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
- 17
- Outcome
- Solved
- Format errors
- No errors
- Duration
- 7m 43s
- Round cost
- $0.4265 All 18 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":"EAQCORIU"}Valid replies are shown in the required format. Rejected replies are shown separately, without provider or call IDs.
Is the character human?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character human?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Mario is human.Open vice.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character male?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character male?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Mario ... is the man with the mustache. ... he has been running, jumping, and spinning through dozens of classic games.Open nintendo.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character armed with a firearm?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character armed with a firearm?"}}Is the character the main protagonist of their game?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character the main protagonist of their game?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
He serves as the main protagonist in Super Mario 3D Land for the Nintendo 3DS.Open ign.com (opens in a new tab)
Mario ... is ... the protagonist of the world-renowned Mario franchise.Open guinnessworldrecords.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character from a first-person shooter game?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character from a first-person shooter game?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Donkey Kong in 1981 ... was Mario’s first appearance in a video game.Open standard.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Donkey Kong ... Genres Arcade PlatformOpen vgfacts.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character from an action-adventure game?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character from an action-adventure game?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Super Mario Sunshine — Genre: Action-Adventure; Franchise: Mario, Super Mario. The game stars Mario.Open giantbomb.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character from a fantasy setting?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character from a fantasy setting?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
You can discover the magical world of the Mushroom Kingdom and its beloved characters Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Princess Peach, and Bowser.Open play.nintendo.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character from a Nintendo-developed game?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character from a Nintendo-developed game?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Super Mario World ... is a 1990 platform game developed by Nintendo EAD ... The player controls MarioOpen archive.org (opens in a new tab)
Does the character wield a sword?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Does the character wield a sword?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Collecting it transforms Mario into the Zelda character, allowing you to use a sword.Open eurogamer.net (opens in a new tab)
Link
Heroic protagonist of The Legend of Zelda series who wields the Master Sword in a fantasy setting
Validator rationale The proposal identifies Link, the protagonist of The Legend of Zelda, whereas the trusted subject is Mario.
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"Heroic protagonist of The Legend of Zelda series who wields the Master Sword in a fantasy setting","name":"Link","question":null}}Is the game set in a world containing mecha or giant robots?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the game set in a world containing mecha or giant robots?"}}Is the character from the Fire Emblem series?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character from the Fire Emblem series?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Mario ... is the face of Nintendo and the protagonist of the world-renowned Mario franchise.Open guinnessworldrecords.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character from the Xenoblade Chronicles series?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character from the Xenoblade Chronicles series?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
The official home of Super Mario™ — Meet Mario, the mustached hero of the Mushroom Kingdom.Open mario.nintendo.com (opens in a new tab)
Series: Super Mario Bros., Mario Kart, Mario Party, Mario Tennis, Paper Mario, Mario RPG, Mario Golf, Super Mario RPG.Open nintendo.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character from the Golden Sun series?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character from the Golden Sun series?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
The main hero of the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario is always bright and cheerful...Open nintendo.com (opens in a new tab)
Characters | Isaac • Garet • Ivan • Mia • Felix • Jenna • Djinn • Kraden • The Wise One • Alex • Saturos • Menardi...Open nintendo.fandom.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character from the Kirby series?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character from the Kirby series?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Jump for joy with Super Mario ... Run, jump, and have fun with Mario and friends in these family-friendly games.Open nintendo.com (opens in a new tab)
The Official Home of Kirby™ ... Kirby's Return to Dream Land™ Deluxe ... Kirby and the Forgotten LandOpen kirby.nintendo.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character from the Kid Icarus series?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character from the Kid Icarus series?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
amiibo™ - Mario - Super Mario™ SeriesOpen nintendo.com (opens in a new tab)
Pit is the protagonist of Nintendo's Kid Icarus series.Open giantbomb.com (opens in a new tab)
Is the character from the Mario series?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is the character from the Mario series?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Mario ... is the main character of the popular long-running video game franchise of the same name.Open projectcrusade.fandom.com (opens in a new tab)
Mario
Main protagonist of the Mario series who appears in action-adventure RPGs like Super Mario RPG wielding a sword in a fantasy setting
Validator rationale The proposed identity names Mario and describes the protagonist of the Mario franchise; the extra gameplay detail does not indicate a different entity.
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"Main protagonist of the Mario series who appears in action-adventure RPGs like Super Mario RPG wielding a sword in a fantasy setting","name":"Mario","question":null}}