How to use the Magic 8 Ball
- Think of a question that can be answered yes or no, such as "Will it be sunny tomorrow?", and type it in if you like.
- Press Shake (or Enter). The ball reveals one of its twenty classic answers.
- Your recent answers are listed underneath, and you can share the result with your question as the title.
The Magic 8 Ball's answers
The Magic 8 Ball was launched in the 1950s and is still sold today. Inside, a twenty-sided die floats in dark liquid, and one face rises to the window when you turn the ball over. Its twenty answers are split into ten positive answers ("It is certain", "Without a doubt", "Signs point to yes"), five non-committal ones ("Reply hazy, try again", "Ask again later") and five negative ones ("Don't count on it", "Very doubtful"). That means you have a 50% chance of yes, 25% of maybe and 25% of no.
This online version keeps exactly those answers and odds, picking each one with your browser's secure random generator. It is a fun way to make small decisions, break the ice at a party or entertain the kids. Do not use it for anything that matters. Questions are never stored or sent anywhere.
FAQ
How many answers does the Magic 8 Ball have?
Twenty: ten positive, five non-committal and five negative.
Is it random?
Yes. Each answer has an equal 1 in 20 chance, just like the die inside the toy.
Does it store my questions?
No. Questions stay in your browser and are not saved.