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lexprod
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 Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:11 am Post subject: 1 |
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So there's this board game called "Times to Remember" that's about guessing when events in the past couple decades occurred. The only made one edition in 1991 that was about 1950-1990, so I figure I could run one for 1960-2010 events.
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/211/times-to-remember is the full low-down and some pretty pictures. Here's the rules I'll be using:
Players split into teams, and each has a set of brackets from 1-7. Each bracket can stretch that many years, so the 1 bracket only fits one year, the 3 can spread three like 1972 to 1974, etc.
Each round I will state an event from the past. Both teams then discuss together what they think the right answer is, and how sure they are. They then must decide on a bracket to use and range of years. If a team is correct, that bracket is then retired for that team. If the year of the event is outside their range chosen, then the bracket is returned to their set.
The object of the game is to be the first team to use all 7 brackets, so the teams have to manage risk on when to try for the 1 or 2 brackets, or if a wider range is necessary because of uncertainty.
If multiple teams use their final bracket on the same turn, all 7 brackets are returned to the tide teams and a new question is played. Play continues as it did at the start of the game, but now the first team to get an answer correct without their opponents getting it right will win instantly.
I think doing only two teams would be a bit slow since people would want to discuss their responses, and playing solo is quite tricky especially to get the 1 or 2 brackets gone. So I am looking for teams of two. You can sign up as a pair or as a free agent, and if we end up with an odd number of free agents I'll randomly pair them up with one team of three.
Minimum to get this running would be 4
Teams:
Scurra & Courk
Too Busy for Teammates 3iff 
MNOWAX & dethwing
jadesmar & DMTsurel
jesus_saves & love
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MNOWAX
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:21 am Post subject: 2 |
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/in. I'm a lonely member so i can be a free agent ready to be paired up.
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dethwing
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:39 am Post subject: 3 |
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| Sure. /in |
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Scurra
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:40 am Post subject: 4 |
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This sounds really interesting both as a game and as a format.
/in
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3iff
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:49 am Post subject: 5 |
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I would have joined in but I'm only on the net 3 days in 7 at the moment so I would not around to discuss the questions. If the game doesn't move too fast I'd like to have a go at playing solo (even if not as an 'official' team).
I'll be watching in any case. |
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Courk
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:07 pm Post subject: 6 |
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lexprod
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:24 pm Post subject: 7 |
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I was think something like three to four days each question, if you wanted to enter alone and play when you can it wouldn't drag anything you just might miss some rounds.
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3iff
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:36 pm Post subject: 8 |
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That'll probably be ok. I can play on the sidelines...I simply won't be around often enough to join in this time.
Seems quite an interesting format. I should be ok on the years 1960-2010...famous last words. |
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Scurra
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject: 9 |
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Right, it looks as though Courk and Scurra are pairing up as a team.
I guess we'll be The Doctor and his Assistant Travelling Companion, although which of us is actually which may be hotly disputed... Of course our big advantage is that if we disagree with an answer, we'll just go back in time and change things so that it is correct.
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lexprod
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:40 am Post subject: 10 |
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Last call for players will be this friday, then hopefully by monday I'll have enough questions ready to start this rolling.
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MNOWAX
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:02 am Post subject: 11 |
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Deth you wanna pwn this thing?
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dethwing
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:06 am Post subject: 12 |
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| Let's do it. Take these chumps and chumpettes down. They can bite my shiny metal daffodil. |
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3iff
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:08 am Post subject: 13 |
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Just pointing out, I'm not too busy for teammates...I just won't be around often enough to work with a teammate. 
I still aim to give the teams a run for their money though!  |
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jadesmar
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:41 pm Post subject: 14 |
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lexprod
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| Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:34 pm Post subject: 15 |
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Last call for players...
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DMTsurel
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| Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:24 am Post subject: 16 |
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lexprod
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| Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:28 am Post subject: 17 |
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Jade and DMT, wanna team up?
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jadesmar
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| Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject: 18 |
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| I'm up for it. |
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DMTsurel
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| Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:51 pm Post subject: 19 |
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| Sure. |
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lexprod
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:33 am Post subject: 20 |
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Finishing up the questions, making sure there's a mix of topics and years..
