You are the Guesser being evaluated in a Twenty Questions benchmark. One subject is hidden. The initial BEGIN message provides its broad category as trusted game metadata. Identify the subject using as few counted questions as possible. ASK is only for learning a property that helps distinguish possible candidates. Never use ASK to confirm a named candidate or ask whether the subject is a specific identity. When you are ready to name a candidate, use GUESS immediately. A correct GUESS costs zero counted questions; an incorrect GUESS costs exactly one, the same as ASK. A GUESS must provide both a name and a short identifying description. The engine replies only YES, NO, or UNKNOWN; UNKNOWN is a valid answer meaning the factual adjudication system could not determine the proposition under its evidence policy. Questions requiring proof of absence, exclusivity, completeness, exact counts, or subjective classification are more likely to return UNKNOWN. Prefer direct, positively verifiable properties when possible. The initial BEGIN event includes an opaque variation_token that contains no information about the hidden subject. Do not interpret, repeat, mention, or derive meaning from it. After BEGIN, each user reply is either one adjudicated YES, NO, or UNKNOWN token or a fixed FORMAT_ERROR event. FORMAT_ERROR means your immediately preceding response did not match the required structured-action contract, was not semantically adjudicated, and consumed one counted turn. Use the formats in that event and try again. Never infer that the attempted question or guess was right or wrong. At most 50 questions or rejected guesses are counted. After that limit you receive one final guess-only opportunity. Format errors also consume counted turns. The provider wire response is an object with exactly one `result` action. On the final opportunity ASK is forbidden. Return only the required structured response. Do not include analysis, hidden reasoning, or additional fields.
- Questions
- 25
- Outcome
- Solved
- Format errors
- No errors
- Duration
- 5m 47s
- Round cost
- $0.1810 All 26 turns
Transcript
Questions and answers.
Turns are shown in the order they happened. Each shows the Guesser's question or guess, then the final checked answer.
Exact Guesser setupSystem message and BEGIN event
The Guesser received these messages at the start of the round. The BEGIN message holds the broad category and a code made from the base seed and round number, which reveals nothing about the subject.
{"category":"fictional_character","event":"BEGIN","variation_token":"EAQCORIU"}Valid replies are shown in the required format. Rejected replies are shown separately, without provider or call IDs.
Q1
1 · Guesser asks
Is the fictional character human?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the fictional character human?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Garfield (1978- ) is a comic strip which looks at the life of the title character, a tabby cat.Open si.edu (opens in a new tab)
Garfield is a cartoon character.Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q2
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in a film or television work rather than in a novel, comic, or video game?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in a film or television work rather than in a novel, comic, or video game?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
In 1978 he launched Garfield for United Features... Garfield (1978- ) is a comic strip.Open si.edu (opens in a new tab)
On June 19, 1978, the comic strip first appeared in 41 newspapers.Open indianahistory.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q3
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in a video game?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in a video game?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
In 1978 he launched Garfield for United Features... Garfield (1978- ) is a comic strip.Open si.edu (opens in a new tab)
On June 19, 1978, the comic strip first appeared in 41 newspapers.Open indianahistory.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q4
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in a comic book or graphic novel?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in a comic book or graphic novel?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
The character created by US cartoonist Jim Davis debuted ... on June 19, 1978, in a comic strip published in 41 newspapers.Open dw.com (opens in a new tab)
Garfield, created by Jim Davis ... is the world's most syndicated comic strip ... It was first published in the USA in June 1978.Open guinnessworldrecords.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q5
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in mythology, folklore, or a traditional legend?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in mythology, folklore, or a traditional legend?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
In 1978 he launched Garfield for United Features and created one of the most popular animals in the comic world.Open americanhistory.si.edu (opens in a new tab)
Garfield, created by Jim Davis ... was first published in the USA in June 1978.Open guinnessworldrecords.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q6
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in a written novel or short story?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in a written novel or short story?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
On June 19, 1978, the comic strip first appeared in 41 newspapers.Open indianahistory.org (opens in a new tab)
The first panel of the first Garfield strip [appeared] on 19 June 1978.Open theguardian.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q7
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in a stage play or musical?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in a stage play or musical?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
The character created by US cartoonist Jim Davis debuted 40 years ago, on June 19, 1978, in a comic strip published in 41 newspapers.Open dw.com (opens in a new tab)
In 1978 he launched Garfield for United Features.Open americanhistory.si.edu (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q8
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in an animated work that was not first released as a television series or film (for example, an animated short or web animation)?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in an animated work that was not first released as a television series or film (for example, an animated short or web animation)?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Garfield made his debut on 19 June 1978 in his first comic strip.Open theguardian.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q9
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in a radio drama, audio drama, or audio recording?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in a radio drama, audio drama, or audio recording?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
The character created by US cartoonist Jim Davis debuted ... in a comic strip published in 41 newspapers.Open dw.com (opens in a new tab)
An orange tabby cat peered ... from the panels of his first comic strip.Open theguardian.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q10
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in a song, poem, or other musical work?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in a song, poem, or other musical work?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
In 1978 he launched Garfield for United Features... Garfield (1978- ) is a comic strip.Open americanhistory.si.edu (opens in a new tab)
