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Talking Brit Bingo Lingo
gamerisms presents Brit Bingo Lingo with a 2-part glossary and quiz.
The Brits offer a unique form of bingo lingo for their version played with 90 bingo balls. The players must get five numbers in a row, column or diagonal for Bingo!
Examples are:
#4=Knock at the Door or On the Floor
#27=Gateway to Heaven
#55=Snakes Alive or All the Fives
#75=Staying Alive
Also, the Bingo Quiz will test your Bingo IQ and Brit Bingo Lingo.
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What is Your Video Game Genre IQ?
Test your Video Game Genre IQ with 12 Q&A at gamerisms.
Examples of 3 questions from the Video Games Genres Quiz follow:
1) What type of gamer uses the button masher style of gaming?
A. A gamer that flies into a rage every time they see a button and must destroy or press it no matter the in-game consequence.
B. A player of fighting games that always knows the exact series of buttons to press to perform their character's special combo.
C. A fighting game aficionado who's primary style involves slamming down on the buttons of their controller frantically in a desire to crush, destroy, and kill their opponents through brute force alone.
2) What currently still actively popular fighting game franchise began its life in the arcades of 1987 and changed the face of video gaming forever?
A. The long time series of fighting games that originated with the game Fatal Fury.
B. Street Fighter, the game that chronicled a special worldwide tournament with the main character of Ryu.
C. A game series set in a dark world of demons and monsters known as Dark Stalkers.
3) Which of these video game title series is an example of a first-person shooter?
A. Halo, a game involving a war between humanity and the alien covenant.
B. Medal of Honor, a series of games that take place in different war-torn time periods.
C. Lumines, a game series that tests your eye-hand coordination in frantic and interesting ways.
Video game genres and reviews are described at gamerisms for 10 genre types.
This area of gamerisms is dedicated to passionate gamerz everywhere.
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Your Favorite War Video Games?
What is your Favorite from these 7 reviews of War Video Games at gamerisms?
Modern war games that are recognizable to gamers would be the Medal of Honor series, Halo series, and Call of Duty.
The Medal of Honor series are simulation games that allow the player to take on the role of a soldier in a historical wartime scenario such as WW II.
The Halo series is a setting that takes place in a distant possible future where humans are at war with an advanced alien race.
Call of Duty: 2 versions are reviewed. They are Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex Edition and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Other war game titles reviewed are Gears of War, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldiers and R.U.S.E.
Action/Adventure video games could be your next stop to see more reviews and stay in action mode at video gamerisms.
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Sports Betting Explained
The Sportsbetting glossary at gamerisms is divided into 3 parts along with a quiz.
Sports Betting Explained provides players with a comprehensive guide by combining basic terms plus lingo and jargon with specific types of bets in alpha order.
Examples are sportsbook and sportsbetting exchanges=Basic terms; beard and buy the rack=Lingo/Jargon along with Ante Post and Asian Handicap=Type of bets.
The play sportsbetting quiz will test what you know about sports betting.
Before you start laying down your hard-earned cash, try testing your wagering savvy here.
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Get Up to Speed with Football Lingo
It is a Super time to get up to speed with the language of football.
gamerisms steps up with a 3-part football glossary of terms, lingo, jargon plus a quiz for passionate fans.
Check out these links and sample definitions.
Pooch Kick: football jargon for a short, high kick.
Buttonhook: route run by a receiver in which they run straight down the field and abruptly turn back toward the quarterback.
Football Quiz Link
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What are Handicap Betting Types?
gamerisms provides a 3- part sportsbetting glossary and defines Handicap Betting Types.
Here are three examples:
Handicap 0: your chosen team wins. If there is a draw, your bet is refunded.
Handicap +0.5, +1: your chosen team wins or draws, but if your team loses by 1 goal, you lose 50%.
Handicap +1.5: your chosen team wins, draws or loses with a one-goal difference.
Part 3 defines types of games betting for specific games like football, soccer and basketball.
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Your Poker Software Choice
gamerisms presents 12 poker software reviews for passionate players worldwide.
Poker software is an indispensable tool for a new or veteran player.
