# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=422 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 423 --- ## [Parallel Kingdom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parallel-kingdom/577782)
**Author:** [@adhemar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhemar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2011, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parallel-kingdom/577782 "2011-04-09T16:32:41Z")
anyone playing this game? --- ## [MLB stadium audio clip question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-stadium-audio-clip-question/577533)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-stadium-audio-clip-question/577533 "2011-04-08T21:43:11Z")
For the past season or so, the Indians have used the Super Mario coin sound effect in the stadium to indicate runs scored. They also play a little animated graphic of Mario getting a coin. I think this is pretty cool bu… --- ## [NCAA Men's Division II Title — My school!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-mens-division-ii-title-my-school/576279)
**Author:** [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-mens-division-ii-title-my-school/576279 "2011-04-08T21:06:30Z")
On Saturday, my alma mater, Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky., won the national title in the Division II men’s NCAA tournament. I graduated in 1985, back when it was just Bellarmine College but … woo! I’m not a b… --- ## [Hit detection madness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hit-detection-madness/577616)
**Author:** [@sckuz254](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sckuz254)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hit-detection-madness/577616 "2011-04-08T20:53:57Z")
Hello, I am Brian Washechek, a 28 year old student at Casper College. Please look at this code! It's from Force Disruptor 2, a sequel to a game i wrote a long, long time ago ( i’m thinking like 7 years). I’ll keep… --- ## [Save opportunity (Baseball)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-opportunity-baseball/577584)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-opportunity-baseball/577584 "2011-04-08T20:49:34Z")
ESPN’s baseball glossary defines a save opportunity as: When a pitcher 1) enters the game with a lead of three or fewer runs and pitches at least one inning, 2) enters the game with the potential tying run on base, at b… --- ## [Furthest back after Friday to win a major golf tournament](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furthest-back-after-friday-to-win-a-major-golf-tournament/577701)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furthest-back-after-friday-to-win-a-major-golf-tournament/577701 "2011-04-08T20:38:21Z")
Anyone know what the largest deficit in position anyone has ever overcome on the weekend to win a major? Has anyone been out of the top 20 going into Saturday and won? It is one thing to be behind a single player by 8 o… --- ## [Homefront](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homefront/574065)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homefront/574065 "2011-04-08T19:46:08Z")
So I’ve been keeping my eye out on homefront. It looks like it could be a mix of battlefield and COD style gameplay, which could be really cool. It’s also made by Kaos Studios, who once - when they were a team of unpaid … --- ## [Odd MLB stats so far this year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-mlb-stats-so-far-this-year/577664)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-mlb-stats-so-far-this-year/577664 "2011-04-08T16:28:04Z")
Tampa Bay has played 6 games and scored just 8 runs(which is odd in itself),but they have not been shut out. --- ## [NASCAR Winner's Circle Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-winners-circle-question/577082)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-winners-circle-question/577082 "2011-04-08T16:07:47Z")
Kevin Harvick, whose car is sponsored by Budweiser, won today’s race at Martinsville. The goings on in the Winner’s Circle were typical of what you normally see. However, Harvick was drinking out of a red “Budweiser” can… --- ## [Online video game rental](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-video-game-rental/577598)
**Author:** [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-video-game-rental/577598 "2011-04-08T14:23:38Z")
mudgirl wants to join gamefly.com (Video Games: Rent/Buy PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, PS3, PS Vita, PS2, Xbox 360, 3DS, GC Games | GameFly). It’s kinda like Netflix but for video games … --- ## [King's Quest IX: Every Cloak Has A Silver Lining - Anyone else playing it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kings-quest-ix-every-cloak-has-a-silver-lining-anyone-else-playing-it/577062)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kings-quest-ix-every-cloak-has-a-silver-lining-anyone-else-playing-it/577062 "2011-04-08T02:13:27Z")
The first thing you should know is that this game is fan made and has been in production for about 10 years or so. Secondly, you should know that the name has been shortened to just “The Silver Lining”. They did this to … --- ## [Underclasswomen in the WNBA Draft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/underclasswomen-in-the-wnba-draft/577601)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/underclasswomen-in-the-wnba-draft/577601 "2011-04-07T23:32:36Z")
Do you ever envision the WNBA allowing underclasswomen to enter the draft? I’d like to see it, because IMO, Griner could play in the league right now. --- ## [Scoring bridge or mahjong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scoring-bridge-or-mahjong/577430)
**Author:** [@Redshirt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Redshirt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scoring-bridge-or-mahjong/577430 "2011-04-07T23:21:30Z")
Is there a way to score bridge and majhong to account for changing players over time? I play bridge and mahjong (not at the same time!) casually at lunch with whoever’s available to play. Usually there are 6-8 people i… --- ## [Drunk or Kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-or-kid/575377)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-or-kid/575377 "2011-04-07T20:22:01Z")
This is stolen from an episode of How I Met Your Mother but basically, you tell a story of something that you did and and the other person has to guess if you were drunk or a kid. Here goes: I was locked out of the hou… --- ## [Chick friendly wii games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chick-friendly-wii-games/576764)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chick-friendly-wii-games/576764 "2011-04-07T20:20:35Z")
So I’m slowly and surely introducing my fiancee to nerddom, and found she enjoys playing nintendo wii. I plan on getting one since it is fun for parties and friendly to non gamers. What are some games that are good to br… --- ## [Is The On-Line Game Bubbletown Based on a Cartoon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-on-line-game-bubbletown-based-on-a-cartoon/577416)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-on-line-game-bubbletown-based-on-a-cartoon/577416 "2011-04-07T18:22:00Z")
