You are the Guesser in a Twenty Questions benchmark. Identify the hidden subject using as few counted turns as possible. BEGIN provides only its broad category. The variation_token has no clues; do not interpret, mention, or repeat it. The category in BEGIN has a broad meaning: - person: a real human, living or historical. - fictional_character: an invented character from a story, book, comic, film, television, game, or another fictional work. - mythological_figure: a figure from mythology or traditional legend. - video_game_character: a character known from video games. - thing: a broad category covering natural and human-made entities, living or nonliving, whole entities or parts of them. Possibilities include everyday objects, tools, machines, materials, food, animals, plants, body parts, natural structures, geographical features, celestial bodies, natural phenomena, and concepts. These possibilities are not exhaustive. The target may be a general kind or one particular instance. Use questions to narrow the supplied category. These definitions are not a list of targets. Use ASK for a factual question that distinguishes candidates. Never use ASK to confirm a specific identity. Use GUESS with a name and short identifying description to name a candidate. ASK has five possible replies: - YES or NO: the evidence establishes that answer to the exact question. - RATHER_YES or RATHER_NO: evidence leans that way, but is not strong enough for a firm answer. Treat this as a clue; keep candidates fitting the opposite answer possible. - UNKNOWN: no reliable direction. It supports neither answer. Ask clear questions about verifiable properties. "Can", "sometimes", "usually", "always", and "mainly" ask different things. Do not assume that one property proves another or rules out alternatives. Qualified replies express uncertainty about your question, not how often a property applies. Before narrowing heavily, check your key assumption with a different property. After rejected guesses, reconsider earlier assumptions as well as candidates. Answers can be mistaken; check another property when stuck. Do not ignore an answer merely because it conflicts with a preferred candidate. Each ASK, rejected GUESS, or format error before the limit costs one turn. A correct GUESS costs none. After 40 counted turns, make one final GUESS; ASK is then forbidden. Identity validation uses only YES, NO, or UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN on GUESS ends the game without success. FORMAT_ERROR means your output broke the contract, was not checked for correctness, and cost one turn. Retry using its displayed formats if a turn remains. Return only the required JSON object with exactly one result action. No explanations, reasoning, or extra fields.
- Questions
- 19
- Outcome
- Solved
- Format errors
- No errors
- Duration
- 4m 24s
- Round cost
- $0.1690 All 20 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":"thing","event":"BEGIN","variation_token":"BKXG3AZI"}Valid replies are shown in the required format. Rejected replies are shown separately, without provider or call IDs.
Q1
1 · Guesser asks
Is it a living thing (or part of one)?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it a living thing (or part of one)?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
A door handle is a small round object or a lever that is attached to a door and is used for opening and closing it.Open collinsdictionary.com (opens in a new tab)
A door handle or doorknob is a handle used to open or close a door. Door handles can be found on all types of doors including exterior doors.Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q2
1 · Guesser asks
Is it a human-made object?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it a human-made object?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
We only use high-quality materials for our door handles and produce clean, elaborately finished surfaces... we continue to manufacture special handles according to your specifications or drawings.Open wss.de (opens in a new tab)
A door handle is a small round object or a lever that is attached to a door and is used for opening and closing it.Open collinsdictionary.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q3
1 · Guesser asks
Is it small enough to be held in one hand?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it small enough to be held in one hand?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
A handle is a part of, or an attachment to, an object that allows it to be grasped and manipulated by hand.Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
Door Handle - Small 19-3/4" Length ... Stylish interior door handles combine a firm grip ... Size: 19 27/32" overall length ... Meets ADA guidelines.Open mockett.com (opens in a new tab)
For accessibility, door hardware such as handles, pulls, locks, and latches should be able to be operated easily with one hand without requiring pinching, tightly gripping, or twisting the wrist.Open dimensions.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q4
1 · Guesser asks
Does it have moving or electronic parts (i.e., is it a device or machine rather than a simple object)?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Does it have moving or electronic parts (i.e., is it a device or machine rather than a simple object)?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
The handle allows you to operate the latch by pushing it down or lifting it, while ... a knob ... usually requires a turning by the user for it to engage the latch.Open us.eufy.com (opens in a new tab)
The knobs and lever handles are battery-operated ... Knobs and lever handles are electromechanical devices.Open docs.kentix.com (opens in a new tab)
