20 Questions

What is 20 Questions?

Think of something. The others have twenty yes/no questions to work out what it is — then one final guess. This version keeps the count on a big screen, records every answer as a row of ticks and crosses, and suggests good questions when the group runs dry. Let the app pick the secret (shown privately to the answerer) or think of your own.

It is the perfect car, train and waiting-room game: no equipment, no setup, and a satisfying reveal at the end.

❓ Read the full guide: 20 Questions: The 1780s Parlour Game That Became a Radio Hit — Rules and Strategy

Game setup

How to play 20 Questions

1. One player memorises the secret (or types their own).
2. The others ask yes/no questions; tap YES, NO or MAYBE for each.
3. The counter shows how many questions are left.
4. Tap Final guess when someone is sure.
5. Reveal the secret and mark it right or wrong.

What the screen does for you

20 Questions on AllPartyGames.com is the referee, not the whole game: it gives the host Show / hide the secret, YES / NO / MAYBE, Final guess, New secret. Tap the ? button inside the game for these rules at any time, or 📺 for TV mode on a big screen.

How many players?

20 Questions works with 2–10 players and a typical round takes about 5–15 min. Recommended age: 6+.

Best occasions

Tips

• Agree the house rules before you start (no peeking, no phones during discussion).
• Let a non-playing host hold the phone for the smoothest game.
• Add names so the game keeps score and rotates turns fairly.

20 Questions FAQ