[Ans] What is the game of checkers called in England?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the game of checkers called in England?"

“Checkers” is the American name of the game known as Draughts in England, Dams in Scotland, and Dames in France. The name "Checkers" is an obvious reference to the pattern of the board, a typical but not universal feature of the game family. "Draughts" refers to fact the game pieces are "draught" (drawn or dragged) across the board. The name derives from the verb to draw or to move. It is very likely that Draughts was derived from Alquerque in medieval Europe.

[Answer] What is the game of checkers called in England?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the game of checkers called in England?"

...“Checkers” is the American name of the game known as Draughts in England, Dams in Scotland, and Dames in France. The name "Checkers" is an obvious reference to the pattern of the board, a typical but not universal feature of the game family. "Draughts" refers to fact the game pieces are "draught" (drawn or dragged) across the board. The name derives from the verb to draw or to move. It is very likely that Draughts was derived from Alquerque in medieval Europe.

[Answer] 1. Number 8 is the free version of the number 1 paid app. It's a game which seems kind of bizarre - in it, you launch different types of birds as projectiles at green pigs.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. Number 8 is the free version of the number 1 paid app. It's a game which seems kind of bizarre - in it, you launch different types of birds as projectiles at green pigs."

...1. Slaughterhouse Free 2. Bird Catapult Free 3. Angry Birds Free 4. Go Get Some Pork! Free Developed by Rovio Entertainment Ltd, the Angry Birds app franchise has enjoyed remarkable success. The players launches birds with different abilities and powers at the green pigs' structures, attempting to essentially crush the pigs into death.

[Answer] 1. How does a traditional game of checkers end?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. How does a traditional game of checkers end?"

...1. when one player wants to go to bed 2. when one player can not move a piece 3. when one player has to go to work 4. when one player goes to eat supper If one player can't move a piece, then they lose and the game is over. A player can lose if all of their pieces are captured by their opponent. If nobody can lose a game of checkers then the game is a draw.

[Ans] Which game show coined the catchphrase “Survey says!”?

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This famous line has been shouted by every host of the game show Family Feud over the last 43 years. Family Feud is a game show where two families compete to name the most popular responses to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes. After the teams pick an answer, the host shouts "Survey says!" to reveal how many people came back with the same answer to the question. Since 1976, Family Feud has had a half dozen hosts wondering what the survey says including Richard Dawson, Ray Combs, Louie Anderson, Richard Karn, John O'Hurley, and Steve Harvey.

[Answer] Which game show coined the catchphrase “Survey says!”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which game show coined the catchphrase “Survey says!”?"

...This famous line has been shouted by every host of the game show Family Feud over the last 43 years. Family Feud is a game show where two families compete to name the most popular responses to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes. After the teams pick an answer, the host shouts "Survey says!" to reveal how many people came back with the same answer to the question. Since 1976, Family Feud has had a half dozen hosts wondering what the survey says including Richard Dawson, Ray Combs, Louie Anderson, Richard Karn, John O'Hurley, and Steve Harvey.

[Answer] 8. Which game does not fit with the others?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. Which game does not fit with the others?"

...1. bridge 2. poker 3. backgammon 4. gin rummy All are card games except backgammon, which is played with a board, dice and checkers.

[Answer] 6. A soccer game is divided into how many equal parts?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. A soccer game is divided into how many equal parts?"

...1. 2 halves 2. 3 periods 3. 4 quarters 4. 9 innings The teams switch ends at halftime to accomodate wind, sun, ground slope, etc. 4 quarters comes from basketball, 3 periods comes from hockey, and 9 innings comes from baseball.

[Answer] What is the earliest known coin-operated computer or video game?

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...Stanford University's Tresidder Union is the site where the first known coin-operated computer or video game began collecting players' coins. The game was the Galaxy Game. The original game was just one unit but was later expanded to include several consoles. This meant multiple players could play against each other. The cost of the hardware at the time was close to $20,000. To play the game, a player had to pay 10 cents for one game, or could get three games for 25 cents. Source: WorldHistoryProject.org

[Answer] 6. Which game does not fit with the others?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. Which game does not fit with the others?"

...1. bridge 2. poker 3. backgammon 4. gin rummy All are card games except backgammon, which is played with a board, dice and checkers.

[Answer] 1. The idea of this game was to vault over others. Other children would stoop over and allow somebody to jump over them. What was the game called?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. The idea of this game was to vault over others. Other children would stoop over and allow somebody to jump over them. What was the game called?"

