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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

FollowTheMap Idling About from The Concrete Desert Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Plastic Love
Idling About
#176: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:08:14 PM

Are you rich?

Big ol' Nintendo and mistery genre nerd. / Just call me Map for short. / Avatar made by me.
JackCossack No. 1 Driver from Pole Position (Get it? Because I'm from Poland?) Since: Jul, 2017 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
No. 1 Driver
#177: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:10:14 PM

I'm not Batman either.

Round 6:

My name starts with a B.

Edited by JackCossack on Oct 10th 2023 at 10:17:16 AM

Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors, it's the only way to live in cars.
FollowTheMap Idling About from The Concrete Desert Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Plastic Love
Idling About
#178: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:19:38 PM

Are you a bee?

Big ol' Nintendo and mistery genre nerd. / Just call me Map for short. / Avatar made by me.
JackCossack No. 1 Driver from Pole Position (Get it? Because I'm from Poland?) Since: Jul, 2017 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
No. 1 Driver
#179: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:23:08 PM

I am definitely not Barry B. Benson.

Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors, it's the only way to live in cars.
CanuckMcDuck1 PEPSIMAN from Japan Since: Sep, 2023 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
PEPSIMAN
#180: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:29:12 PM

Are you purple?

Do not mess with creatures which you do not understand.
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#181: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:29:56 PM

Do you have ice powers?

My favorite failed console tbh
FollowTheMap Idling About from The Concrete Desert Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Plastic Love
Idling About
#182: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:34:05 PM

Did you spend time in jail?

Big ol' Nintendo and mistery genre nerd. / Just call me Map for short. / Avatar made by me.
JackCossack No. 1 Driver from Pole Position (Get it? Because I'm from Poland?) Since: Jul, 2017 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
No. 1 Driver
#183: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:34:22 PM

I am neither Barney nor Beartic.

Edit.: I'll claim a stump on the jail question.

Edited by JackCossack on Oct 9th 2023 at 11:35:31 AM

Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors, it's the only way to live in cars.
FollowTheMap Idling About from The Concrete Desert Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Plastic Love
Idling About
#184: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:40:07 PM

Was thinking of Blackquill.

Direct Question: Are you human?

Edited by FollowTheMap on Oct 9th 2023 at 6:42:09 AM

Big ol' Nintendo and mistery genre nerd. / Just call me Map for short. / Avatar made by me.
JackCossack No. 1 Driver from Pole Position (Get it? Because I'm from Poland?) Since: Jul, 2017 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
No. 1 Driver
#185: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:44:08 PM

Oh, well, d'oh. And I'm even watching a DD playthrough right now.

Anyway, yes, definitely human.

Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors, it's the only way to live in cars.
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#186: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:52:00 PM

Are you the protagonist's rival?

My favorite failed console tbh
JackCossack No. 1 Driver from Pole Position (Get it? Because I'm from Poland?) Since: Jul, 2017 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
No. 1 Driver
#187: Oct 9th 2023 at 2:58:22 PM

I am not Blue Oak. (Or you know, whatever the player named me.)

Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors, it's the only way to live in cars.
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#188: Oct 9th 2023 at 3:02:28 PM

Do you wear a scarf?

My favorite failed console tbh
LucasdaKool Cellbit, a Notpron lover from the world of Puzzle Game Since: Sep, 2022
FollowTheMap Idling About from The Concrete Desert Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Plastic Love
Idling About
#190: Oct 9th 2023 at 7:13:54 PM

Does your work take place somewhere far above the ground?

Big ol' Nintendo and mistery genre nerd. / Just call me Map for short. / Avatar made by me.
Snicka Since: Jun, 2011
#191: Oct 9th 2023 at 7:43:35 PM

Regarding the plane question: I was thinking of Baloo.

So for a direct question... Male?

Edited by Snicka on Oct 9th 2023 at 4:44:16 PM

JackCossack No. 1 Driver from Pole Position (Get it? Because I'm from Poland?) Since: Jul, 2017 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
No. 1 Driver
#192: Oct 9th 2023 at 11:10:38 PM

Will claim a stump on the scarf question.

I am not Will Byers.

I am not Lieutenant Reginald Barclay either.

I am male.

Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors, it's the only way to live in cars.
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#193: Oct 9th 2023 at 11:47:27 PM

I was thinking of Barry

Direct question: Are you from a video game?

My favorite failed console tbh
JackCossack No. 1 Driver from Pole Position (Get it? Because I'm from Poland?) Since: Jul, 2017 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
No. 1 Driver
#194: Oct 10th 2023 at 12:21:29 AM

Yes, yes I am.

Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors, it's the only way to live in cars.
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#195: Oct 10th 2023 at 12:46:37 AM

Are you part of a group of seven?

My favorite failed console tbh
JackCossack No. 1 Driver from Pole Position (Get it? Because I'm from Poland?) Since: Jul, 2017 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
No. 1 Driver
#196: Oct 10th 2023 at 12:53:28 AM

That is a stump as well.

Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors, it's the only way to live in cars.
Zanreo Gizmondo from Glitch City (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Gizmondo
#197: Oct 10th 2023 at 12:59:19 AM

I was thinking of Mr. Badd

Direct question: Are you a playable character?

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
#198: Oct 10th 2023 at 1:14:02 AM

I was also thinking of Baloo regarding the carefree question.

Direct: Are you a Pokémon Trainer?

Edited by TroperNo9001 on Oct 10th 2023 at 4:15:39 PM

Still waiting for someone to break him free...
Snicka Since: Jun, 2011
#199: Oct 10th 2023 at 1:15:23 AM

[up][up]Ah, I was thinking of Bashful and wanted to point out that he's non-human.

Edited by Snicka on Oct 10th 2023 at 10:15:47 AM

JackCossack No. 1 Driver from Pole Position (Get it? Because I'm from Poland?) Since: Jul, 2017 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
No. 1 Driver
#200: Oct 10th 2023 at 1:16:30 AM

Neither playable nor a Pokemon trainer.

Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors, it's the only way to live in cars.

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