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.

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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.

  • #241
... I killed this thread. :bugeye:


Does it consist of more than one part?
 
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  • #242
Gad said:
... I killed this thread. :bugeye:


Does it consist of more than one part?

No, it's a single piece. A metallic segment, which you have to give a shape to. If you can't guess it, you can relax with a walk onto a mountain, and refresh yourself with a source of natural water... ;-)
 
  • #243
A nail/screw...?
 
  • #244
Gad said:
A nail/screw...?

Nope, be more...elastic! :)
 
  • #245
clippy-microsofts-talking-paperclip-is-back.jpg
 
  • #246
I thought of keyring/chain, I'm not sure if there's infinite uses of it though..
 
  • #247
You'r all almost there! Take Micromass' staple, or Gad's keyring and shape it a little more. You need to shape it in 3D, not on a plane. A keyring could be considered my object, when it's compressed at its limit. Both the clip and the keyring anyway have something in common with my object :-)

p.s. about my previous advice about a walk, I will add: "Going to natural sources of water is awesome in a warm season"
 
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  • #248
I'd rather go to Colorado Springs. :biggrin:
 
  • #249
Gad said:
I'd rather go to Colorado Springs. :biggrin:

Wise choice! :biggrin:
 
  • #250
Nice one!

So, who is the new person who answers? Do you want to be it, Gad?
 
  • #251
I didn't give an answer. :biggrin:


I really don't want to, whoever wants to start a new round, go ahead. :)
 
  • #252
Go, micro!
 
  • #253
Anyone??
 
  • #254
Is it a T.V.?
 
  • #255
Enigman said:
Is it a T.V.?

:smile:
 
  • #256
Okay, I will be the answerer.:smile:
Let the Game begin!
Countdown:20
 
  • #257
Does it fit in a backpack?
 
  • #258
It comes in many sizes...the smaller ones may fit into a backpack, the larger ones won't;
There is not much fun in the smaller ones though...
Mr.E
Countdown:19
 
  • #259
Enigman said:
It comes in many sizes...the smaller ones may fit into a backpack, the larger ones won't;
There is not much fun in the smaller ones though...
Mr.E
Countdown:19

Quit the count down! Can't you see we answered the previous one with only 3 questions.
 
  • #260
Gad said:
Quit the count down! Can't you see we answered the previous one with only 3 questions.

This one could be even faster, especially considering the previous questions...:)
 
  • #261
Does it have wheel/s?
 
  • #262
No it doesn't.
 
  • #263
Does it have a round shape?
 
  • #264
Nope.
 
  • #265
Is it something that is typically found/used inside someone's house (as opposed to outside, or anywhere not inside a house)?
 
  • #266
collinsmark said:
Is it something that is typically found/used inside someone's house (as opposed to outside, or anywhere not inside a house)?

Yep.
 
  • #267
Does it use electricity?
 
  • #268
Yes, indeed.
 
  • #269
Is it a TV? :bugeye:
 
  • #270
Gad said:
Is it a TV? :bugeye:

Lol, I was thinking that too!
 

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