About Randy

Randy is a tool that randomly selects winners from a list of names.

He can help you with all your raffle and giveaway needs. He can even help you make decisions. Can’t decide where to eat? Give Randy some options, and he’ll pick a real winner (chicken dinner). Need to randomize a whole list? Randy has mastered the art of shuffling (as well as the art of French cooking).

Credits

Randy was created by Yay Brigade with Aaron Greenberg as a fun side project in the beginning of 2015

Questions Randy is asked all the time

Wait, so is Randy really random?

Good question! We know what you mean. A lot of randomizing on computers creates pseudo-random numbers, and those are just not up to Randy’s standards.

Don’t worry, though. Randy knows a guy over at random.org and gets only the freshest set of really random numbers for each raffle.

How long will Randy store my raffle?

Randy’s a bit of a raflle collector (ahem, raffle hoarder), so your raffle will be around as long as Randy still enjoys a fine cup of coffee (which will be for a really long time).

Is my information secure with Randy?

Randy is a bit of a chatterbox, especially when he sits down with a nice scotch. He likes to kiss and tell, so please don't share any sensitive information with him.

What’s with all the animals?

Um, fun.

Can I meet Randy in real life?

Unfortunately due to the overwhelming outpouring of fan mail and general regard, Randy will no longer be making scheduled personal appearances. However, he has been know to frequent the Last Bookstore, so perhaps there's still a chance...

Demos

Just want to see how Randy works? Here are some fun examples:

What band should I listen to next?
(Pick one)

Which friends should come with me to the party?
(Pick a few)

In which order should my students present their work?
(Shuffle)