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

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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.

  • #331
A tablet computer?
 
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  • #332
blokpoi said:
Yes it does.. I think you are starting to catch on now!

... You still need need to read about liquid crystals. :biggrin:

Is it an mp3 player?
 
  • #333
Gad said:
... You still need need to read about liquid crystals. :biggrin:

Is it an mp3 player?
I will read about liquid crystals in a bit... and yes it is an mp3 player! (or ipod) Who is next?
 
  • #334
Enigman is next. :biggrin:
 
  • #335
Oookay milady!
Start asking.
 
  • #336
Is it something you find in every house?
 
  • #337
Not in every house but it may commonly be seen in houses.
EDIT:in my home it is always there but many houses may not have it.
 
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  • #338
Do you insert... things in it to use it?
 
  • #339
nope.
 
  • #340
Is it typically found in the kitchen?
 
  • #341
Not typically; but kitchen is as good a place as any other...
 
  • #342
Is it a radio?
 
  • #343
No it ain't.
 
  • #344
Is it run by electricity?
 
  • #345
Negative.
 
  • #346
Does it have anything to do with cleaning?
 
  • #347
Gad said:
Does it have anything to do with cleaning?

Yes, cleaning it if not properly disposed can be a chore.:rolleyes:
 
  • #348
Is it a diaper?
 
  • #349
Nope.
 
  • #350
Is it a latex condom ?
 
  • #351
No! Absolutely not!
 
  • #352
Is it alive?

(Or maybe I should ask, "is it alive at least before the time of which it is properly disposed?")
 
  • #353
Nope.
 
  • #354
Would you find it in a cafe?
 
  • #355
Yes, you may find it in a cafe.

I would find it anywhere, I generally keep it with me as I really love it.
 
  • #356
 
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  • #357
Nope, though the 'thing' may contain nicotine.
 
  • #358
Is it sticky? :biggrin:
 
  • #359
Quite so milady Grace*, do I go again or will you?*finally got the correct meaning of your name; I think...
 
  • #360
Whoever answers go next. :)

Btw, Grace is nice, but mine is the name of a rare desert rose.. According to mama. :biggrin:
 

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