Question 1

How do I randomly pick who goes first?

Accepted Answer

Enter names into PickWhoGoesFirst and click generate. The tool randomly picks who goes first from your list. You can use Solo Mode to type names yourself, or Group Mode to let everyone join from their own device with a room code.

Question 2

Is this random name picker free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PickWhoGoesFirst is a completely free random name picker. No account, no sign-up, no ads, and no hidden fees. It works on any device with a web browser.

Question 3

Can teachers use this as a random student picker?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Teachers use PickWhoGoesFirst as a classroom turn picker to randomly call on students, assign presentation order, or create fair group rotations. No student accounts or app downloads needed — just open the website and enter names.

Question 4

How do I decide who goes first in a board game?

Accepted Answer

Use PickWhoGoesFirst as a board game first player picker. Enter all player names, select 'Random First' mode, and the tool will instantly pick who goes first. For multiple rounds, use 'Fair Rotation' so the same player doesn't always start.

Question 5

What is the difference between Solo Mode and Group Mode?

Accepted Answer

Solo Mode lets you type names yourself and generate turn order locally. Group Mode creates a temporary room with a join code that you share — everyone joins from their own device and sees results in real time. Both are free.

Question 6

What turn order modes are available?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 modes: Random First (pick one person), Full Random (shuffle everyone), Fair Rotation (avoids repeating the first person), No-Repeat-First, No-Repeat-Last, Alphabetical, and Reverse Alphabetical. These cover every use case from board games to classrooms.

Question 7

How do I shuffle a list of names randomly?

Accepted Answer

Enter your list of names into PickWhoGoesFirst and select 'Full Random' mode. The name randomizer will shuffle all names into a completely random order. You can reshuffle as many times as you want.

Question 8

Do I need to download an app?

Accepted Answer

No. PickWhoGoesFirst is a web-based random name picker that works in any browser on phones, tablets, and computers. No app download, no account creation, and no personal data required.

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