Random Team Generator
Instantly split a list of names into balanced groups or teams. Features automatic generation of fun team names, colors, and mascots.
1. Enter Names (one per line)
2. Settings
3. Results
About
Organizing people into groups can be tedious and often leads to complaints about fairness. This Random Team Generator solves that problem by using an unbiased shuffling algorithm to distribute names into teams. It's perfect for teachers, scrum masters, sports coaches, or board game nights.
To make the process more engaging, the tool automatically assigns a unique identity to each group—generating a "Cool Team Name" (e.g., "The Crimson Eagles"), a specific team color, and a mascot icon. This gamifies the grouping process and boosts morale instantly.
Formulas
The generator uses the Fisher-Yates Shuffle to randomize the input list:
- Step 1. Store all names in array A.
- Step 2. Iterate from the last element i down to 1.
- Step 3. Pick a random index j such that 0 ≤ j ≤ i.
- Step 4. Swap A[i] and A[j].
After shuffling, names are dealt into K teams sequentially to ensure the size difference between any two teams is at most 1.
Reference Data
| Algorithm | Complexity | Fairness |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher-Yates Shuffle | O(n) | Mathematically unbiased permutation |
| Round-Robin Deal | O(n) | Ensures even distribution of sizes |