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Picks a random winner, or a full random order, by racing reindeer named after your list through the snow.
Click a name to give it a photo, or add several: a photo named after someone (anna.jpg) goes to them, the rest in list order.
What is Online Reindeer Race Simulator?
Reindeer Race Simulator is a Christmas name picker: type the names, press Start, and a reindeer for each one gallops through the snow under a starry sky while the lead changes hands. The first across the line wins. It starts with Santa's team, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph (with his red nose), but any names will do.
Use it to decide who opens the first present, who picks first in a white elephant swap, the order for a gift exchange, a holiday raffle or a classroom draw, or simply for a race the whole family watches on the TV.
A Winner or a Whole Order
"Pick a winner" stops when the first reindeer finishes. "Full finishing order" lets every reindeer cross the line and lists them first to last, the way a white elephant game needs its turn order. The order can be copied as a numbered list.
Is It Fair?
Yes. The result is decided the moment you press Start, by your browser's cryptographic random number generator; the race only acts it out. Every name has the same chance, Rudolph's red nose included. After the race, "Share This Race" copies a link that plays exactly the same race again on any device.
How to use Online Reindeer Race Simulator?
- Enter the names, one per line or separated by commas (up to 40). Name one Rudolph for the red nose.
- Choose "Pick a winner" or "Full finishing order", and how long the race should last.
- Press "Start the Race". The full screen button puts the race on the TV or a projector.
- When it is over, copy the order, share the race as a link, or race again for a new result.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it for a white elephant or gift exchange?
Yes. Race everyone with "Full finishing order" to set who picks a gift first, second and so on. For a Secret Santa, where each person buys for one other, the Secret Santa Generator draws the names and sends everyone a private link.
Can I save the race as a video?
Yes. Set "Record Video" before you start and the race is recorded as it plays, with the commentary and the sleigh bells. When the winner is in, "Download Video" saves a clip for TikTok, Reels, Shorts or the family chat. The video is made in your browser and never uploaded.
Can I add photos?
Yes. Add a photo to any name and it rides along in that reindeer's name tag. Photos stay on your device; a shared link replays the race without them.
Are there other races?
The same picker races rubber ducks in the Duck Race Simulator, horses in the Horse Race Simulator and marbles down a 3D course in the Marble Race Generator. For a holiday party game, the Christmas Bingo Card Generator prints bingo cards.