...1. Hop Frog 2. Jump Frog 3. Leap Frog 4. Vault Frog Leap Frog is a game we often played at school. The idea is for a line of children to stoop over and allow a another child to vault over them. The person vaulting would leap over the line of children and then stoop down at the finish to carry the line on. The child at the other end would set off and do the same. I, of course was easy to vault over, always being very small! The trouble came for me when I had to vault... (Question and interesting information submitted by peewee2)

[Ans] Which of the following is not a color on the standard Twister game mat?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which of the following is not a color on the standard Twister game mat?"

Twister is a game played on a large plastic mat. The mat has six rows of large colored circles on it with a different color in each row: red, yellow, green, and blue. A spinner is used to determine where the player has to put their hand or foot. The spinner is divided into four labeled sections: left foot, right foot, left hand, and right hand. After spinning, the combination is called and players must move their matching hand or foot to a circle of the correct color. Players will often be required to put themselves in precarious positions, eventually causing someone to fall. A person is eliminated when they fall or when their elbow or knee touches the mat.

[Answer] Which of the following is not a color on the standard Twister game mat?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which of the following is not a color on the standard Twister game mat?"

...Twister is a game played on a large plastic mat. The mat has six rows of large colored circles on it with a different color in each row: red, yellow, green, and blue. A spinner is used to determine where the player has to put their hand or foot. The spinner is divided into four labeled sections: left foot, right foot, left hand, and right hand. After spinning, the combination is called and players must move their matching hand or foot to a circle of the correct color. Players will often be required to put themselves in precarious positions, eventually causing someone to fall. A person is eliminated when they fall or when their elbow or knee touches the mat.

[Answer] Which classic game can you be ordered to "Go Directly To Jail. Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200"?

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...From the board game Monopoly, a certain card ("Go Directly To Jail. Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200") sends the player to the jail square. If a player is in jail, they do not take a normal turn and must either pay a fine of $50 to be released, use a Chance or Community Chest Get Out of Jail Free card, or attempt to roll doubles on the dice. If a player fails to roll doubles, they lose their turn. Failing to roll doubles in three consecutive turns requires the player to either pay the $50 fine or use a Get Out of Jail Free card.

[Ans] Which classic game can you be ordered to "Go Directly To Jail. Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which classic game can you be ordered to "Go Directly To Jail. Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200"?"

From the board game Monopoly, a certain card ("Go Directly To Jail. Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200") sends the player to the jail square. If a player is in jail, they do not take a normal turn and must either pay a fine of $50 to be released, use a Chance or Community Chest Get Out of Jail Free card, or attempt to roll doubles on the dice. If a player fails to roll doubles, they lose their turn. Failing to roll doubles in three consecutive turns requires the player to either pay the $50 fine or use a Get Out of Jail Free card.

[Answer] 10. "In this game I am trying to conquer the world. Which game is this"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "10. "In this game I am trying to conquer the world. Which game is this"?"

...1. Risk 2. Chess 3. Monopoly 4. Castle Risk In Risk you have to take over the whole world, but in Castle Risk you have to try and capture the six castles of Europe.

[Answer] 6. How many teams face off against each other in a game of ice hockey?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. How many teams face off against each other in a game of ice hockey?"

...1. Six 2. Four 3. Three 4. Two Two teams go head to head to see who can score the most goals in a game. Can you imagine four teams going off against each other? That would be insane.

[Answer] 6. What sort of game consists of a ten foot (three meter) stationary metal pole which has a ball hung from a rope attached to the pole?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. What sort of game consists of a ten foot (three meter) stationary metal pole which has a ball hung from a rope attached to the pole?"

...1. Tether ball 2. Wiffle ball 3. Dodge ball 4. Squash Tether ball is a game played with two opposing players. One hits the ball clockwise and the other hits the ball counterclockwise around the pole. The first one to wrap the ball all the way around the pole, until the rope stops it, is the winner.

[Answer] 5. How many teams face off against each other in a game of ice hockey?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. How many teams face off against each other in a game of ice hockey?"

...1. Six 2. Two 3. Three 4. Four Two teams go head to head to see who can score the most goals in a game. Can you imagine four teams going off against each other? That would be insane.

[Ans] Which board game features the Pop-O-Matic bubble?

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Trouble is a board game in which players compete to be the first to send four pieces all the way around a board. Pieces are moved according to the roll of a die. The most notable feature of Trouble is the "Pop-O-Matic" die container. This device is a clear plastic hemisphere containing the die, placed over a flexible sheet. Players roll the die by pressing down quickly on the bubble, which flexes the sheet and causes the die to tumble upon its rebound. The Pop-O-Matic bubble produces a popping sound, and allows for quick die rolls.