Why mix the regulars
Random teams break up the unbeatable group at table 4 and give newcomers a fighting chance. Engagement and repeat attendance both go up.
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Trivia & pub quiz team generator
Hosting a quiz? Paste names from the door list and split the room into balanced teams in seconds.
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When to use this
Pub quizzes, office trivia, charity nights, conference welcome events. Random teams force people to mix instead of regulars dominating with the same five friends.
Step by step
- 1
Paste attendees
- 2
Choose 4 per team
Tweak if you like 5s.
- 3
Display teams
Add team names with personality
Switch the naming scheme to animals or colours so the scoreboard says "The Ravens" instead of "Team 3".
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I include team captains?
Just put the captain first in their group — the order inside each team is preserved.
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Ready to run your event?
Free forever for basic use. No signup required. The free version really does do the job.
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