# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=6 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [March Madness 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-madness-2026/1028341)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-madness-2026/1028341 "2026-04-14T14:50:32Z")
March Madness, the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments, are coming soon. So let’s talk about them. A few days ago in men’s basketball, the Miami (OH) RedHawks of the Mid-American Conference defeated the Oh… --- ## [Abiotic Factor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abiotic-factor/1029072)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abiotic-factor/1029072 "2026-04-14T04:00:06Z")
Anyone else playing? It’s an exploration base builder / crafting game with a light SCP setting, at least in the early going. Hopefully the weirdness ramps up. Full release July 2025 after a year of early access. The big … --- ## [2026 Masters Golf Tournament](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-masters-golf-tournament/1029183)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-masters-golf-tournament/1029183 "2026-04-14T00:10:28Z")
I did not see a thread discussing this. We are in the closing stages of the second round and one of the pre-tournament favorites, Bryson DeChambeau has missed the cut with a spectacular triple bogey on his 36tb hole. A… --- ## [LA 28 Olympics tickets are on sale. I got some](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/la-28-olympics-tickets-are-on-sale-i-got-some/1029224)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/la-28-olympics-tickets-are-on-sale-i-got-some/1029224 "2026-04-12T17:36:13Z")
LA 28 Olympics tickets are now on sale. Note that the procedure is fairly complicated. You need to sign up and they give you a specific 48 hour period during which you are eligible to buy tickets. Local residents of the … --- ## [2026 NCAA Basketball Tournament Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-ncaa-basketball-tournament-pool/1028470)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-ncaa-basketball-tournament-pool/1028470 "2026-04-08T00:38:22Z")
It’s that time of year again - March Madness! As always, we have a tournament pool group on the ESPN app and website. Group name: SDMB Bracketeers Password: cecil123 There is a limit of three brackets per participant.… --- ## [Outside of the US, do championship-winning sports teams get invited to visit the Head of State](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outside-of-the-us-do-championship-winning-sports-teams-get-invited-to-visit-the-head-of-state/1028282)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outside-of-the-us-do-championship-winning-sports-teams-get-invited-to-visit-the-head-of-state/1028282 "2026-04-05T19:41:07Z")
Like if Arsenal win the Premier League, should they expect an invitation from King Charles III to enjoy a few pints at Balmoral? --- ## [Any recommendations for a racing game? (emphasis on great graphics...also PC...not Forza)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-a-racing-game-emphasis-on-great-graphics-also-pc-not-forza/1028652)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-a-racing-game-emphasis-on-great-graphics-also-pc-not-forza/1028652 "2026-04-05T11:33:08Z")
Title says it all. I am looking for a very good looking racing game for the PC. Forza is out…looks nice but the Microsoft hook was so onerous I had to use Task Manager to stop the game…it was weirdly hard to impossible… --- ## [Elite Dangerous](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 832\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501 "2026-04-03T17:42:19Z")
Anybody else get Elite Dangerous (“Version 1.0.0.0” - boy, that certainly boasts confidence in the product) yet? Apparently, there’s some sort of “group play” / “play with friends” ability, but I’m not quite sure what t… --- ## [2026 Winter Olympics - follow along and discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-winter-olympics-follow-along-and-discussion-thread/1026575)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 362\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-winter-olympics-follow-along-and-discussion-thread/1026575 "2026-03-31T08:09:25Z")
We are about 3 weeks out and I thought it would be good to discuss. NBC has been uploading figure skating clips/segments and my wife and have been watching. We can’t find any pairs or dancing clips, which means NBC(in A… --- ## [Trying to find my old friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-my-old-friends/1028856)
**Author:** [@CaptC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-my-old-friends/1028856 "2026-03-29T13:33:04Z")
Hello y’all. I haven’t posted here in probably 10-20 years, maybe longer. I was a regular, mostly on this here gaming board. I am trying to get in contact with some of the friends I made here years ago. Users SeniorB… --- ## [Seattle basketball fans, what teams did you follow when the Sonics left?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-basketball-fans-what-teams-did-you-follow-when-the-sonics-left/1028765)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-basketball-fans-what-teams-did-you-follow-when-the-sonics-left/1028765 "2026-03-27T08:13:23Z")
