# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=475 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 476 --- ## [Indoor physical exertion that's not boring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indoor-physical-exertion-thats-not-boring/545972)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indoor-physical-exertion-thats-not-boring/545972 "2010-07-08T21:05:42Z")
Odd request. I need examples (if there are any) of activities which: -involve a lot of physical exertion -can be done in the house, with a partner present or co-participating -are not boring. “Are not boring?” Here’s… --- ## [Greatest football fans..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-football-fans/545414)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-football-fans/545414 "2010-07-08T19:17:00Z")
… mexicans in the 1986 world cup for producing the awesome “mexican wave”. Incosiderate football fans … South Africans for spoiling the game for millions around the world with f\*\*\*\*\*\* vuvuzelas. Vuvuzelas may be part… --- ## [If soccer was America's #1 sport, who'd be our best players?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-soccer-was-americas-1-sport-whod-be-our-best-players/545366)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-soccer-was-americas-1-sport-whod-be-our-best-players/545366 "2010-07-08T17:31:39Z")
Imagine an alternate reality where soccer was called football in America, and we were as passionate about the game adorned with that name as we are now, only this time our interest aligned with the rest of the world. If… --- ## [Ok, puzzle nerds, time to step up and show Uncle Sam your skilz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-puzzle-nerds-time-to-step-up-and-show-uncle-sam-your-skilz/545859)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-puzzle-nerds-time-to-step-up-and-show-uncle-sam-your-skilz/545859 "2010-07-08T17:00:42Z")
The military has established a new organization called Cyber Command, linked to the ultra-secretive NSA. Like any good military office, they have an escutcheon. And on that escutcheon, there is a code: “9ec4c12949a4f31… --- ## [Things that make me laugh](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-me-laugh/544203)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Goat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Goat)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-me-laugh/544203 "2010-07-08T14:22:21Z")
it’s the kind of thing I find greatly amusing, and will laugh about for weeks on end. How about you? makes me laugh --- ## [Steam having gigantic summer sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-having-gigantic-summer-sale/544406)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-having-gigantic-summer-sale/544406 "2010-07-08T12:43:47Z")
I normally would post sales to our digital distribution sales thread, but this looks so massive as to deserve its own discussion. Steam is running a “perils of summer” thread (stay inside, game, don’t get eaten by shark… --- ## [Sports podcasts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-podcasts/545887)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-podcasts/545887 "2010-07-08T08:30:48Z")
I listen to quite a few sports podcasts. Baseball ESPN’s Baseball Today is about 30 minutes. M-F during the season and once or twice a month in the off season. It features news, trade rumors, and previews of the day’s … --- ## [Id the NY Knicks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-ny-knicks/545917)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-ny-knicks/545917 "2010-07-08T01:37:39Z")
This is a snippet from 1994 or so: Tha Linc I recognize Pat Riley, but that’s it. --- ## [Some Fable questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-fable-questions/545795)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-fable-questions/545795 "2010-07-07T22:17:20Z")
I just got Fable: the Lost Chapters for my Mac. Well, no, more precisely, I got it for Christmas, but I only just installed it and started playing it. And I have some questions that aren’t covered in the manual: 1: H… --- ## [Okay, who let Disney off their meds this time? (New Wii Game - Epic Mickey)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-who-let-disney-off-their-meds-this-time-new-wii-game-epic-mickey/505405)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-who-let-disney-off-their-meds-this-time-new-wii-game-epic-mickey/505405 "2010-07-07T18:30:25Z")
From Warren Spector (System Shock, Deus Ex) is a new game that… I don’t even know other than the concept art are going to haunt my dreams. It appears to be set in a steampunkish post-apocalyptic Disneyland. A dam or som… --- ## [UFC 116 Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ufc-116-discussion/545340)
