Magic 8-Ball
The classic Magic 8-Ball with all 20 original responses. Ask any yes/no question, shake it, and receive your fate. Obviously not real, but somehow people keep asking it things anyway.
Enter a question first
How to use
- Type your question.
- Click Shake it! (or just shake your phone if you're on mobile).
- The 8-Ball has spoken. Results are final.
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The Magic 8-Ball has been answering yes or no questions since the 1950s. Ask your question, click to shake, and receive one of the 20 classic responses. Ten are positive, five are noncommittal, and five are negative. The answer you get is random, but the ritual of asking a question and waiting for a response has its own charm that keeps people coming back.
The original Magic 8-Ball was invented by Albert Carter and Abe Bookman, and the responses printed on its icosahedron die have barely changed since. Phrases like 'Reply hazy, try again' and 'Don't count on it' have become part of shared cultural vocabulary. This version includes every one of the original 20 responses and works exactly as you remember.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many responses does the Magic 8-Ball have?
The classic Magic 8-Ball has 20 responses: 10 positive, 5 neutral, and 5 negative. This tool includes all 20.
Is the answer random?
Yes. The response is selected randomly from the 20 possible answers each time you shake.
Can I use it for serious decisions?
You can, but the results are random and have no predictive power. Most people use it for entertainment or to break a deadlock when nobody can decide.
Why does the 8-Ball sometimes refuse to give a clear answer?
Five of the 20 responses are deliberately noncommittal. They were designed into the original toy to cover cases where a flat yes or no would feel too definitive.