Magic 8 ball
The 20 classic magic 8 ball answers on one wheel: ten that lean yes, five noncommittal ones and five that say no. Ask the magic 8 ball a yes or no question out loud, then spin.
Tap the ball — the answer is picked fairly, just like on the wheel
- It is certain
- It is decidedly so
- Without a doubt
- Yes definitely
- You may rely on it
- As I see it, yes
- Most likely
- Outlook good
- Yes
- Signs point to yes
- Reply hazy, try again
- Ask again later
- Better not tell you now
- Cannot predict now
- Concentrate and ask again
- Don't count on it
- My reply is no
- My sources say no
- Outlook not so good
- Very doubtful
Ready — 20 entries
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How to use
- Think of a question that can be answered yes or no, and say it before the wheel stops.
- Spin once. If you land on Reply hazy, try again, the wheel is telling you to ask the same question a second time.
- To make the answers gloomier or sunnier, raise or lower the weights of the five no answers.
Ideas and variations
- Sleepover fortune-telling: each guest asks one question about the coming school year.
- Present mode on a big screen for a party, with guests taking turns at the keyboard.
- Writing warm-up: ask a question your story's character would ask and let the answer steer the next scene.
- Keep only the ten affirmative answers for a cheerful encouragement wheel.
Questions
What are the 20 magic 8 ball answers?
Ten affirmative: It is certain, It is decidedly so, Without a doubt, Yes definitely, You may rely on it, As I see it yes, Most likely, Outlook good, Yes and Signs point to yes. Five noncommittal: Reply hazy try again, Ask again later, Better not tell you now, Cannot predict now and Concentrate and ask again. Five negative: Don't count on it, My reply is no, My sources say no, Outlook not so good and Very doubtful.
How often does the magic 8 ball online say yes?
Half the time. Ten of the 20 slices are affirmative, a quarter are noncommittal and a quarter are no, the same split as the classic toy's answer die.
Is this the real Magic 8 Ball?
No. It is a wheel that holds the same 20 answers. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Mattel; Magic 8 Ball is a trademark of its owner.
Can the magic 8 ball settle a serious choice?
No, treat it as a game. For a choice that matters, list the real options on the decision maker wheel instead.