Magic 8 Ball Online

Ask any yes/no question and shake the ball for one of the 20 classic Magic 8 Ball answers.

🎱 Ask and shake

What is the Magic 8 Ball?

The Magic 8 Ball is a classic fortune-telling toy created in the 1950s. You ask a yes/no question, shake the ball and read the answer floating in the window. This online version gives you the same 20 classic answers: 10 positive, 5 neutral and 5 negative. It is for entertainment only — do not use it for real decisions. Need to pick between several options? Try the decision wheel or a coin flip.

How to use it

  1. Think of a yes/no question (or type it).
  2. Press the shake button.
  3. Read the answer that appears.

Frequently asked questions

How many answers does the Magic 8 Ball have?

The classic Magic 8 Ball has 20 answers: 10 affirmative, 5 non-committal and 5 negative.

Is the online Magic 8 Ball random?

Yes. Each shake picks one of the 20 answers using your browser's secure random number generator.

Can the Magic 8 Ball predict the future?

No. It is just for fun and gives a random answer, so don't use it to make important decisions.

Do I need to type a question?

No, typing is optional. Think of a yes/no question, then press the button.

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