Drawing straws is the classic way to let chance settle an order, and this is the digital version. Build your own set with names and colours, save it for next time, and pull one straw when the moment comes.
What people use it for
In the classroom, straws spread questions fairly so it is not always the same hands going up. A teacher types the class list in once, saves it as a list, and draws a straw for each new question.
At home the same idea decides who does the washing up, who picks the film or who starts the game. At work it can set the order of a review round or choose who runs the stand-up.
Save your sets of straws
Any set of straws can be saved under My lists and pulled back up whenever you need it. Lists are stored locally in your browser, so they are still there the next time you open Slumpa on the same device – without any of the names leaving your phone or computer.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I reuse the same straws?
- Yes. Save the set under My lists and load it back whenever you want it.
- Can the same straw be drawn twice?
- Yes, each draw is independent. If you want to draw without repeats, the random name picker suits you better.