In the meanwhile I recommend team names!
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lexprod
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:50 am Post subject: 21 |
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Rules reminder
Players split into teams, and each has a set of brackets from 1-7. Each bracket can stretch that many years, so the 1 bracket only fits one year, the 3 can spread three like 1972 to 1974, etc.
Each round I will state an event from the past. Teams then discuss together what they think the right answer is, and how sure they are (via any means). Research is not allowed, including asking the person sitting next to you, unless they happen to be your team-mate. They then must decide on a bracket to use and range of years. If a team is correct, that bracket is then retired for that team. If the year of the event is outside their range chosen, then the bracket is returned to their set.
The object of the game is to be the first team to use all 7 brackets, so the teams have to manage risk on when to try for the 1 or 2 brackets, or if a wider range is necessary because of uncertainty.
If multiple teams use their final bracket on the same turn, all 7 brackets are returned to the tied teams and a new question is played. Play continues as it did at the start of the game, but now the first team to get an answer correct without their opponents getting it right will win instantly.
The events in question can happen at any time between or including January 1st 1960 to December 31st 2010.
To be clear when you set your brackets it's for the full years, you can't claim "1 year Starting March 4th 1984 ending March 3rd 1985."
I think 4 days is a fair length to make sure both team members can discuss their choice, though I prefer answers in by 2 days to keep things moving. Answers will be accepted via PM from either team member, and once I get all 4 teams in or the deadline hits I'll reveal the answer. If your team has a change of heart before all teams submitted I'll take whichever answer is entered last.
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lexprod
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:52 am Post subject: 22 |
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Question One:
"The Gates" installation exhibited in Central Park
Good luck and have fun 
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DMTsurel
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:24 pm Post subject: 23 |
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| Thanks. Only a small request: could you try to make the game not too Americocentric, so us foreigners can have a chance? |
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jadesmar
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:48 pm Post subject: 24 |
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| Boo. Americana.. I demand 1/10 of the questions be about Canada.. that seems right.. population wise. |
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lexprod
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:44 pm Post subject: 25 |
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It's a bit of a rough mix for internationals, sorry 
Also, I forgot to mention how to submit answers. Preferably say the number of the bracket, and then all the years in the range you selected.
Example:
Bracket 5
1942 1943 1944 1945 1946
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j_s*
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:46 pm Post subject: 26 |
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| I know I m late to the game, but can I play with my husband (not on the GL, but will consult with me)? |
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lexprod
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:48 pm Post subject: 27 |
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sure go nuts
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MNOWAX
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| Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:48 am Post subject: 28 |
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you picked such an interesting first question.
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lexprod
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| Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:41 am Post subject: 29 |
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For what it's worth, I sent all my questions through a random.org randomizer so the order is pure chance
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3iff
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| Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:10 am Post subject: 30 |
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| Guess sent...not 100% in the correct format but it should be ok. I'll use the right format next time. |
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lexprod
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| Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:15 pm Post subject: 31 |
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3iff = 3F
Scurra & Courk = SC
MNOWAX & dethwing = Md
jadesmar & DMTsurel = jD
jesus_saves & hubby = js
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Year 3F SC Md jD js Answer
1975 XX
1976 XX
1977 XX
1978 XX
1979 XX
1980 XX XX
1981 XX XX
1982 XX
1983 XX
1984 XX
1985 XX
1986 XX
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1992 XX
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2005 XX XX <-----
2006 XX
2007 XX
Score Board
3F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
SC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Md _ 2 3 4 5 6 7
jD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
js 1 2 _ 4 5 6 7
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The Gates installation was exhibited in Central Park in 2005! A series of vermilion orange gateways along the foot-path with large orange sheets hanging from each one. Apparently inspired by Japanese temples.
MNOWAX and dethwing nailed it with their 1 bracket, and jesus_saves also reached the right date with the 3 year bracket. Everyone else still has a full set left to get rid of.
