When WhoStarts is useful
- Choose the first player without arguments or house rules
- Create a random turn order for the whole table
- Include individual players, couples, or team names
- Shuffle the order again for a new game or round
WhoStarts · Turn orderWho goes first?
Who goes first?
Let chance decide.
Enter players or teams and let WhoStarts choose the first participant or randomize the full turn order.
Participant setup
Players or teams
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WhoStarts
Result
Set up the participants and start the random selection
Random first player and turn order generator
WhoStarts makes a fair random choice before a board game, card game, quiz, or party activity. Pick one person to start or generate a complete turn order for 2 to 20 players or teams.
How to choose who starts
- Choose First player only or Full turn order.
- Enter a different name for every player or team.
- Add up to 20 participants and start the random selection.
- Use the displayed starter or follow the complete numbered order.
Example turn
Enter four distinct names and choose Full turn order. Follow the displayed numbered order; in First player only mode, use only the selected starter.
Especially useful when
Two to twenty players or teams need an order before playing.
Host's tip
Check that everyone appears once and agree whether to redraw before revealing the result.
What makes it different
WhoStarts orders participants; TeamDraw divides them into groups. The selection takes seconds after setup and has no points or game winner.
WhoStarts questions
How does WhoStarts make a random choice?
The selection happens locally on your device using the browser's secure random number generator. Every participant is included once in a full turn order.
Can I choose only the first player?
Yes. Select First player only when you need one starter, or Full turn order when everyone needs a randomized position.
Can I enter teams instead of players?
Yes. The participant list can contain player names, team names, pairs, or any other groups taking turns.
Do participants need an account?
No. WhoStarts works directly in the browser without registration or installation.