Akinator is a genie that guesses who you are thinking of. Think of a character, real or fictional, answer a series of questions, and the genie tries to name them. It is spookily good. When you arrive, you start a game and answer yes, no, probably or I don't know. The site launched in 2007 according to our research. It takes about five minutes. Content note: it shows an ad-blocker modal. The site sits behind a Cloudflare check, so automated tools may be blocked, but a normal browser should work. It works on phones and desktops. Tip: pick someone well known for the best chance of a correct guess, then try someone obscure to stump it. Answer honestly for better results. If you like it, other AI games on our list are worth a look.
Tips for getting the most out of it
- Answer honestly.
- Pick an obscure character to stump it.
- Expect an ad-blocker prompt.
Questions about Akinator
How does Akinator work?
You think of a character and answer questions, and Akinator tries to guess who it is. In short: A genie that guesses who you're thinking of.
Does Akinator show ads?
Yes, our notes say it shows an ad-blocker modal, so expect ads. For reference, Akinator is best tried on a desktop if you can, takes about 5 min to enjoy, and we check its link daily.
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