# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=662 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 663 --- ## [Question on Poker Hand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-poker-hand/439009)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2008, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-poker-hand/439009 "2008-02-29T09:34:22Z")
I’ve played very casual poker with friends for a few years; we do nickel ante, with max $.25 raises. Basically, it’s always paid (or at least it feels that way) to play a very large portion of the hands dealt until I se… --- ## [Anyone know what online game I'm describing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-what-online-game-im-describing/439521)
**Author:** [@bkoochin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bkoochin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2008, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-what-online-game-im-describing/439521 "2008-02-29T09:10:09Z")
So there was this online puzzle game I used to play a long time ago and I was hoping someone could identify it for me so I could get back into it. The “game” basically consisted of trying to find the username and passwo… --- ## [Champions Online MMORPG in the works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-online-mmorpg-in-the-works/437793)
**Author:** [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2008, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-online-mmorpg-in-the-works/437793 "2008-02-29T02:45:37Z")
Microsoft and Marvel have dropped out of their partnership with Cryptic Studios to create Marvel Universe Online. Cryptic has announced that they’re taking the code written for that project and repurposing it into a Cham… --- ## [Help me remember this 60's board game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-this-60s-board-game/439500)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2008, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-this-60s-board-game/439500 "2008-02-29T01:39:10Z")
I never actually owned it, I just remember the commercials for it. It was apparently a fortune-telling kind of game. It had a big moving plastic eyeball in the middle of the board. The board itself, IIRC, tilted causi… --- ## [Family Feud XV - Random crap! \[Completed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-xv-random-crap-completed/439348)
**Author:** [@atomicbadgerrace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/atomicbadgerrace)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2008, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-xv-random-crap-completed/439348 "2008-02-29T00:44:29Z")
Since no one else has stepped up since the last game, I thought I’d try my hand. Apologies in advance if I failed horribly. :slight\_smile: Rules: \[ol\] \[li\]Do not read the thread before replying.\[/li\]\[li\]Rather than st… --- ## [Hold 'em rules question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hold-em-rules-question/439485)
**Author:** [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hold-em-rules-question/439485 "2008-02-28T23:05:19Z")
Whilst playing in a local league last night, i saw a disagreement over the rules. During one hand, the big blind was eliminated. The rules used for the next hand, were that there must be 2 blinds, so the guy who was unde… --- ## [What was this TV game show from the 70's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-tv-game-show-from-the-70s/439538)
**Author:** [@Wee\_Bairn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wee_Bairn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-tv-game-show-from-the-70s/439538 "2008-02-28T19:42:38Z")
I’m trying to recall the name of this game show I remember watching after school in the mid to late 70’s- the only thing I remember about it was in the final round, the contestant(s) had to find their way through one of … --- ## [L5R CCG players... an update, if you would](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l5r-ccg-players-an-update-if-you-would/439499)
**Author:** [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l5r-ccg-players-an-update-if-you-would/439499 "2008-02-28T18:57:41Z")
I used to play, back in the late 90’s. I enjoyed the characters, and had the advantage of getting to play with a fairly highly ranked Scorpion player (almost got busted bribing other players to throw games with RIDICULO… --- ## [Tiger Woods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-woods/438991)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-woods/438991 "2008-02-28T17:52:53Z")
This is getting into scary territory now. He’s on his way to winning the World Match Play against 63 of the top 64 players in the world. That will take his record since August 1, 2007 to 9 tournaments - 8 victories and… --- ## [Advance Wars: Days of Ruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advance-wars-days-of-ruin/439320)
**Author:** [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advance-wars-days-of-ruin/439320 "2008-02-28T16:34:11Z")
They basically fixed everything wrong with Dual Strike - the pointless story, the horrible learning curve, the CO special powers, the shitty interface w/ stylus - and came up with a great new art design and sensibility, … --- ## [Splinter Cell - Conviction.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/splinter-cell-conviction/439511)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/splinter-cell-conviction/439511 "2008-02-28T15:46:30Z")
Yay, more Splinter Cell. I need my fix. Sam as a Fugitive. Sounds interesting. --- ## [Best Multi-Sport Athletes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-multi-sport-athletes/439045)
**Author:** [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-multi-sport-athletes/439045 "2008-02-28T13:31:22Z")
If we’ve discussed this topic, I can’t find it… Looking at the records of Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Lottie Dod, two questions come to mind: Have there been any male athletes at the same level of Zaharias and Dod? … --- ## [Tough Trivial Feud](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tough-trivial-feud/436206)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tough-trivial-feud/436206 "2008-02-28T06:08:13Z")
Rules, in case you are new to this: DON’T READ THE THREAD BEFORE YOU POST! This may crash and burn like the Hindenburg, but here goes. The questions are perhaps a little arcane \[there is only one question about music t… --- ## [NHL Trade Deadline](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-trade-deadline/439250)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-trade-deadline/439250 "2008-02-28T00:52:23Z")
My Sharks traded Steve Bernier and a first-round pick next year to Buffalo for Brian Campbell and a seventh-rounder. I like the move. Our defense is fine but Campbell can move the puck, which is an ability we needed. I’m… --- ## [Puzzle Quest anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-quest-anyone/438976)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzle-quest-anyone/438976 "2008-02-27T23:36:21Z")
