 "2011-07-28T12:56:36Z")
My Xbox 360 has a habit of “thinking” I have pushed left on the thumbstick when I haven’t. That is, an action on screen mapped to the “move left” action will occur with out me telling it to do so. I talked to a co-worke… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=402) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=404)