# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=58 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 59 --- ## [How quickly can surfaces be changed in mixed-use arenas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-quickly-can-surfaces-be-changed-in-mixed-use-arenas/958999)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-quickly-can-surfaces-be-changed-in-mixed-use-arenas/958999 "2022-02-07T15:43:51Z")
Apparently there’s some Nascar race today in the LA Memorial Colosseum, which, according to the Wikipedia page, normally has Bermuda grass when USC plays football there. It’s very paved today. I’ve been to both rodeos an… --- ## [Six Nations 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-nations-2022/958997)
**Author:** [@Stanislaus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stanislaus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-nations-2022/958997 "2022-02-07T10:44:48Z")
The first weekend of a much hyped championship is upon us. Ireland and France were vying for favourites among the pre-match punditry, Scotland advertised as being a step up from their usual form (and “red hot favourites… --- ## [Could Los Angeles host the Winter Olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-los-angeles-host-the-winter-olympics/958927)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-los-angeles-host-the-winter-olympics/958927 "2022-02-07T00:22:29Z")
Beijing is now the only city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics. Los Angeles should have all the existing facilities for the indoor events and there are plenty of mountains in Southern California. Are the mount… --- ## [I am boycotting the Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-boycotting-the-olympics/958934)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-boycotting-the-olympics/958934 "2022-02-06T07:40:02Z")
I thought I ought to let you know as nobody will much care. Still, the heck with the Xi government, the CCP and the IOC. So there. --- ## [Superbowl Question - Cleveland Fans, Who you got?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superbowl-question-cleveland-fans-who-you-got/958894)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superbowl-question-cleveland-fans-who-you-got/958894 "2022-02-04T21:52:31Z")
In areas that have two teams competing in the same sport (New York: Yankees / Mets; Chicago: White Sox / Cubs) there seems to be a sense of indifference toward the other club since they don’t play in the same division no… --- ## [Does playing in their home stadium give the Rams home field advantage in the Super Bowl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-playing-in-their-home-stadium-give-the-rams-home-field-advantage-in-the-super-bowl/958805)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-playing-in-their-home-stadium-give-the-rams-home-field-advantage-in-the-super-bowl/958805 "2022-02-03T13:29:03Z")
Usually the advantage to playing at home, other than a nebulous psychological boost, is the effect of the home fans making noise so the visiting team can’t hear their own play-calling, or trying to distract kickers into … --- ## [David Ortiz was just voted into the MLB Hall of Fame…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-ortiz-was-just-voted-into-the-mlb-hall-of-fame/958389)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-ortiz-was-just-voted-into-the-mlb-hall-of-fame/958389 "2022-02-02T22:50:22Z")
….which automatically invalidates the MLB Hall of Fame. It’s now a mockery, and clearly just a popularity. In case you forgot, he was on the same leaked list of PED positives as Alex Rodriguez, who was 10 times the pla… --- ## [What would it take for one of the four major American sports leagues to disappear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-for-one-of-the-four-major-american-sports-leagues-to-disappear/954082)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-for-one-of-the-four-major-american-sports-leagues-to-disappear/954082 "2022-02-02T17:21:26Z")
There have been labor disputes in each of the four main American sports over the past 20 or 30 years, resulting in lost games, shortened seasons, and even entirely lost seasons, like the NHL’s in 2004-05. Is it possible… --- ## [Looking for a co-op tactical combat game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-co-op-tactical-combat-game/921152)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-co-op-tactical-combat-game/921152 "2022-02-02T16:52:54Z")
What it says on the tin. It looks like the only space this currently exists in is multiplayer modes for CRPGs, which is precisely what I don’t want because going through dialogue and running around a map with a friend is… --- ## [Best PC game controller](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-pc-game-controller/958590)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-pc-game-controller/958590 "2022-01-29T17:54:37Z")
