# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=668 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 669 --- ## [Family Feud: The Avis Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-the-avis-edition/433366)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-the-avis-edition/433366 "2008-01-16T19:24:38Z")
READ THESE RULES. THIS GAME HAS DIFFERENT RULES THAN THE OTHER FAMILY FEUD THREADS. First off, don’t read the other posts until you’ve submitted your own post. That hasn’t changed. Second, read the questions and post a… --- ## [Family Feud XIII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-xiii/433214)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-xiii/433214 "2008-01-14T20:11:27Z")
Rules, in case you are new are this: DON’T READ THE THREAD BEFORE YOU POST! Post your responses to the questions. When there have been 50 responses, I will give each response two points. If all 50 respondents have the s… --- ## [Still need three players in Family Feud XIII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-need-three-players-in-family-feud-xiii/433378)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2008, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-need-three-players-in-family-feud-xiii/433378 "2008-01-13T14:02:59Z")
Still need three. --- ## [Family Feud XII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-xii/433152)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2008, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-xii/433152 "2008-01-13T02:31:03Z")
Rules, in case you are new are this: DON’T READ THE THREAD BEFORE YOU POST! Post your responses to the questions. When there have been 50 responses, I will give each response two points. If all 50 respondents have the s… --- ## [Family Feud XI - movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-xi-movies/432774)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2008, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-xi-movies/432774 "2008-01-11T23:26:04Z")
DO NOT READ THE THREAD BEFORE RESPONDING, yada yada yada, you know the drill. Well, no one else seems to be starting one, so I will… hopefully not stepping on anyone’s toes or violating protocol. I’m going to run this a… --- ## [Family Feud X](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-x/432243)
**Author:** [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2008, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-x/432243 "2008-01-11T04:39:41Z")
Hostile Dialect has been busy with his newfangled (and fun) Trivial Feud threads, so I asked if I could do a round of classic Family Feud. He agreed – and he’s gonna let me use his patented time-saving tabulation method.… --- ## [Family Feud Part IX](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-part-ix/430526)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2007, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-part-ix/430526 "2007-12-20T19:47:39Z")
Family Feud Part IX As Hostile Dialect has said he’s a bit tuckered out to run a new Family Feud game, I thought I’d run with it myself. Rules, in case you are new are this: DON’T READ THE THREAD BEFORE YOU POST! Post… --- ## [Family Feud Part VIII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-part-viii/430261)
**Author:** [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2007, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-part-viii/430261 "2007-12-19T17:22:57Z")
Rules, in case you are new are this: DON’T READ THE THREAD BEFORE YOU POST! Post your responses to the questions and when there have been 50 responses, I will double the value of the response to each question (to come u… --- ## [Family Feud Part VII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-part-vii/430086)
**Author:** [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2007, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud-part-vii/430086 "2007-12-18T02:15:29Z")
It has been awhile since we did this. Rules, in case you are new are this: Don’t read the thread before you post. Post your responses to the questions and when there have been 50 responses, I will double the value of … --- ## [When the heck is the next on-board Mafia game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-heck-is-the-next-on-board-mafia-game/428333)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2007, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-heck-is-the-next-on-board-mafia-game/428333 "2007-12-11T18:27:00Z")
After Town’s triumphant victory in Mafia: The Conspiracy, I’ve been patiently waiting for the next game. I read in one of the threads that there was a queue of moderators lined up for the next game. Aaaaaaaaaannnd…noth… --- ## [Baseball Old Time Trivia Contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-old-time-trivia-contest/428952)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-old-time-trivia-contest/428952 "2007-12-09T00:49:57Z")
Just to make it interesting, I will add a prize of your next years membership to whoever gets all the answers correct. Bonus questions are just for fun and in Green. Give two World Series years where every game was pla… --- ## [Mafia: The Conspiracy: The Forbidden Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-conspiracy-the-forbidden-thread/420699)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2007, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-conspiracy-the-forbidden-thread/420699 "2007-11-20T15:53:43Z")
This thread is for outside observation on the Mafia: The Conspiracy game. If you’re playing in the game: STAY OUT. Since players can come back to life, I ask recently killed players to stay out of here until I confirm … --- ## [Mafia: The Conspiracy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-conspiracy/419307)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 2125\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-conspiracy/419307 "2007-11-14T19:22:30Z")
The Conspiracy The Town of Cecilwich is a quaint little village in an isolated corner of New England. Life has been peaceful, if cliquish. Until last Night that is, when Mayor Cecil was brutally murdered. In fact, ru… --- ## [Firefly themed Mafia Game off-Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefly-themed-mafia-game-off-board/417944)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2007, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefly-themed-mafia-game-off-board/417944 "2007-10-08T16:13:30Z")
Hi all, a new mafia game is starting off board and is being hosted by Kat and myself. If you are interested you can sign up for the game here. It is being played on Idle Thoughts’s proboards site, we have played some o… --- ## [Mafia V: The Cult of Sekham](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-v-the-cult-of-sekham/409340)
**Author:** [@Blaster\_Master](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster_Master)\ **Replies:** 4353\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-v-the-cult-of-sekham/409340 "2007-09-16T17:49:23Z")
At the beginning of time, a pair of deities, the god Sekham and the goddess Nairu, crafted the world. They began as partners, forming the sun and the Earth together. When Sekham created the land, Nairu created the sea.… --- ## [Forbidden Thread: Mafia V](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbidden-thread-mafia-v/409509)
