Random Group Generator
Add Names, Spin, Get Fair Groups — No Arguments
Splitting a class or team into groups by hand always sparks complaints about who got put where. The random group generator removes the bias: add everyone's name, spin the wheel, and let each result fall into the next group. Auto-Remove is on by default so every name is used exactly once and your groups come out evenly sized.
How to Use the Random Group Generator
Paste your full list of names into the editor (one per line), decide how many groups you need, and spin. Each spin draws the next person; assign them to Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, and so on in rotation. Because Auto-Remove is enabled, nobody can be drawn twice, which keeps every group the same size give or take one person. Use Stage Mode to show the draw on a projector so the whole room sees it is fair.
Why Random Grouping Beats Picking by Hand
Letting students or teammates choose their own groups tends to reinforce existing cliques and leaves some people out. Teacher-assigned groups can look like favoritism. A visible random draw solves both problems at once:
- Every person has an equal chance of landing in any group
- No one can argue the teacher played favorites
- Friend groups get mixed, encouraging new collaboration
- Quieter students are distributed instead of clustered
- The whole process takes under a minute
Where Teachers and Managers Use It
A random group generator is useful any time you need to break a crowd into smaller working units:
- Classroom group projects and lab partners
- Breakout rooms for workshops and training days
- Sports practice squads and drill rotations
- Office team-building activities and hackathon teams
- Book clubs, study groups, and discussion circles
Tips for Even, Fair Groups
For the most balanced result, decide the number of groups before you start and assign each draw in strict rotation rather than filling one group at a time. If your total does not divide evenly, the first few groups simply get one extra member. To re-roll, hit Restart Game and spin again — the list resets to your full roster.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the random group generator keep groups even?
Auto-Remove is on by default, so each name is drawn only once. Assign draws in rotation (Group 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3…) and the groups stay within one member of each other.
Can I set the number of groups?
Decide how many groups you want, then assign each spin to the next group in rotation. The wheel handles the random order; you control how many buckets the names fall into.
Can I paste a class list?
Yes — paste names one per line into the bulk field and they are all added at once. Your list is saved in your browser for next time.
Is it really random?
Yes. Each spin uses a random draw with equal probability for every remaining name, so there is no bias toward any person or group.
Can the class watch the draw?
Use Stage Mode for a full-screen display on a projector or interactive whiteboard so everyone can see the grouping is fair.
How do I start over?
Click Restart Game to reset the wheel to your full list, then spin again for a brand-new set of groups.