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Found this thread way back in the early pages, and never heard of the game before but it looked like fun! Basically, this is a character guessing game, but with some twists (more on wikipedia) - so read the rules carefully!

Rules

  • The host chooses a fictional character or famous person, and provides the first letter of their name:
    • For fictional characters, this means the name they're usually referred to as or best known by - for a lot of characters this is their first name, but if they're usually referred to by their last name, you'd say the first letter of their last name instead. Same goes for someone best known by their nickname, ect.
    • For real people, this is in most cases the first letter of their last name/family name, like in the "traditional" version of the game which mostly focuses on real people. The exception is if they're widely known by only their first name/given name alone, or better known by a stage name/nickname.
    • For characters whose names start with a number or other non-letter symbol, use the first letter from said number/symbol written out (for example, 9-Volt would be an "N" character for "Nine"). However, if it's a symbol that's not spoken or pronounced, go with the first letter after said symbol.
    • "Characters" can also include fictional species that aren't just one individual being (such as a Pokemon or a video game mook) as a whole, as long as they're made for a specific work/franchise.
  • The guessers then think of a character or person starting with that letter (though said character will only be revealed if the question gets stumped), and ask yes/no questions applying to said character, which can be answered in three ways:
    • No, I am not _____: If you can think of a character starting with the letter in question (and also fulfilling any direct answers if any have been made) who is not the character you have in mind. This answer will be worded the same regardless of if the question applies to your character or not, so if your letter is M and your character is Mega Man, and someone asks "Are you a video game character?" you could reply with (for example) "No, I am not Mario", another video game character starting with M, even if Mega Man is also a video game character, but you would also answer the same way if your character is not a video game character, for example Madoka Kaname.
    • Yes, I am _____: When someone guesses something applying to your character AND you can't think of another character that said thing applies to. Then, it will be the guesser's turn, regardless of if this was actually the character they were thinking about or not.
    • Stumped: When a player guesses something that does not apply to your character, and you can't think of any character this (and any past direct answers if applicable) applies to. The player in question will then reveal the character they were thinking of when asking, and can ask one direct question:
      • For direct questions, the guesser asks a yes/no question, only this time the host must answer it directly. After this, they go back to the regular indirect guessing.
      • If the character they were thinking of is, in fact, the character the host was thinking of, and their question is an accurate statement about the character, that also counts as a "yes" answer, and the guesser wins the round.
      • In rare cases, hosts can choose to make a direct answer non-binding, meaning players do not necessarily have to follow this hint for their guesses. This is usually done in cases where the answer might be a bit too vague, overly specific, could easily be misleading ect. and thus make it too hard for the players.
      • In the case that the person who asked a stumped question was thinking of a character that does not fulfill the established facts (or did not have a character in mind, which is needed to ask a question), the stump is considered invalid and the asker does not get a direct question.
      • In certain cases, some leniency can be given for the above, especially as the game goes on and the only characters left may be characters someone is aware of but don't know enough about to know if they fulfill less obvious/known traits or not - for example, one of the known facts is "has never owned a dog", and a player stumps the host with a character who has owned a dog - however, this was only for one episode and not something someone who hasn't watched said episode or much of said show could be expected to know.
  • The host must keep track of any direct questions answered and any characters they have mentioned it not being. They must also repost said info whenever the round gets a new page.
  • When answering, keep in mind that the questions and characters thought of can only account for the info known at the time of asking - if any new direct answers or stumps in an answer post contradict a character that would otherwise apply for indirect questions in the same post, these characters can still be used (for host's answers or players revealing stump characters). It's recommended to leave direct answers for last to prevent confusion.
  • If it's been 24+ hours since the last answer or question, anyone can ask the host a direct question to prevent the game from dying or going too slow. The host may also give out free hints at any time if they feel the game is going slow.
  • About asking for hints: Players are allowed to occasionally ask the host to give them a hint if they feel stuck (though preferably do this sparingly), however the host is not obligated to give these. Hint requests and answers do also not count towards the timer for the 24 hours mentioned above.

     Past rounds 1- 150 

     Past rounds 151-current 

My name begins with K.

Edited by Zanreo on Nov 1st 2025 at 7:18:09 PM

Snicka Since: Jun, 2011
FollowTheMap Idling About from The Concrete Desert Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Plastic Love
Idling About
#777: Oct 19th 2023 at 4:58:54 PM

Are you a landlord or something similar?

Big ol' Nintendo and mistery genre nerd. / Just call me Map for short. / Avatar made by me.
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#778: Oct 19th 2023 at 5:51:59 PM

Princess: Not Tiana

Caused massive destruction while chasing someone: Feel like I should know this but nothing comes to mind. Stump

Study law: Not Terezi Pyrope

Jungle: Not Tarzan (any version of him)

Landlord: Not Tom Nook

Round 14:

  • My name starts with T.
  • I am not male
  • I am not from a game
  • My work was first released after the 90s.
  • I'm from an animated work
  • Did not cause massive destruction while chasing someone
  • Not a stripper the protag fell in love with
  • Not a psychopath who gets mocked for their accent
  • I don't take a specific kind of body part

  • I am not:

Edited by Zanreo on Oct 20th 2023 at 9:50:51 PM

My favorite failed console tbh
YourEternalTroper Matikane Tannhäuser from Tracen Academy (Uma Earth) Since: Oct, 2015 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Matikane Tannhäuser
#779: Oct 19th 2023 at 6:11:08 PM

Are you a psychopath who gets mocked for your accent?

