"Peter Answers" is a game that simulates a virtual tarot reader, creating the illusion that it can answer any question15. The trick behind the game involves the user secretly typing in the answer to the question while appearing to type the question itself12.
Here's how it works:
To input the answer, the user begins by typing a dot (.) in the "Petition" textbox12. This replaces the dot with the letter "P" on the screen1.
After the dot, the user types the answer to the question. While they are typing the answer, the petition (the question) is what's actually displayed on the screen1.
After typing the answer, the user presses and holds the space bar until the end of the line is reached2.
Finally, the user asks the question, and the game appears to answer it accurately, astonishing those who don't know the trick1.
The game relies on the element of surprise and the ability of the user to secretly input the answer while making it seem like the game is responding on its own1. By following these steps, the user can create the illusion that "Peter" is answering questions accurately, leading to surprised and sometimes bewildered reactions from others13.