Akinator

Akinator

Released: December 31, 2007
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Web browser Windows Phone Android iOS

Genres:

Quiz/Trivia

Game Modes:

Single player

Player Perspectives:

Text

Ratings

User Rating

54.8
Based on 28 ratings

Total Rating

54.8
Based on 28 ratings

Summary

Akinator, the Web Genie (formerly Akinator, the web Genius) is an internet game and mobile app based on Twenty Questions that attempts to determine which character the player is thinking of by asking them a series of questions. It is an artificial intelligence program that can find and learn the best questions to ask the player. Created by three French programmers in 2007, it became popular worldwide in November 2008, according to Google Trends. In Europe popularity peak was reached in 2009 and Japan in 2010 with the launch of mobile apps by French mobile company SCIMOB, reaching highest ranks on app store . While playing "Akinator", questions are asked by a cartoon genie.

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Involved Companies

SCIMOB

Role:
Publisher

Keywords

freeware artificial intelligence digital distribution genie customizable characters

Alternative Names

Akinator, the Web Genie Akinator, the web Genius

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