Llama 4 Maverick (non-thinking) on Stephen King - Round 3

Round 3

Did not identify Stephen King after 50 counted questions.

Questions: 50 Scored as 51
Outcome: Question limit reached
Format errors: No errors
Duration: 3m 54s
Round cost: $0.1321 All 51 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.

System message

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.

BEGIN event

{"category":"person","event":"BEGIN","variation_token":"AMZAISLM"}

Valid replies are shown in the required format. Rejected replies are shown separately, without provider or call IDs.

1 · Guesser asks

Is the person male?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the person male?"}}

Oracle evidence1 model-reported source

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Gender: Male

Open nndb.com

2 · Answer check returns Yes

1 · Guesser asks

Is the person primarily known for their work in the entertainment industry?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the person primarily known for their work in the entertainment industry?"}}

2 · Answer check returns Unknown

1 · Guesser asks

Is the person a historical figure?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the person a historical figure?"}}

2 · Answer check returns Unknown

1 · Guesser asks

Is the person an athlete?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the person an athlete?"}}

2 · Answer check returns Unknown

1 · Guesser asks

Is the person American?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the person American?"}}

Oracle evidence1 model-reported source

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Stephen (Edwin) King ... born Sept. 21, 1947, Portland, Maine, U.S., U.S. writer of horror stories.

Open britannica.com

2 · Answer check returns Yes

1 · Guesser asks

Has the person held a high-ranking government office, such as President or Vice President?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Has the person held a high-ranking government office, such as President or Vice President?"}}

2 · Answer check returns Unknown

1 · Guesser asks

Is the person widely recognized by the general public?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the person widely recognized by the general public?"}}

Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

He became a prolific writer of enormously popular books and ... one of the world’s best-selling writers.

Open britannica.com

Source 02

By the early 1990s King’s books had sold more than 100 million.

Open britannica.com

2 · Answer check returns Yes

1 · Guesser asks

Has the person won a major award in their field?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Has the person won a major award in their field?"}}

Oracle evidence1 model-reported source

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Stephen King — Author — 2014 National Medal of Arts Recipient. Stephen King received the award for his contributions as an author.

Open arts.gov

2 · Answer check returns Yes

1 · Guesser guesses

Tom Brady

American football quarterback

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Tom Brady, an American football quarterback, while the trusted subject is Stephen King, the author.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American football quarterback","name":"Tom Brady","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q10

1 · Guesser asks

Is the person a musician?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the person a musician?"}}

Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

He was the guitarist in a band called The Remainders.

Open gwtoday.gwu.edu

Source 02

King ... sometimes plays guitar and sings in a band called Rock Bottom Remainders.

Open biography.com

2 · Answer check returns Yes

Q11

1 · Guesser guesses

Elvis Presley

American rock and roll musician

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, while the proposal identifies Elvis Presley, a different person.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American rock and roll musician","name":"Elvis Presley","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q12

1 · Guesser guesses

Michael Jackson

American singer, songwriter, and dancer

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, while the proposed identity is Michael Jackson, a different person.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American singer, songwriter, and dancer","name":"Michael Jackson","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q13

1 · Guesser asks

Is the person known primarily as a singer?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the person known primarily as a singer?"}}

Oracle evidence1 model-reported source

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Stephen King ... is an American novelist and short-story writer whose books are credited with reviving the genre of horror fiction in the late 20th century.

Open britannica.com

2 · Answer check returns No

Q14

1 · Guesser guesses

Jimi Hendrix

American guitarist and musician

Validator rationale The proposed identity is Jimi Hendrix, while the trusted subject is Stephen King.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American guitarist and musician","name":"Jimi Hendrix","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q15

1 · Guesser guesses

Kurt Cobain

American musician and artist, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the grunge band Nirvana

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author; the proposal identifies Kurt Cobain, an American musician.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician and artist, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the grunge band Nirvana","name":"Kurt Cobain","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q16

1 · Guesser asks

Has the person been inducted into a hall of fame related to their field of work?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Has the person been inducted into a hall of fame related to their field of work?"}}

2 · Answer check returns Unknown

Q17

1 · Guesser guesses

Bruce Springsteen

American singer, songwriter, and guitarist

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author; the proposal is Bruce Springsteen, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American singer, songwriter, and guitarist","name":"Bruce Springsteen","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q18

1 · Guesser asks

Is the person associated with a specific iconic album or song that is widely recognized?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the person associated with a specific iconic album or song that is widely recognized?"}}

Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Who Made Who was released in 1986 as the soundtrack to the first film directed by famed horror novelist Stephen King; the soundtrack was a massive hit and included one of AC/DC’s most enduring tracks, “Who Made Who.”