After tacitly encouraging franchise-robbery in plain sight in 2008, the NBA has taken a step towards putting a team back in Seattle. With that story in mind, I ask old Sonics fans what they’ve been doing over the past 18… --- ## [MLB 2025-26 Offseason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-26-offseason/1024574)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 408\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-26-offseason/1024574 "2026-03-26T01:06:09Z")
With the World Series in the books, time for a new hot-stove season thread. The White Sox are said to be picking up the 2026 option on centerfielder Luis Robert Jr., at $20 million. He had been an All-Star in 2023, whe… --- ## [What do you consider to be "meddling" by a sports owner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-consider-to-be-meddling-by-a-sports-owner/1028681)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-consider-to-be-meddling-by-a-sports-owner/1028681 "2026-03-25T19:10:22Z")
Much ado is often made about “meddle-some” sports owners, most notably Jerry Jones, but also guys like Woody Johnson, Dan Snyder, James Dolan, etc. What would you consider to be “reasonable input” and what would be “med… --- ## [If you are playing squares for March Madness I made a simple program to see if you won](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-playing-squares-for-march-madness-i-made-a-simple-program-to-see-if-you-won/1028678)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-playing-squares-for-march-madness-i-made-a-simple-program-to-see-if-you-won/1028678 "2026-03-22T21:55:03Z")
Title says it all. Add your squares numbers as Winning Last Number/Losing Last Number. If you play squares you know how it works. E.G. A game that ends as 73 - 64 would be 3,4 for the winning square. All data is pull… --- ## [(PC) Looking for something to scratch my Terraria itch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-looking-for-something-to-scratch-my-terraria-itch/1028022)
**Author:** [@DreamsOfACheetah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DreamsOfACheetah)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-looking-for-something-to-scratch-my-terraria-itch/1028022 "2026-03-22T16:58:59Z")
So I started playing Terraria again after the last update. I’ve been playing this quite a while and according to Steam I have over 1500 hours playing time. Some of it was from young people playing it, but most of the pla… --- ## [What's the maximum amount the WNBA could afford to pay its players?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-maximum-amount-the-wnba-could-afford-to-pay-its-players/968607)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-maximum-amount-the-wnba-could-afford-to-pay-its-players/968607 "2026-03-21T16:55:59Z")
There have been countless complaints about the pay disparity between the WNBA and NBA, but I’m assuming nobody is suggesting that a WNBA player should actually get paid as much as LeBron James (which would probably be im… --- ## [Fantasy Baseball for 2026?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-baseball-for-2026/1028507)
**Author:** [@Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wilson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-baseball-for-2026/1028507 "2026-03-20T21:58:01Z")
So late as usual this year, but I’m finally getting around to starting a thread about Fantasy Baseball for 2026. We’ve had a SDMB league on Yahoo for way too many years to think about (since 2003, just skipping 2020). Th… --- ## [During the NCAA Tournament (aka March Madness) how do the players continue their schooling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/during-the-ncaa-tournament-aka-march-madness-how-do-the-players-continue-their-schooling/1028496)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/during-the-ncaa-tournament-aka-march-madness-how-do-the-players-continue-their-schooling/1028496 "2026-03-18T21:45:31Z")
In theory all the players in college sports are first meant to get an education and second play the sport. These days I think most know it is the reverse but, nevertheless, they are still students and still meant to tak… --- ## [Worse run NFL teams in last 10 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worse-run-nfl-teams-in-last-10-years/1028338)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worse-run-nfl-teams-in-last-10-years/1028338 "2026-03-16T17:46:50Z")
I’m posting this in Game Room so that 1. it won’t be lost in Polls, and 2. because it’s sports related. this iss informal poll intended for discussion. Anyhow, here’s my 10, from worst to least worse (relatively speaking… --- ## [Recreational and Competitive Sailing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recreational-and-competitive-sailing/1028342)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recreational-and-competitive-sailing/1028342 "2026-03-11T12:21:11Z")
