To use the ball, you just ask a question and give it a good shake.
Each face of the die has a printed response which gets pressed against the window whenever you shake it. Magic 8-Balls contain a multi-sided die suspended in alcohol. Round in shape and black in color, the Magic 8-Ball is named as such because it resembles the ball used in billiards. The Magic 8-Ball is a source of entertainment that provides cryptic and sometimes funny answers to the questions we have. What Is the Magic 8-Ball & How Does It Work?