# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=54 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 55 --- ## [Kentucky Derby 2022: won by longest shot in 109 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentucky-derby-2022-won-by-longest-shot-in-109-years/964137)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentucky-derby-2022-won-by-longest-shot-in-109-years/964137 "2022-05-16T17:49:14Z")
Crazy story: Rich Strike, the winning horse, only made it into the race on Friday morning when another entrant was scratched, and then came from the back of the pack in the last 40 seconds. The video below shows the incr… --- ## [Recommendation for an exciting and engaging, yet 'chill' video game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendation-for-an-exciting-and-engaging-yet-chill-video-game/963905)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendation-for-an-exciting-and-engaging-yet-chill-video-game/963905 "2022-05-16T06:52:01Z")
Hey folks, I’m looking for a game for my wife to play. We used to play together all the time in the past; mostly the Borderlands games and Diabo III (not sure how many vacation days we used to play those all day togethe… --- ## [Horizon: Forbidden West](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horizon-forbidden-west/943097)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horizon-forbidden-west/943097 "2022-05-15T18:21:09Z")
Gameplay reveal! during a live event: It’s about 10 minutes of actual play, repeated, with intro and outro by studio staff. Can’t tell exactly how far into the game’s story this is, but seems to be a fair … --- ## [What's your Wordle approach?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-wordle-approach/957372)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-wordle-approach/957372 "2022-05-14T09:14:44Z")
Continuing the discussion from "Wordle," a strangely compelling word game: I’m splitting this off because I feel like discussion will get buried in people sharing their results. I’m curious about how y’all approach Wor… --- ## [Come join the Memeing Tillions poker club!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-join-the-memeing-tillions-poker-club/915091)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 296\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-join-the-memeing-tillions-poker-club/915091 "2022-05-14T02:17:43Z")
This is a continuation of a discussion that started in another thread, but I wanted to start fresh so people could see the instructions to join right in the OP rather than buried in the middle of the thread. This is abs… --- ## [University of Hawaii wins Men's Division I Volleyball Tournament](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/university-of-hawaii-wins-mens-division-i-volleyball-tournament/964162)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/university-of-hawaii-wins-mens-division-i-volleyball-tournament/964162 "2022-05-13T17:33:14Z")
That makes it back to back. --- ## [Any wrestling fans in the audience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-wrestling-fans-in-the-audience/964375)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-wrestling-fans-in-the-audience/964375 "2022-05-13T17:27:37Z")
We hit the 10K. mark in the old thread, WHAT WHAAAAT? Replaced “WWE” with “wrestling” to reflect our discussion of other feds in addition to WWE. AEW, Impact, RoH, NJPW, AAA, MLW, NWA, and any other feds, both current a… --- ## [Any WWE fans in the audience? (Part 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-wwe-fans-in-the-audience-part-1/690124)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 9999\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-wwe-fans-in-the-audience-part-1/690124 "2022-05-13T17:22:41Z")
I just started getting into WWE after two previous wrestling stints. When I was SUPER young I was a fan of the old Hogan/Ultimate Warrior/Andre era. Got back into it in the 90s with WCW. And now back again for the las… --- ## ["Banned" words on Wordle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-words-on-wordle/960412)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-words-on-wordle/960412 "2022-05-13T10:59:00Z")
I found out there are guess words that are not allowed in Wordle. RAPES was one (I ended up using the anagram SPARE). Seems that it might be logical, but SLAVE not being allowed (I used the anagram SALVE)? Various sites… --- ## [Does a fat boxer have protection against body blows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-fat-boxer-have-protection-against-body-blows/964241)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-fat-boxer-have-protection-against-body-blows/964241 "2022-05-12T17:25:26Z")
Been watching some clips lately of some boxers who have some excess around the middle, to one extent or another. Andy Ruiz is a very visible example, but the same also applies to Tyson Fury, George Foreman (in his Second… --- ## [Is it still legally possible to watch the 2020 Summer Olympics in the US? (Preferably on Roku?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-still-legally-possible-to-watch-the-2020-summer-olympics-in-the-us-preferably-on-roku/964238)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-still-legally-possible-to-watch-the-2020-summer-olympics-in-the-us-preferably-on-roku/964238 "2022-05-11T12:43:02Z")
I’ve gone into NBC’s Olympics channel and found some of the 2022 Winter Olympics, but I’m having trouble finding anything from the 2020 Summer Olympics, which actually took place in '21. In particular, I’m looking for h… --- ## [Why is Detroit batting FIRST against Oakland today if they're at home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-detroit-batting-first-against-oakland-today-if-theyre-at-home/964250)
**Author:** [@Marine\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marine_One)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-detroit-batting-first-against-oakland-today-if-theyre-at-home/964250 "2022-05-10T17:41:22Z")
Have I lost my mind? The Tigers and A’s are in Detroit and Detroit is batting AT THE TOP OF THE INNING!! Huh? What??? --- ## [Indian Wells Tennis 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-wells-tennis-2022/960835)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-wells-tennis-2022/960835 "2022-05-10T02:51:05Z")
It’s started! I’m especially excited this year because it’s safe enough to actually attend again. My kids play competitively and Indian Wells is great for watching professionals up close and personal. The opening Tiebre… --- ## [NFL Draft 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-draft-2022/963613)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-draft-2022/963613 "2022-05-07T02:36:10Z")
Holy Cow, this snuck up on me. The NFL draft starts tonight, and aside from a few hours spent in the doldrums of February/March, I’ve done very little research into the prospects. Which will have absolutely no impact wha… --- ## [Tabletop Game Design](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tabletop-game-design/963701)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tabletop-game-design/963701 "2022-05-06T03:42:39Z")
