
This game is played like this. One player is sent out of the room. While he is gone the players choose some object which he is to guess. He is then called in, and asks each player agreed number of questions.
The answers to the questions must only be either "Yes" or "No," and a penalty must be paid if any other answer is given.
For example, if the chosen object is a piece of coal in the fireplace, the player will begin by finding out whether the object chosen is of the animal, vegetable, or mineral kingdom. So, he would ask the following questions: "Is it a mineral?" "Yes." "Is it hard?" "Yes." "Is it very valuable?" "No." "Is it bright and shiny?" "Yes." "Is it gold?" "No." "Silver?" "No." "Is it in this room?" "Yes." "Is it black?" "Yes." "Is it a piece of coal?" "Yes."
When the correct object is guessed, another player is sent out and the game continues.