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.

  • #151
Is it used to save/carry stuff?
 
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  • #152
Gad said:
Is it used to save/carry stuff?

Not at all.
 
  • #153
Who's next?
 
  • #154
Is it a TV?
 
  • #155
micromass said:
Is it a TV?

No, it's not.
 
  • #156
OMG :smile:
I don't think I'm going to get out of this round safely. :smile:
 
  • #157
Used as a Decoration?
 
  • #158
Enigman said:
Used as a Decoration?

It can be used as a decoration. In fact, I want to put it in my house as a decoration since I think it looks cool. But its actual purpose is not at all decorational.
 
  • #159
Is it used to kill people? :biggrin:
 
  • #160
Gad said:
Is it used to kill people? :biggrin:

I have googled it, and I have found no results of people killed by this object. Not that I looked very well.
 
  • #161
Electrical?
 
  • #162
Enigman said:
Electrical?

Not at all.
 
  • #163
Does it change with time?
 
  • #164
Gad said:
Does it change with time?

The object itself doesn't change with time. But time is certainly essential. It would be rather useless without it.
 
  • #165
Is it used to measure something?
 
  • #166
Gad said:
Is it used to measure something?

Yes.
 
  • #167
Who's next? :biggrin:
 
  • #168
Is it either time measuring or length measuring device ? (Trying to union sets)
You don't need to tell which one, just a 'yes' if it falls on either of the categories.
 
  • #169
Yes.
 
  • #170
Measures time?
 
  • #171
Yes.
 
  • #172
micromass said:
Yes.

Speaking of time, when do you sleep, micro :eek:?
 
  • #173
Oh common people, this round took too much time already.
 
  • #174
Gad said:
Oh common people, this round took too much time already.

A bigger version is named big ben?
 
  • #175
Enigman said:
A bigger version is named big ben?

Nope
 
  • #176
lisab said:
Speaking of time, when do you sleep, micro :eek:?

[Quoted the wrong person last time...]
Works without gravity?
 
  • #177
Why do I feel that Gad PMed the answer to Micromass..
.
 
  • #178
I think I got the answer;
And I really don't want to be the answerer...
 
  • #179
Enigman said:
[Quoted the wrong person last time...]
Works without gravity?

Gravity is needed.
 
  • #180
Enigman said:
I think I got the answer;
And I really don't want to be the answerer...
Do you think you are the only one?


Anyway, on the topic. Does it have a part that keeps swinging to and fro? :)
 

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