- Publication date
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1994
- Topics
- Windows applications, Entertainment applications
- Item Size
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272.0K
Just as the title indicates, this is a version of the famed mystic oracle
device in an easy-to-use Windows format.
Directions are sheer simplicity:
1) Ask the Eight Ball a question that can be answered with “Yes” or “No”
2) Click the button to invoke hidden prophetic Windows routines normally
reserved for deciding if your machine will lock up or not. The responses
are generated randomly, just like a REAL Magic Eight Ball (hereafter
referred to as an “Analog Magic Eight Ball”.
3) Behold the myserious prophecies of this wondrous orb!
4) Keep doing it as long as you want! You’ll get tired of prophesizing long
before the Eight Ball will!
Unlike an analog Magic Eight Ball, you can “weight” the M8B for Windows. By
choosing from the “8Ball” menu, you can make your ball more optimistic,
pessimistic, or noncommittal, depending on your mood.
Of course, the M8B is intended for amusement purposes only. The writer
of this program assumes no liability whatsoever for decisions made under the
influence of the M8B.
The M8B is freeware, mostly because I think I’d get sued to my skivvies
if I tried to accept money. However, it is also free because it’s a silly
one-trick pony of a program.
- Addeddate
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2015-03-08 18:49:27
- Dosbox_drive_d
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emularity_win31/win31.zip
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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d:\runapp 8BALL.EXE
- Identifier
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8BALLW
- License
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freeware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.1
- Year
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1994
Another thing that really makes Magic Eight Ball enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Magic Eight Ball. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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