Magic 8-Ball

What it does

The Magic 8-Ball answers your yes-or-no questions with the classic twenty answers — from “It is certain” through “Ask again later” to “Outlook not so good.” Type your question, shake once, or draw up to 100 answers in a row. Seeded shakes are reproducible, for when the 8-Ball must be held accountable.

Common use cases

• Settling questions — the time-honored authority on lunch choices, weekend plans, and whether to send that message.
• Party games and icebreakers — pass the question around and let the ball answer.
• Fun UI fixtures — a seeded answer feed for demo apps and chatbot prototypes.
• Teaching randomness — the answer set has a fixed distribution of positive, neutral, and negative outcomes; shake 100 times and count.

Settings

• Your question — for the record; the ball answers regardless (that’s the magic).
• How many — one answer, or up to 100 shakes (presets for single, three tries, and a full cycle).
• Seed — the same seed and settings return the same fate. Change it to appeal the verdict.

Privacy note

Answers are generated locally in your browser — your questions are never uploaded, logged, or judged. Entertainment only: the ball has no information about your situation, which has never stopped it from sounding confident.

FAQ

Are the classic twenty answers in there? The answer pool follows the classic mix — affirmative, non-committal, and negative — so long runs feel like the real toy.

Can I re-ask until I get the answer I want? Of course. The moment you catch yourself doing it, you have your real answer — the 8-Ball’s greatest feature.

Something less mystical? The Decision Maker gives a straight yes/no or picks from your own options; the Spinner Wheel adds ceremony.