I bought a Logitech controller about a year ago and it worked great up until a few days ago. I feel like if I’m going to spend $80 on a controller it should last more than a year. Any suggestions? --- ## [Ok i have civ 6 and the new frontier pass is there anything in the anthology i dont have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-i-have-civ-6-and-the-new-frontier-pass-is-there-anything-in-the-anthology-i-dont-have/958614)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-i-have-civ-6-and-the-new-frontier-pass-is-there-anything-in-the-anthology-i-dont-have/958614 "2022-01-29T04:07:06Z")
I picked it up when civ6 and the pass was 13.99 total in the summer sale I think and it was supposed to have everything released as it was supposed to be finished …is the anthology all of it in a singular download or are… --- ## [Who will be the Bears' new GM and head coach?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-the-bears-new-gm-and-head-coach/957545)
**Author:** [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-the-bears-new-gm-and-head-coach/957545 "2022-01-28T23:05:40Z")
Good news: The Bears fired Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy. Worrisome news: They’re using the same process to find the new guys that they used to find Pace in 2015. So, Bears fans: Let’s hear who you want the Bears to hire, a… --- ## [Ben Roethlisberger makes it official](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ben-roethlisberger-makes-it-official/958497)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ben-roethlisberger-makes-it-official/958497 "2022-01-28T19:58:10Z")
Ben Roethlisberger has officially announced his retirement. 18 seasons, 3 Super Bowl appearances, two titles. In 2006, he became the youngest QB to win a Super Bowl. Probably a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame. --- ## [NFL 2021: Divisional Round / Week Twenty Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-divisional-round-week-twenty-questions/958202)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-divisional-round-week-twenty-questions/958202 "2022-01-28T18:42:21Z")
The Divisional Round is here, and the games should be a little more competitive. Or maybe we’ll get another three blowouts. Saturday (all times EST) 4:30 pm: 4 Cincinnati Bengals @ 1 Tennessee Titans (-3.5) 8:15 pm: 6… --- ## [Christmas 2021 Game sale - whadja get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-2021-game-sale-whadja-get/956515)
**Author:** [@DreamsOfACheetah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DreamsOfACheetah)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-2021-game-sale-whadja-get/956515 "2022-01-27T19:07:31Z")
So the big steam sale has started! My wife gave me a card early and I went a little over, but that’s ok because she loves me :star\_struck: I grabbed: Dead Cells and both expansions - seems like a really good metrovan… --- ## [When was the last time you played Trivial Pursuit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-played-trivial-pursuit/956112)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-played-trivial-pursuit/956112 "2022-01-26T02:51:28Z")
This game used to be everywhere, but haven’t played it in years. You? --- ## [NFL Pick 'em and Survival Leagues 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-pick-em-and-survival-leagues-2021/949269)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-pick-em-and-survival-leagues-2021/949269 "2022-01-24T22:06:46Z")
last year’s thread. An invite to everyone in the leagues last year was sent out when the leagues renewed. Otherwise the league numbers will follow. Everyone is invited to play - it’s not like fantasy football where you … --- ## [The Appeal of Wordle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-appeal-of-wordle/958192)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-appeal-of-wordle/958192 "2022-01-24T19:52:39Z")
Having played it for the past few weeks, my conclusion is that it’s a kind of Internet feel-good game, by which I mean it’s designed to have a VERY high rate of success. I mean, think about it: you’ve got 30 blank boxes… --- ## [NFL 2021: Super Wild Card Week Hey Nineteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-super-wild-card-week-hey-nineteen/957814)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-super-wild-card-week-hey-nineteen/957814 "2022-01-22T00:51:26Z")
Playoffs??!! You kiddin’ me?? Playoffs?!! Yes, it’s the playoffs. Here’s your slate for Super Wild Card Weekend: Saturday 4:30 pm: 5 Las Vegas Raiders @ 4 Cincinnati Bengals (-6) 8:15 pm: 6 New England Patriots @ 3 B… --- ## [What video games did you play this year and what did you think of them? 2020/Quarantine edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-video-games-did-you-play-this-year-and-what-did-you-think-of-them-2020-quarantine-edition/928993)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-video-games-did-you-play-this-year-and-what-did-you-think-of-them-2020-quarantine-edition/928993 "2022-01-20T16:18:01Z")
