As the rise of smart home devices and voice assistants continues to shape our daily lives, Amazon’s Alexa has become a staple in many households. Beyond its ability to control smart home devices and play music, the AI-powered assistant can do much more. For instance, it can tell jokes, share interesting trivia, and even serve up fun games to play.
Recently, I stumbled upon a list of 85 questions, jokes, and games that can be asked of Alexa, ranging from telling a joke to playing a game. Some conversations might raise an eyebrow, such as asking Alexa to make a fart sound or even play a Star Wars-themed joke. Other questions and requests can bring out the kid in anyone, from asking Alexa to tell a story to play an animal game.
Jokes, of course, are always a crowd-pleaser. “Alexa, tell me a joke,” can instantly bring a smile to one’s face. And with specific requests, such as “Alexa, what happens if you step on a Lego?” or “Alexa, do aliens exist?” users can enjoy a good laugh and spark interesting conversations.
Beyond jokes and games, the list of available things to ask Alexa is staggering. From movie and TV references (“Alexa, my name is Inigo Montoya”) to historical trivia (“Alexa, what are some interesting history facts?”) and even sports trivia (“Alexa, what are some interesting sports facts?”), the possibilities are endless. Want to see how high Alexa can count or learn some interesting facts about the US government? There’s a question for that too.
Rounding up the list are fun and quirky requests, like asking Alexa to entertain the kids (“Alexa, can you read me a Kindle book?”) or even utter a swear word (“Alexa, oh fudge!”). Yes, it’s a lot to take in, but for those with an Echo or Echo Dot smart speaker, the possibilities are surely endless.
In the end, Alexa is more than just a voice assistant – it’s a partner in crime, a friend, a confidant. With these 85 questions, jokes, and games, users can unleash the full potential of their smart speaker and make the most of their time.
