---
layout: default
title: Magic 8-Ball - Shivering Playground
description: Ask the Magic 8-Ball a question and shake for an answer
---

<style>
  .ball-wrapper {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .ball-wrapper h1 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }

  .back-link {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .back-link:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
  }

  .question-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: var(--surface);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .question-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-color, #f05656);
  }

  .ball-container {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    margin: 30px auto;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
  }

  .ball {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 100px 100px, #2c2c2c, #000);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow:
      0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
      inset -20px -20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
      inset 20px 20px 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.1s ease;
    position: relative;
  }

  .ball:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }

  .ball:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }

  .ball.shaking {
    animation: shake 0.5s ease-in-out;
  }

  @keyframes shake {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0) rotate(0deg); }
    10% { transform: translateX(-10px) rotate(-5deg); }
    20% { transform: translateX(10px) rotate(5deg); }
    30% { transform: translateX(-10px) rotate(-5deg); }
    40% { transform: translateX(10px) rotate(5deg); }
    50% { transform: translateX(-10px) rotate(-5deg); }
    60% { transform: translateX(10px) rotate(5deg); }
    70% { transform: translateX(-10px) rotate(-5deg); }
    80% { transform: translateX(10px) rotate(5deg); }
    90% { transform: translateX(-10px) rotate(-5deg); }
  }

  .window {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a, #3b82f6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow:
      inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
      0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 60px;
  }

  .number-8 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 64px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: white;
    text-shadow:
      0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
      0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;
    z-index: 10;
  }

  .answer {
    color: white;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 100px;
    word-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .answer.visible {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .instruction {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  .history {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .history h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }

  .history-item {
    padding: 10px;
    margin: 8px 0;
    background: var(--primary-page-bg);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .history-question {
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .history-answer {
    color: var(--accent-color, #f05656);
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .clear-history {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--accent-color, #f05656);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  }

  .clear-history:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
</style>

<div class="ball-wrapper">
  <a href=".." class="back-link">← Back to Playground</a>

  <h1>🔮 Magic 8-Ball</h1>

  <input
    type="text"
    class="question-input"
    id="questionInput"
    placeholder="Ask a yes or no question..."
    maxlength="100"
  >

  <div class="ball-container" id="ballContainer">
    <div class="ball" id="ball">
      <div class="number-8">8</div>
      <div class="window">
        <div class="answer" id="answer">Ask a question</div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>

  <p class="instruction">Click or shake the ball for your answer</p>

  <div class="history" id="historySection" style="display: none;">
    <h3>Recent Questions</h3>
    <div id="historyList"></div>
    <button class="clear-history" id="clearHistory">Clear History</button>
  </div>
</div>

<script>
  const answers = [
    // Positive
    "It is certain",
    "It is decidedly so",
    "Without a doubt",
    "Yes definitely",
    "You may rely on it",
    "As I see it, yes",
    "Most likely",
    "Outlook good",
    "Yes",
    "Signs point to yes",

    // Non-committal
    "Reply hazy, try again",
    "Ask again later",
    "Better not tell you now",
    "Cannot predict now",
    "Concentrate and ask again",

    // Negative
    "Don't count on it",
    "My reply is no",
    "My sources say no",
    "Outlook not so good",
    "Very doubtful"
  ];

  const ball = document.getElementById('ball');
  const ballContainer = document.getElementById('ballContainer');
  const answerElement = document.getElementById('answer');
  const questionInput = document.getElementById('questionInput');
  const historySection = document.getElementById('historySection');
  const historyList = document.getElementById('historyList');
  const clearHistoryBtn = document.getElementById('clearHistory');

  let isShaking = false;
  let history = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('8ball-history') || '[]');

  function updateHistoryDisplay() {
    if (history.length > 0) {
      historySection.style.display = 'block';
      historyList.innerHTML = history
        .slice(-5)
        .reverse()
        .map(item => `
          <div class="history-item">
            <div class="history-question">Q: ${item.question}</div>
            <div class="history-answer">A: ${item.answer}</div>
          </div>
        `)
        .join('');
    } else {
      historySection.style.display = 'none';
    }
  }

  function shakeBall() {
    if (isShaking) return;

    const question = questionInput.value.trim();
    if (!question) {
      alert('Please ask a question first!');
      questionInput.focus();
      return;
    }

    isShaking = true;
    answerElement.classList.remove('visible');
    ball.classList.add('shaking');

    setTimeout(() => {
      const randomAnswer = answers[Math.floor(Math.random() * answers.length)];
      answerElement.textContent = randomAnswer;
      answerElement.classList.add('visible');
      ball.classList.remove('shaking');
      isShaking = false;

      // Add to history
      history.push({
        question: question,
        answer: randomAnswer,
        timestamp: Date.now()
      });

      // Keep only last 20 items
      if (history.length > 20) {
        history = history.slice(-20);
      }

      localStorage.setItem('8ball-history', JSON.stringify(history));
      updateHistoryDisplay();
    }, 500);
  }

  ballContainer.addEventListener('click', shakeBall);

  questionInput.addEventListener('keypress', (e) => {
    if (e.key === 'Enter') {
      shakeBall();
    }
  });

  clearHistoryBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {
    if (confirm('Clear all history?')) {
      history = [];
      localStorage.removeItem('8ball-history');
      updateHistoryDisplay();
    }
  });

  // Initialize history display
  updateHistoryDisplay();
</script>