Selector is Traknard's mini-game that solves the most annoying problem of any night out: "Right, who's going first?" Everyone puts a finger on the screen, the app picks someone, and it's done — no debate, no failed rock-paper-scissors, no "that's not fair". In a nutshell: you put your finger down, it picks someone. It's built right into Traknard, so you don't need to juggle between ten different apps. Here's what it is, how it works, and when it actually saves the night.
- What exactly is Selector?
- How to launch Selector in Traknard
- When to use Selector at a party
- Why it's better than rock-paper-scissors or coin flip
- Quick comparison: Selector vs other methods
- Selector, one arcade game among many in Traknard
- FAQ
What exactly is Selector? 🤔
Selector is a mini-game in the Arcades category of Traknard. The concept is disarmingly simple: each player puts a finger on the phone screen, the app does its thing for a few seconds, and it randomly picks one of you. Whoever's finger gets selected is the one who starts, drinks, takes the dare — basically, whoever is picked for whatever you've decided.
No spinning wheel. No names to type in. No dice to dig out from under the sofa. Just fingers, the screen, and an instant verdict. It's fast, it's neutral, and most importantly it's unquestionable — because it's the algorithm that decided, not your mate who cheated at rock-paper-scissors.
A game designed for the group
What makes Selector really handy is that there's no player limit built into the game mechanics — as long as fingers fit on the screen, everyone can play. That's a massive advantage over coin flip (limited to 2 people) or rock-paper-scissors (which becomes chaos beyond 3). At a party with 8, 10, 12 people around a table, Selector works just as well as with 2.
Built into Traknard, not a separate app
One of the big perks of Selector is that it lives inside Traknard. You don't have to download a dedicated app stuffed with ads that pops up at the wrong moment. You open Traknard, go to Arcades, launch Selector, and you're off. It's part of a coherent set of games and tools designed for nights out — and that genuinely changes how smoothly a session flows.
How to launch Selector in Traknard 🚀
No need for a 10-page manual. Here's how to get Selector going in less than 30 seconds:
- Open Traknard on your phone (iOS or Android). If you haven't downloaded the app yet, now's the time — link at the bottom of the article.
- Go to the Arcades section from the main menu. That's where all the quick mini-games live.
- Select Selector from the list. The interface is simple: a dark screen waiting for fingers.
- Everyone puts a finger on the screen at the same time. Each player puts theirs — not two fingers each, just one.
- Wait for the verdict. The app does its animation, and in a few seconds, it picks a finger. The corresponding player is selected.
- Apply the rule you decided on before launching: who starts, who drinks, who takes the dare — that's up to you!
A few tips to make it go smoothly
To avoid "oh but I hadn't put my finger down yet" or "you moved during the animation" — a few simple habits:
- Put all your fingers down at the same time, on signal. A quick "3, 2, 1" does the trick.
- Keep the phone flat on the table, it's more stable and everyone can reach the screen easily.
- Decide before you launch what being picked means — that avoids post-result negotiations.
- If someone doesn't have room to put their finger down, pass the phone around or use a bigger screen (some phones have larger displays).
When to use Selector at a party? 🎯
Selector is way more than just "who goes first in the game". Once you've got the app handy, you realise the situations where it comes in handy are way more numerous than you'd think. Here's a non-exhaustive list of moments when Selector becomes your best mate of the night:
To kick off a game
- Who starts Truth or Dare — no more "not me, you go" on repeat.
- Who deals the cards for a round of Pyramid or The Bus.
- Who picks the theme or difficulty for the Blind Test.
- Who asks the first question in The Tribunal.
For dares and challenges
- Who has to take on the dare when the whole group's hesitating.
- Who gets the card drawn in a card game.
- Who has to answer the trick question nobody wants to answer.
For practical party decisions
- Who goes to grab the drinks or snacks from the kitchen.
- Who picks the playlist for the next hour.
- Who orders the pizza (and who calls, because nobody wants to call).
- Who sleeps where when there's a sofa and an air mattress to divvy up.
For drinking games (in moderation!)
- Who drinks when the game rules say so — or who takes a soft drink or a dare if you'd rather play without alcohol, that's just as valid.