Professionally I’m a video game designer, but my current job doesn’t give me many opportunities to scratch the design itch, so in my spare time I design board games. I’m curious if there are any other tabletop designers … --- ## [MLB play by play animation question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-play-by-play-animation-question/963979)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-play-by-play-animation-question/963979 "2022-05-05T01:45:24Z")
I’m watching the Cubs/Sox game on the MLB game day view… The strike zone is comprised of 9 translucent boxes of red, blue and white. What do the colors signify? Why do they keep shifting? --- ## [I am sick and tired of all these betting commercials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sick-and-tired-of-all-these-betting-commercials/963778)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sick-and-tired-of-all-these-betting-commercials/963778 "2022-05-04T18:09:30Z")
I think legalized betting (and to a lesser degree, fantasy sports) are making sports worse. I wouldn’t go so far as to say they’re ruining it, but they’re making it worse. Commercials on ESPN and every regional sports … --- ## [MLB: April 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-april-2022/962491)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-april-2022/962491 "2022-05-03T20:36:32Z")
It’s kinda lousy for opening day weather wise in most of the USA. Cubs/Brewers got their game in, I wouldn’t want to be watching baseball in the weather today at Wrigley. Nationals/Mets in a rain delay, they might get t… --- ## [Snooker: "Chess With Balls"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snooker-chess-with-balls/917179)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snooker-chess-with-balls/917179 "2022-05-03T16:11:52Z")
Since I’m working from home and not going out much I’m probably going to watch more of the World Championships of this wonderful game than ever before. Anybody else a snooker fan? It usually takes a few frames to get int… --- ## [NHL Mar./Apr](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-mar-apr/960650)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-mar-apr/960650 "2022-05-03T00:00:57Z")
I thought tim-n-va’s idea of doing a two-monther (and then a separate play-off thread) would, indeed, be an excellent compromise. Just reporting the rarity of my teams - Canucks and Flyers - actually somehow winning on … --- ## [Chess strategy question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-strategy-question/963721)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-strategy-question/963721 "2022-05-02T12:24:48Z")
I watch a lot of chess videos by agadmator and gothamchess and they do a good job of explaining strategy behind moves but the problem is that they never talk strategy about the openings since they are all standard book m… --- ## [If you were drafted by an NFL team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-drafted-by-an-nfl-team/963746)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 10:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-drafted-by-an-nfl-team/963746 "2022-05-02T10:07:52Z")
…what would the pundits say? In my case, it would probably be: “Bit of a headscratcher in the 6th round, as the Giants select unknown Jackmanni, who not only has never played organized football but is old enough to be … --- ## [If I Draw Against Magnus Carlsen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-draw-against-magnus-carlsen/963628)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-draw-against-magnus-carlsen/963628 "2022-04-30T12:00:36Z")
My ELO is 1000 on a good day. Magnus’ is, let’s say 2800. If by some miracle I play him to a draw, do both of our ELOs stay the same? --- ## [What if: Atari helped sell the NES outside of Japan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-atari-helped-sell-the-nes-outside-of-japan/962214)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-atari-helped-sell-the-nes-outside-of-japan/962214 "2022-04-04T19:38:58Z")
Did you know that back in 1983, Nintendo made a deal with Atari to help them sell the NES outside of Japan, only for the deal to fall through at the last minute? What would the gaming landscape have been l… --- ## [Russian RPG Superhero--can't recall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-rpg-superhero-cant-recall/956333)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-rpg-superhero-cant-recall/956333 "2022-04-29T20:10:46Z")
Once upon a jillion years ago, in the 1980s, I happened to read a Superhero RPG suppliment, which included a WW2 Russian hero, who wore powered armor. It was based on the T-34 Tank. I think it was Palladium, or Champion… --- ## [Most difficult video game you have finished?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-difficult-video-game-you-have-finished/962787)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-difficult-video-game-you-have-finished/962787 "2022-04-29T02:21:34Z")
All this discussion of Elden Ring has got me thinking, what is the most difficult game you have finished/beaten? I think Ms. Splosion Man co-op is the single hardest video game I’ve defeated. My wife and I played at nig… --- ## [Anyone Care to Help Me With Batting Average Statistics Question?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-care-to-help-me-with-batting-average-statistics-question/963430)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-care-to-help-me-with-batting-average-statistics-question/963430 "2022-04-28T00:47:08Z")
My statistics is rusty, and even when shiny I doubt I could have done this justice. The question is inspired by a debate about hitters’ stats in baseball (specifically the value of Home Runs). Let’s suppose you have a t… --- ## [Puzzle help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-help/963458)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-help/963458 "2022-04-27T10:05:24Z")
Trying to solve a puzzle in an escape room type ipad game. Need to figure out a 4 number combination to a safe. Found a scrap of paper with: ZZ = 55 ZX + AZ = 68 “no math. logic only” Found an engraving elsewhere w… --- ## [Your spouse and board games Chess/Cribbage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-spouse-and-board-games-chess-cribbage/962682)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-spouse-and-board-games-chess-cribbage/962682 "2022-04-27T00:09:41Z")
I really couldn’t come up with a good title… My Wife and I started playing chess 5 years ago. I taught her. She wanted to learn. We now also play cribbage. We play ~8 games of chess and ~6 games of cribbage a week. No … --- ## [How bad of a Blackjack strategy is “never bust”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-of-a-blackjack-strategy-is-never-bust/960925)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-of-a-blackjack-strategy-is-never-bust/960925 "2022-04-26T05:12:37Z")
I know it’s not the optimal strategy, but how bad of a blackjack strategy would it be to never take a hit on a 12 or higher (unless it’s ‘soft’), regardless of the dealer’s card being shown? Basically, how much worse is… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=53) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=55)