Random Name Draw

Draw names without paper slips

A name draw is one of the oldest ways to choose fairly: write every name on a slip, fold them, and pull one out of a hat. The random name draw wheel does the same job online, faster and with no slips to cut. Paste your list, spin, and the wheel shows the drawn name in large letters.

Because the draw happens on screen, everyone can watch it. That makes it ideal when people need to trust the result, such as a contest, a prize draw at an event or picking who goes first in a competition.

Drawing several names in order

Need first, second and third place, or a full running order? After each draw, click "Remove winner" so that name cannot be drawn again, then spin again. The Results tab lists every name in the order it was drawn, so you can copy the final order when you are done.

This works well for Secret Santa order, presentation schedules, tournament seeding and turn order in board games.

Keeping a draw transparent

For a public draw, show the entry list before spinning so people can check their name is included. Spin in full-screen mode, and consider recording your screen. You can also share the wheel link before the draw so participants can see the exact list being used.