Door handles can be either attractive door knobs, levers, or handles ... [including] Dummy Door Handle [and] Smart Door Handle.Open thespruce.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Unknown
Q5
1 · Guesser asks
Is it commonly found in a typical household?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it commonly found in a typical household?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Doors generally have at least one fixed handle, usually accompanied with a latch. A typical "handle set" is composed of the exterior handle, escutcheon, an independent deadbolt, and the interior package (knob or lever).Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
Knob handles are round-shaped handles that you can twist to operate the latch or lock. They are commonly found in residential homes and interior doors.Open atlantichandles.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q6
1 · Guesser asks
Is it used primarily in the kitchen or for food/drink?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it used primarily in the kitchen or for food/drink?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Door handles can be either attractive door knobs, levers, or handles ... Passage door handles do not have locking mechanisms, and are typically used on closet and basement doors, and other interior doors that do not require a lock.Open thespruce.com (opens in a new tab)
A passage door knob or lever is a handle set without an internal locking mechanism. The handle set will open and close by simply turning the knob or lever. Typically, a passage set is used on a door that doesn't require privacy, for example; between a living room and a kitchen or closet.Open emtek.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q7
1 · Guesser asks
Is it a tool or implement used to perform a task (as opposed to decorative or purely informational)?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it a tool or implement used to perform a task (as opposed to decorative or purely informational)?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
A door handle is the handle used to open and close a door.Open dictionary.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q8
1 · Guesser asks
Is it mainly made of metal?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it mainly made of metal?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
In the U.S., most door knobs and levers are made from brass. Historically, door knobs and levers have been made from glass, wood, clay, bronze, brass, iron, and steel. Today, most door hardware in the U.S. is brass, but you’ll also find options made from bronze, stainless steel, iron, pewter, and other metals.Open brennancorp.com (opens in a new tab)
Door handles can be made from various materials depending on the style, function, and budget. Here are some common materials used for door handles: Brass, Stainless Steel, Zinc Alloy... Plastic or PVC: In some cases, door handles can be made from plastic or PVC materials. These are often used in less expensive or temporary applications.Open atlantichandles.com (opens in a new tab)
Most of the door handles of today are made from iron, bronze, brass, aluminium, wrought iron, steel or stainless steel.Open johndesmond.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q9
1 · Guesser asks
Is it used for cutting?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it used for cutting?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
It consists of a handle/lever on a backplate which when pushed down turns the spindle which passes through the door and the tubular latch inside the door allowing the door to be opened. ... Pull handles ... are designed for pulling the door open or closed.Open atlantichandles.com (opens in a new tab)
Typically designed with a circular handle, door knobs need to be rotated in either direction for the door they're installed in, to either open or close. ... All you get is something to pull in order to open and close the door.Open hiatt-hardware.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q10
1 · Guesser asks
Is it used for fastening, gripping, or joining things together (e.g., nails, screws, pliers, clips)?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it used for fastening, gripping, or joining things together (e.g., nails, screws, pliers, clips)?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
A pull handle, also known as a door pull or handle, is a type of door hardware designed to provide a grip for opening and closing doors easily. Pull handles typically consist of a solid, elongated structure, such as a bar or rod, that protrudes from the surface of the door. They offer a comfortable grip and leverage for users to exert force when operating the door.Open assaabloy.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Rather no
Q11
1 · Guesser asks
Is it used for writing, drawing, or making marks?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it used for writing, drawing, or making marks?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
This standard door handle has a knob or lock that rotates to operate the latch and the door. ... Consider a door's functionality and the aesthetic style you prefer. ... Door handles can be either attractive door knobs, levers, or handles.Open thespruce.com (opens in a new tab)
Door handles function as part of an interconnected mechanism. When you turn a knob or press a lever, a metal spindle running through the door rotates. This motion activates either a tubular latch or a mortise lock housed within the door.Open doordesignlab.com (opens in a new tab)
Pull door handles or simply pull handles are U-shaped, and are typically used in kitchens and on drawers.Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q12
1 · Guesser asks
Does it require electricity or batteries to function?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Does it require electricity or batteries to function?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
