Log in

View Full Version : Mystical Ball

sanddrag
07-06-2005, 00:56
http://www.mysticalball.com/ Beware I think there are popups.

But this thing is really funny and very clever and really neat. It had me stumped for about 15 tries. Can you figure out how it works? Don't say the answer, I want to see how long it takes everyone to figure out.
Elgin Clock
07-06-2005, 01:01
LIKE OMG.. How does it work.. :yikes:
Cory
07-06-2005, 02:05
I have an idea in the back of my head that I can't completely formulate...

It's pretty cool though (albeit simple math, I'm sure).
evulish
07-06-2005, 08:34
Ooh. That's pretty neat. It took me a few times to notice something that cleared it all up. Pretty cool! I'll have to remember to pass this on to a few people.
shyra1353
07-06-2005, 10:30
oooo .. i got it... now i feel quite smart (though it did take a while)
KelliV
07-06-2005, 11:17
I got it! Now I feel smart!
Ryan M.
07-06-2005, 11:23
OOOOHHHH! I'm able to read the ball's mind!

Spoiler: (Don't highlight below!)

I'm thinking 45... :rolleyes:
Emily Pease
07-06-2005, 14:10
That's cute! Thanks for sharing! I'm such a geek I even made a little Excel spreadsheet for it!
RbtGal1351
15-06-2005, 01:24
Wow!
That took a while to figure out
But that's awesome... *must stump friends*

~Stephanie
Team 1351
Dorienne
15-06-2005, 02:49
I still can't figure out the trick behind it. I know it's a math thing but I'm no good at math. =/
Ryan M.
15-06-2005, 10:18
It really is not mathematical...... I got it when the thread first came out but um someone *cough* ryan m.*cough* gave it away in their post!!! lol itt is really just paying attention to detail I promise you will find it!*cough*You have to actually try if you want to read it.*end cough* And I even warn you.

:D

Another semi spoiler: (Don't hightlight)
Seriously, just try it a bunch of times and you'll see a pattern.
Greg Ross
15-06-2005, 13:22
It really is not mathematical...... I got it when the thread first came out but um someone *cough* ryan m.*cough* gave it away in their post!!! lol itt is really just paying attention to detail I promise you will find it!
*cough*You have to actually try if you want to read it.*end cough* And I even warn you.

:D

Another semi spoiler: (Don't hightlight)
Seriously, just try it a bunch of times and you'll see a pattern.
It's really hard to resist posting how this little parlor trick works MATHEMATICALLY. (Yes there IS mathematics involved. :) )
Travis Hoffman
15-06-2005, 14:09
It's really hard to resist posting how this little parlor trick works MATHEMATICALLY. (Yes there IS mathematics involved. :) )

Through the magic of simple algebra, all will be revealed. Everyone please observe, I have nothing up my sleeve.

Let a and b represent the respective 10's and 1's digits of a two-digit decimal number.....etc. etc. etc.........SHAZAM!

Behold, the truth.
Travis Hoffman
15-06-2005, 16:45
The great prestidigitator has replied to Kayla via PM, so the secrets of the Mystical Ball shall remain publicly shrouded in mystery......
JackN
15-06-2005, 23:19
I Don't get it :mad: . I wont even move my mouse and it knows what number i pick. Am i really that predictble.
Greg Ross
16-06-2005, 02:06
I Don't get it :mad: . I wont even move my mouse and it knows what number i pick. Am i really that predictble.
: It doesn't matter what number you pick (or anyone else picks, for that matter.)

: No matter what number you pick, the same symbol will be be revealed.