Matikane Tannhäuser, now departing for the front line! Ei, ei, mun!
Coachpill Taxidermy (he/him) from Gen Z Since: Aug, 2022 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#781: Oct 19th 2023 at 6:51:53 PM

[up][up] Stump

[up] I'm not Tails

My favorite failed console tbh
ZuggaluggalocoroG from Bat Country Since: Dec, 2022 Relationship Status: If the gov't can read my mind, they know I'm thinking of you
#782: Oct 19th 2023 at 6:56:02 PM

Are you a stripper the protagonist falls in love with?

Not even stars last forever.
Letooce Sunny from Neko Atsume Since: Dec, 2022 Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
YourEternalTroper Matikane Tannhäuser from Tracen Academy (Uma Earth) Since: Oct, 2015 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Matikane Tannhäuser
#784: Oct 19th 2023 at 9:31:07 PM

About the psychopath who gets mocked for their accent, I was thinking of Trevor Philips.

The direct question is: Are you a male?

Edited by YourEternalTroper on Oct 21st 2023 at 11:24:44 PM

Matikane Tannhäuser, now departing for the front line! Ei, ei, mun!
LucasdaKool Cellbit, a Notpron lover from the world of Puzzle Game Since: Sep, 2022
Cellbit, a Notpron lover
#785: Oct 19th 2023 at 9:47:03 PM

I was think of Tom Cat (In the cartoon, he often cause destruction trying to catch Jerry).

Direct: From a game?

https://enigmatics.org/puzzles/
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#786: Oct 20th 2023 at 11:17:45 AM

Stripper the protagonist falls in love with: Stump

3 heads: Not Trinexx

I am not male and not from a video game

My favorite failed console tbh
TroperNo9001 Dragon in Waiting from the Dollhouse (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: I turn to stone when you are gone
Dragon in Waiting
#787: Oct 20th 2023 at 11:21:29 AM

Are you an alicorn?

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#788: Oct 20th 2023 at 11:24:04 AM

Not Twilight Sparkle

Edited by Zanreo on Oct 20th 2023 at 8:24:14 PM

My favorite failed console tbh
TroperNo9001 Dragon in Waiting from the Dollhouse (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: I turn to stone when you are gone
Dragon in Waiting
#789: Oct 20th 2023 at 11:57:27 AM

Do you have gemstones for ears?

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
ZuggaluggalocoroG from Bat Country Since: Dec, 2022 Relationship Status: If the gov't can read my mind, they know I'm thinking of you
#790: Oct 20th 2023 at 11:59:39 AM

I was thinking of Thumper.

Direct question. Are you from a piece of media that was released after the 90s?

Edited by ZuggaluggalocoroG on Oct 20th 2023 at 1:59:58 PM

Not even stars last forever.
LucasdaKool Cellbit, a Notpron lover from the world of Puzzle Game Since: Sep, 2022
Cellbit, a Notpron lover
#791: Oct 20th 2023 at 12:16:35 PM

Do you secretly take a specific type of body parts?

https://enigmatics.org/puzzles/
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#792: Oct 20th 2023 at 12:34:40 PM

Gemstones for ears: Not Topaz

Takes a specific body part: ...the only character that comes to mind for this doesn't fit all requirements including starting letter. Another stump

Yes, I'm from a media released after the 90s

My favorite failed console tbh
LucasdaKool Cellbit, a Notpron lover from the world of Puzzle Game Since: Sep, 2022
Cellbit, a Notpron lover
#793: Oct 20th 2023 at 12:43:20 PM

I was thinking of the Tooth Fairy, who is often depicted as being female. She loves to collect teeth (a body part) at night when children are sleeping (and give them money).

Direct question: From something animated?

Wonder who was you thinking of for this question?

Edited by LucasdaKool on Oct 20th 2023 at 12:44:32 PM

https://enigmatics.org/puzzles/
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#794: Oct 20th 2023 at 12:48:07 PM

...Ah, of course xD and the character I thought of for "taking body parts" was Yoshikage Kira, infamous for his hand collection... so way off lmao

Yes, I am from an animated work

Edited by Zanreo on Oct 20th 2023 at 9:48:22 PM

My favorite failed console tbh
TroperNo9001 Dragon in Waiting from the Dollhouse (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: I turn to stone when you are gone
Dragon in Waiting
#795: Oct 20th 2023 at 1:50:28 PM

Do you have an Alliterative Name?

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#796: Oct 20th 2023 at 2:00:02 PM

Not Trixie Tang

My favorite failed console tbh
TroperNo9001 Dragon in Waiting from the Dollhouse (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: I turn to stone when you are gone
Dragon in Waiting
#797: Oct 20th 2023 at 2:00:23 PM

Do you wear braces?

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#798: Oct 20th 2023 at 2:05:48 PM

I'm also not Tootie

My favorite failed console tbh
TroperNo9001 Dragon in Waiting from the Dollhouse (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: I turn to stone when you are gone
Dragon in Waiting
#799: Oct 20th 2023 at 2:53:41 PM

Are you a triceratops?

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
Coachpill Taxidermy (he/him) from Gen Z Since: Aug, 2022 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
Taxidermy (he/him)
#800: Oct 20th 2023 at 4:13:36 PM

I was indeed thinking of Tails, lol.

E: [down]

Edited by Coachpill on Oct 20th 2023 at 7:27:20 AM

Your goateed philistine is sashaying towards us. | 🧱

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