# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=651 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 652 --- ## [Led Zeppelin Madness - the Elite Eight!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelin-madness-the-elite-eight/445040)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelin-madness-the-elite-eight/445040 "2008-04-14T20:48:46Z")
First, I just want to thank everyone for playing!! Now, lets get on with it! Pick ONE song from each pairing to move on to the Final Four. Robert Plant Bracket Stairway to Heaven vs. Communication Breakdown John P… --- ## [Your cards are worthless!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-cards-are-worthless/445122)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-cards-are-worthless/445122 "2008-04-14T20:21:04Z")
I never was a serious sports card collector, but, in the late 80s and early 90s, I kept up with values. I never imagined how far values would fall! Take this quiz, if you were (are) a collector: Mental Floss Quiz I h… --- ## [Wii play- is it worth 25 USD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-play-is-it-worth-25-usd/445272)
**Author:** [@VanillaGorilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VanillaGorilla)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-play-is-it-worth-25-usd/445272 "2008-04-14T20:02:27Z")
I’m gonna get me a second Wiimote later today, and was pondering wether to get Wii play with a Wiimote, or just buy a Wiimote. The difference in price is equvalent to 25 USD. So to anyone who has played Wii Play - is it… --- ## [Sims 2 - Behaviors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-2-behaviors/444746)
**Author:** [@Crocodiles\_And\_Boulevards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crocodiles_And_Boulevards)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims-2-behaviors/444746 "2008-04-14T17:58:21Z")
Alright, I’ll admit it. I’ve had an on and off again love affair with The Sims for a couple of years now. As long as I can keep this a secret from the guys back in the US, I’ll be good. I doubt the Koreans care ;D An… --- ## [Pick the Masters winner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-the-masters-winner/444368)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-the-masters-winner/444368 "2008-04-14T17:09:43Z")
Who will win this weekend’s Master’s? Two rules: You cannot pick anyone named Eldrick You cannot pick a player who has been chosen already in this thread. The players are listed here. I’m undecided between a few pla… --- ## [Age of Empires III - The Board Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-empires-iii-the-board-game/445224)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-empires-iii-the-board-game/445224 "2008-04-14T16:35:40Z")
I was browsing through my local games store recently and discoered someone has made an Age of Empires III Board Game. I loved the PC game, but from looking at the back of the box, the blurb seemed to suggest that the bo… --- ## [2008 Masters: Discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-masters-discussion-thread/444764)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-masters-discussion-thread/444764 "2008-04-14T15:20:48Z")
Just a thread for general commentary and updates throughout the tournament. Not much happening yet. The start was delayed for about an hour by mist. Something called Heath Slocum is currently at the top of the board at … --- ## [El Duque?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/el-duque/444900)
**Author:** [@mshar253](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mshar253)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/el-duque/444900 "2008-04-14T14:05:14Z")
Does anyone know how Orlando Hernandez got the name “El Duque?” This is something that has bothered me for years, but, being a Phillies fan, I haven’t been able to get to the bottom of it. My only guess is that it is a… --- ## [TV Trivia Mega-Quiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-trivia-mega-quiz/441132)
**Author:** [@want2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2know)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-trivia-mega-quiz/441132 "2008-04-14T09:37:43Z")
Seeing the astounding number of posts for the history quizzes got me to thinking–do we have enough Doper TV fans to give the history buffs a run for their money? I’m betting we can get close, so here we go! Rules: Just… --- ## [A poll for parents: video games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-for-parents-video-games/445038)
**Author:** [@Septima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Septima)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-for-parents-video-games/445038 "2008-04-14T08:44:13Z")
A norwegian newspaper (a fluffy discussion piece on their internett publication) recently claimed that a poll on this website revealed that american parents find sex more offensive than violence in video games for their… --- ## [Guess the famous person, then add another](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-famous-person-then-add-another/444540)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-famous-person-then-add-another/444540 "2008-04-13T18:28:56Z")
Using synonyms, homonyms, antonyms or words that are somehow connected with the surname of a reasonably well-known person, try to guess who is meant. As you guess, add one (or more) of your own for the next player. In g… --- ## [The Sex Feud \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sex-feud-closed/444835)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sex-feud-closed/444835 "2008-04-13T16:52:01Z")
All these questions will pertain to doing the nasty. Boom-chicka-bow-wow! So if you get offended by that stuff, stop now. A. Read all the rules. B. Post your answers before reading the thread. C. Post your answers … --- ## [Another Masters Contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-masters-contest/444670)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-masters-contest/444670 "2008-04-13T06:40:28Z")
This one doesn’t exclude Tiger, but gives you a handicap for picking him. I heard a similar contest on our local sports radio, and it seemed to make sense. Here are the rules: Pick three golfers to get your best scor… --- ## [Anyone going to see the World Hockey Championships?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-going-to-see-the-world-hockey-championships/445135)
**Author:** [@Euryphaessa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euryphaessa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-going-to-see-the-world-hockey-championships/445135 "2008-04-13T05:52:07Z")
The IIHF World Championships are being held in Quebec City and Halifax this year, and being East Coast hockey fans my friend and I have tickets to three qualifying games and one exhibition game. And since our team is out… --- ## [A question about blackjack in Atlantic City Casinos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-blackjack-in-atlantic-city-casinos/445111)
**Author:** [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-blackjack-in-atlantic-city-casinos/445111 "2008-04-13T05:19:16Z")
I went to The Borgata (sweet place btw) earlier this week and was playing some Blackjack. Well, the dealer had a ten showing and I’ve been taught to hit until you get twenty, twenty-one or bust because the dealer sure a… --- ## [How to Sell Many Old and New Video Games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-sell-many-old-and-new-video-games/444957)
