> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ahaslides.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Use the Random Pair Generator slide > Make random pairs, groups, teams or a knockout tournament from everyone in the room in one tap. Each person sees their partner or match on their phone. Random Pair Generator is an unscored slide that shuffles everyone in the room into pairs, groups, teams or a knockout tournament when you click **Shuffle**. Use it when you need discussion partners, breakout groups or a quick contest, and want the split to be fair and fast. ## Random Pair Generator at a glance | | | | - | - | | Type | Unscored slide, nothing goes to the leaderboard | | Find it | **New slide**, then search for **Random Pair Generator** in the slide type picker | | Group type | **Pairs**, **Groups**, **Teams** or **Tournament** | | Who is shuffled | People who join on their phone, plus any names you type or import | | Tournament size | Up to 64 people | ## Create a Random Pair Generator slide **1. Add the slide** In the editor, click **New slide**, then search for **Random Pair Generator** in the slide type picker. **2. Add a question** Type a short prompt in **Your question**, for example "Find your partner for the next activity". **3. Choose a group type** Under **Group type**, pick **Pairs**, **Groups**, **Teams** or **Tournament**. For **Groups**, set **People per group**. For **Teams**, set **Number of teams**. **4. Add names if you have a list** Type or paste names into **Names**, one per line, or click **Import names from a file**. Leave it empty if everyone will join on their phone. Once the list has names, a line under **Group type** shows what a shuffle would make, for example "With 5 names: 2 pairs (one of them has 3 people)". With **Categories of people** on, this box is replaced by one box per category (see the next step). **5. Mix categories if you need to** Turn on **Categories of people** to mix people from different categories, such as new starters and experienced staff, in every pair, group or team. The single **Names** box is then replaced by one box per category, named after it, for example **Names in New starters**, so you add each person to their own category's box. ## Present a Random Pair Generator slide Click **Preview** to try it first, then **Present**. Participants join with the access code on screen. On their phone they tap **Join**, and their name appears on the big screen with everyone else in the list. The line above the list shows the group type and how many people are in. 1. When everyone is in, click **Shuffle** or press Enter. Each pair, group or team appears as a card, such as **Pair 1** or **Team 2**. 2. To remove someone from the list before you shuffle, click the cross next to their name. 3. Click **Shuffle again** (or press R) for a new random split, or **Back to the list** (or press B) to clear the results and return to the list of names. 4. Click **Copy results** (or press C) to paste the groups into a spreadsheet or a document. Each phone shows that person's partner, group or team, so nobody has to hunt for their name on the big screen. ### Run a tournament With **Tournament**, the shuffle draws a knockout bracket. When the numbers do not fill the bracket exactly, some people have no opponent in round 1 and go straight to round 2. The line above the list tells you how many before you shuffle. 1. After each match is played, click the winner's name on the big screen. The winner moves on to the next round. Clicked the wrong name? Click the other one. 2. When the final is decided, the big screen shows the winners. Click **Show all matches** to see the full bracket again. Each player's phone shows who they play against, and whether they won or lost each match. ## Random Pair Generator settings | Setting | What it does | Default | | - | - | - | | **Group type** | **Pairs** makes groups of 2. **Groups** makes groups of a set size. **Teams** makes a set number of teams. **Tournament** draws a knockout bracket | **Pairs** | | **People per group** | How many people go in each group, from 3 to 20. Sizes are kept as even as possible | 4 | | **Number of teams** | How many teams to make, from 2 to 20 | 2 | | **Categories of people** | Mixes people from 2 to 4 categories you name, so each pair, group or team has someone from each. People pick their category when they join. Not used in a tournament | Off | | **Names** | Names to include alongside people who join, one per line, up to 200. Use **Import names from a file** for a `.txt` or `.csv` list. With **Categories of people** on, this box is replaced by one box per category, such as **Names in New starters**. | Empty | | **Close submission** | Stops new people joining | Off | ## Ideas for using Random Pair Generator * **Classroom**: pair students for peer marking or a think-pair-share discussion. * **Training**: put new starters and experienced staff in mixed groups with **Categories of people**. * **Workshops**: split a room of 30 into 5 teams for a design challenge. * **Icebreakers**: pair strangers at an event for a two-minute introduction. * **Fun contests**: run a rock, paper, scissors tournament. ## Random Pair Generator vs. Random Group Maker Random Pair Generator makes unnamed pairs, groups, teams or a tournament in one shuffle. [Random Group Maker](https://docs.ahaslides.com/using-slide-types/using-the-random-group-maker-slide.md) places people into groups you name, such as tasks or roles, and reveals them one group at a time. ## Frequently asked questions ### What happens if there is an odd number of people? In **Pairs**, one pair gets 3 people. In **Groups**, sizes differ by one at most and nobody ends up in a group on their own. In **Teams**, team sizes differ by one at most. ### What if someone joins after the shuffle? The big screen shows how many people joined late. They are added the next time you click **Shuffle again**. ### How many people can play in a tournament? Up to 64. With more than 64 people on the list, the slide shows a warning and the shuffle does not start. ### Is it the same as the Tournament Bracket slide? No. The [Tournament Bracket](https://docs.ahaslides.com/using-slide-types/using-the-tournament-bracket-slide.md) slide lets the audience vote on options in a knockout. In Random Pair Generator the players are the people in the room, and you click the winner of each match. **Have a question?** Contact our support team: if you're logged in, use the chat bubble in the bottom-right of your dashboard; otherwise [contact us here](https://ahaslides.com/contact-us/) or email [hi@ahaslides.com](mailto:hi@ahaslides.com). Want to connect with other users? Join the [AhaSlides community](https://community.ahaslides.com/) to share tips, request features, and see how others engage their audiences. This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.