This could have gone in the quarantine forum, but it is gaming related so it goes here. I found that one thing that happened at my house was that we had a lot more time to play video games than I had pre-quarantine. It i… --- ## [Doom on the web Zandronum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doom-on-the-web-zandronum/958085)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doom-on-the-web-zandronum/958085 "2022-01-19T23:52:21Z")
Few Doom sites have been working for me, and the last two quit working today. Does anyone play Doom on the web, and how are things working for you? --- ## [The 19th Annual Steelers March to the Super Bowl Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-19th-annual-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/950540)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-19th-annual-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/950540 "2022-01-17T11:44:10Z")
Last year ended in ignominious fashion. The formerly hapless Cleveland Browns utterly destroyed my beloved Steelers in the playoffs after an 11-0 start to the season. As we learned, running backs do in fact have value, a… --- ## [Remember ski ballet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-ski-ballet/957913)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-ski-ballet/957913 "2022-01-17T07:23:37Z")
Ski ballet was a demonstration sport at the 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics. It’s definitely one of the most unusual sports I’ve ever seen. Wikipedia says the sport has dried out since it didn’t make it into… --- ## [Educate me about European soccer cups / tournaments / championships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-about-european-soccer-cups-tournaments-championships/957662)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-about-european-soccer-cups-tournaments-championships/957662 "2022-01-16T15:57:27Z")
As an American, I’m used to sports having a particular structure for their championship. There’s a regular season, followed by the playoffs, then a championship game / series, then the off season, then it all starts aga… --- ## [Playoff teams picking their opponents. Should it be tried?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playoff-teams-picking-their-opponents-should-it-be-tried/957853)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playoff-teams-picking-their-opponents-should-it-be-tried/957853 "2022-01-15T18:31:49Z")
With the start of the NFL playoffs today, I started thinking of this idea, which I’ve seen thrown around before. I don’t want to limit the discussion to any particular sport or level of play. Whatever sport you enjoy is… --- ## [Games involving house exploration (first person, modern graphics)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-involving-house-exploration-first-person-modern-graphics/957423)
**Author:** [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-involving-house-exploration-first-person-modern-graphics/957423 "2022-01-15T18:05:22Z")
Just finished What remains of Edith Finch, which consists mostly of exploring a house during which a story unfolds. Beautiful game, and I love the realistic graphics of an abandoned house. Earlier I played through the To… --- ## [What about absurdle, folks? (Warning "spoilers"!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-absurdle-folks-warning-spoilers/957788)
**Author:** [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-absurdle-folks-warning-spoilers/957788 "2022-01-15T04:48:30Z")
So having been put onto absurdle by the good folks in the wordle threads I gave it a go and managed to solve it in 7 on my first go. Since absurdle isn’t a “puzzle-a-day” thing like wordle, but more like a treasure hunt… --- ## [NFL 2021 Week 18 and Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-18-and-life/957437)
**Author:** [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-18-and-life/957437 "2022-01-15T01:15:40Z")
It’s the first NFL regular season week 18, and it promises to be a doozy. There are two games on Saturday (that’s today people!) and fourteen on Sunday. In the NFC, only one playoff spot is left to be determined: SF 49… --- ## [NHL: October 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-october-2021/952456)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-october-2021/952456 "2022-01-14T01:02:00Z")
Season is finally here! Just too bad the long awaited Seattle Kraken first game was marred by Covid, but they definitely made it a game which I didn’t expect after the early goals by Vegas. I’m furious at TNT for using … --- ## [What is the best way to stream the Olympics this year? USA and willing to pay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-stream-the-olympics-this-year-usa-and-willing-to-pay/945839 "2022-01-13T12:30:59Z")
My initial instinct was that I should subscribe to Peacock and that NBC would be pushing all their Olympic coverage on there big time to boost subscribers. I am reading that…perhaps that is not the case? A lot of their c… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=57) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=59)