Random Group Generator

Random Group Generator Tool

Enter Participants

Add participants (one per line or comma-separated):

Group Settings

Grouping Method:

Members per Group:

Number of Groups:

Handle Remaining Members:

Group Naming:

About Random Group Generator

The Random Group Generator is a powerful and versatile tool designed to help teachers, trainers, event organizers, and team leaders create balanced and randomized groups from any list of participants. This tool eliminates bias and ensures fair distribution while providing flexible options to meet various grouping needs.

Whether you're organizing classroom activities, team-building exercises, workshop breakouts, or sports teams, this generator provides an efficient and impartial way to create groups that promote collaboration and engagement among participants.

Features

🎲 True Randomization

Uses advanced algorithms to ensure completely random and unbiased group assignments every time.

⚙️ Flexible Grouping Options

Choose to group by specific size or by total number of groups to fit your exact requirements.

👥 Smart Member Distribution

Intelligent handling of remaining members with options to distribute, separate, or exclude extras.

🏷️ Custom Group Naming

Multiple naming conventions including numbers, letters, teams, and color-coded groups.

📊 Group Statistics

Instant overview of total participants, groups created, and distribution statistics.

💾 Export & Print

Easy export and printing options to share group assignments with participants.

How to Use

Add Participants: Enter participant names in the text area, either one per line or comma-separated. You can also use the "Add Sample Data" button for testing.
Choose Grouping Method: Select whether you want to specify the size of each group or the total number of groups to create.
Set Group Size/Count: Enter your desired group size (e.g., 4 members per group) or number of groups (e.g., 5 groups total).
Configure Options: Choose how to handle remaining members and select your preferred group naming convention.
Generate Groups: Click "Generate Random Groups" to create your randomized group assignments.
Review Results: View the generated groups with statistics and member distributions.
Export or Print: Use the export or print functions to share the group assignments with participants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How random is the group generation?

The tool uses JavaScript's built-in random number generator with the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm, which provides statistically random and unbiased group assignments. Each generation produces different results unless you have the exact same input.

What happens if participants don't divide evenly?

You can choose from three options: distribute remaining members evenly across existing groups, create a separate smaller group for extras, or exclude remaining members from the grouping process.

Can I regenerate groups with the same participants?

Yes! Use the "Regenerate" button to create new random groups with the same participants and settings. This is useful if you want different combinations or if participants request a reshuffle.

What's the maximum number of participants I can use?

There's no hard limit, but for optimal performance and usability, we recommend keeping it under 1000 participants. The tool works efficiently with typical classroom or event sizes (5-100 participants).

Can I save or export the group assignments?

Yes, you can export the group assignments as a text file or print them directly. The export includes all group information and statistics for easy sharing and record-keeping.

Is there a way to ensure certain people are in different groups?

This basic version creates completely random groups. For advanced features like constraints (keeping certain people together or apart), you would need a more specialized grouping tool.

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