Add your names
Paste your list or import a TXT or CSV file. Each non-empty line gets one racer.
YOUR NAMES. THEIR LITTLE WADDLE.
Duck race name picker.
One winner.
Create a free random duck race with your own names. Add 2–100 entries, choose a 5–120 second timer and watch the ducks pick a winner.
✓ Free to play✓ No sign-up✓ Names stay in your browser
Somebody’s lucky day is waiting at the finish line.
This session’s winners
Your next lucky name will appear here.
FROM YOUR LIST TO THE FINISH LINE
How to pick a random name
Make it your race
Choose a mixed crew or one of 16 animal species, then set a 5–120 second race timer.
Cheer for a winner
Start the race and watch the finish. Remove the winner to give everyone else a turn.
YOUR LIST. A LITTLE WADDLE. A RANDOM WINNER.
Free online duck race with your own names
This duck race random name picker turns a list into an animated race. Every entry becomes a cartoon duck in a numbered lane. Add people, team labels or choices, then watch the first duck cross the finish line to reveal the selected entry. You can use it in your browser without signing up or installing an app.
Duck race with names: create your own list
Paste 2–100 names, one per line, or import a TXT or CSV file. You can also enter options such as board games or meeting topics. Give each person one entry for equal chances per person; repeated names count as extra entries. Names stay in your browser, and optional saved lists stay on this device.
Duck race timer: choose 5–120 seconds
Set a short timer for a quick pick, or a longer race when everyone wants to cheer. A 3–2–1 countdown comes before the race. For a 10-second duck race, move the duration slider to 10 seconds. The timer controls the reveal length; it does not change anyone’s chance of winning.
A random duck race, one equal chance per entry
The duck race randomizer chooses the complete finishing order before the animation begins. The draw uses your browser’s cryptographic random source. Duck position, name length and sound settings do not affect the result. Read how the random name draw works for the full explanation.
A virtual duck race for classrooms and groups
In a classroom, use a short race to choose the next reader, a group spokesperson or a presentation order. At a party or meeting, let the ducks decide who starts a game or which topic comes first. Full-screen mode helps everyone follow the finish, and real duck calls can be muted whenever you need a quiet activity.
To select several people without repeating an entry, run a race and choose “Remove winner” before the next round. Repeat while at least two entries remain; select the final remaining entry directly if everyone needs a turn. For teaching ideas, see the classroom random name picker.
Prefer a different animal? Try the bunny race name picker or choose from 16 species in the animal race picker.
FAQ
Good questions, little answers
How do I make a duck race with my own names?
Paste your names into the list, one per line, or import a TXT or CSV file. This page starts in duck mode. Choose your timer and press “Let’s race”. Each non-empty line becomes a duck with its own numbered entry.
How many names can join a duck race?
The duck race supports 2–100 entries. Duplicate names count as separate entries. Enter each person once when you want everyone to have the same chance.
Can I set the duck race timer?
Yes. Choose a race duration from 5 to 120 seconds. A short countdown comes before the race. The timer changes how long the reveal takes, not the random finishing order.
Can I pick several winners without repeats?
Run one race, select “Remove winner”, then race again. This removes that specific winning entry. Repeat for each winner you need; duplicate entries for the same person must be removed separately.
Is the duck race free and random?
Yes. No account is required. Your browser picks the finishing order with a cryptographic shuffle before the animation starts. Each entry has an equal chance; the duck’s lane and name do not influence the draw.
Can I play the duck race online for free?
Yes. Open this page in a modern browser, add your names and start. No account, app installation or payment is required. The picker works on phones and computers; full-screen support depends on the browser.
Does the duck race have sound?
Yes. Sound is on by default, with real duck recordings during the race. Click a duck to preview its call, or turn off “Sound effects & animal calls” to mute it. Audio starts after you interact with the page.