Instant browser play
The race loads directly on the homepage. Start with the example names, or open Settings and paste your own listโthere is no account, install, or onboarding flow.
Free online random name picker
Marble Roulette: Free Online Random Name Picker
Add your names, press start, and watch a colorful marble race choose the winner. No signup, download, or setup required.
The winner is
Map
โ Starts instantly โ No account needed โ Works on mobile and desktop
Simple by design
A random name picker people want to watch
Marble Roulette turns a routine selection into a short, shareable moment. The setup stays simple while every participant can follow the result from start to finish.
Clear, visual results
Every name becomes a labeled marble. Your group can watch the same race and see exactly which marble reaches the chosen finishing position.
Flexible race rules
Choose a map, enable skills, record the race, or make the first, last, or any custom rank the winning result. The controls stay optional until you need them.
What is Marble Roulette?
A free random name picker powered by a marble race
Marble Roulette is an online random name picker that gives every entry its own marble. Instead of revealing a name immediately, the browser runs a colorful physics-based race and shows the finishing order on screen. The result feels more transparent than a hidden draw because everyone watches the same outcome unfold.
It works well whenever the selection itself should be part of the experience: picking a student in class, choosing a giveaway winner, assigning a team challenge, selecting the next presenter, or deciding what a livestream should do next. See the three-step guide below, or return to the game and try it now.
- No signup
- Open the page and play.
- Runs locally
- Your race happens in the browser.
- Easy to share
- Project or stream the visible result.
How to use Marble Roulette
Set up your marble race in three steps
You can run a quick draw with the defaults or customize the race before it begins.
- 1
Add the names
Open Settings and enter one name per line, or separate names with commas. Each entry becomes a marble.
- 2
Choose the rules
Select a course and decide whether the first, last, or a custom finishing rank should win.
- 3
Start the race
Press Start, watch the marbles move through the course, and use the displayed finish as your result.
Why use a marble race?
More engaging than an ordinary name wheel
A standard picker ends as soon as it reveals a name. Marble Roulette keeps the decision easy while making the journey visible, giving the whole group a reason to pay attention.
Read common questionsBuilt-in suspense
Positions change throughout the course, so the outcome stays interesting until the finish.
Shared visual proof
Participants see the same labeled marbles and finishing order instead of trusting a hidden result.
Useful for any group
Use it for classrooms, remote teams, family games, event giveaways, or audience participation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before starting your first Marble Roulette race.
Is Marble Roulette free to use?
Yes. Marble Roulette is free to play in your browser, and you do not need to create an account or download an app.
How does Marble Roulette choose a winner?
Your names are assigned to marbles in a shuffled order. The marbles then move through a physics-based course, and the selected finishing position determines the winner.
Can I choose the first or last marble as the winner?
Yes. Open Settings to choose the first finisher, last finisher, or a custom finishing rank before you start the next race.
Does Marble Roulette work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The game and controls adapt to modern mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers, so you can run a draw wherever your group is watching.
Can I use Marble Roulette for classrooms or livestreams?
Yes. Teachers, presenters, event hosts, and streamers can use the race to pick students, teams, prizes, challenges, or audience requests.
Are my entered names saved?
Your latest list is saved in local browser storage for convenience. It stays on that browser unless you clear the site data or replace the list.