Q2:
Marshall university's football team dies in plane crash
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lexprod
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| Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:39 am Post subject: 32 |
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Year 3F SC Md jD js Answer
1963 XX
1964 XX
1965 XX XX
1966 XX XX
1967 XX XX
1968 XX XX XX
1969 XX XX XX
1970 XX XX <-----
1971 XX XX
1972 XX
1973 XX
1974 XX
1975
1976 XX
1977 XX
1978 XX
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1987 XX
1988 XX
1989 XX
1990 XX
Score Board
3F 1 2 3 4 5 6 _
SC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Md _ 2 3 4 5 6 _
jD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
js 1 2 _ 4 5 6 7
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Team jD just barely missed this one, the answer was 1970, the tragic plane crash of Marshall's football team and some staff and boosters, eventually the plot of the film We Are Marshall.
3F and Md both score this round, bringing Md into the lead with only 5 brackets to go, and leaving jD and SC yet to score.
Time for round 3!
Possesion of LSD made illegal in the US
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lexprod
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject: 33 |
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Year 3F SC Md jD js Answer
1962 XX
1963 XX
1964 XX XX
1965 XX XX XX XX
1966 XX XX XX XX
1967 XX XX XX XX
1968 XX XX XX XX <-----
1969 XX XX XX
1970 XX XX
Score Board
3F 1 2 3 4 5 _ _
SC 1 2 _ 4 5 6 7
Md _ 2 3 4 5 _ _
jD 1 2 3 4 _ 6 7
js 1 2 _ 4 5 6 7
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LSD was banned in the US in 1968, and everyone had a good idea what decade this one was at least. Scurra and Courk honed in well with a 3 bracket, everyone else went with a wider and hit it except jesus_saves who landed too early.
Going into the 4th round everyone's on the board, and MNOWAX and dethwing pull by themselves into the lead with a perfect 3/3 record so far.
Q4
Star Wars Episode I: Phantom Menace Premieres
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dethwing
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:26 pm Post subject: 34 |
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Having played this game a lot with my parents, I can safely tell you that the number of windows used is largely irrelevent. You can typically get the 6/7 any time you want. What matters is getting rid of the small ones.
We're not winning because we're 3/3. We're winning because we've used the 1 |
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Scurra
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:56 pm Post subject: 35 |
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And I have to say that nailing that one impressed me a lot. Did one of you go to see it or something?
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dethwing
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:02 pm Post subject: 36 |
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| He knew it, I was clueless. |
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MNOWAX
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:27 pm Post subject: 37 |
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i did, with my (now ex) girlfriend
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DMTsurel
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:46 pm Post subject: 38 |
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| My parents went to see it, but for some reason I thought the gates were already there, and Christo only covered them with fabric. |
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lexprod
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| Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:26 pm Post subject: 39 |
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Year 3F SC Md jD js Answer
1992 XX
1993 XX
1994 XX
1995 XX
1996 XX
1997
1998 XX
1999 XX XX XX XX <-----
2000 XX XX
Score Board
3F 1 2 3 4 5 _ _
SC _ 2 _ 4 5 6 7
Md _ 2 _ 4 5 _ _
jD 1 _ 3 4 _ 6 7
js _ 2 _ 4 5 6 7
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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace came out in 1999! Almost everyone nailed it again, now most players have used their 1 bracket but plenty still have the 2 to get rid of. MNOWAX and dethwing stay out in front.
Round 5
The London Eye opens to the public
As a side note, I may have a ton of questions left over after this game finishes, so I am probably going to run it again in a new thread once this is complete And thanks everyone for being so prompt
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lexprod
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| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:18 am Post subject: 40 |
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Year 3F SC Md jD js Answer
1996 XX
1997 XX
1998 XX XX
1999 XX XX XX XX
2000 XX XX XX XX <-----
2001 XX XX
2002
2003
2004 XX
2005 XX
Score Board
3F 1 2 3 _ 5 _ _
SC _ _ _ 4 5 6 7
Md _ 2 _ 4 _ _ _
jD 1 _ _ 4 _ 6 7
js _ 2 _ 4 5 6 7
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The London Eye, constructed during 1999, did not open to the public until 2000. Another round most teams nailed, and the field is more spread with teams anywhere from 2 to 5 rounds away from winning.
Next Round:
First iPhone goes on sale
Edit: team jD used a 3 bracket, not a 1. score updated
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