Arbitrary Selection Mechanics
Coin
Dice Mapping
| Die Value |
Coin Flip Encoding |
1 |
100 |
2 |
010 |
3 |
110 |
4 |
001 |
5 |
101 |
6 |
011 |
7 |
111 |
8 |
000 |
Background
- coin flip values based on binary numbers
0 is highest value on selection lists- encodings are indexed starting at
1
- coin forces
8 possible values
111 and 000 are "special options"free choice as optionre-roll as option
Mechanic
- list and number options
- up to
6 or 8 based on die/coin selection
- if half as many, give each choice multiple numbers
- roll die once or flip coin 3 times
- note/remember each coin flip result
- lookup choice based on value obtained
- act upon the choice
Example Lists
Yes / No / Maybe
| Value |
Choice |
1, 4 |
Yes |
2, 5 |
No |
3, 6 |
Maybe |
Activity
| Value |
Choice |
1, 5 |
Park |
2, 6 |
Movie |
3, 7 |
Coffee |
4, 8 |
Nature Center |
Adult Time
| Value |
Choice |
1, 3, 5, 7 |
Dinner / Movie |
2, 4, 6, 8 |
Netflix / Chill |