I recently discovered a fun little time waster on-line game called Bubbletown: The little characters seem to have personalities, and there seems to be some sort of theme to the ‘story’. I was just wondering if the gam… --- ## [Too Proud to Die - the Fighting Ignorants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-proud-to-die-the-fighting-ignorants/536657)
**Author:** [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Replies:** 668\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-proud-to-die-the-fighting-ignorants/536657 "2011-04-07T17:58:43Z")
Cast in no particular order… AClockworkMelon - Cleric of the FSM Hoopy Frood - Wizard \*\*Frodo \*\*- Wizard \*\*appleciders \*\*- Fighter (failed ranger school) \*\*ToeJam \*\*- (known as Ishtar) - Wizard \*\*Oredigger77 \*\*- Fi… --- ## [Has anyone tried to do D&D on here yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-to-do-d-d-on-here-yet/576663)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-to-do-d-d-on-here-yet/576663 "2011-04-07T17:44:33Z")
For a while I’ve been toying with the idea of participating in a D&D game on this board. The players would all roll up characters and send them to the DM. Everyone would have to maintain the strictest integrity and rep… --- ## [College Basketball Omnibus Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-basketball-omnibus-thread/559166)
**Author:** [@brianjedi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brianjedi)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-basketball-omnibus-thread/559166 "2011-04-07T15:48:31Z")
Well, that time is upon us again: it’s basketball season. My Kentucky Wildcats kicked off their exhibition season this evening against Pikeville College, featuring former Kentucky walk-on Landon Slone. For those of you … --- ## [Buying a new Xbox 360, is there anything I should wait for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-xbox-360-is-there-anything-i-should-wait-for/577095)
**Author:** [@Blunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blunt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-xbox-360-is-there-anything-i-should-wait-for/577095 "2011-04-07T15:28:37Z")
I’ve had an Xbox for a few years, which I’ve played off an on, and which I recently filled up the 20 gb hard drive on so I’m looking to upgrade. Since my current system is one of the older models and I know that besides… --- ## [Why do sportswriters ask questions that require tampering?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-sportswriters-ask-questions-that-require-tampering/577475)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-sportswriters-ask-questions-that-require-tampering/577475 "2011-04-07T15:18:06Z")
Why do sportswriters ask GMs questions, especially in football, that require that the GM commit tampering, if he wants to give an honest answer? --- ## [Who uses CBS Sports for Fantasy Baseball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-uses-cbs-sports-for-fantasy-baseball/577502)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-uses-cbs-sports-for-fantasy-baseball/577502 "2011-04-07T13:33:42Z")
Our league is going to use it this year but we don’t draft until Saturday. We are keeping 14 from last year and have those players all set up, but until we add seven to make our rosters legal we can’t see how things are… --- ## [Streets of Rage Remake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streets-of-rage-remake/577366)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streets-of-rage-remake/577366 "2011-04-07T10:17:17Z")
Anyone remember good old Streets of Rage (or Bare Knuckles)? There’s a remake which online which combines all the elements of the three games, with new levels, new characters, new enemies and moves. It’s called Street of… --- ## [Why no Monopoly for Android?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-monopoly-for-android/577291)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-monopoly-for-android/577291 "2011-04-07T07:38:56Z")
My #1 most desired App for my Droid is Monopoly where I can play against other Android users. How come nothing like this exists? I’d gladly pay $10 for it or even more if it’s well-designed. EA put out Monopoly Here & … --- ## [Consensus on Best Axis and Allies version?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consensus-on-best-axis-and-allies-version/577314)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consensus-on-best-axis-and-allies-version/577314 "2011-04-06T21:21:27Z")
What’s the consensus on which is the best version of Axis and Allies to play? I mean versions representing the complete war around the globe, so: Axis and Allies Classic Axis and Allies Revised Axis and Allies 50th A… --- ## [Pittsburgh Pirates played 60 straight road openers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-pirates-played-60-straight-road-openers/576929)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-pirates-played-60-straight-road-openers/576929 "2011-04-06T20:39:32Z")
I was just at sporcle, and according to a quiz, the Pirates played 60 straight opening days on the road. Anyone know why? --- ## [NBA home & road uniforms question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-home-road-uniforms-question/576594)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-home-road-uniforms-question/576594 "2011-04-06T15:01:25Z")
In basketball, the home team usually wears white uniforms, and the visitors wear their colored uniforms. However, in the NBA this year, it seems that the home teams are frequently wearing their colored uniforms, with th… --- ## [SDMB Poker Q1 2011: That's jacked and other whining](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-poker-q1-2011-thats-jacked-and-other-whining/566528)
**Author:** [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-poker-q1-2011-thats-jacked-and-other-whining/566528 "2011-04-06T14:22:33Z")
Despite jackin’ my chips and generally running roughshod over those of us “old timers”, it appears the newbies are too wussie to start the new thread. To prevent Meeko from getting the shakes, not having the new thread … --- ## [Kick out the Fiesta Bowl from the BCS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kick-out-the-fiesta-bowl-from-the-bcs/576518)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kick-out-the-fiesta-bowl-from-the-bcs/576518 "2011-04-05T18:49:45Z")
There is a movement inside the NCAA to kick out the Fiesta Bowl from the BCS. However, like anything with the NCAA, I smell something funny. The University of Texas did NOT join the Pac 10 during the conference shake u… --- ## [Need scrabble words Q but no U](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-scrabble-words-q-but-no-u/577067)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-scrabble-words-q-but-no-u/577067 "2011-04-05T18:09:46Z")
Help me think of some Scrabble-eligible words that use a Q but not a U… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=421) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=423)