How to play
The magic 8 ball is a fortune-telling toy: you ask a question, give the ball a shake and an answer shows up in its window. Here, a tap does the shaking. Every answer is picked at random, so it can't really see the future.
- Type a question that can be answered with yes or no, or skip it and just shake.
- Tap the ball, press Shake the ball or hit Enter in the question box.
- Read the answer in the window. A tag next to it says whether it means yes, no or maybe.
- Press Shake again for another answer. You never get the same one twice in a row.
Controls
- Your yes or no question: the box for your question. It's optional.
- The ball: tap it to shake. It fogs over for a moment, then shows the answer.
- Shake the ball, which turns into Shake again after the first answer, does the same as a tap.
- Your name for the share link (optional): type a name and the result shows it, as in Maya asked.
Tips
- Ask closed questions, like whether it will snow this weekend. A question such as what to eat for dinner has no yes or no to give.
- Got a maybe? Some of those answers tell you to ask again, so shake once more.
- The ball leans positive: about half of its answers are some kind of yes.
- At a sleepover or a lunch table, pass the phone around and have everyone guess the answer before the tap.
- Let it settle small stuff, like which movie goes first. Anything important deserves a real conversation.
FAQ
Does the magic 8 ball really know the answer?
No. Each answer is picked at random the moment you shake, so treat it as a game for fun, not advice.
Is this the real Magic 8 Ball from Mattel?
No. This is an unofficial, free take on the classic toy. The Magic 8 Ball itself is made by Mattel, and this game isn't connected to them.
Can I play it at school or on a Chromebook?
Yes, as long as your school's network lets it load. It needs no download, install or account and runs in a normal browser tab. If it's blocked, only the school's IT team can change that.