Magic 8-Ball — Ask a Question

Ask a yes/no question and the Magic 8-Ball gives one of its 20 classic answers.

A classic Magic 8-Ball with the original 20 answers — just for fun.

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About the Magic 8-Ball — Ask a Question

Ask the AlarmDaddy Magic 8-Ball any yes-or-no question, give it a shake, and it replies with one of the twenty classic answers — from "It is certain" to "Very doubtful". It is the digital version of the toy fortune-teller, perfect for a bit of fun or breaking a tie.

Ten of the answers are positive, five are non-committal and five are negative, exactly like the original. It is just for entertainment and runs entirely in your browser.

How to use this calculator

  1. 1Type a yes/no question.
  2. 2Tap "Ask the 8-ball" and let it shake.
  3. 3Read the answer — ask again any time.

The formula

One of the 20 classic answers is chosen at random with a uniform draw.

The Magic 8-Ball has twenty fixed answers — ten affirmative, five non-committal and five negative. Each shake picks one at random with equal probability, just like the original toy.

Frequently asked questions

Twenty classic answers — ten positive, five non-committal ("Ask again later") and five negative — exactly like the original toy.