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Random Pair Maker

Random Pair Maker is a starter wheel in the teams & groups category for turning a prepared list into one visible result. Starter entries include Student 1, Student 2, Student 3, and you can replace any item before spinning. Use it when the listed options are already acceptable and the group needs a clear, fair selection process.

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Suggested entries
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Suggested Starter Entries

Use these Random Pair Maker entries as a starting list. After you click “Use this template”, you can add, remove, or edit any entries before spinning.

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Student 1
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Student 2
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Student 3
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Student 4
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Student 5
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Student 6
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Student 7
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Student 8
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Student 9
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Student 10
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Student 11
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Student 12
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Student 13
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Student 14
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Student 15
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Student 16
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Student 17
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Student 18
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Student 19
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Student 20
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Student 21
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Student 22
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Student 23
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Student 24
Showing 24 of 30. You can view the full list after loading the template on the wheel.

When to use this wheel

Use Random Pair Maker when a meeting or team activity needs a neutral next step.

For Random Pair Maker, use it for speaker order, icebreakers, task ownership, kudos, workshop prompts, or team pairings.

For Random Pair Maker, use it when the team has already agreed that all listed outcomes are fair and appropriate.

Concrete setup

Real scenario for this template

A facilitator needs a neutral way to assign speaker order, pairs, team roles, breakout groups, or demo turns during a live meeting.

Field notes

  • Confirm attendance before spinning.
  • Remove a selected person or team when the goal is balanced participation.
  • Paste final order into chat so people can refer back to it.

When not to use it

  • Do not include unavailable teammates or people who cannot take the assignment.
  • Do not randomize work that needs specific skill, authority, or schedule constraints.
  • Do not use the result as a surprise assignment if the team did not agree to that process.

Sample entries you can paste

These Random Pair Maker entries are meant as a starting point. Copy them into the wheel, then replace anything that does not fit your group or event.

  1. Student 1
  2. Student 2
  3. Student 3
  4. Student 4
  5. Student 5
  6. Student 6
  7. Student 7
  8. Student 8
  9. Student 9
  10. Student 10
  11. Student 11
  12. Student 12

How to customize this template

  1. Replace sample Random Pair Maker entries with the exact names, prompts, tasks, foods, prizes, or choices for your session.
  2. Keep labels short enough to read on the wheel, especially on mobile or when screen-sharing.
  3. Remove unavailable options, accidental duplicates, and anything you would not accept as the final result.
  4. Agree in advance whether the selected entry stays on the wheel or is removed before the next spin.

Related screenshots from the app

Random Pair Maker group wheel setup
Group labels and short roles are easier to read on a shared screen.
Random Pair Maker selected result
Show the selected result before moving to the next assignment.

Fairness checklist

  • For Random Pair Maker, confirm the participant list or task list before spinning.
  • For Random Pair Maker, do not include unavailable teammates unless they can actually take the result.
  • For Random Pair Maker, remove names after selection if the goal is even participation.
  • For Random Pair Maker, for recurring meetings, rotate or refresh entries so the wheel stays relevant.

Classroom, work, and event examples

Classroom

A facilitator can adapt Random Pair Maker for training rooms, cohort exercises, or group presentations.

Work

Use Random Pair Maker for standup order, demo presenters, task owners, retro prompts, or pairing partners.

Events

At a workshop or offsite, use Random Pair Maker for breakout prompts, activity order, or team challenges.

FAQ

What is Random Pair Maker best for?
Random Pair Maker is best for teams & groups situations where every listed option is acceptable and you want the final choice to be visible instead of hidden.
Can I edit the Random Pair Maker entries?
Yes. Load the starter wheel, then add, remove, rename, or reorder entries before you spin. Your edits apply to your current wheel session.
How many entries should I use?
Start with the 12 sample entries shown here, then trim or expand the list to match your real group, event, or decision.

Ready to spin?

Load the Random Pair Maker template, check the entries, and spin when the list is ready.

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