What are the possible answers?

It uses the classic twenty replies: ten that lean positive, like It is certain and Yes, definitely, five that sit on the fence, like Ask again later, and five that lean negative, like My reply is no. Each shake picks one of the twenty at random.

Are the answers weighted toward yes?

The twenty answers split into ten positive, five non-committal and five negative, the traditional mix. The draw between them is even, so on any shake there is a 10 in 20, or 50%, chance of a positive reply and a 5 in 20, or 25%, chance of a negative one.

Do I have to type my question?

No. The question box is there to help you focus, but the ball does not read it. You can simply hold the question in your head, shake, and take the answer.

Magic 8 Ball

Ask a yes-or-no question, give the ball a shake, and read one of the classic 20 answers picked at random. A free Magic 8 Ball online for settling a small choice or just having a laugh. Instant, in your browser, with no sign-up.

The magic 8 ball online works just like the toy: ask a yes or no question, shake, and read one of the classic twenty fortunes. It is a fun fortune teller for settling a small choice, a party game to pass around, or just something to ask a silly question. The answers split into positive, neutral and negative replies picked at random each shake. There is no app to install and nothing to sign up for.

No sign-up, ever
100% free
Nothing uploaded
Works offline after first load
No limits, no email wall

Read the guide: How to Use a Magic 8 Ball Online

How to use it

1
Ask a question

Think of a yes-or-no question, or type it in to keep it in focus.
2
Shake the ball

Press the button and the ball shakes, then an answer floats up into the window.
3
Read the answer

You get one of the twenty classic replies at random. Shake again for a fresh one.

When it comes in handy

Settling small choices

Let the ball break a tie when you are torn between two options and just want a nudge.

Party games

Pass it round at a gathering and take turns asking it questions out loud.

A bit of fun

Ask it something silly, share the answer, and see what it says next time.

Instant & 100% private — nothing is uploaded

Every keystroke is handled right here in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server, so there is no sign-up, no email wall, and no length cap from us. Load the page once and it keeps working even if you go offline.

Frequently asked questions

What are the possible answers?: It uses the classic twenty replies: ten that lean positive, like It is certain and Yes, definitely, five that sit on the fence, like Ask again later, and five that lean negative, like My reply is no. Each shake picks one of the twenty at random.
Are the answers weighted toward yes?: The twenty answers split into ten positive, five non-committal and five negative, the traditional mix. The draw between them is even, so on any shake there is a 10 in 20, or 50%, chance of a positive reply and a 5 in 20, or 25%, chance of a negative one.
Do I have to type my question?: No. The question box is there to help you focus, but the ball does not read it. You can simply hold the question in your head, shake, and take the answer.

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How to use it

Ask a question

Shake the ball

Read the answer