Boneyard Tools

Magic 8 Ball

Think of a yes or no question, type it in if you like, then shake the ball for one of the twenty classic Magic 8 Ball answers.

How to use the Magic 8 Ball

  1. Think of a yes or no question and type it in the box.
  2. Tap Shake to consult the ball.
  3. Read your answer, then shake again for a new one.

Examples

A hopeful question

Will it be sunny this weekend?
Signs point to yes.

An uncertain reply

Should I text them back?
Ask again later.

Frequently asked questions

What answers can the Magic 8 Ball give?

The classic twenty: ten positive such as Yes definitely, five non-committal such as Ask again later, and five negative such as My reply is no.

Do I have to type a question?

No. The question box is just for fun and is not sent anywhere. You can leave it blank and shake whenever you like.

How does it choose an answer?

Each shake picks one of the twenty answers at random using your browser's built-in random number generator, so every answer is equally likely.

Is the Magic 8 Ball real fortune telling?

No. It is a classic novelty toy meant for fun. Treat the answers as entertainment rather than real advice.

Is anything sent to a server?

No. Every shake happens locally in your browser, so the tool is private and works offline.

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