It provides the best simulation of the game to train for the elusive game of poker, run reports, show statistics, display information about your game by reading hand histories of your opponents.
gamerisms looked at several types of software available both for individual games and tournaments.
We begin with the popular and highly rated Turbo Texas Holdem
gamerisms suggests Holdem Omaha Stud Poker section where each of these poker games offer mini-glossaries with a brief overview of the rules followed by terms for the game.
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What is Your Canasta IQ?
What you know and can learn about Canasta is the focus for this rummy skill games article at gamerisms.
The history, rules, scoring and strategies are included for this card game that is a member of the rummy family.
The basic goal of winning Canasta is simple--you have to achieve the highest number of points by melding your cards. This is where the game differs from most other rummy games wherein going out early or discarding the end card is of higher importance.
The Rummy games glossary is divided into 6 parts and is dedicated to passionate players around the world.
Rummy versions of Gin Rummy, Oklahoma Gin, Canasta plus 7 other Versions are defined.
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Basketball Challenge
Take the Basketball Quiz Challenge at gamerisms to test your knowlege of basketball terms and lingo.
1) What does the term Brick mean?
A. Lazy shot that deflects off the rim or backboard.
B. Solid screen set by offensive player to free up player with the ball.
C. A special play used on defense only.
2) What is a Bunny or Bury in basketball terms?
A. First step taken by player using a crossover dribble.
B. Off-balance shot where player ends up on floor out of bounds.
C. An easy score.
3) What does the basketball players term Fill the Lane mean?
A. Chaotic inbound play where all defensive players rush the player throwing in the ball.
B. Moving rapidly close to the sideline to disperse the defense.
C. Slang term for shooting from every possible spot on the floor.
Basketball Game Terms Part 3 of the glossary at gamerisms is available for passionate players and fans.
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How Do You Speak Roulette?
If you want to speak the language of Roulette, gamerisms offers up the defining glossary, betting guide and quiz in 4 parts.
Roulette is one of the most recognized casino games and is played passionately worldwide.
The first part of the guide includes a table layout graphic, a listing of all bets/payouts and roulette strategies that are followed by roulette terms in 2 parts.
There are several French roulette terms, mais oui, but of course.
A Roulette Quiz is part 4 that challenges your knowledge of the language and game betting, so you can Spin That Wheel for Profits!
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Fighting Video Games: 5 Favorites
gamerisms reviews 5 favorite titles for this popular genre of video games.
Fighting games have been appealing to gamers since the beginning. Going back to the classic Combat on the Atari 2600, zealous gamerz have never been able to get enough of this genre.
Five title reviews at gamerisms are: Super Street Fighter IV, Grand Theft Auto, Elder Scrolls, Final Fantasy and Tekken 6.
Later, First Person Shooting games is a quick jump at video gamerisms for 5 more title reviews to include Half Life and Crysis.
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Define Your Craps Game IQ
Take the craps quiz at gamerisms and define your craps IQ.
There are 10 questions and answers to test and challenge you.
3 examples below are about craps speak or terms:
1) What do craps players mean with the term Hook?
A. Imaginary line that separates players 3 and 4.
B. Device used by the Stickman.
C. The combination of 3 and 4 on a dice equaling 7.
2) What does the term Barefoot Bet mean in Craps?
A. This is a Pass Line Bet only.
B. This is a Come, Pass Line or Dont Pass Bet without any odds.
C. This is a Dont Come or Dont Come Bet only.
3) What do craps players mean with the term Big Red?
A. Refers to the Big 6 and 8 on the table layout.
B. Refers to the pair of dice.
C. The dice are showing a seven combination.
Craps Glossary in 3 parts is sure to increase your Craps Game IQ and define you as a Pro Player. Good Luck!
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If You Love Tennis
and the language of the game, then gamerisms is the place to be.
There is a 3-part glossary and quiz that will both increase and test your knowledge of tennis speak.
Here are but a couple of examples:
Bagel: the 0 that represents a bagel in a 6-0 win or a 0-6 loss.
Puddler: lingo for inexperienced player who hits plenty of chip and drop shots
gamerisms invites you to explore the game that is faster than a speeding bullet!
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What are the Best Racing Video Games?
