About the random group generator
Paste your list of names, choose how many groups you need, and click "Make groups" (or spin the wheel to pick groups one name at a time). Names are shuffled and dealt out evenly, so group sizes never differ by more than one. It works the same for sports and game teams, so nobody gets picked last. Use the wheel to pick a group leader, team captain or presentation order afterwards. Your list stays in your browser, and you can save it to reuse every day.
Ways to use it
- Split a class into project or discussion groups in seconds.
- Make fair teams for PE, pickup games, or trivia night.
- Break a workshop or meeting into breakout rooms.
How many groups should I make?
Decide the group size first, then divide. For 28 students, groups of four means seven groups. The generator deals names out like cards, so group sizes never differ by more than one person; with 28 students and eight groups you get four groups of four and four groups of three.
Random groups vs groups you choose
Random groups feel fair to students and mix friendship circles, which is great for short tasks and getting to know a class. For longer projects many teachers start random, then swap one or two names to balance skills or separate students who should not work together. Re-shuffle as often as you like.
Fair teams without picking captains
Picking teams in the playground leaves someone chosen last. A random draw avoids that: type the names, set the number of teams, and press "Make groups". Teams differ in size by one at most. If skill balance matters, put the strongest players on their own wheel and split them first, then the rest.
What’s on this wheel (16)
- Ava
- Liam
- Olivia
- Noah
- Emma
- Mateo
- Sophia
- Elijah
- Mia
- Lucas
- Isabella
- Levi
- Amelia
- James
- Harper
- Benjamin
Frequently asked questions
Can I import names from a photo, screenshot or spreadsheet?
Yes. Click "Import names from a photo or file", drag a screenshot or .csv/.txt file onto the entries box, or paste a screenshot with Cmd+V or Ctrl+V. The names are read on your device, cleaned up (numbers and headings removed), and nothing is uploaded.
How do I split a class into random groups?
Paste your class list into the entries box, set the number of groups, and click "Make groups". Names are shuffled and dealt out evenly.
How do I make random teams?
Replace the sample names with your players, set "Split into" to the number of teams, and click Make groups. Click again for a fresh shuffle, then spin the wheel to choose captains.
What if the class doesn’t divide evenly?
Groups are kept as even as possible: some groups get one extra person, but no group is ever two people bigger than another.