Sign Shaker: Photo-Based Magic 8 Ball IPhone App

There’s no “Yes, Definitely!” or “Don’t Count On It”‘s here. Instead, your answer comes as…a sign. Not one from the heavens – I mean, like a road sign. Or a bathroom sign. Or any one of the randomly generated signs from Signspotting.

It’s a fun concept, although of course, the answers often make no sense, mostly because our instinct is to ask “Yes” or “No” questions. Asking if I would have fun at the concert I’m going to tonight and getting a road sign for “Promised Land” with a “CLOSED” banner taped across it was somewhat disconcerting. (The one that said “Don’t Pass Urine,” however, was clear – avoid the club’s bathroom tonight. Done.)

As far as design, the app is easy to use. Open, think of a question, and shake. The app says “Thinking” while you shake, then produces a picture, with the option to try again.

Some of the photos are really hilarious – my favorite so far being “If the Door Does Not Open, Do Not Enter.” Worth the $0.99? Sure, if the kid in you wants to relive those Magic 8 days.