The best racing video games are reviewed at gamerisms with these five titles for this game genre.
Check out the 5 reviews for: Forza Motorsport 3, Need for Speed, Gran Turismo 5, Mario Cart Wii and Dirt.
Racing titles run the gamut from realistic driving SIM=simulation games to bang em' up demolition derby arcade games and even multiplayer games.
We want to hear from you. What are the Best in your opinion?
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What is the latest Top Online Gaming Site?
gamerisms has updated their Top 10 Online Games and added Intertops Sportsbook, Poker and Casino.
Online since 1996, Intertops is recognized globally for reliable sportsbetting offering 4000+ betting options. Intertops accepted the worlds first online sports bet and can truly support the slogan of Trust the First!
Additionally, the site offers exciting poker action along with generous promotions and a casino menu of more than 300 games.
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Also, the Top Online Games Bonuses has been updated both at gamerisms and our rss feed.
Follow this link for the full Intertops Gaming site review.
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Blackjack Speak
Blackjack Speak for one of the most popular games for passionate players worldwide, is part of the casino unit at gamerisms.
The blackjack games glossary is divided into 3 parts at gamerisms followed by a challenging quiz.
We begin with the basics and strategy of the game that will then lead you to the complete alpha listing in parts 2 and 3.
Also, Casino Intro defines the language spoken by Casino Players worldwide.
Choose and explore your favorite casino games from poker, slots, video poker, roulette, craps, bingo and sportsbetting at gamerisms.
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Basketball is Back: Be Prepared
gamerisms welcomes back the basketball season and is here to assist with the language of the game for passionate players and fans.
There is a 3 part glossary of terms, lingo and jargon along with a challenging basketball quiz.
This link will define terms like Outlet Pass, Lower Percentage Shot, In the Paint, Hacking and Finger Roll.
Let gamerisms Define Your Game while you prepare to root for your fav team.
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Rummy X 6 at gamerisms
gamerisms talks Rummy in 6 parts. Following an extensive 3-part glossary, there are 3 articles detailing game rules and strategies for Gin Rummy & Oklahoma Gin, Canasta plus 7 Rummy Versions--more to explore.
Here are but 3 rummy glossary examples:
Baiting: jargon refers to strategic play to bait an opponent into tossing a card of the same rank or suit.
Going to the Wall: defines the moment when two or more hands results in a tie.
Triplet: same as Trey, Three, Thrice or insert another T3 term.
This blog post link will take you to part 3 of the glossary focusing on gin rummy games.
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Talking Golf at gamerisms
gamerisms presents a 5 part golf glossary and quiz for passionate players and fans.
These golf terms, lingo and jargon are part of sports gamerisms, Define Your Game!
Here is a preview:
Quail High: refers to a distance shot hit low and flat.
Scruff: occurs when the course turf is hit with a club before the ball.
Worm Burner: hard shot hit at a low trajectory.
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Sportsbetting Quiz
gamerisms tests your knowledge of sportsbetting with this quiz.
Here is a preview of 3 of the 10 questions:
1) What does the sportsbetting term Ante Post mean?
A. A wager placed on an event against another bettor.
B. Betting that is placed 1 or more days before the date of the event.
C. A bettor who is against wooden poles.
2) What is a Bottle in sportsbetting lingo?
A. Lingo for a 2 to 1 odds bet.
B. A plastic or glass flask that holds soda pop or beer.
C. A term used to describe a nervous bettor.
3) What does Goliath refer to with sportsbetting?
A. Multiple bets that includes 247 bets for several events.
B. Slang term for a tall Black Jack dealer.
C. A bettor who places high wagers on the long shots of the game.
Quiz Central at gamerisms lists 25 quiz units for Sports, Casino, Skill and Video Games.
Take the Challenge!
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Best of Sports Video Games
Sports Video Game Reviews at gamerisms offers 7 of the best game titles.
Video Game Titles are 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa , FIFA Soccer 2010, Madden NFL10, NHL 10, UFC= Ultimate Fighting Championship 2009 Undisputed and Major League Baseball 2K10.
The 7th review combines 2 Golf video games featuring the Tiger Woods franchise: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11.
A Golf Quiz awaits if you are up to the challenge.
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