Yes, No, Maybe? Guide: The two roles and how they work
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OverviewYes, No, Maybe? is a two-player guessing game on Roblox. One player takes the Instructor role and one takes the Guesser role, and together they work through a round using only three possible answers.
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Yes, No, Maybe?
The two roles and how they work
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One player is the Instructor, who already knows the subject and can only respond with yes, no, or maybe — their regular chat is disabled. The other player is the Guesser, who asks questions and uses those three answers to figure out what the subject is. If the Guesser identifies the subject correctly, they win the round; if time runs out or the guess is wrong, the Guesser loses.
| Instructor | knows the subject and answers every question with yes, no, or maybe only |
| Guesser | asks questions and reads the answers to narrow down the subject |
| Win condition | Guesser correctly identifies the subject before time runs out |
| Loss condition | time expires or the Guesser makes a wrong final guess |
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Playing as the Guesser
StepPay close attention when the Instructor says maybe, because that answer means your question is sitting right on a borderline.
- Open with category questions Ask whether the subject is a person, an animal, or an object.
- Treat maybe as a signal Rephrase the question from a different angle; for example, if 'Is it red?' gets a maybe, try 'Is it a warm color?' instead.
- Watch the clock Adjust how fast you're asking as time runs low.
Playing as the Instructor
TipsYour only job is to answer accurately with the three words available to you.
- Use yes when the question clearly applies to the subject and no when it clearly does not.
- Use maybe for questions that are genuinely on the borderline.
- If a question is confusing to you, answer maybe rather than guessing — it is the most honest response when you are uncertain about the question itself.
Playing with a friend
CheckThe party feature on Roblox lets you invite someone directly so you are both in the same session.
- Use the Roblox party feature to invite your friend before entering the game.
- After a round ends, you can replay as many times as you like at no cost.
Glossary
Glossary- Instructor
- The player who knows the secret subject and can only respond to questions with yes, no, or maybe — regular chat is turned off for this role.
- Guesser
- The player who asks questions and tries to identify the secret subject using only the Instructor's yes, no, or maybe answers.
- Maybe
- One of the three allowed answers, used when a question sits on a borderline or does not have a clear yes or no answer.
Common questions
FAQHow do I play with a specific friend instead of a stranger?
Use the Roblox party feature to invite your friend before you enter the game, so you both land in the same session.
What happens when the Guesser gets it wrong or time runs out?
The round ends at that point.
Can the Instructor type freely in chat?
No — chat is disabled for the Instructor. The only responses available are yes, no, and maybe.
Does the game cost anything to play?
All features are available without spending anything. You and a friend can replay as many rounds as you want for free.
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