How to Use PickerBoard
PickerBoard is a live random picker where entries stay visible and the picker moves across the board. It is built for quick picks in classrooms, meetings, giveaways, games, and events.
Quick start
- Paste names, topics, prizes, or choices into the Entries box, one per line.
- Choose optional settings such as speed, board order, sound, or remove winner after pick.
- Press Start Pick.
- Watch the board pick a winner. The winner appears in the Winner area and in the popup.
Entries
Paste one entry per line. Spreadsheet rows from Excel or Google Sheets also work. PickerBoard uses up to 100 active entries per pick so the board stays readable.
List tools
Sample
Loads a demo list so you can test the picker quickly.
Clear list
Removes the current entries and winner history from the page.
Clear saved
Removes the list and settings saved in this browser.
Speed
Use Auto for a sensible default or choose a specific pick length from 5 to 30 seconds. Longer picks still move quickly at the start and then slow down for the reveal.
Board order
Input
Shows entries in the order you pasted them.
A-Z
Sorts entries alphabetically so people can find their names more easily.
Remix
Randomizes the display order without changing anyone’s odds.
Options
- Sound: turns picker sounds on or off.
- Remove winner after spin: removes the winner from the next pick so you can pick multiple unique winners.
- Continue from last stop: starts the next pick near where the previous pick ended.
- Stop Pick: while the picker is running, the Start Pick button changes to Stop Pick so you can cancel an accidental pick.
Winner history
The Winners list records results in order. Use Copy to copy the winner history or Clear to reset the history.
Saved in this browser only
PickerBoard can remember your entries and settings on the same device using browser storage. Your list is not uploaded to an account or public board.
Need a wheel instead?
For a wheel-style picker where names stay readable, visit SimplePickerWheel.com.