I picked this game up for my DS the other day and can’t put it down (except to play Zelda). It’s great fun and is a good twist on both the RPG and puzzle genres. I liked it so much that I bought it on my 360 XBLA just … --- ## [Black and white 2 Land 8. No enemy or neutral people left... what now???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-and-white-2-land-8-no-enemy-or-neutral-people-left-what-now/439431)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-and-white-2-land-8-no-enemy-or-neutral-people-left-what-now/439431 "2008-02-27T23:28:17Z")
I am on Land 8 and towards the end I accepted two huge migrations which reduced the enemy soldier/civilian count to 0/0 Now I’m still on the level and nothing’s happening. Haven’t I won the level? I have searched the … --- ## [Family Feud rule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-rule/439417)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-rule/439417 "2008-02-27T22:33:16Z")
I think we should have a daily Feud game with the day in the thread title. Like the MMP. At the end of the day the host does the tally regardless of the number of participants. Perhaps some of the regular hosts can ch… --- ## [N+ on Xbox360 Live Arcade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-on-xbox360-live-arcade/439314)
**Author:** [@metonymic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/metonymic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-on-xbox360-live-arcade/439314 "2008-02-27T22:15:30Z")
Just got permission to post this – thanks mods! Anyone playing N+ on XBLA? Full disclosure: I’m a small part of the team that brought this game to the 360, and I have to say, it’s nice that it’s finally out! It’s a 2d… --- ## [Anyone else think Guitar Hero is way too...well, narrow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-think-guitar-hero-is-way-too-well-narrow/438761)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-think-guitar-hero-is-way-too-well-narrow/438761 "2008-02-27T20:46:43Z")
This has been gnawing at me for a long time, and the announcement of the new Guitar Hero: Aerosmith made it unavoidable. (And hey, first post on the new board is always cool! :slight\_smile: ) I’m as fanatical about mu… --- ## [LOST: Via Domus - Hmm, a lost video game, could it be any good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-via-domus-hmm-a-lost-video-game-could-it-be-any-good/439374)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-via-domus-hmm-a-lost-video-game-could-it-be-any-good/439374 "2008-02-27T19:06:24Z")
Probably not. I’ve never seen a good game come out of a TV series, or most movies for that matter. I do love the show, and the premise is… interesting. You play as one of the unkown survivors from the plance crash but wi… --- ## [Prepare to Hate Me! (Another Flash Game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prepare-to-hate-me-another-flash-game/439198)
**Author:** [@Santo\_Rugger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santo_Rugger)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prepare-to-hate-me-another-flash-game/439198 "2008-02-27T16:44:50Z")
Spin the Black Circle. The premise is easy enough. You can turn the 2D playing field clockwise and counter-clockwise. There’s a ball you’ve got to guide to the goal using gravity alone. Check it out, you won’t be und… --- ## [D&D style strategy forum games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-style-strategy-forum-games/438647)
**Author:** [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-style-strategy-forum-games/438647 "2008-02-27T12:07:54Z")
So there are a number of forum games that I’ve played with people elsewhere that I suspect a few Dopers might be up for. Most of them are not unlike a very unstructured D&D, with players taking the role of a historical … --- ## [EverQuest 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everquest-2/439354)
**Author:** [@Crocodiles\_And\_Boulevards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crocodiles_And_Boulevards)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everquest-2/439354 "2008-02-27T10:51:16Z")
So, does anyone here play it? I have a lowbie account that I’m thinking about reactivating. Overall, I remember that when I had time to play it, it was a lot more enjoyable than playing on my various WoW characters. T… --- ## [More Portal!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-portal/439181)
**Author:** [@Brainiac4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brainiac4)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-portal/439181 "2008-02-27T06:32:05Z")
Valve has confirmed there will be a Portal 2. http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/51456 I believe I will be pre-ordering this one as soon as I can. Portal was one of the most sublime gaming experiences of the past co… --- ## [Do you play at Club Pogo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-play-at-club-pogo/439092)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-play-at-club-pogo/439092 "2008-02-27T05:49:24Z")
Add me to your friends list if you want. Rockhunter79. --- ## [Replaying Deus Ex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replaying-deus-ex/438510)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replaying-deus-ex/438510 "2008-02-27T05:45:39Z")
I bought Deus Ex: GOTY Edition off of eBay a couple of weeks ago. Back in 1998, when it came out, my computer could barely run it. In fact, I had to quit playing the game rather early because of the frequent crashes. … --- ## [Finally Got a PS2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-a-ps2/438931)
**Author:** [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-a-ps2/438931 "2008-02-27T05:16:06Z")
The PS2 with Singstar Pop was an amazon deal last week, and now I have a console and exactly one game. I realize that as the thing is nearly 7+ years old, I’m possibly one of the last people to get one (of the people wh… --- ## [Zelda Phantom Hourglass on DS.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zelda-phantom-hourglass-on-ds/438973)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zelda-phantom-hourglass-on-ds/438973 "2008-02-27T03:50:19Z")
I just got this game used and had low expectations for it since I didn’t really like Windwaker but it’s turned out to be quite fun. The story is throwaway Zelda like all of them but the puzzles are fun and I actually li… --- ## [Super Smash Bros Melee. The most over hyped game of the last 5 years.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-smash-bros-melee-the-most-over-hyped-game-of-the-last-5-years/439184)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-smash-bros-melee-the-most-over-hyped-game-of-the-last-5-years/439184 "2008-02-27T03:12:35Z")
Look, I know that all the Wii owners are drooling at the thought of finally getting a AAA title on their systems other than the big 3 (Z,SMG and MP3) but seriously, do we really need to have what seems like hourly update… --- ## [Family Feud Games: Possible Questions Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-games-possible-questions-thread/437568)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-games-possible-questions-thread/437568 "2008-02-27T02:41:50Z")
I’ve been enjoying the Family Feud games that have been making the rounds of MPSIMS lately, and I appreciate the time and effort their creators have put into them. But the following post by twickster over in this game t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=661) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=663)