**Author:** [@Toaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toaster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-sell-many-old-and-new-video-games/444957 "2008-04-13T03:41:29Z")
Spring cleaning! (After ignoring the last several springs.) I have far too many video games accumulated during my entire life. I like a good number, but another good number I got by accident or by being a foolish little… --- ## [Holy Crap! Strong Bad Done Gots A Wii Game!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crap-strong-bad-done-gots-a-wii-game/445006)
**Author:** [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crap-strong-bad-done-gots-a-wii-game/445006 "2008-04-13T02:45:28Z")
Is your Wii missing something? Something awesome? Someone awesome? Someone who \[del\]types with boxing gloves on his hands\[/del\] exudes awesomeness? Then maybe you need to get ready to download crap to your Wii with this … --- ## [Masters 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masters-2008/445069)
**Author:** [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masters-2008/445069 "2008-04-13T00:09:06Z")
The major network coverage is just beginning. I’ve got a mint julep and am ready for golf’s most hallowed event. If you’re watching, post your thoughts here. The leader board shows that players were exploiting Augusta, … --- ## [Led Zeppelin Madness Round 3!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelin-madness-round-3/444805)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2008, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelin-madness-round-3/444805 "2008-04-12T15:16:49Z")
This round is a little different. There are only 3 songs left in each bracket - you choose your favorite 2 out of each 3 to move on to the final 8! Robert Plant Bracket Stairway to Heaven vs. The Rain Song vs. Comm… --- ## [RUSH Madness Championship Round!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-madness-championship-round/444627)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Credible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Credible)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2008, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-madness-championship-round/444627 "2008-04-12T15:10:13Z")
The Final Four round was extremely close. Both matchups were tied for a while, but 2112 and Tom Sawyer were able to pull out the win. 2112 beat Roll the Bones 9-4, and Tom Sawyer beat Subdivisions 8-5. Time now to see… --- ## [A poll for Wii Owners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-for-wii-owners/442919)
**Author:** [@Ice\_Cream\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Cream_Man)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2008, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-for-wii-owners/442919 "2008-04-12T14:31:52Z")
We’ve all heard the claim that the Wii is being bought by a lot of non-gamers and personally, I think there’s some truth to it. I’m curious to see if it’s true. I was thinking about it and I figured that new or non gam… --- ## [Golf: The Majors & The Cut](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-the-majors-the-cut/445011)
**Author:** [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2008, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-the-majors-the-cut/445011 "2008-04-12T11:23:51Z")
The halfway cut in this years Masters eliminated all players on +4 and above, leaving Trevor Immelman (-8) eleven shots in front of six competitors on +3. In any Major championship has any player just survived the cut a… --- ## [Is it possible to get Yankee tickets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-yankee-tickets/444882)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2008, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-yankee-tickets/444882 "2008-04-12T08:12:37Z")
I’m going down to NYC in May and thought that I could see a game at Yankee Stadium. Went online and found that I couldn’t even get a single for any of the three games that weekend. Tried a few other dates this spring: sa… --- ## [What was the link for speeded up MLB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-link-for-speeded-up-mlb/444836)
**Author:** [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2008, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-link-for-speeded-up-mlb/444836 "2008-04-11T13:51:29Z")
ISTR that there was a link that you could subscribe to and only see the parts of a baseball game that affected the outcome. (i.e. you would only see the last pitch of an at bat.) I don’t have the time with my job right … --- ## [Eagles Madness.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eagles-madness/444567)
**Author:** [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2008, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eagles-madness/444567 "2008-04-11T11:44:05Z")
Maybe this is too soon, or too late to start another Madness thread, but I will bet there are many Eagles fans on the SDMB. Brackets are randomly named. I will admit, all seeds are my personal bias, but I tried not to … --- ## [What real countries/locations have been covered in console shooters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-real-countries-locations-have-been-covered-in-console-shooters/444703)
**Author:** [@T\_SQUARE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/T_SQUARE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2008, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-real-countries-locations-have-been-covered-in-console-shooters/444703 "2008-04-11T02:58:49Z")
These are the one’s I can come up with: United States (many games) Mexico (Rainbow 6 Vegas) Russia (many games, COD4) Iraq (many, including COD4- masked, but pretty obvious) France (Medal of Honor, lots of other WWI… --- ## [Family Feud Meets Scattergories! \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-meets-scattergories-closed/444599)
**Author:** [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2008, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-meets-scattergories-closed/444599 "2008-04-11T02:24:31Z")
A few tweaks to the usual rules for these threads, so read carefully before proceeding: A. Read all the rules. B. Post your answers before reading the thread. C. Post your answers like this: Answer Answer, etc. Do … --- ## [How often do baserunners get jackets in baseball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-baserunners-get-jackets-in-baseball/444701)
**Author:** [@Frosted\_Glass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frosted_Glass)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2008, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-baserunners-get-jackets-in-baseball/444701 "2008-04-11T02:21:56Z")
I am watching the Mets game right now and I noticed that Pelfrey is wearing a jacket on first (handed to him after the single). This is the second time that I have seen a baserunner in a jacket. The first was one of th… --- ## [Led Zeppelin Madness, Round Two!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelin-madness-round-two/444502)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelin-madness-round-two/444502 "2008-04-10T21:40:46Z")
Once again, pick your favorite of the two songs to go on to the next round. I expect fewer blowouts, but who can say? Whole Lotta Love was the biggest winner of the last round, at 31-1. This round will run until Thurs… --- ## [Baseball Question: Would This be a Home Run?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-question-would-this-be-a-home-run/443448)
**Author:** [@Nobody\_Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody_Special)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-question-would-this-be-a-home-run/443448 "2008-04-10T21:18:53Z")
Say a batter hit a ball into the stands, and it bounced off a fan’s head and back onto the field. Would that be a home run, or would the ball still be in play? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=650) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=652)