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20 questions game: rules and 20 objects to guess

One player chooses a secret object. The others ask yes-or-no questions to narrow it down.

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20 questions game

Choose a score button to add a point. Scores last for this page visit.

Space shows the answer. Arrow keys move. Keys 1 to 6 add a team point. F fills the screen. Escape closes play.

Showing 20 of 20

  1. Umbrella

  2. Pencil

  3. Backpack

  4. Teapot

  5. Bicycle

  6. Bookcase

  7. Scarf

  8. Clock

  9. Spoon

  10. Ladder

  11. Football

  12. Paintbrush

  13. Envelope

  14. Kite

  15. Mirror

  16. Watering can

  17. Key

  18. Tent

  19. Glove

  20. Camera

How to play

House rules: agree the category first, such as household objects. Allow up to 20 questions, counting a direct guess as a question. Answer yes, no or “not always”. If nobody solves it, reveal the object and choose a new host.

Plan the round and team scores

8 turns × 60 seconds = 8 minutes of play, plus instructions and breaks.

60

Pause whenever the group needs more time.

Team Lime is acting

Team Lime: 0

Team Violet: 0