that top eight game.

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that top eight game.

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apologies if this has been discussed under a thread of the actual name. but the new game on gamesnet looks entertaining. it appeals to me in terms of rewarding general knowledge rather than learned knowledge.

grid of 16 answers to a question, ±eight right, the others wrong. think wipeout before paul daniels but without the gravitas of bob monkhouse.

i will admit that i crapped out on 8 characters from camberwick green: windy miller, erm, the one who sells roses, roses who'll buy my roses... a nosegay for him, those twins from pigeon street and four mice on the marvellous mechanical mouse organ..

but it is not unfair. there are plenty of mainstream subjects to choose from and plenty of scope for spoilers when needs be.

with a bit of intelligent programming this could be the new hex appeal.

(basic design, inspired idea, simple for question-writers, endlessly cloneable)

it is a good parlour game. i think pubgoers will enjoy it very much.
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Post by sir ratholer »

Eliminator is the game you're thinking of. Seems very fair, I've been doing alright on it as well.

But it's getting removed already, seriously. Obviously it's just a little bit too easy to win a quid or two on it :x
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Post by grecian »

This has only recently been appearing in central London, but I can certainly see the appeal. I've taken some low-level wins but it can get pretty tough later on. That said, I'd not be surprised to hear of players doing well at it. It has a certain nostalgic feel to it, in my opinion.
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Post by Mattb »

Yep i also like this.....i was going to mention it on here, but didn't in case i'd be laughed out of town! Seems pretty easy to get a quid or two, but as others have said its also quite rare.
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Post by kingzilla »

Yes i have indeed played this one, good fun if with other people as well
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