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In the board game shogi (a.k.a. Japanese chess), a lance moves exactly like a rook, but forward only (i.e. not backwards or to the sides). |
Hobbies > Games |
08/11/08 |
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17 |
In the board game Go, a group needs at least two eyes to live, unless caught in a local stalemate (seki). |
Hobbies > Games |
07/12/08 |
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18 |
In the original (American) version of Monopoly, the properties are named after locations in (or close to) Atlantic City, New Jersey. |
Hobbies > Games |
07/10/08 |
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19 |
A chess/checkers board has 64 squares. |
Hobbies > Games |
06/10/08 |
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20 |
There are 32 pieces used in a game of chess. |
Hobbies > Games |
05/30/08 |
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21 |
In the original version of the game Monopoly, the B&O Railroad lies on the side of the board between Free Parking and Go To Jail. |
Hobbies > Games |
05/30/08 |
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22 |
In the original version of the game Monopoly, the Reading Railroad lies on the side of the board between Go and Jail. |
Hobbies > Games |
05/30/08 |
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23 |
In the original version of the game Monopoly, the Pennsylvania Railroad lies on the side of the board between Jail and Free Parking. |
Hobbies > Games |
05/30/08 |
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24 |
In the original version of the game Monopoly, the Short Line lies on the side of the board between Go To Jail and Go. |
Hobbies > Games |
05/29/08 |
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25 |
Chess player Bobby Fischer died when he was 64. |
Hobbies > Games |
05/20/08 |
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26 |
In poker and other professional card games, a deck of cards has 4 suits. |
Hobbies > Games |
05/20/08 |
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