# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=55 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 56 --- ## [So I've found the SECOND most addicting game to exist on the internet. No, really.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-found-the-second-most-addicting-game-to-exist-on-the-internet-no-really/765917)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 869\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-found-the-second-most-addicting-game-to-exist-on-the-internet-no-really/765917 "2022-04-26T01:12:10Z")
So you thought Cookie Clicker was bad? I give you… Trimps. It’s been three whole days and I’ve been running this game on there all that time, ongoing. And I’ve only seemed to breach the surface. It’s one LONG game and … --- ## [Why hasn't New York City hosted the Summer Olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-new-york-city-hosted-the-summer-olympics/961568)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-new-york-city-hosted-the-summer-olympics/961568 "2022-04-25T21:40:28Z")
Why hasn’t New York City ever hosted the Summer Olympics? It’s one of the biggest and most famous cities in the world, and an international hub, with people and businesses from all over the world. --- ## [Guy Lafleur (1952-2022)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-lafleur-1952-2022/963295)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-lafleur-1952-2022/963295 "2022-04-23T23:20:12Z")
In the first hockey game I remember, the Canadiens beat the Maple Leafs 5-0. This had a profound effect on my future hockey team preferences. Some of those goals were scored by stalwart star Guy Lafleur. I was saddene… --- ## [Framed: a daily game like Wordle, but with stills from movies instead of words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/framed-a-daily-game-like-wordle-but-with-stills-from-movies-instead-of-words/963119)
**Author:** [@metonymic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/metonymic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/framed-a-daily-game-like-wordle-but-with-stills-from-movies-instead-of-words/963119 "2022-04-23T18:42:40Z")
(I didn’t know whether this should go in The Game Room or Cafe Society, but I chose here since it’s film-related.) Have you heard of framed.wtf? It’s similar to Wordle, but you view stills from movies and guess their t… --- ## [Your greatest sports stories thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-greatest-sports-stories-thread/961168)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-greatest-sports-stories-thread/961168 "2022-04-17T05:43:18Z")
Sports can reveal character, can tell fabulous stories, and can tell powerfully negative stories (and positive ones too). What are the greatest sports stories to you? Rules and suggestions Rule — Only one story per po… --- ## [Recommend me some flying games!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-flying-games/962181)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-flying-games/962181 "2022-04-16T00:32:04Z")
And by ‘flying games’, I really mean ‘flying and shooting’, not flight simulators as such. And I guess I’d prefer sci-fi, space-combat type games, but I’m open to alternatives, perhaps something in WWI-type planes. As b… --- ## [Team GB has to give up medals from 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/team-gb-has-to-give-up-medals-from-2020/962844)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/team-gb-has-to-give-up-medals-from-2020/962844 "2022-04-15T22:39:51Z")
Question: What if they don’t wanna? Or have already sold the medal to a collector? Is there any international legal mechanism that can send IOC ninjas out to retrieve the medals? --- ## [Original Sin 2-Worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/original-sin-2-worth-it/962685)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/original-sin-2-worth-it/962685 "2022-04-12T07:12:28Z")
It was on sale but I missed my shot. Is it a decent game nonetheless? Someone recommended it as a good RPG? --- ## [What is the origin of the 1 vs. 2 and 3 vs. 4 playoff format?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-the-1-vs-2-and-3-vs-4-playoff-format/962696)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-the-1-vs-2-and-3-vs-4-playoff-format/962696 "2022-04-12T06:57:12Z")
The NBA recently adopted a playoff format in which 10 teams from each conference make the playoffs. However, only the top 6 automatically qualify for the playoff series. Teams 7 - 10 play each other in elimination play… --- ## [2022 Masters Tournament (golf)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-masters-tournament-golf/962416)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-masters-tournament-golf/962416 "2022-04-11T01:06:16Z")
Or should we just call this the Tiger Woods tournament thread, since that will be the dominant topic of conversation until Friday night when he misses the cut by 12 (or more likely, drops out Thursday). But hey, I’m as … --- ## [How do I stream Indianapolis Colts games, legally, at a reasonable price from out-of-market?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-stream-indianapolis-colts-games-legally-at-a-reasonable-price-from-out-of-market/962601)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-stream-indianapolis-colts-games-legally-at-a-reasonable-price-from-out-of-market/962601 "2022-04-10T04:55:31Z")
I know; right now the answer is, “You don’t”, because the NFL is in its offseason. But when the games are actually being played, how do I watch them on my computer at a reasonable price? Can I buy an NFL Sunday Ticket … --- ## [2021-22 NBA Regular Season Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-22-nba-regular-season-thread/953121)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-22-nba-regular-season-thread/953121 "2022-04-09T20:10:55Z")
Well, the 2021-22 NBA regular season has begun. My Pacers started out with losses to Charlotte in regulation and Washington in overtime, before winning against Miami in overtime in our home opener thanks to some superb … --- ## [MLB Hot Stove / Offseason / Lockout 2021-2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-hot-stove-offseason-lockout-2021-2022/952531)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 425\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-hot-stove-offseason-lockout-2021-2022/952531 "2022-04-08T16:42:55Z")
So, I know that the season isn’t technically over yet, but the moves have already started. The Cards fired Shildt today. “Philosophical differences”? I’m sure we’ll hear more about this story over the coming weeks. N… --- ## [Rearranging NBA teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rearranging-nba-teams/962023)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rearranging-nba-teams/962023 "2022-04-06T18:21:16Z")
Imagine the NBA were organized into, say, four divisions, with each division being limited to players of a certain height: one would have players under 6’4", another would have players between 6’4" and 6’6", a third woul… --- ## [Disciples: Liberation-anyone else tried it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disciples-liberation-anyone-else-tried-it/962396)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disciples-liberation-anyone-else-tried-it/962396 "2022-04-06T15:36:42Z")
