Appendices
Random Tables
As Game Master, we understand that the key to a successful tabletop exercise is creating a dynamic and engaging experience for our players. One way to achieve this is by incorporating random elements into our games.
Random elements, such as chance encounters or unexpected obstacles, can add unpredictability and excitement to the game. They can also challenge players to think creatively and adapt to changing situations.
With that in mind, we have created this appendix containing a list of random tables that you can use to enhance your tabletop exercises. These tables cover various topics, including business relationships, pandemic pathogens, AI alignment problems, and more. Each table contains a list of outcomes that you can roll for during the game. These random tables are flexible and adaptable so that you can use them in various settings and scenarios.
Table of Contents
Scenario-Specific Tables
Pandemic Simulation
- Common Human Viruses — diseases caused, transmission, symptoms, R0 rate and mortality
- Viral Pandemic Agents
- Bacterial Pandemic Agents
Cyber & Environmental
Nuclear & AI
Risk & Complication Tables
Reputational Risks
- Product Recall Because of Safety Concerns
- Data Breach and Loss of Customer Information
- Environmental Disaster Caused by Operations
- Discrimination Lawsuit
- Workplace Harassment Scandal
- Misleading Advertising
- Unfair Labour Practices
- Customer Data Misuse or Sale
- Bribery or Corruption Allegations
- Price-Fixing or Collusion
- Intellectual Property Theft
- Executive Misconduct
- Poor Customer Service
- False Financial Reporting
- Social Media Scandal
- Poor Quality Control
- Animal Testing or Cruelty
- Supply Chain Scandal (e.g. child labour)
- Tax Evasion or Fraud
- Defective Products
Board Risk Mega Table
Company Culture Problem Mega Table
Managerial Risk Mega Table
Scandals Mega Table
Character & Organisation Resources
Organisation Names
- Fictional Government Organisation
- Fictional Corporate Organisation
- Fictional Non-profit or NGO
- Fictional Zealot Group
- Fictional Gang
- Hacker Group
- Fictional Religious Organisation
- Academic Organisation