**Author:** [@RogueRacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogueRacer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ufc-116-discussion/545340 "2010-07-07T15:58:59Z")
I haven’t seen a thread for this and I know there are some MMA fans around here, so I figured I would start one. The card looks like this: Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin Akiyama vs. Leben Lytle vs. Brown Soszynski vs… --- ## [Can the St. Louis Cardinals not hit without steroids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-st-louis-cardinals-not-hit-without-steroids/545741)
**Author:** [@The\_Seventh\_Deadly\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Seventh_Deadly_Finn)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-st-louis-cardinals-not-hit-without-steroids/545741 "2010-07-07T15:39:23Z")
Let me begin by saying that I’m a 4th-generation Cardinals fan, so this isn’t the idle speculation of a Cards-hater. (I suppose it’s still idle speculation, though.) I’ve been wondering why the Cards, who have been a no… --- ## [Fantasy Football 2010 (not connected to SMDB leagues)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-2010-not-connected-to-smdb-leagues/544431)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-2010-not-connected-to-smdb-leagues/544431 "2010-07-07T15:17:23Z")
I wanted to start a new thread for FF 2010 because the other thread seems to be focused on just the SMDB leagues, not discussion in general. I’ve been doing mocks at Fantasy football calculator.com, and so far my 2010 s… --- ## [Help me find a PC game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-pc-game/545796)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-pc-game/545796 "2010-07-07T02:40:38Z")
I played this last year and can’t remember the name of it. Googling for the last half hour didn’t turn up anything… hopefully someone can help! You are presented with multiple levels. Each level is solved when you move … --- ## [World Cup 2010. Worst-Called Cup In History?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2010-worst-called-cup-in-history/545429)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2010-worst-called-cup-in-history/545429 "2010-07-07T00:00:34Z")
Am I right? Am I wrong? At least the refs seem to be consistently incompetent.:wink: GO DEUTSCHLAND!!!:slight\_smile: Danke! Der Quas’ --- ## [Help Me Think Up Some Geek-Based Carnival Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-think-up-some-geek-based-carnival-games/545067)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-think-up-some-geek-based-carnival-games/545067 "2010-07-06T21:29:09Z")
So I’m working on this year’s Geek Gala and have decided to use a carnival theme. The ballroom we are renting will have 8-10 small booths on either side where our attendees can try their hand at different games for smal… --- ## [Dh rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dh-rule/544959)
**Author:** [@coooch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coooch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dh-rule/544959 "2010-07-06T18:30:23Z")
Question: Major league dh rule on the dh rule here is a situation that needs clearing up. Dh is batting in the 8th spot in the line-up for the pitcher the starting pitcher is removed so now the dh is still batting for t… --- ## [Recommend me a good DOS-Shell for old PC games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-good-dos-shell-for-old-pc-games/545471)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-good-dos-shell-for-old-pc-games/545471 "2010-07-06T18:01:26Z")
I’m getting a hankering to play some old games. However, my computers now are way too advanced to run them. I have a feeling if I research this myself, I’m going to end up with a few nasty virii so if somebody can recomm… --- ## [2010 Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-coney-island-hot-dog-eating-contest/545548)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-coney-island-hot-dog-eating-contest/545548 "2010-07-06T17:52:28Z")
I am mad as hell that Kobayashi didn’t get to compete. Why are contract disputes always messing up my sports. Why are athletes/atheltic organizations so greedy or so unwilling to compromise. Hot Dog eating isn’t even … --- ## [Three Lions, Bafuna bafuna, Blackstars, Orange: What are we (USA) called (World cup ?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-lions-bafuna-bafuna-blackstars-orange-what-are-we-usa-called-world-cup/544835)
**Author:** [@Great\_Dave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Dave)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-lions-bafuna-bafuna-blackstars-orange-what-are-we-usa-called-world-cup/544835 "2010-07-06T14:20:23Z")
So, in watching a few games this year, I’ve heard announcers refer to various teams by their nickname, which usually makes sense, but I don’t think I’ve heard a nickname for the USA. Anyone know? --- ## [Id these Oakland/LA Raiders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-these-oakland-la-raiders/540776)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-these-oakland-la-raiders/540776 "2010-07-06T13:07:56Z")
