Which game to play against aliens? - Page 12

Justin A · #**111** 11-21-2005, 09:23 AM

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4. Physical games
These probably arent a good idea unles they also fall under catagory 1c.

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I think a physical skill game that takes years of practice to get really good at would be perfect. Pool seems like the best choice so far.

The_Bends · #**112** 11-21-2005, 09:37 AM

I'd say Snooker. Same rational as pool but the chance of a lessor player beaten a better player in any given frame is far less than in pool.

Obiously this could be both a good and bad thing.

diebitter · #**113** 11-21-2005, 09:39 AM

Oh, come on guys. Any game you can definitely force a 50/50 for sure is the way to go. Be rational.

Don't gamble with the human race.
Reverse Roshambo is the answer!

#**114** 11-21-2005, 09:55 AM

I already proposed a 50/50 option, but the OP changed the rules to 51+ to survive on me.

diebitter · #**115** 11-21-2005, 09:57 AM

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I already proposed a 50/50 option, but the OP changed the rules to 51+ to survive on me.

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Now that's just getting silly.

Bulldog · #**116** 11-21-2005, 10:45 AM

No brainer. Pick any game where whomever goes first wins, get 50 wins, and wave goodbye. How did this get so many replies?

elwoodblues · #**117** 11-21-2005, 10:59 AM

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Pick any game where whomever goes first wins, get 50 wins, and wave goodbye. How did this get so many replies?

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Yep. And how people chose chess (a game that is solvable, that we haven't solved) is beyond me.

That being said --- I will play anyone (aliens included) in a game of "What number is elwood thinking of?" Simple rules --- and I have a slight advantage.

By the way, the answer is 4.7.

arod15 · #**118** 11-21-2005, 11:07 AM

Mike Tyson PO .... No chance they beat us....

icepick · #**119** 11-21-2005, 11:28 AM

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they should play the game of Go.

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Good answer. No way that aliens can learn in a year what we've learned in 3000+.

Where's Lee Chang Ho when the Earth needs him?

#**120** 11-21-2005, 11:29 AM

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That being said --- I will play anyone (aliens included) in a game of "What number is elwood thinking of?" Simple rules --- and I have a slight advantage.

By the way, the answer is 4.7.

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Oh great, now if this ever happens the aliens could Google us (I assume being masters of inter-stellar travel they would have a kick-ass enhanced Google algorithm extension for firefox), find out the answer in this thread and we'd be doomed. Nice going! Keep your answers to yourself!