capstone idea #1

My capstone idea is based off a game alluded to, but not described, in the book "Das Glasperlenspiel" ("The Glass Bead Game"). I would like to create the rules and gameplay based on the little information given in the story.

Basically, the book describes the game as a sort of "sacred language" that uncovers meaning from comparing bits of information, like an encyclopedia that actively searches for connections between information and draws conclusions. The game is somewhere between prayer and study; it attempts, impossibly, to find the place and meaning of everything.

The description of the game bares every sign of being a metaphor, not meant for literal interpretation, but still...

My first idea is to interpret this metaphorical game metaphorically as a type of evolving musical process composition, which I've created a rough idea for (and will link to as soon as I find free hosting, or as soon as cordova comes back).