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.
A FLOCK INSTEAD OF A WHEEL
A random duck race with your own names
Every name becomes a duck on the meadow track. Paste a guest list, a list of presenters or a few dinner options and start the countdown. The duck that reaches the finish line first represents the selected entry. This is a browser game: no real animals or physical race are involved.
Pick more than one winner
Remove the winning entry after each race to choose without replacement. Duplicate names are still separate entries, so use one line per person when you want equal chances per person.
Your timer, your pace
Choose a short race for quick decisions or a longer one for the group to cheer. Changing the timer changes the animation length, not anyone’s chance of winning.
Want a different crew? Try the bunny race picker or race a mix of animals.
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.
Does the duck race have sound?
Sound is optional. Enable “Sound effects & animal calls” to hear real duck recordings during the race, or click a duck to preview its call. You can mute the race at any time.