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

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The forum discussion revolves around the classic game "20 Questions," where players ask Yes/No questions to identify a hidden object. Participants share their experiences and strategies, highlighting the challenge of formulating effective questions. A notable mention is the handheld game "20Q," which utilizes artificial intelligence to play the game efficiently. The conversation emphasizes the importance of narrowing down possibilities through strategic questioning rather than making random guesses.

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  • Understanding of the game mechanics of "20 Questions."
  • Familiarity with strategic questioning techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence applications in games, particularly "20Q."
  • Ability to engage in logical deduction and binary search methods.
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  • Explore the mechanics of "20 Questions" and its variations.
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  • Investigate the AI algorithms used in the "20Q" game.
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This discussion is beneficial for game enthusiasts, educators looking to teach critical thinking, and developers interested in AI applications in gaming.

  • #121
Gad said:
Does it have some sort of a handle?

No, it has no handle.

micromass said:
Is it used for entertainment purposes?

There are venues for it to be used as entertainment, yes. But its original puropose was far, far from entertainment.

(Btw I'm being generous with answers, because I've used this one before and it has never been guessed.)
 
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  • #122
made of metal?
 
  • #123
Enigman said:
made of metal?

Yes, primarily.
 
  • #124
lisab said:
No, it has no handle.



There are venues for it to be used as entertainment, yes. But its original puropose was far, far from entertainment.

(Btw I'm being generous with answers, because I've used this one before and it has never been guessed.)

Was it invented to harm people?
 
  • #125
micromass said:
Was it invented to harm people?

Sadly, yes :frown:.
 
  • #126
lisab said:
Sadly, yes :frown:.

Is it a modern invention? That is, invented in the 20th century?
 
  • #127
A TV still kind of fits... Are you sure it's not a TV?
 
  • #128
micromass said:
A TV still kind of fits... Are you sure it's not a TV?

:smile: you're awesome
 
  • #129
lisab said:
:smile: you're awesome

+1 :smile:
 
  • #130
micromass said:
Is it a modern invention? That is, invented in the 20th century?

No, it is not modern, but it's still in use. It was invented before the 20th century.
 
  • #131
Hmmm.. Does it have some uniform shape, like a sphere?
 
  • #132
lisab said:
No, it is not modern, but it's still in use. It was invented before the 20th century.

Was it used to kill people? Or rather to torture people?
 
  • #133
Me think of
http://image2.photokore.com/image/500/201207/a790326.jpg
 
  • #134
Gad said:
Hmmm.. Does it have some uniform shape, like a sphere?

Early versions were spheres, but newer ones are not.

micromass said:
Was it used to kill people? Or rather to torture people?

Yes, they were designed to kill.
 
  • #135
micromass said:
Me think of
http://image2.photokore.com/image/500/201207/a790326.jpg

No, it's not a knife or sword.
 
  • #136
 
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  • #137

Yes.

I knew PFers could get it -- like I said, it's never been guessed before.

You're up, micro!
 
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  • #138
OK, got something
 
  • #139
Animal, vegetable or mineral?
 
  • #140
Enigman said:
Animal, vegetable or mineral?

Yes.
 
  • #141
Lolol :smile::cry::smile:
 
  • #142
Fine, I'll leave out the mathematical logic :frown:

It's usually made of minerals. Although it can also be made of wood.
 
  • #143
micromass said:
Yes.

:confused:

Which one?
Edit-Never mind...
 
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  • #144
Does it contain glass?
 
  • #145
Gad said:
Does it contain glass?

It could contain glass, but it's not necessary.
 
  • #146
Is it light?
 
  • #147
Gad said:
Is it light?

No, it doesn't typically consist of photons.
 
  • #148
micromass said:
Fine, I'll leave out the mathematical logic :frown:

It's usually made of minerals. Although it can also be made of wood.

Too detailed...not that I am complaining.:D
 
  • #149
micromass said:
No, it doesn't typically consist of photons.

Is it heavy then?
 
  • #150
Gad said:
Is it heavy then?

Depends. It can be really tiny, or really massive. It really can have a lot of sizes.
 

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