# Decision Maker

> Free decision maker: enter your options one per line and let the tool pick one at random with a shuffle animation. Includes a yes/no mode.

Stuck between options? Enter them one per line and the decision maker picks one at random with a suspenseful shuffle animation. There is also a one-tap yes/no mode.

*Interactive tool: enter your values at https://toollantern.win/decision-maker/ and results update instantly in your browser.*

## What this tool does

Type each option on its own line, press Pick one, and the tool cycles through your options with a slowing shuffle animation before landing on the winner. The yes/no button skips the list entirely and answers a binary question. Every option has an exactly equal chance.

## How the pick works

The winner is drawn with **crypto.getRandomValues**, the browser's cryptographic random generator. The animation is pure theater: options flash faster, then slower, building suspense, but the final pick is a single uniform random draw made at the end.

## Worked example

Options: **Pizza, Sushi, Burgers, Tacos**. Each has a 25% chance. The animation cycles through the four, slows down, and lands on **Sushi**. Dinner is decided.

## When randomness helps

Random picks are great for breaking ties, choosing restaurants, assigning chores, picking teams, or settling friendly debates. Psychologists note that a random decider also reveals your gut feeling: if you feel disappointed by the result, you already knew what you wanted.

## Limitations

Every option is weighted equally; there is no way to mark a favorite as more likely. For decisions with real stakes, treat the result as a nudge, not a verdict.

## Frequently asked questions
### How do I use the decision maker?

Type each option on its own line in the text box, then press Pick one. The tool shuffles through your options and lands on a random winner.

### Is every option equally likely?

Yes. The winner is a single uniform random draw from your list, so with 4 options each has exactly a 25% chance.

### What is yes/no mode?

A shortcut for binary questions. Press Yes or no and the tool answers Yes or No at random, with the same shuffle animation.

### Can I weight some options more than others?

Not directly. A workaround: enter a favored option on multiple lines. Two lines out of five gives that option a 40% chance.

### How many options can I enter?

As many as you like, one per line. Blank lines are ignored.

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Interactive version: https://toollantern.win/decision-maker/