20 Questions: An Intelligence-Testing Game of Yes/No Questions

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the game "20 Questions," where players ask Yes/No questions to identify a hidden object. Participants explore the mechanics of the game, share experiences, and engage in a live game session, while also discussing strategies and challenges encountered during play.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in formulating effective questions during the game.
  • Another participant mentions a variation of the game with only three questions, questioning its feasibility.
  • Several participants engage in a live game, asking questions to narrow down the identity of the object.
  • There is a discussion about the importance of narrowing the field rather than making random guesses.
  • Participants propose various questions to clarify the object's characteristics, such as whether it is man-made, its size, and its use in transportation.
  • Some participants express predictions about the object based on the questions asked, suggesting possibilities like a car or bicycle.
  • There are discussions about the relevance of previous questions and whether they should be counted in the total.
  • One participant introduces an AI that plays 20 Questions, sharing their experience with its performance.
  • Confusion arises over certain questions, indicating varying levels of understanding among participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the mechanics of the game and the need for strategic questioning, but there are differing opinions on the effectiveness of various approaches and the feasibility of identifying the object with limited questions. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the identity of the object being guessed.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the appropriateness of certain questions and their relevance to the game, indicating a lack of consensus on how to effectively narrow down the possibilities.

  • #271
Yes it is!:smile:
Your turn Gad.
 
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  • #272
Lololol :smile::smile::smile:
 
  • #273
I don't like to be the answerer, but I won't let Mr.E down. :)

OK, I got something on my mind.
 
  • #274
Is it an everyday object?
 
  • #275
Definitely.
 
  • #276
Is it bigger than a breadbox?
 
  • #277
Nope.
 
  • #278
Can it fit in the palm of your hand with little to no trouble?
 
  • #279
Yes, it can.
 
  • #280
Is it cylindrical or spherical in shape?
 
  • #281
Yes- it's mostly cylindrical.
 
  • #282
Is it a magic 8 ball?
 
  • #283
No. It's something that everyone should have and use.
 
  • #284
Is it a deodorant stick?
 
  • #285
Lol, no. It's something everyone should practice using at a very young age.
 
  • #286
Is it a cup? :P
 
  • #287
No..
 
  • #288
Is it part of a person?
 
  • #289
I would love it to be part of me, but no, it isn't.
 
  • #290
Hey, blokpoi questioning aldready I see. :D
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Is it a toothbrush?
 
  • #291
Nope.
 
  • #292
Is it a pen/pencil?
 
  • #293
هذا صحيح.
:biggrin:
 
  • #294
Are you going to be the next answerer, Enigman?

Edit: is this even a word (answerer)..?
 
  • #295
Okay, fire on!
 
  • #296
Not a repeated answer though. :biggrin:


Is it used to protect?
 
  • #297
It may be used to protect.
 
  • #298
Is it a hat?
 
  • #299
Gad said:
Is it a hat?

Not at all.
 
  • #300
Is it a shield?
 

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