Group Maker
Instantly split participants into fair, random teams. Ideal for classrooms, sports, and project groups.
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Instantly split participants into fair, random teams. Ideal for classrooms, sports, and project groups.
Participants
Enter names separated by newlines.
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Created with randomselect.net
How It Works
1
Add Participant Names
Enter all the names of your participants, one per line, for random team assignment
2
Set Team Rules
Choose how many teams to create or how many people per team for balanced groups
3
Generate Random Teams
Participants are randomly split into balanced teams instantly
Popular Use Cases
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Classroom Activities
Teachers use this for fair student selection, group assignments, and participation tracking.
🎁
Giveaways & Contests
Perfect for Instagram, YouTube, and social media prize draws with verifiable results.
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Games & Entertainment
Add excitement to game nights, board games, and virtual gatherings.
Group Maker: Frequently Asked Questions
How does the random group generator work?
Enter your list of names, choose whether you want to split them by a specific number of groups or by the number of people per group, and click Generate. Our algorithm shuffles the names pseudo-randomly and distributes them evenly.
Can I copy or share the generated teams?
Yes! Once your groups are generated, a 'Share Groups' button will appear. Clicking it will copy a formatted text list of your groups to your clipboard, perfect for pasting into WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, or an email.
Is there a limit to how many names I can enter?
While there is no strict technical limit, the tool is optimized for typical use cases like classroom sizing (30-50 people) up to several hundred. Browsers may slow down if you enter tens of thousands of names.
Are the teams fair?
Absolutely. The underlying logic uses a Fisher-Yates shuffle to ensure that every participant has an equal chance of ending up in any group.
Can I save my groups for later?
Currently, groups are not saved automatically. You can use the 'Share Groups' button to copy the results and save them somewhere else.
Can I export groups to a file?
Currently, export to file is not available. However, you can copy the formatted text and paste it into any document or spreadsheet.
How do I create fair teams for sports?
Enter all player names into the Group Maker, select the number of teams, and click Generate. The Fisher-Yates shuffle ensures completely random distribution so every player has an equal chance of being placed on any team. Perfect for pickup basketball, soccer, or any recreational sport.
How can I avoid putting enemies together in groups?
PRO users can access the 'Advanced Rules' feature to enter pairs that should never be in the same group. This prevents specific people from being placed together, ideal for classroom projects, workplace assignments, or any scenario requiring conflict avoidance.
Can I create random teams for Zoom breakout rooms?
Yes! Paste your participant list into Group Maker, set your desired number of groups, and generate random teams instantly. Use the Share button to copy the results and paste them directly into Zoom breakout room assignments or send via email.
How do I split a list into groups evenly?
Choose either 'Number of Groups' or 'People per Group' in the split options. The tool automatically calculates even distribution - if you have 25 people and 5 groups, each group gets exactly 5 members. No manual math required!
