The Game Masters
These ten celebrities would be instant masters at certain games if they ever got to play, judging from their previous life experience. The first week of this theme features celebrities who would dominate at modern board and card games, and the second week switches to modern video games.
Meyer Guggenheim
publication date: Friday, May 9, 2014
category: 
Business
clue: You can't make money or children in Minecraft, but this Swiss-born miner eventually had lots of both.
explanation: Guggenheim was the patriarch of a very successful mining family. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, and Justin Woods
Matt Urban
publication date: Thursday, May 8, 2014
category: 
Military
clue: From his home city of Buffalo, he heard the Call of Duty and eventually became the most decorated soldier in World War II.
explanation: The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Urban as WWII's most decorated veteran. The phrase "home city" was a play on Urban's last name. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Jack Ruby
publication date: Wednesday, May 7, 2014
category: 
Crime
clue: He may have broken an Assassin's Creed by killing a fellow killer in Texas.
explanation: Ruby murdered Lee Harvey Oswald a few days after Oswald assassinated John F. Kennedy. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, and Joanna Woods
Tony Horton
publication date: Tuesday, May 6, 2014
category: 
Medicine
clue: The creator of P90X would have no trouble keeping up with the Wii Fit trainer.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Elizabeth Taylor
publication date: Monday, May 5, 2014
category: 
Movies
clue: This star of Giant and Cleopatra so enjoyed being Bejeweled that she launched a line of fragrances named after diamonds.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Ameerah al-Taweel
publication date: Friday, May 2, 2014
category: 
Royalty
clue: Attempting to pass a Love Letter to this Saudi Arabian in front of her husband would be a bad idea, even if she works toward women's empowerment.
explanation: al-Taweel was the princess of Saudi Arabia, married to Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, and Justin Woods
Cornelius Vanderbilt
publication date: Thursday, May 1, 2014
category: Business
clue: This railroad magnate and university founder would have been happy to sell you a Ticket to Ride.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Jerry Maren
publication date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014
category: Movies
clue: The last surviving member of the Lollipop Guild knows firsthand what it takes to be a Munchkin.
explanation: Maren starred in The Wizard of Oz. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Sanjay Gupta
publication date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014
category: Medicine
clue: If a Pandemic broke out, this doctor would give us all updates on CNN.
explanation: Gupta was CNN's chief medical correspondent. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
John Smith
publication date: Monday, April 28, 2014
category: 
Exploration
clue: His experience settling Virginia would help him win a game of Settlers of Catan, but Pocahontas wouldn't be there to save his life.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, and Mike Rothstein
Other Themes in Spring 2014
The Spirit of Sochi
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi produced the usual stories of triumph and heartbreak associated with the quadrennial games. Here are some of the most interesting people to emerge from the event. Go »
Video Game Heroes
Video games have become a billion-dollar industry, with annual revenues that outgross Hollywood. These five characters are some of the most popular stars in the business. Fictional characters are normally excluded from the game, but this week makes a special exception. This theme was created by Matthew Preston. Go »
Days of Our Lives
Each weekday brings a new celebrity goo, and that's extra true for these five goos, each of which was inspired by a different day of the week (not the day of publication). This theme was created by Chris Lemler. Go »
Angel on My Shoulders
Whatever your personal beliefs about angels, there's little doubt that their influence in culture has been enormous. These five celebrities from different fields all have some connection to angels. This theme was created by Steve West. Go »
Presidential Prenomens
These ten goos, major achievers in their own right, have first names linking them to former Presidents of the United States. If you can't identify the celebrity, perhaps figuring out their presidential namesake will help? Go »
Life is a Fairy Tale
Classic fairy tales teach universal lessons about wisdom, patience, and other virtues, remaining relevant even in our modern world. Each of these five celebrities has something in common with a classic fairy-tale hero or villain. Go »
I Want to Believe
Nearly 75% of Americans believe in some form of paranormal phenomena, so it's no wonder that celebrities do too. These five people, each famous in their own right, are also known for their beliefs about specific supernatural activity. Go »
Spring 2014 Tournament
Justin Woods. Matthew Preston. Russ Wilhelm. Steve West. The list of winners includes some very talented players. Are you prepared to do what it takes to feel the thrill of victory? This tournament will produce the game's 60th champion. Go »
