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Magic 8 Ball

Ask a yes or no question, shake, and watch the answer float up.

The ball saysAsk, then shake

    Your last 10 questions
      How it works

      How to ask the Magic 8 Ball

      1. Ask

        Type a question that can be answered yes or no. Typing is optional, but it keeps a record in your history.

      2. Shake

        Press Shake, tap the ball, or press Enter in the question box.

      3. Read

        The ball rattles and the answer drifts up in the window.

      4. Ask again

        Got "Ask again later"? That is one of the real answers. Give it another shake.

      The full list

      All 20 Magic 8 Ball answers

      The classic ball has a 20-sided die floating inside, so there are 20 answers: 10 positive, 5 neutral, and 5 negative. This online version uses the same 20, each with an equal 1 in 20 chance. That means the ball gives some kind of yes half the time, some kind of maybe a quarter of the time, and some kind of no a quarter of the time.

      Positive (10)
      1. It is certain.
      2. It is decidedly so.
      3. Without a doubt.
      4. Yes, definitely.
      5. You may rely on it.
      6. As I see it, yes.
      7. Most likely.
      8. Outlook good.
      9. Yes.
      10. Signs point to yes.
      Neutral (5)
      1. Reply hazy, try again.
      2. Ask again later.
      3. Better not tell you now.
      4. Cannot predict now.
      5. Concentrate and ask again.
      Negative (5)
      1. Don't count on it.
      2. My reply is no.
      3. My sources say no.
      4. Outlook not so good.
      5. Very doubtful.
      Ideas

      Fun ways to use the 8 ball

      Party game

      Everyone writes a question for someone else, and the ball answers out loud.

      Icebreakers

      Open a meeting or class with a few silly questions and let the ball respond.

      Writing prompts

      Ask a question about your character, then write the scene where the answer comes true.

      Small decisions

      Treat it as a toy, not an oracle. For a cleaner yes or no, use the Yes or No Wheel.

      FAQ

      Frequently asked questions

      Is the Magic 8 Ball random?

      Yes. Each shake picks one of the 20 answers with crypto.getRandomValues and rejection sampling, so all 20 have the same 5% chance. It does not read your question, and the same question can get a different answer each time.

      Are my questions saved?

      Your last 10 questions and answers stay in this browser's local storage so you can scroll back. They never leave your device, and Clear history removes them.

      How many answers are there?

      20, the traditional set: 10 that lean yes, 5 that are noncommittal, and 5 that lean no. The full list is above.

      Does it work on phones?

      Yes. Tap the ball to shake it. The page is light and keeps working offline once loaded.

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