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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

Libraryseraph uu~ from Canada (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Raising My Lily Rank With You
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#10026: Aug 2nd 2025 at 2:12:34 PM

Did you use to be a human?

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR MARIA
FollowTheMap Idling About from The Concrete Desert Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Plastic Love
Idling About
#10027: Aug 2nd 2025 at 4:29:32 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Gale185_2173.jpg

Yes, I am Gale.

I don't know if this was who you were thinking of, but I just wanted to get this round over with.

Your turn, Libraryseraph.

Big ol' Nintendo and mistery genre nerd. / Just call me Map for short. / Avatar made by me.
TroperNo9001 Dragon in Waiting from the Dollhouse (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: I turn to stone when you are gone
Dragon in Waiting
#10028: Aug 2nd 2025 at 6:56:44 PM

You could've just said "humanoid nonhuman" because it's easier to understand than "looks human but considered something else in-universe". That's why I dipped out/didn't participate much in this round.

Edited by TroperNo9001 on Aug 2nd 2025 at 9:57:03 PM

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
LucasdaKool Cellbit, a Notpron lover from the world of Puzzle Game Since: Sep, 2022
Cellbit, a Notpron lover
#10029: Aug 3rd 2025 at 12:45:25 AM

~Libraryseraph

Edited by LucasdaKool on Aug 4th 2025 at 2:45:59 AM

https://enigmatics.org/puzzles/
Bluethorn CHOMPION from Partash Since: Jan, 2018 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
CHOMPION
#10030: Aug 3rd 2025 at 3:02:03 AM

[up] There's no need to ping her yet, it's only been a few hours.

Tbh I never really hated his minigames in the original, but they did make them better in the remake.
Libraryseraph uu~ from Canada (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Raising My Lily Rank With You
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#10031: Aug 3rd 2025 at 8:01:38 AM

Yeah, that's who I was thinking of. Sorry, round ended while I was asleep

My name begins with W

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR MARIA
LucasdaKool Cellbit, a Notpron lover from the world of Puzzle Game Since: Sep, 2022
Cellbit, a Notpron lover
#10032: Aug 3rd 2025 at 8:49:05 AM

Are you known for saying only part of your own name, but is not a Pokemon?

https://enigmatics.org/puzzles/
Libraryseraph uu~ from Canada (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Raising My Lily Rank With You
uu~
#10033: Aug 3rd 2025 at 9:13:00 AM

Pokémon Speak from a non-pokemon? I'm not Wendigo

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR MARIA
LucasdaKool Cellbit, a Notpron lover from the world of Puzzle Game Since: Sep, 2022
Cellbit, a Notpron lover
#10034: Aug 3rd 2025 at 9:23:41 AM

Are you a blue/blue-themed acrobat who is mostly known for your breakup with another orange/orange-themed acrobat and the protagonist need to help you guys get back together?

Edited by LucasdaKool on Aug 3rd 2025 at 11:39:54 PM

https://enigmatics.org/puzzles/
Libraryseraph uu~ from Canada (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Raising My Lily Rank With You
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#10035: Aug 3rd 2025 at 9:35:43 AM

Stump

(Also, any answer from the host that fits the conditions counts, even if it's not who the guesser was thinking of. If I get your character wrong, you can use them again)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR MARIA
LucasdaKool Cellbit, a Notpron lover from the world of Puzzle Game Since: Sep, 2022
Cellbit, a Notpron lover
#10036: Aug 3rd 2025 at 9:39:37 AM

I was thinking of Washford (a blue tumble washer) who breaks up with Drysdale (an orange tumble dryer). The player has to make them get back together as part of their storyline/quest. For the previous one I was thinking of Wallace from the same game, who is known for saying only "Wall!" repeatedly.