I picked it up on a whim a few weeks back and became slightly addicted. The graphics are decent, the voice acting varies…but the story is interesting, you have a lot of choices to make, and the style of combat (you choos… --- ## [SNK is now owned by Mohammad Bin Salman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snk-is-now-owned-by-mohammad-bin-salman/962343)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snk-is-now-owned-by-mohammad-bin-salman/962343 "2022-04-05T21:09:45Z")
You might know Salman as the guy who killed a journalist. --- ## [March Madness 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-madness-2022/961302)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-madness-2022/961302 "2022-04-05T16:56:12Z")
Day 1 of the Big Dance is in the books, and Day 2 is underway. Day 1 happenings: The 3 #1 seeds that played (Gonzaga, Baylor, Kansas) all coasted to big victories. Kentucky became the 10th #2 seed to lose to a #15 see… --- ## [2022 Fantasy Baseball Roll Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-fantasy-baseball-roll-call/958695)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-fantasy-baseball-roll-call/958695 "2022-04-04T15:13:07Z")
Most of the world seems to be covered in snow, and here in Indiana we’re supposed to be hitting below zero temperatures for most of the week. So naturally, my thoughts steer towards baseball, and with it, fantasy basebal… --- ## [Cricket question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-question/962188)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-question/962188 "2022-04-04T06:05:50Z")
As a relative North American novice to cricket, I have questions. Is a bowler a designated position (like the pitcher in baseball) - i.e. he plays no other position and is rarely used as a batter? A bowler can only… --- ## [SDMB 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-2022-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-pool/960999)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-2022-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-pool/960999 "2022-04-03T20:55:19Z")
It’s tournament time once again. Fill out your bracket at Men's Tournament Challenge - ESPN or download the mobile app. Group name: SDMB Bracketeers Password: cecil123 Limit of 3 brackets per user. It’s good to be ba… --- ## [NHL: February 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-february-2022/958811 "2022-04-02T05:12:18Z")
New month, new thread. And, since the NHL won’t be going to the Olympics, there will be a lot of make up games from all the cancelled Covid games. Alex Ovechkin is in the Covid protocol and will miss tonight as well as… --- ## [All MLB Goes to DH?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-mlb-goes-to-dh/960866)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-mlb-goes-to-dh/960866 "2022-04-01T12:37:05Z")
I heard the MLB is talking about OR has already adopted the Designated Hitter (DH) rule for all the MLB, not just the American League. Is this final? And, won’t this ruin the game for a sport that flounders to draw audie… --- ## [If you could set a difficult Wordle word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-set-a-difficult-wordle-word/960446)
**Author:** [@QMatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QMatic)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-set-a-difficult-wordle-word/960446 "2022-03-30T18:41:03Z")
If you could set the day’s Wordle and you wanted to make it challenging what word would you choose? I was thinking about EERIE. It’s not too obscure but double letters can be a challenge so three Es and the I might send … --- ## [Colts propose NFL overtime rule change. Do you agree?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colts-propose-nfl-overtime-rule-change-do-you-agree/960257)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colts-propose-nfl-overtime-rule-change-do-you-agree/960257 "2022-03-29T19:37:08Z")
The Indianapolis Colts will be presenting a proposal to the NFL to change the overtime rule. The rule change, per the report, would guarantee that each team gets at least one possession in overtime both during the regu… --- ## [Most improved video game sequel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-improved-video-game-sequel/946307)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-improved-video-game-sequel/946307 "2021-07-30T20:09:57Z")
It needs to be the immediate sequel, not a few down the line. Final Fantasy VI is a lot better than Final Fantasy I, but there games inbetween that gradually improved the series. Biggest jumps in quality I’ve seen are: … --- ## [Formula 1 Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-1-thread/914544)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 538\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formula-1-thread/914544 "2022-03-27T00:30:43Z")
The season restarted this weekend with an absolute cracker of a race. Mercedes are so dominant it could have been dull as dishwater but the qualifying penalty for Hamilton and the safety cars during the race livened it u… --- ## [MIT Blackjack Team: Why don't people replicate that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mit-blackjack-team-why-dont-people-replicate-that/961331)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mit-blackjack-team-why-dont-people-replicate-that/961331 "2022-03-27T00:13:08Z")
I was watching a documentary about the MIT Blackjack team. There was even a big budget movie made about them. (Wikipedia article on the MIT Blackjack Team) I am not a gambler but, as near as I can tell, no one was actua… --- ## [Most impressive win-loss-(draw) records in sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-impressive-win-loss-draw-records-in-sports/961684)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-impressive-win-loss-draw-records-in-sports/961684 "2022-03-25T21:50:26Z")
I just saw the amazing North Macedonia goal vs. Italy yesterday, and learned that prior to the loss, Italy was 48-0-11 in home World Cup qualifiers. Now they are 48-1-11, which is still incredible. It reminded me of Ra… --- ## [What arcade game could you crush everybody at?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-arcade-game-could-you-crush-everybody-at/953634)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-arcade-game-could-you-crush-everybody-at/953634 "2022-03-25T12:07:29Z")
I saw something about another abandoned mall today and I was reading the comments, which were invariably nostalgic, which is bullshit. If people liked malls so much, why did they die? But I digress. A lot of the comment… --- ## [Support Ukraine Game Bundle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-ukraine-game-bundle/960958)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/support-ukraine-game-bundle/960958 "2022-03-22T04:33:44Z")
An article about a very successful charity bundle being sold to help people in Ukraine . If Mods for some reason feel this isn’t the right place of course you can rehome it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=54) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=56)