Yes or No Generator
Can't decide? Let randomness settle it — get a random Yes or No (optionally with a Maybe). Free, instant.
How to use this tool
- Choose whether to include 'Maybe' as a possible answer.
- Click Calculate to get your answer.
- Click again if you want to re-roll.
When you need an impartial answer, let the Yes/No Generator decide. Each click produces a perfectly fair random outcome.
How it works
The Yes or No Generator produces a single random binary decision: Yes or No. When the Maybe option is enabled, a third outcome is added with equal probability, giving a one-in-three chance of each result. Each click is a fully independent random event.
This tool is a stripped-down alternative to the Magic 8-Ball when you want a clean answer without theatrical framing. It is faster to read, easier to use in a group setting, and suitable for quick polls or simple tie-breaking.
Enable Maybe when the question genuinely has a third valid state -- for example, when trying to decide whether to delay an action rather than simply do it or skip it. Disable Maybe for pure coin-flip style decisions where only two outcomes make sense.
Worked example
Breaking a tie between two options
- Agree with the other party that Yes means option A and No means option B.
- Disable Include Maybe.
- Click Generate.
- The result determines which option to take.
An unambiguous Yes or No that resolves the tie without bias.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving Maybe enabled when you actually need a definitive binary answer, turning a simple decision into a three-way draw.
- Clicking repeatedly until you get the answer you secretly wanted, which defeats the purpose of random tie-breaking.
- Using this for decisions with significant consequences -- random generators are for low-stakes situations only.
Key terms
- Binary decision
- A choice between exactly two outcomes, with no middle ground.
- Maybe outcome
- A third result added to indicate uncertainty or deferral, enabled by the Include Maybe toggle.
- Independent draw
- Each click produces a fresh random result unaffected by previous clicks.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the result truly 50/50?
- Yes — with Maybe disabled each outcome has exactly a 50% probability.
- When would I use Maybe?
- Use Maybe for decisions where you genuinely want to consider a middle path, such as 'Should I check email first?'