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
- 8
- Outcome
- Solved
- Format errors
- No errors
- Duration
- 2m 42s
- Round cost
- $0.1047 All 9 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":"video_game_character","event":"BEGIN","variation_token":"AMZAISLM"}Valid replies are shown in the required format. Rejected replies are shown separately, without provider or call IDs.
Was this character originally created by a Japanese game development company?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this character originally created by a Japanese game development company?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Legendary video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto actually first created the Mario character...Open cnbc.com (opens in a new tab)
Corporate Headquarters ... Kyoto, JapanOpen nintendo.co.jp (opens in a new tab)
Is this character owned by Nintendo?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this character owned by Nintendo?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Current Trademark Owners Party Name Nintendo of America Inc.Open trademarks.justia.com (opens in a new tab)
The character Mario has endured and flourished for Nintendo for over three decades.Open cnbc.com (opens in a new tab)
Has this character appeared as a playable fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Has this character appeared as a playable fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Mario is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.Open ssbwiki.com (opens in a new tab)
He appears as a playable fighter ... in each of the five Super Smash Bros. games.Open smashremixipedia.fandom.com (opens in a new tab)
Is this character from the Super Mario franchise?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this character from the Super Mario franchise?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Mario The fictional character Mario from Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. video game franchise.Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
Is this character female?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this character female?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Mario | humanoid male | The hero of the Mushroom KingdomOpen uvlist.net (opens in a new tab)
Is this character human?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this character human?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Mario is human. In the world, there are many different types of people, you know.Open vice.com (opens in a new tab)
Does this character wear green clothing as their primary attire?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Does this character wear green clothing as their primary attire?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Mario is recognisable across the globe for his iconic moustache, overalls and red cap and shirt.Open bbc.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Mario is still sporting his red cap labeled with an “M,” a red long-sleeved shirt, white gloves, blue overalls and brown shoes.Open eventhubs.com (opens in a new tab)
Does this character primarily wear a red shirt?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Does this character primarily wear a red shirt?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Mario is recognisable across the globe for his iconic moustache, overalls and red cap and shirt.Open bbc.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Mario
The flagship mascot of Nintendo and titular protagonist of the Super Mario series
Validator rationale The proposed identity matches Mario, the Nintendo video-game character and protagonist of the Super Mario series.
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"The flagship mascot of Nintendo and titular protagonist of the Super Mario series","name":"Mario","question":null}}