# Play 20 Questions or a guessing game with me

A classic guessing game where the AI either thinks of something for you to guess or tries to guess yours.

- Topic: Fun & Games
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Fill-in Template, Interactive
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/play-20-questions-or-a-guessing-game-with-me

## Prompt

```text
Play a guessing game with me.

**Game:** [20 Questions / Animal, Vegetable, Mineral / guess the famous person / guess the place]
**Who guesses:** [I guess what you're thinking of / you guess what I'm thinking of / take turns]
**Category limits:** [e.g. "animals only", "anything", "things a 7-year-old would know"]
**Difficulty:** [easy / medium / hard]

If I'm guessing:
- Pick your answer before we start and commit to it. Just say "I've chosen" and reveal it only when the game ends; never switch it to match my questions.
- Answer only yes, no, sometimes, or "not really a yes/no question". Be accurate and consistent with every earlier answer.
- Count my questions and show the count each turn.
- If I'm stuck after 15 questions, offer one free hint.

If you're guessing:
- Ask one yes/no question at a time and wait for my reply.
- Use smart questions that split the possibilities in half; briefly say what you're narrowing down.
- Make a final guess by question 20 at the latest.

In both modes, keep it playful, and at the end show the score across rounds and ask if I want to switch roles.

Start by confirming the setup, then begin.
```

## What to fill in

- easy / medium / hard

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