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Akinator: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Akinator (2007): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Akinator (2007) is a quiz/trivia video game developed by Elokence, available on browser, Win Phone, Android, iOS. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 55/100 on IGDB.

What is Akinator about?

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.

Key details

Akinator was released in 2007 and supports single player. Platforms: browser, Win Phone, Android, iOS. Developer: Elokence.

Should you play Akinator?

Reviews are mixed, but Akinator retains a dedicated player base among quiz/trivia fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Akinator?

Akinator is a quiz/trivia game by Elokence, released in 2007.

What platforms is Akinator on?

Akinator is available on browser, Win Phone, Android, iOS.

Is Akinator good?

Akinator has an aggregate score of 55/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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