Open music.apple.com

Source 02

Stephen King commissioned the Ramones’ hit “Pet Sematary,” which was released on their album Brain Drain and used in the film based on King’s book.

Open americansongwriter.com

2 · Answer check returns Yes

Q19

1 · Guesser guesses

Bob Dylan

American singer-songwriter and musician

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Bob Dylan, while the trusted subject is Stephen King.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American singer-songwriter and musician","name":"Bob Dylan","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q20

1 · Guesser guesses

Kanye West

American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Kanye West, while the trusted subject is Stephen King.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer","name":"Kanye West","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q21

1 · Guesser guesses

Eminem

American rapper, songwriter, and record producer

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Eminem, an American rapper, while the trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American rapper, songwriter, and record producer","name":"Eminem","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q22

1 · Guesser guesses

Stevie Ray Vaughan

American guitarist, singer, and songwriter

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Stevie Ray Vaughan, an American guitarist and songwriter, not Stephen King, the American author.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American guitarist, singer, and songwriter","name":"Stevie Ray Vaughan","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q23

1 · Guesser guesses

B.B. King

American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, the American author; the proposal is B.B. King, the American blues guitarist and singer, a different person.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter","name":"B.B. King","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q24

1 · Guesser guesses

Prince

American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and filmmaker

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author; the proposed identity is Prince, an American musician.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and filmmaker","name":"Prince","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q25

1 · Guesser guesses

Zakk Wylde

American musician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author; the proposal identifies Zakk Wylde, an American musician and guitarist.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist","name":"Zakk Wylde","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q26

1 · Guesser guesses

Eddie Van Halen

guitarist and co-founder of the American rock band Van Halen

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author; the proposal identifies Eddie Van Halen, a guitarist and Van Halen co-founder.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"guitarist and co-founder of the American rock band Van Halen","name":"Eddie Van Halen","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q27

1 · Guesser guesses

John Mayer

American singer, songwriter, and guitarist

Validator rationale The proposal identifies John Mayer, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, not Stephen King, the American author.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American singer, songwriter, and guitarist","name":"John Mayer","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q28

1 · Guesser guesses

Slash

American musician and guitarist

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author; the proposal identifies Slash, an American musician and guitarist.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician and guitarist","name":"Slash","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q29

1 · Guesser guesses

James Hetfield

American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter of the heavy metal band Metallica

Validator rationale The proposal identifies James Hetfield, while the trusted subject is Stephen King.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter of the heavy metal band Metallica","name":"James Hetfield","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q30

1 · Guesser guesses

David Gilmour

English guitarist and singer-songwriter, best known for his work with Pink Floyd

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, while the proposal identifies David Gilmour, a different person.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"English guitarist and singer-songwriter, best known for his work with Pink Floyd","name":"David Gilmour","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q31

1 · Guesser guesses

Joe Bonamassa

American blues-rock guitarist and singer

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, whereas the proposed identity is Joe Bonamassa, a different person.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American blues-rock guitarist and singer","name":"Joe Bonamassa","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q32

1 · Guesser guesses

Dave Grohl

American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Dave Grohl, while the trusted subject is Stephen King.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer","name":"Dave Grohl","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q33

1 · Guesser guesses

Tupac Shakur

American rapper and actor

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, while the proposal identifies Tupac Shakur, a different person.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American rapper and actor","name":"Tupac Shakur","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q34

1 · Guesser guesses

Travis Tritt

American country music singer

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, while the proposal identifies Travis Tritt, a different person.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American country music singer","name":"Travis Tritt","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q35

1 · Guesser guesses

Dimebag Darrell

American guitarist and songwriter, known for his work with Pantera and Damageplan

