Pick and Tick

Race timer

Your lists stay in your browser.

  1. Ana
  2. Ben
  3. Cleo
  4. Dev
  5. Eli

5 racers.

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Race length
Options

How we pick: your browser's secure random number generator draws the whole finishing order before the start, every racer equally likely to win. The race is then planned so the winner crosses the line exactly when the time runs out.

How to use the race timer

  1. Type the racers' names, one per line, from 2 to 20.
  2. Choose how long the race lasts, from 10 seconds to 5 minutes.
  3. Press Start the race, or Space. The lead changes as they run.
  4. The winner crosses as the clock reaches zero. The rest finish soon after, in order.

Questions

Is the winner really random?

Yes. The finishing order is drawn by your browser's secure random number generator before the race starts, with every racer equally likely to win. Who's ahead halfway means nothing.

What is it good for?

Picking who goes first with a bit of suspense, ending a work session with a winner, or a quick game. The class watches the clock and the racers at once.

Does it keep time in a background tab?

Yes. The race is worked out from the clock, so if you switch tabs, it's in the right place when you come back. Keep the tab open; some phones pause hidden tabs.

What happens if I prefer less motion?

The racers step forward once a second instead of gliding, and there's no confetti. The clock and the result are the same.

What are the keyboard shortcuts?

Space or Enter starts, pauses, and resumes. R resets to the start line. F turns full screen on and off.