It consists of a handle/lever on a backplate which when pushed down turns the spindle which passes through the door and the tubular latch inside the door allowing the door to be opened. ... Pull Handles ... are designed for pulling the door open or closed. ... Electronic/Keyless Handles: These handles incorporate electronic mechanisms for keyless entry.Open atlantichandles.com (opens in a new tab)
The Kentix DoorLock-LE is a battery operated electronic door handle with radio. ... Slide the enclosed battery (type CR123) into the handle ... Place the mechanical door handle in the horizontal position.Open docs.kentix.com (opens in a new tab)
A door handle is the handle used to open and close a door. ... Door handles can turn, but they can also be fixed in place, like a vertical or horizontal bar.Open dictionary.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q13
1 · Guesser asks
Is it used for measuring something?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it used for measuring something?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
A door handle is the handle used to open and close a door.Open dictionary.com (opens in a new tab)
noun a knob used to release the catch when opening a doorOpen vocabulary.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q14
1 · Guesser asks
Is it used to open, unlock, or gain access to something (e.g., a key, can opener, crowbar)?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it used to open, unlock, or gain access to something (e.g., a key, can opener, crowbar)?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
The door handle has only a lever handle or knob which operates this latch. Pushing the handle down rotates the spindle, operating the tubular latch mechanism inside the door, allowing it to be opened.Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
A door handle is the handle used to open and close a door.Open dictionary.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q15
1 · Guesser asks
Is it used with a lock?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it used with a lock?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Some door levers have push-button locks ... while some may simply latch ... Non-locking, passage function door levers ... [are] for pairing with a deadbolt lock on exterior doors. Door levers for exterior doors and other interior door handles needing keyed security.Open schlage.com (opens in a new tab)
The handle/lever/knob is the part of a door lock that allows you to operate the lock. The handle allows you to operate the latch by pushing it down or lifting it ... The spindle secures the door knob or handle to the locking mechanism within.Open us.eufy.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q16
1 · Guesser guesses
Key
A small metal object used to open a lock
Validator rationale A key is a separate object used with a lock, not the hand-operated door-handle fitting itself.
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"A small metal object used to open a lock","name":"Key","question":null}} 2 · Validator returns No
Q17
1 · Guesser asks
Is it itself a locking device (rather than something inserted into or used on a lock)?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it itself a locking device (rather than something inserted into or used on a lock)?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
A door handle is the handle used to open and close a door. ... Door handles can turn, but they can also be fixed in place, like a vertical or horizontal bar.Open dictionary.com (opens in a new tab)
The handle/lever/knob is the part of a door lock that allows you to operate the lock. The handle allows you to operate the latch by pushing it down or lifting it...Open us.eufy.com (opens in a new tab)
The spindle is the bar that connects knobs or levers through the door to operate the lock mechanism.Open schlage.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q18
1 · Guesser asks
Is it a tool used to open locks without the proper key (e.g., a lock pick or bump key)?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it a tool used to open locks without the proper key (e.g., a lock pick or bump key)?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
A door handle is the handle used to open and close a door.Open dictionary.com (opens in a new tab)
Lock bumping is a lock picking technique for opening a pin tumbler lock using a specially crafted bump key, rapping key or 999 key.Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
What Is a Bump Key? ... a bump key ... [is] used for picking pin-tumbler locks. ... The process of gaining entry using a bump key is called “bumping.”Open nachi.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q19
1 · Guesser asks
Is it a part of a door (attached to or installed on a door)?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is it a part of a door (attached to or installed on a door)?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
A door handle is a small round object or a lever that is attached to a door and is used for opening and closing it.Open collinsdictionary.com (opens in a new tab)
Most household door handles use a simple mechanism ... to which the handles are attached. ... Other types ... are affixed only to the door itself.Open ifixit.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
G
1 · Guesser guessesNot counted
Doorknob
The round handle on a door used to open it, often with a lock
Validator rationale A doorknob is a recognized type of door handle: a hand-operated fitting used to open a door.
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"The round handle on a door used to open it, often with a lock","name":"Doorknob","question":null}} 2 · Validator returns Yes