Question 1

How does a Magic 8-Ball work?

Accepted Answer

A Magic 8-Ball is a fortune-telling toy invented in the 1940s. You ask a yes/no question, shake the ball, and one of 20 answers floats up to a window on the surface — the answers include positive, neutral and negative responses.

Question 2

Is this Magic 8-Ball free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes — completely free, no signup required, no ads inside the experience, and the tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.

Question 3

What kinds of questions should I ask?

Accepted Answer

Ask yes/no questions for best results. Examples: 'Should I take this job?' 'Will it rain tomorrow?' 'Is this recipe good?' Avoid open-ended or multi-part questions.

Question 4

Can I use it for important decisions?

Accepted Answer

The Magic 8-Ball is for entertainment only. For real decisions, combine your judgment with input from people you trust and reliable data.