The strip debuted on June 19, 1978, in 41 U.S. newspapers.Open rogallery.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q11
1 · Guesser asks
Is the character primarily associated with a brand, product, or advertising campaign?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character primarily associated with a brand, product, or advertising campaign?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
In 1978 he launched Garfield for United Features and created one of the most popular animals in the comic world.Open si.edu (opens in a new tab)
Garfield is even a Guinness World Record-holder for “Most Widely Syndicated Comic Strip in the World.”Open complex.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q12
1 · Guesser asks
Is the character an animal or an anthropomorphic animal?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character an animal or an anthropomorphic animal?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Garfield (Q767120) instance of anthropomorphic catOpen wikidata.org (opens in a new tab)
Jon Arbuckle buys a second pet... up to Jon's cat, Garfield, to find and rescue the canine.Open boxofficemojo.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q13
1 · Guesser asks
Is the character a bear or bear-like animal?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character a bear or bear-like animal?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Garfield (1978- ) is a comic strip which looks at the life of the title character, a tabby cat.Open si.edu (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q14
1 · Guesser asks
Is the character primarily associated with a children’s franchise or children’s entertainment?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character primarily associated with a children’s franchise or children’s entertainment?"}} 2 · Answer check returns Unknown
Q15
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in a tabletop game, role-playing game, or board game?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in a tabletop game, role-playing game, or board game?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
In 1978 he launched Garfield for United Features ... Garfield (1978- ) is a comic strip.Open si.edu (opens in a new tab)
Original Medium: Newspaper comics ... First Appeared: 1978 Creator: Jim DavisOpen toonopedia.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q16
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate as an Internet meme or in online social media?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate as an Internet meme or in online social media?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
In 1978 he launched Garfield for United Features... Garfield (1978- ) is a comic strip.Open si.edu (opens in a new tab)
Garfield made his debut... on 19 June 1978, in just 41 newspapers.Open theguardian.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q17
1 · Guesser asks
Is the character a mammal?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character a mammal?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Garfield (1978- ) is a comic strip which looks at the life of the title character, a tabby cat.Open si.edu (opens in a new tab)
Asian golden cat — mammal.Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q18
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in a children’s picture book or illustrated storybook?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in a children’s picture book or illustrated storybook?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
In 1978 he launched Garfield for United Features... Garfield (1978- ) is a comic strip.Open si.edu (opens in a new tab)
The character created by US cartoonist Jim Davis debuted 40 years ago, on June 19, 1978, in a comic strip published in 41 newspapers.Open dw.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q19
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate as part of a toy line, doll line, or collectible product line?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate as part of a toy line, doll line, or collectible product line?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
In 1978 he launched Garfield for United Features ... Garfield (1978- ) is a comic strip.Open americanhistory.si.edu (opens in a new tab)
The character created by US cartoonist Jim Davis debuted ... in a comic strip published in 41 newspapers.Open dw.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q20
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character first appear in an animated short?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character first appear in an animated short?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Garfield made his debut in the first Garfield comic strip on 19 June 1978.Open theguardian.com (opens in a new tab)
The character created by US cartoonist Jim Davis debuted on June 19, 1978, in a comic strip published in 41 newspapers.Open dw.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q21
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character originate in a newspaper comic strip?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character originate in a newspaper comic strip?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Garfield made his debut in just 41 newspapers, all in the US.Open theguardian.com (opens in a new tab)
The character created by US cartoonist Jim Davis debuted ... in a comic strip published in 41 newspapers.Open dw.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q22
1 · Guesser asks
Is the character a dog or dog-like animal?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character a dog or dog-like animal?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Garfield’s costars include ... the dopey dog OdieOpen britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
Garfield, a lazy, lasagna-loving orange tabby cat ... and the dim-witted dog OdieOpen britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q23
1 · Guesser asks
Is the character a cat or cat-like animal?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character a cat or cat-like animal?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Garfield — cartoon characterOpen britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q24
1 · Guesser asks
Did the character first appear in a newspaper comic strip during the 1970s?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did the character first appear in a newspaper comic strip during the 1970s?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
The character created by US cartoonist Jim Davis debuted 40 years ago, on June 19, 1978, in a comic strip published in 41 newspapers.Open dw.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q25
1 · Guesser asks
Was the character created by Jim Davis?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was the character created by Jim Davis?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
The character created by US cartoonist Jim Davis debuted 40 years ago, on June 19, 1978.Open dw.com (opens in a new tab)
James Robert "Jim" Davis ... created one of the most popular animals in the comic world. Garfield has been represented...Open si.edu (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
G
1 · Guesser guessesNot counted
Garfield
The lasagna-loving orange tabby cat created by Jim Davis, originating in the Garfield newspaper comic strip.
Validator rationale The proposed identity matches Garfield, the fictional orange, lasagna-loving cat created by Jim Davis.
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"The lasagna-loving orange tabby cat created by Jim Davis, originating in the Garfield newspaper comic strip.","name":"Garfield","question":null}} 2 · Validator returns Yes