Random Group Generator

Sort a list of names into random groups of any size.

0 names

Start a name with * to make them a captain.

Groups appear hereAdd names, then press Make Groups.

How it works

Enter your names, choose how many people belong in each group, and press Make Groups. The tool works out how many groups you need and fills them evenly.

If the names do not divide evenly, the last few groups are one person smaller rather than leaving anyone out.

Shuffle Again reshuffles everyone; Copy puts the groups on your clipboard as text you can paste anywhere.

People use it for

  • Breakout groups for a class or workshop
  • Pairs or trios for peer review
  • Table assignments at an event
  • Random study groups

Questions

How is this different from the team generator?

Here you set the size of each group; the team generator sets the number of teams. Same fair shuffle underneath.

Can I make pairs?

Yes — set people per group to 2. With an odd number of names, one group will have a single person.

Can I mix abilities in each group?

Turn on Balance by skill level and add a number after each name, like “Sam 3”. Stronger and weaker students are spread across the groups so each one gets a similar mix. A * in front of a name makes that person a group leader.

Do my names get stored?

No. Only the group size setting is remembered on this device.

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