**Author:** [@Blaster\_Master](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blaster_Master)\ **Replies:** 756\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbidden-thread-mafia-v/409509 "2007-09-15T03:49:59Z")
Welcome one, welcome all… unless you’re still alive in Mafia V, then GO AWAY! Spectators and the dead, please feel free to comment in this thread. Subs, feel free to participate. To future dead players, especially if … --- ## [Sign up for Mafia VI! (Actual game will be played/held offsite)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sign-up-for-mafia-vi-actual-game-will-be-played-held-offsite/412558)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2007, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sign-up-for-mafia-vi-actual-game-will-be-played-held-offsite/412558 "2007-07-24T17:56:02Z")
Well, as far as I know, Pleonast and fluiddruid are the next ones in order on the list to have a mafia on these boards. I can’t wait. :slight\_smile: But in the meantime, like Malacandra did, I was thinking about holding … --- ## [Mafia The Game III: Kinder and Gentler](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-iii-kinder-and-gentler/400527)
**Author:** [@Gadarene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gadarene)\ **Replies:** 2503\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2007, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-game-iii-kinder-and-gentler/400527 "2007-06-25T20:16:52Z")
As per fluiddruid’s post here, the Powers That Be have given us permission to start a new game of Mafia even as the last one continues its behemoth sprawl towards the three thousand post mark and beyond. Everyone who is… --- ## [Forbidden thread Version 3 (off limits to players of Mafia III)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbidden-thread-version-3-off-limits-to-players-of-mafia-iii/400795)
**Author:** [@Queuing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queuing)\ **Replies:** 479\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2007, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbidden-thread-version-3-off-limits-to-players-of-mafia-iii/400795 "2007-06-22T17:56:38Z")
Just cause they asked. If you ask me, that Blaster Master looks mighty scummy! --- ## [Werewolf a game Part 2 (this time with MAFIA!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/werewolf-a-game-part-2-this-time-with-mafia/397565)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 3947\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2007, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/werewolf-a-game-part-2-this-time-with-mafia/397565 "2007-05-19T08:46:57Z")
Ok, I got the Mods blessing as well as \*\*RT’s \*\* to start the next round of play. If you are not already familiar with the game, be sure to check out the previous thread to familiarise yourself with the basics. I am th… --- ## [Backseat Hitmen (Off limits to living Mafia players)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backseat-hitmen-off-limits-to-living-mafia-players/397683)
**Author:** [@ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies)\ **Replies:** 604\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2007, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backseat-hitmen-off-limits-to-living-mafia-players/397683 "2007-05-18T00:11:51Z")
This thread is for discussion of the latest game. Looks to be a blood bath. --- ## [Family Feud!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud/395419)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 1208\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2007, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-feud/395419 "2007-05-01T03:24:06Z")
Yeah, I know there has been some past games on this. I’ve not read them. I don’t know how they worked and really, I bet they were fun and really good but I’ve always had my own idea for how to run this game online. … --- ## [Your spring training updates: Baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-spring-training-updates-baseball/396709)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2007, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-spring-training-updates-baseball/396709 "2007-03-27T16:31:16Z")
Pick your team(s) and give us a Spring Training update. Mine is Yankee related. Post as little or as much as you want. Toss in quotes and comments. Educate us about your team(s). \*\*Boomer \*\* has Type 2 diabetes… \*This … --- ## [The Celebrity Death Pool 2006](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2006/333632)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 1342\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2007, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2006/333632 "2007-02-10T20:18:50Z")
It’s time once again for the sickest thread on the board – the Celebrity Death Pool 2006! The Rules: 1. You pick 13 celebrities whom you predict will die within the calendar year 2006. If any of your celebrities dies… --- ## [Hot Stove for Baseball talk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-stove-for-baseball-talk/379768)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2007, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-stove-for-baseball-talk/379768 "2007-01-21T18:01:03Z")
I would suggest we post the rumors we are following and discuss. At this early point I am only up on Yankee stuff. The Matsuzaka bidding is complete and will be review Friday. So we should know by next Monday which tea… --- ## [Baseball Fans, who are your early picks for the big awards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-fans-who-are-your-early-picks-for-the-big-awards/371796)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2006, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-fans-who-are-your-early-picks-for-the-big-awards/371796 "2006-09-22T12:39:31Z")
My top 3 picks in the order I would vote for them. Let me know what you think. NL MVP: Ryne Howard of Phillies, Beltran of the Mets and Pujols of the Cards. AL MVP: Derek Jeter of the Yankees, Jermaine Dye of WhiteSox … --- ## [What do baseball fans think of the Bobby Abreu & Cory Lidle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-baseball-fans-think-of-the-bobby-abreu-cory-lidle/366614)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-baseball-fans-think-of-the-bobby-abreu-cory-lidle/366614 "2006-08-02T02:22:46Z")
Yes, CBS sportsline & ESPN are all announcing the trade as complete. Lidle’s contract is done at the end of the season. I am a Yankee fan and I like the trade. I was hoping the Yanks would not pick up Sheff’s extensi… --- ## [Steve Howe Killed in Car Crash. {troubled Baseball pitcher}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-howe-killed-in-car-crash-troubled-baseball-pitcher/354708)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-howe-killed-in-car-crash-troubled-baseball-pitcher/354708 "2006-06-29T18:58:03Z")
Steve Howe died at age48. 1980 NL Rookie ofthe Year. Howe was 47-41 with 91 saves and a 3.03 ERA with the Dodgers, Twins, Rangers and Yankees. His final season in the majors was 1996, and the Yankees released him in Jun… --- ## [The Celebrity Death Pool 2005](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 1151\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2006, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574 "2006-01-04T04:27:22Z")
It’s time once again for the sickest thread on the board – the Celebrity Death Pool 2005! The Rules: 1. You pick 13 celebrities whom you predict will die within the calendar year 2005. If any of your celebrities dies… --- ## [Who schedules the baseball Playoffs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-schedules-the-baseball-playoffs/325619)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2005, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-schedules-the-baseball-playoffs/325619 "2005-10-10T20:23:19Z")
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