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Dimebag Darrell, an American guitarist, while the trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American guitarist and songwriter, known for his work with Pantera and Damageplan","name":"Dimebag Darrell","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q36

1 · Guesser guesses

Ted Nugent

American guitarist and singer

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, whereas the proposal identifies Ted Nugent, a different person.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American guitarist and singer","name":"Ted Nugent","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q37

1 · Guesser guesses

James Burton

American guitarist and musician

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author; the proposed identity is James Burton, an American guitarist and musician.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American guitarist and musician","name":"James Burton","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q38

1 · Guesser guesses

Beck

American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author; the proposal is Beck, an American musician and producer, a different entity.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer","name":"Beck","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q39

1 · Guesser guesses

Tom Morello

American musician, singer, songwriter, and political activist

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Tom Morello, an American musician, while the trusted subject is Stephen King, the American author.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician, singer, songwriter, and political activist","name":"Tom Morello","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q40

1 · Guesser guesses

Alice Cooper

American rock musician

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Alice Cooper, an American rock musician, while the trusted subject is Stephen King, an author.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American rock musician","name":"Alice Cooper","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q41

1 · Guesser guesses

Eric Clapton

English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, while the proposed identity is Eric Clapton.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter","name":"Eric Clapton","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q42

1 · Guesser guesses

Kirk Hammett

American musician and guitarist for Metallica

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Kirk Hammett, an American musician and Metallica guitarist, not Stephen King, the American author.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician and guitarist for Metallica","name":"Kirk Hammett","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q43

1 · Guesser guesses

Joe Satriani

American guitarist and composer

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Joe Satriani, an American guitarist and composer, not Stephen King, the trusted subject.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American guitarist and composer","name":"Joe Satriani","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q44

1 · Guesser guesses

Billy Gibbons

American musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the guitarist and primary vocalist of ZZ Top

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Billy Gibbons, while the trusted subject is Stephen King.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the guitarist and primary vocalist of ZZ Top","name":"Billy Gibbons","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q45

1 · Guesser guesses

Niall Horan

Irish singer, songwriter, and guitarist

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Niall Horan, an Irish singer-songwriter, while the trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"Irish singer, songwriter, and guitarist","name":"Niall Horan","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q46

1 · Guesser guesses

Chris Cornell

American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock bands Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, while the proposed identity is Chris Cornell, a different person.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock bands Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog","name":"Chris Cornell","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q47

1 · Guesser guesses

Elton John

British singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, while the proposed identity is Elton John, a different person.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"British singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer","name":"Elton John","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q48

1 · Guesser guesses

Billy Idol

English rock musician, singer and songwriter

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Billy Idol, whereas the trusted subject is Stephen King.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"English rock musician, singer and songwriter","name":"Billy Idol","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q49

1 · Guesser guesses

Johnny Cash

American country music singer, guitarist, and songwriter

Validator rationale The proposal identifies Johnny Cash, while the trusted subject is Stephen King.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"American country music singer, guitarist, and songwriter","name":"Johnny Cash","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Q50

1 · Guesser guesses

Eddie Van Halen

Dutch-American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of Van Halen

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author; the proposal identifies Eddie Van Halen, a Dutch-American musician.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"Dutch-American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of Van Halen","name":"Eddie Van Halen","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

1 · Guesser guessesNot counted

Angus Young

Australian-born Scottish guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member and the lead guitarist of the hard rock band AC/DC

Validator rationale The trusted subject is Stephen King, an American author; the proposal is Angus Young, an Australian-born Scottish guitarist and AC/DC co-founder.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format

{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"Australian-born Scottish guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member and the lead guitarist of the hard rock band AC/DC","name":"Angus Young","question":null}}

2 · Validator returns No

Component	Calls	Total tokens	Input	Cached input	Output	Reasoning	Latency	Cost	Cache savings
Guesser	51	74,652	73,036	70,944	1,616	0	43.66 s	$0.0144	$0.0128
Oracle, Reviewer, Judge	12	151,647	145,607	72,465	6,040	4,034	131.63 s	$0.1056	$0.0000
Validator	39	16,227	14,630	0	1,597	78	56.28 s	$0.0121	$0.0000