# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=571 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 572 --- ## [Mega Crib - Extreme Cribbage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mega-crib-extreme-cribbage/489086)
**Author:** [@Rufus\_Xavier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rufus_Xavier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2009, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mega-crib-extreme-cribbage/489086 "2009-03-15T16:35:33Z")
My father-in-law’s buddies play a version of Cribbage they call Mega-Crib. The rules are pretty much identical to Cribbage rules, except each hand (and the crib) is 6 cards instead of 4, and due to the large number of po… --- ## [Champions League Round of 16 Predictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-league-round-of-16-predictions/487138)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2009, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-league-round-of-16-predictions/487138 "2009-03-15T13:09:36Z")
Arsenal Manchester United Atletico Madrid Barça Chelsea Sporting Liverpool Villareal Yours? --- ## [The Daily Feud: Timing is Everything by El\_Kabong \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-timing-is-everything-by-el_kabong-game-over/489246)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2009, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-timing-is-everything-by-el_kabong-game-over/489246 "2009-03-15T00:50:24Z")
NEW RULES! DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS Object of the game: Try to think of the most popular answer, to get the most people matching you. Google is allowed, if you desire. Only answers that are … --- ## [So who's playing World of Goo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whos-playing-world-of-goo/467771)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whos-playing-world-of-goo/467771 "2009-03-14T22:22:05Z")
I’m really starting to like WiiWare. I’m not to far in the game but so far I’m loving it. It got a 9.5 on IGN, and I’ve had my eye on it for a while. My only two minor complaints are that there’s no on-screen represen… --- ## [Pistons owner dies.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pistons-owner-dies/489423)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pistons-owner-dies/489423 "2009-03-14T22:07:53Z")
Detroit Piston owner William Davidson has passed | MLive.com Bill Davidson the Piston owner died last night. He was 86. He picked Joe Dumars over the team heir apparent Isaiah Thomas several years ago. It was a gr… --- ## [Soccer strategies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-strategies/489247)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-strategies/489247 "2009-03-14T13:57:04Z")
I don’t know if this belongs here or in IMHO, but I’ll start here… I played soccer for about 3 years as a youth and have watched maybe 10 games in my life. I know some fundamentals about the game, such as the rules, but… --- ## [Drakensang: the Dark Eye](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drakensang-the-dark-eye/488212)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drakensang-the-dark-eye/488212 "2009-03-14T05:31:44Z")
Thi is a really odd game. It’s not what I’m used to. I like it. Now, don’t get me wrong. There are a lot of slight off-notes with the game. It’s more linear than I’m used to, so far, and the game’s quality is a little … --- ## [Charles "Mask" Lewis of TapouT dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charles-mask-lewis-of-tapout-dies/489231)
**Author:** [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charles-mask-lewis-of-tapout-dies/489231 "2009-03-14T03:19:07Z")
Very, very sad news last night. “Mask” was killed in a car accident. Charles “Mask” Lewis Killed in Newport Like a lot of people, I kind of thought the TapouT crew and their crazy getups were hokey as hell at first. … --- ## [No cut at WCG Golf Tourney????](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-cut-at-wcg-golf-tourney/489261)
**Author:** [@BarnOwl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BarnOwl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-cut-at-wcg-golf-tourney/489261 "2009-03-14T01:04:58Z")
How come - or did I hear (the Announcer wrong?) I.e. Everyone plays 72 holes. --- ## [The Martin Brodeur Countdown to Excellence Award](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-martin-brodeur-countdown-to-excellence-award/489304)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-martin-brodeur-countdown-to-excellence-award/489304 "2009-03-13T21:16:51Z")
Marty is a National Hockey League goalie who is poised to become the winningest goalie in the sport. He’s one win away from tying Patrick Roy’s record for most wins. Now, I know a lot of people out there are thinking “… --- ## [USA Dream Team for the WBC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-dream-team-for-the-wbc/489308)
**Author:** [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-dream-team-for-the-wbc/489308 "2009-03-13T21:10:31Z")
After reading this thread about the WBC, I started thinking about the best team the USA could field. It was hard to come up with a list because there are so many great Latin American players that are ineligible for the U… --- ## [Couple of Footie Questions (soccer)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-of-footie-questions-soccer/489083)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-of-footie-questions-soccer/489083 "2009-03-13T17:31:54Z")
I happened to see the ending of an exciting Bundesliga II game Monday night but it raised up a couple of questions for me. Fouls in the Penalty Box: I’d been suffering under the misconception that ALL fouls committed… --- ## [Rate the NBA arenas you've been to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-the-nba-arenas-youve-been-to/489095)
**Author:** [@want2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2know)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-the-nba-arenas-youve-been-to/489095 "2009-03-13T16:14:30Z")
Inspired by this thread. Haven’t been to as many of these as ballparks, but since I like to go to games when I travel, I’m curious as to what the Teeming Millions think. Madison Square Garden–Haven’t been in many years… --- ## [College Hoops 2008-2009 Thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-hoops-2008-2009-thread/475067)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-hoops-2008-2009-thread/475067 "2009-03-13T13:38:01Z")
Anyone want to talk college b-ball? I love the sport. I became inundated with it when I moved to the midwest here in the Cincinnati area, where people are just nuts about it and I caught the fever. Anyway, I’m a big f… --- ## [Solitaire Variant that features combinations of 10. Anyone know it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solitaire-variant-that-features-combinations-of-10-anyone-know-it/489273)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solitaire-variant-that-features-combinations-of-10-anyone-know-it/489273 "2009-03-13T11:26:39Z")
My dad, years ago, came across a solitaire card game that we played pretty regularly. We were trying to remember how it was played and neither of us can remember it exactly. Was hoping the Dope would help. What I rememb… --- ## [Starting Warhammer Online soon - what do I need to know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starting-warhammer-online-soon-what-do-i-need-to-know/488966)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starting-warhammer-online-soon-what-do-i-need-to-know/488966 "2009-03-13T05:14:46Z")
