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.

  • #181
I_am_learning said:
Do you think you are the only one?


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

Nope.
 
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  • #182
Does it consist of springs?
 
  • #183
Gad said:
Does it consist of springs?

Nope.
 
  • #184
Is mercury involved?
 
  • #185
Gad said:
Is mercury involved?

Nope. Neither the planet, nor the element, nor the God.
 
  • #186
Did you use any mathematical logic in any of your answers?

PS. This is not a question for the game. ^2
 
  • #187
Gad said:
Did you use any mathematical logic in any of your answers?

PS. This is not a question for the game. ^2

Maybe you should ignore the question whether gravity is needed. I think it is needed, but I don't know enough physics to be sure.
 
  • #188
Astro...? :biggrin:
 
  • #189
Gad said:
Astro...? :biggrin:

...nuc?
 
  • #190
Just give the answer... If you don't want to be the next answerer, then I'll do it in your place.
 
  • #191
Lol :smile:
 
  • #192
micromass said:
Just give the answer... If you don't want to be the next answerer, then I'll do it in your place.

Ok, not sure though; astrolabe.
 
  • #193
Gad said:
Ok, not sure though; astrolabe.

Nope. :-p

It's older than that.
 
  • #194
micromass said:
Nope. :-p

It's older than that.

You!

Does it require water?
 
  • #195
Gad said:
You!

Does it require water?

Nope.
 
  • #196
No, it doesn't.
 
  • #197
micromass said:
No, it doesn't.

OOPS my question was: Does it require sand. And the answer is apparently No.
 
  • #198
edward said:
OOPS my question was: Does it require sand. And the answer is apparently No.

You would definitely need glass for that answer, which is not the case here.

Hmm, are you sure there is no light involved here, micro? Sun light, or lighting stuff?
 
  • #199
Gad said:
You would definitely need glass for that answer, which is not the case here.

Hmm, are you sure there is no light involved here, micro? Sun light, or lighting stuff?

Yes, light is very important. But you asked "Is it light?", which it is not.
 
  • #200
micromass said:
Yes, light is very important. But you asked "Is it light?", which it is not.

Yeah yeah yeah.


Candle clock.
 
  • #201
Gad said:
Yeah yeah yeah.


Candle clock.

Nope.
 
  • #202
Sundial.
 
  • #203
Gad said:
Sundial.

Nice :-p

Should I go next, or do you want to?
 
  • #204
Nope, I only like to ask questions. :biggrin:

Go ahead :)
 
  • #205
Fine, I got a new object.
 
  • #206
Does it fit in your hands?
 
  • #207
Gad said:
Does it fit in your hands?

Yes. But you don't want it between your hands.
 
  • #208
Is it an animal?
 
  • #209
Gad said:
Is it an animal?

Not at all.
 
  • #210
Is it metallic?
 

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