Direct: A video game?

https://enigmatics.org/puzzles/
TroperNo9001 Dragon in Waiting from the Dollhouse (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: I turn to stone when you are gone
Dragon in Waiting
#10037: Aug 3rd 2025 at 10:02:13 AM

[up][up]Th... That is pretty much Lucas's schtick most of the time.

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
Libraryseraph uu~ from Canada (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Raising My Lily Rank With You
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#10038: Aug 3rd 2025 at 10:59:47 AM

Not from a video game, no.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR MARIA
uncertanSearcher It's always Season of the Witch from Germany Since: Oct, 2017
It's always Season of the Witch
#10039: Aug 3rd 2025 at 11:08:26 AM

Did you lose bigly in sports betting?

Pbskidsfan Oona the Gadget Lady Since: Feb, 2021 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
Oona the Gadget Lady
#10040: Aug 3rd 2025 at 11:12:19 AM

Did your husband propose to you with a chewed pen cap?

My plan is to trick you into thinking this is my signature when it’s not, then confuse you silly. Doubting my plan? Then it's working!
LucasdaKool Cellbit, a Notpron lover from the world of Puzzle Game Since: Sep, 2022
Cellbit, a Notpron lover
#10041: Aug 3rd 2025 at 11:13:15 AM

Also, you should update the recap with guessed and wrong characters

https://enigmatics.org/puzzles/
TroperNo9001 Dragon in Waiting from the Dollhouse (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: I turn to stone when you are gone
Dragon in Waiting
#10042: Aug 3rd 2025 at 11:16:15 AM

Are you friends with a glitch?

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
Libraryseraph uu~ from Canada (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Raising My Lily Rank With You
uu~
#10043: Aug 3rd 2025 at 12:51:03 PM

Lose Bigly in sports betting? Stump (I have a vague idea, but not enough to use it)

Proposed to with a bottle cap? I'm not Wanda

Friends with a glitch? I'm not Wreck-It Ralph

Recap

  • My name begins with a W

  • I am...
    • not from a video game

  • I am not

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR MARIA
TroperNo9001 Dragon in Waiting from the Dollhouse (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: I turn to stone when you are gone
Dragon in Waiting
#10044: Aug 3rd 2025 at 1:08:10 PM

Did you dress up as a log gremlin to scare away a logger?

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
uncertanSearcher It's always Season of the Witch from Germany Since: Oct, 2017
It's always Season of the Witch
#10045: Aug 3rd 2025 at 1:12:16 PM

I was thinking of Watto.

Direct: From an animated work?

Pbskidsfan Oona the Gadget Lady Since: Feb, 2021 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
Oona the Gadget Lady
#10046: Aug 3rd 2025 at 5:50:06 PM

Did you once build a wall to separate yourself from your sister?

My plan is to trick you into thinking this is my signature when it’s not, then confuse you silly. Doubting my plan? Then it's working!
Libraryseraph uu~ from Canada (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Raising My Lily Rank With You
uu~
#10047: Aug 3rd 2025 at 6:14:07 PM

Direct: I am from an animated work

Log Gremlin? I'm not Wanda Li

Built a wall to seperate myself from my sister? Stump

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR MARIA
TroperNo9001 Dragon in Waiting from the Dollhouse (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: I turn to stone when you are gone
Dragon in Waiting
#10048: Aug 3rd 2025 at 6:39:44 PM

Did you pretend to be the health inspector in order to date your fiery girlfriend?

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
Pbskidsfan Oona the Gadget Lady Since: Feb, 2021 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
Oona the Gadget Lady
#10049: Aug 3rd 2025 at 7:39:09 PM

I was thinking of Willow.

Direct: Animated film specifically?

My plan is to trick you into thinking this is my signature when it’s not, then confuse you silly. Doubting my plan? Then it's working!
Libraryseraph uu~ from Canada (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Raising My Lily Rank With You
uu~
#10050: Aug 4th 2025 at 2:32:43 PM

Pretended to be a health inspector? I'm not Wade

I am not specifically from a movie

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR MARIA

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