I’m a sailing addict and after some looking, I wasn’t able to find any threads about either recreational sailing or racing. So to kick things off… I’ve been sailing since before I could ride a bike. My best friend’s fa… --- ## [How do some luchadores manage to keep their masks for years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-some-luchadores-manage-to-keep-their-masks-for-years/1028325)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-some-luchadores-manage-to-keep-their-masks-for-years/1028325 "2026-03-10T10:09:02Z")
In the world of Mexican professional wrestling, called lucha libre, some wrestlers manage to hold onto their precious masks for years, even their entire career, despite the seeming ubiquity of luchas de apuestas matches,… --- ## [Should goals in hockey and soccer be enlarged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-goals-in-hockey-and-soccer-be-enlarged/1028063)
**Author:** [@DtypeJag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DtypeJag)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-goals-in-hockey-and-soccer-be-enlarged/1028063 "2026-03-10T02:47:10Z")
First let me admit I am not a knowledgable fan of either one. That said I couldn’t help noticing that the scores in each were usually very low. I have also noticed some fans complaining about this. When scores are t… --- ## [Fallout New Vegas Mods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-new-vegas-mods/1027278)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-new-vegas-mods/1027278 "2026-03-10T01:45:20Z")
I started writing this in the Fallout 4 modding thread but then I figured I’d better not hijack it. I’ve been watching the Fallout show with my wife, and answering various background questions has gotten me thinking abo… --- ## [Can a batter intentionally refuse to score on a home run?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-batter-intentionally-refuse-to-score-on-a-home-run/1028316)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-batter-intentionally-refuse-to-score-on-a-home-run/1028316 "2026-03-09T15:13:06Z")
Right now, as I speak, South Korea is in an unusual situation in the World Baseball Classic. It must defeat Australia, but it must do so by a specific score. The Koreans cannot score more than 7 runs, because if they do … --- ## [Help explain a British cryptic answer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-explain-a-british-cryptic-answer/1028231)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-explain-a-british-cryptic-answer/1028231 "2026-03-07T16:06:27Z")
As I’ve mentioned before, I have been doing cryptic crosswords from the London Times. I find them very difficult, but I like a challenge. As an American, I’m at a disadvantage because those puzzles make tremendous use … --- ## [Just started a DnD 2024 campaign](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-started-a-dnd-2024-campaign/1027673)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-started-a-dnd-2024-campaign/1027673 "2026-03-06T02:17:17Z")
By popular demand, they are going back into my old AD&D dungeon. Just three players so far, two more to join. Rogue, Monk and Artificer. They had lots of fun. There was a close almost TPK moment. --- ## [Quick baseball rule question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-baseball-rule-question/1027676)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-baseball-rule-question/1027676 "2026-03-04T15:56:45Z")
I have a casual interest in baseball, so I should know this, but I’m not sure, so here’s the question. Situation: Runner on second base, ball is hit fair. Normally, this is not a force play situation for the runner on s… --- ## [Women's sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-sports/1028113)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-sports/1028113 "2026-03-03T22:27:36Z")
I’ll preface this by saying I love sports. And I especially love women. I believe women should get equal pay for equal work and equality in every aspect of life If I’m going to watch sports though I want to see the best… --- ## [A new way to play chess...Taser chess! (someone really made it)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-way-to-play-chess-taser-chess-someone-really-made-it/1028037)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-way-to-play-chess-taser-chess-someone-really-made-it/1028037 "2026-02-27T02:43:59Z")
I love chess and I suppose this would encourage people to focus but…no thanks! Over the last few centuries, behavioral psychologists have documented all kinds of ways of modifying our actions and the actions of vario… --- ## [Random Winter Olympics questions/opinions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-winter-olympics-questions-opinions/1027685)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-winter-olympics-questions-opinions/1027685 "2026-02-23T21:00:01Z")
Curling. It apparently matters a huge amount that you don’t touch the stone part of the stone. OK, whatever, but then how is it acceptable for players to touch and tap the opponents played stones with their brushes whe… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=7)