Type the names, press Start and let the dinosaurs decide. The finishing order is drawn fairly before the first dino moves; the race just shows it.
A dino race is a random name picker with 8-bit dinosaurs. Every name becomes a little pixel T-rex in its own colour that stomps across a blocky desert track, legs flicking between two frames like an old handheld game. The dinos swap places and sprint for the line, and the first to arrive wins. You get a podium for the top three and the full order below it.
Kids love it and so do grown-ups who remember offline browser dinos. It fits up to 60 names, runs full screen for a classroom or stream, and the results copy in one click.
How to run a dino race
- Type or paste the names, one per line. Each line is one racer.
- Pick a race length: about 10 seconds for Short, up to about a minute for Epic.
- Press Start race. The camera follows the leader along the pixel track.
- When the last racer arrives, check the podium and the full order, then press Copy results or run it again.
Is the dino race fair?
Yes. When you press Start, the page shuffles the names with your browser's crypto.getRandomValues, and every finishing order has the same chance. That shuffle is the result. Each dino then gets a speed curve with bursts and slow patches, tuned to cross the line at its assigned moment.
The overtakes are animation, and nothing during the race changes the outcome. Colour and lane do not matter. Your list stays in your browser and is never uploaded.
Ideas for dino races
- Pick a student to answer next or to choose the class game.
- Draw winners for a giveaway with a race the chat can follow.
- Decide turn order for a board game or a video game session.
- Split a group into teams by racing in heats.
Frequently asked questions
How many dinosaurs can race at once?
Up to 60. Each dino runs in its own lane, so with a very long list the dinos and name tags get smaller. For big groups, run heats of 10 to 15 and then a final.
Can I paste a list from a spreadsheet?
Yes. Copy a column from Excel or Google Sheets and paste it into the names box, and each row becomes one racer. You can also import an .xlsx, CSV, Word or text file.
Can the same name win twice in a row?
Yes, every race is a fresh draw. If each name should only win once, tick Remove winner after race and the winner is taken off the list.