I’m played MMORPGs before so know the basics, and I followed the development of WAR as it looked interesting, but I’ve not been involved in R vs R combat before. What are the top tips people would share? Things I should… --- ## [Anyone played Mad World yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-played-mad-world-yet/488920)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-played-mad-world-yet/488920 "2009-03-13T04:58:44Z")
Mad World just came out. The trailers I saw before the new year were awesome looking, but money is tight at the moment and I don’t want to blow $40 on a game I have little to no feedback about. So, anyone played it? W… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Wasn't He In?... by MadTheSwine \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-wasnt-he-in-by-madtheswine-game-over/489126)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-wasnt-he-in-by-madtheswine-game-over/489126 "2009-03-13T03:12:54Z")
DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS Object of the game: Try to think of the most popular answer, to get the most people matching you. Google is allowed, if you desire. Only answers that are “serious” wi… --- ## [Name Your Favorite Team's Ten Greatest Players](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-teams-ten-greatest-players/488730)
**Author:** [@Shot\_Clock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_Clock)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-teams-ten-greatest-players/488730 "2009-03-13T01:17:33Z")
Making lists such as these is a subjective, bullshit-infused exercise which I enjoy greatly. I would suggest the following guidelines: \[ul\] \[li\]Any players from franchise history is fair game. For instance, my list c… --- ## [Rate the MLB stadiums you've been to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-the-mlb-stadiums-youve-been-to/488763)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-the-mlb-stadiums-youve-been-to/488763 "2009-03-12T14:58:08Z")
In this thread list the MLB stadiums you’ve been to on a scale of 1 to 10. Feel free to include parks that aren’t in use anymore. In no particular order. \*\* Dodger Stadium.\*\* 7. The stadium has a great baseball atmosp… --- ## [Bioshock 2's website](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioshock-2s-website/489022)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioshock-2s-website/489022 "2009-03-12T12:51:56Z")
There’s Something In the Sea and it’s Bioshock 2’s new website. I am a big fan of the original and was wondering what direction the sequel would go in. If the website’s any indication, I think we’re in for another treat… --- ## [The Daily Feud: The Internet by jali \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-internet-by-jali-game-over/489000)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-the-internet-by-jali-game-over/489000 "2009-03-12T11:29:43Z")
NEW RULES! DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS Object of the game: Try to think of the most popular answer, to get the most people matching you. Google is allowed, if you desire. Only answers that are … --- ## [Pump up music for sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pump-up-music-for-sports/489115)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pump-up-music-for-sports/489115 "2009-03-12T01:27:02Z")
So dopers - when you’re getting ready to play (or watch) sports, what do you listen to? (I debated between here and CS, but decided it was more sporty than musicy) --- ## [How do you know if an Xbox game is playable on Xbox 360?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-know-if-an-xbox-game-is-playable-on-xbox-360/488987)
**Author:** [@middleman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/middleman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-know-if-an-xbox-game-is-playable-on-xbox-360/488987 "2009-03-11T20:38:48Z")
My son and I want to play Justice League Heroes, but it says for Xbox. We have the Xbox 360. I’ve heard some games are playable on the 360 and some aren’t. How can I tell which are available for my system? Thanks, m… --- ## [Change one letter in one word and wreck an entire sentence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-one-letter-in-one-word-and-wreck-an-entire-sentence/487581)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-one-letter-in-one-word-and-wreck-an-entire-sentence/487581 "2009-03-11T19:54:00Z")
Title says it all. Sentences to abuse: The guard on this floor of the prison has made it impossible to escape. The lamb stew we had for lunch has made my afternoon altogether strange. The dog’s bark alarmed the sleep… --- ## [Desigining a Mii](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desigining-a-mii/488946)
**Author:** [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desigining-a-mii/488946 "2009-03-11T18:42:03Z")
Not sure if this has been done but “Mii” is too short to search on. I downloaded Check Mii Out and they have all kinds of really good Mii characters that look just like the characters they’re representing (Albert Einste… --- ## [What's everyone playing? (video games)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-everyone-playing-video-games/484520)
**Author:** [@PopeJewish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PopeJewish)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-everyone-playing-video-games/484520 "2009-03-11T17:50:16Z")
Just curious what everyone’s currently playing, and what you think of it. I’m playing Tales of Vesperia (xbox 360) right now, so far it’s pretty good but a bit slow and stereotypical, nothing terribly special from what … --- ## [Best Games for each system?(Old and New)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-games-for-each-system-old-and-new/487962)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-games-for-each-system-old-and-new/487962 "2009-03-11T13:44:59Z")
All right, choose ONE game for each system you are familiar. No wishy washy choices, just choose one or none if you don’t know. Atari 2600: Adventure \*\*NES: Final Fantasy III(J) \*\*SNES: Final Fantasy VI(III in the USA… --- ## [What will happen if Beckham refuses to return to Galaxy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-if-beckham-refuses-to-return-to-galaxy/487172)
**Author:** [@Man\_from\_Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_from_Mars)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-if-beckham-refuses-to-return-to-galaxy/487172 "2009-03-11T13:31:23Z")
When I check on the FIFA websitefor the latest qualifiers results, there is daily, a new article on the Beckham situation. It turns out that Beckham, who has been loaned to Milan until early March does not want to come b… --- ## [The Daily Feud: Space Exploration by Elendil's Heir \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-space-exploration-by-elendils-heir-game-over/488824)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-feud-space-exploration-by-elendils-heir-game-over/488824 "2009-03-11T13:24:16Z")
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