- Who gets a pass on a round (yeah, Selector can save livers too).
"There were 9 of us at drinks and nobody wanted to call to order. Selector picked Mathieu in 4 seconds. He called. The pizza arrived. The night went on." — Real usage, verified by the Traknard team 😄
Why it's better than rock-paper-scissors or coin flip ✌️
Let's be honest: we've all used rock-paper-scissors. And we've all had that moment where someone "didn't see", where "it was at the same time", where "you changed your hand at the last second". Coin flip is the same — works with two, but once you're three, it's a series of duels that takes forever and creates as much frustration as decisions.
The problem with rock-paper-scissors with more than 2
Rock-paper-scissors is fundamentally a two-player game. With three or more, you either have to run elimination rounds (long, complicated), or accept there's no universal rule for ties. Result: it often ends up as "right, let's go again" on loop, and the night loses momentum.
Coin flip, limited by design
Coin flip is binary. Two options, two players max per flip. If there are six of you around the table and you need to pick one person, you're doing at least three flips — and that's assuming everyone accepts the first result. They won't.
Selector: neutral, fast, unquestionable
Selector sorts all that out in one go. Everyone puts their finger down at the same time, nobody has an advantage, and it's an algorithm — not a human — making the call. There's no "you cheated" possible. The app has spoken, that's it. That feeling of technological impartiality, silly as it sounds, genuinely makes a difference at a party when the stakes are a bit higher (or when everyone's a bit more wound up than expected).
Rock-paper-scissors is physics. Selector is pure randomness. And pure randomness doesn't lie.
No equipment, no prep
No coin to find, no papers to cut up, no dice to hunt for. Just the phone you've already got in your pocket. It might be the most underrated detail: Selector is always available, always ready, and it never ends up under the sofa.
Quick comparison: Selector vs other methods 📊
| Method | Number of players | Result contestable? | Time needed | Available without equipment? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selector (Traknard) | 2 to as many as the screen allows | No — neutral algorithm | ~3 seconds | Yes (app on phone) |
| Rock-paper-scissors | 2 (difficult beyond that) | Yes — often contested | 10-30 seconds (debates included) | Yes (hands) |
| Coin flip | 2 maximum per flip | Yes — "I didn't see" | 5-10 seconds per duel | No (need a coin) |
| Draw lots (papers) | Unlimited | Unlikely — but long prep | 2-5 minutes prep | No (paper + pen) |
| Standard die | 2-6 (depending on die) | Yes — "it landed sideways" | 5-15 seconds | No (need a die) |
| Wheel of fortune (third-party app) | Unlimited (manual entry) | No | 1-2 minutes (entering names) | Yes (app) — but ads + separate download |
| "The youngest goes first" | Unlimited | Yes — always the same person loses | 0 seconds (but unfair) | Yes |
| Counting-out rhyme | Unlimited | Yes — "you miscounted" | 15-30 seconds | Yes (voice) |
The verdict is clear: Selector is the fastest method, the most neutral, and the only one that really works with 3+ players without prep or equipment.
Selector, one arcade game among many in Traknard 🎮
Selector is a mini-game — an arcade in Traknard speak. That means it's fast, no complex rules, and designed to fit naturally into the flow of a night out. But Traknard is way more than just a finger picker. It's a complete app to run your nights from start to finish.
Games for long sessions
If Selector gets your night started, Traknard's games keep things going all night long. Truth or Dare is the unbeatable classic — dares and questions that ramp up in intensity depending on the mode you choose. The Tribunal puts the group in jury position to judge ridiculous situations. Would You Rather sparks debates that can go on for hours. And Blind Test turns any night into an ultra-competitive music quiz.
Cards to mix things up
Traknard's cards section offers card games reimagined for nights out: Pyramid, The Bus, The Dealer… Classics given a modern twist, accessible straight from the app, without having to find a deck of 52 cards that's always missing one.
Interactions to spice up the vibe
The interactions category groups quick dares and skill games: Caps, Beer Pong (virtual mode for nights without a ping-pong table), Stare Down, Poker Face… Short formats that slot perfectly between longer games to keep the group's energy up.