Here’s an album with a one-second snippet and a screenshot. I think that’s Howie Long in the middle, but how about the other two. The time frame would be 1993-1997. (I know the young lady and man are at the end of the … --- ## [My Problem With The Germany World Cup Team:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-problem-with-the-germany-world-cup-team/545431)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-problem-with-the-germany-world-cup-team/545431 "2010-07-06T08:34:01Z")
It ain’t totally German. I know, I know, but still, okay?:slight\_smile: Danke Der Quas’ --- ## [Tried playing the Fabled Land gamebooks on your PC yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tried-playing-the-fabled-land-gamebooks-on-your-pc-yet/545692)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tried-playing-the-fabled-land-gamebooks-on-your-pc-yet/545692 "2010-07-06T08:30:26Z")
Fabled Lands was a series of sandbox game-books where each book is a world for you to explore, instead of a being a single quest, and you are can freely move from books to books bringing your inventory, titles and riches… --- ## [Wimbledon 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wimbledon-2010/543764)
**Author:** [@maplekiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maplekiwi)\ **Replies:** 342\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wimbledon-2010/543764 "2010-07-06T02:42:48Z")
Your picks? Womens singles -Maria Sharapova \*\*Mens Singles \*\*- Leyton Hewitt Womens Doubles - The Williams Sisters Mens Doubles - Horia Tecau & Robert Lindstrom. Mixed Doubles - Draw isn’t up yet, but if she is pla… --- ## [E3 2010 Countdown - What Are You Hoping to See?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e3-2010-countdown-what-are-you-hoping-to-see/541748)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2010, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e3-2010-countdown-what-are-you-hoping-to-see/541748 "2010-07-05T21:18:41Z")
What are you most looking forward to seeing come out of this year’s E3 Expo (which runs from June 15-17)? It should be a pretty big year, what with tons of sequels, the 3DS, Natal, Move and a lot more. Me, I think I’m … --- ## [How many pro teams have you seen in person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-pro-teams-have-you-seen-in-person/543683)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2010, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-pro-teams-have-you-seen-in-person/543683 "2010-07-05T15:42:24Z")
Any major professional sport. My list is kind of slanted: Baseball Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Rockies, Diamondbacks (all at either Petco or Dodger Stadium), Mariners, Reds, Royals, Angels, Pirates, Cubs, Brewers, Cardina… --- ## [How did North Korea qualify for the world cup finals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-north-korea-qualify-for-the-world-cup-finals/544665)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2010, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-north-korea-qualify-for-the-world-cup-finals/544665 "2010-07-05T06:10:20Z")
I hope this question wasn’t asked already on here, but how did the People Republic of Korea qualify? I was surprised that even had enough food for the team, much less soccer facilities. And is it true that the regime is… --- ## [World Cup commentary - Friday, July 3rd](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-commentary-friday-july-3rd/545399)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2010, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-commentary-friday-july-3rd/545399 "2010-07-05T06:10:07Z")
Just wanted to comment on the Uruguay - Ghana game. I am not the world’s biggest football fan, but this game was exciting. Ghana had a chance to win it with a free kick on the last play of the game, and the guy hit the… --- ## [RPG 2300 AD - The Kafers' Secret \[Spoilers, hopefully\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rpg-2300-ad-the-kafers-secret-spoilers-hopefully/545527)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2010, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rpg-2300-ad-the-kafers-secret-spoilers-hopefully/545527 "2010-07-04T16:15:17Z")
A chain of associations led me to the kafers in the role-playing game (Traveller) 2300 AD. I played it a few times in the eighties, and one of the things I remember was that the Kafers had an ability to disappear. They a… --- ## [Chris Henry had CTE: Time to Re-investigate the safety of football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chris-henry-had-cte-time-to-re-investigate-the-safety-of-football/545100)
**Author:** [@Gray\_Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gray_Ghost)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2010, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chris-henry-had-cte-time-to-re-investigate-the-safety-of-football/545100 "2010-07-04T11:53:08Z")
gonzomax’s thread from two years ago touched on the topic of whether “football was too dangerous to be allowed”, due to increased knowledge of the drastically raised incidence of chronic traumatic brain injury. From foo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=474) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=476)