Selector in all this
Selector fits into this flow perfectly. It's the ideal starting point: you launch Selector to pick who goes first, then move straight into the main game. No downtime, no debate, no night that loses its rhythm. That's exactly why it's in Arcades — quick tools that serve the group, not games that need an hour of setup.
One app, not ten
Maybe the simplest and strongest argument: with Traknard, you've got everything in one place. No need for one app for rock-paper-scissors, another for Blind Test, another for Truth or Dare, and yet another for cards. One phone, one app, a night that runs without friction.
FAQ ❓
How does the Selector game work in Traknard?
Answer: Selector is a mini-game in Traknard's Arcades category. Each player puts a finger on the phone screen at the same time. The app runs an animation for a few seconds, then randomly picks one of the fingers on screen. The player whose finger is picked is chosen for whatever the group decided — starting a game, taking a dare, doing an action, or something else based on your rules. It's fast, neutral, and there's no way to contest the result.
How many players can play Selector?
Answer: Selector works from 2 players and can handle as many people as the screen can fit fingers on at once. In practice, a standard smartphone easily lets 6-8 people put their finger down at the same time, especially if the phone is lying flat on a table. For really big groups, a tablet can be even more comfortable. There's no software limit — it's just a matter of space on the screen.
Is Selector free in Traknard?
Answer: Selector is available in Traknard's Arcades section, available on iOS and Android. You can download the app for free from the App Store and Google Play Store. You don't need to create an account or pay anything to launch a game of Selector — that's one of the perks of Traknard's Arcade mini-games: instantly accessible, no friction.
What's the difference between Selector and a regular coin flip?
Answer: The main difference is the number of players. Coin flip is binary: two options, two players max per flip. If there are six of you around the table and you need to pick one person, you're doing at least three flips, which takes time and creates arguments. Selector picks one person from the whole group in a single go. Plus, the result feels more neutral and unquestionable: it's an algorithm choosing, not a human flipping a coin and potentially "not seeing" the result right.
Can you use Selector to decide who drinks at a party?
Answer: Yeah, that's one of the classic uses of Selector at a party — picking who drinks during a drinking game. But remember, you can totally play with soft drinks, mocktails, or dares without alcohol if you prefer. Traknard is designed for everyone, whether you drink or not. The rule "whoever is picked drinks" can easily become "whoever is picked sings a verse" or "takes a dare". You decide, Selector just picks. 🍹 Content for 18+, to be enjoyed responsibly.
Do you need internet to play Selector?
Answer: Selector is designed to be used with a group anywhere — including places with limited or dodgy connection, like a mountain cabin or a flat with a rubbish router. Traknard is built as a party app first and foremost, and Arcades like Selector are optimised to work without depending on perfect connection. To be safe, download the app before the party and you're sorted.
What other mini-games are available in Traknard besides Selector?
Answer: Traknard's Arcades category has several other quick mini-games designed to fit into a night without breaking the flow: Caps, Stare Down, Poker Face, The Timer, The Stopwatch and plenty more. Outside of Arcades, Traknard also has full games (Truth or Dare, Blind Test, The Tribunal…) and card games (Pyramid, The Bus, The Dealer…). Basically, enough to keep you going all night without ever running out of ideas.
In a nutshell 🎉
To pick someone quickly in a group:
→ Selector is the fastest and most neutral method — 3 seconds, zero debate, everyone accepts the result.
For parties with more than 2 players:
→ Forget rock-paper-scissors and coin flip that don't scale. Selector works just as well with 3 as with 10.
To keep the night flowing:
→ Selector takes 10 seconds flat (opening the app included) and flows naturally into any other Traknard game.
For everyday party decisions:
→ Who orders, who picks the music, who grabs the drinks — Selector handles it all with the same disarming fairness.
For a full night:
→ Start with Selector to pick who goes first, move into Truth or Dare, The Tribunal or a Blind Test, and finish with cards. Traknard has everything you need in one app.
The real question isn't "who goes first?". It's "why haven't you got Traknard on your phone yet?" 🔥
Traknard is for 18+. Alcohol-related content is to be enjoyed responsibly.
