Guides to Random Draws & Decisions

From how the ladder game works to running a fair draw and building balanced teams — everything you need to get more out of random tools.

How the Ladder Game Works — And Why It's FairA simple explanation of how the ladder game pairs participants with outcomes, and why the process is fair. Making Fair Decisions with a Roulette WheelHow a roulette wheel guarantees equal odds, plus the benefits and best practices of letting the wheel decide. How to Run a Fair DrawHow to run giveaways and pick winners without bias, and tips for using an online drawing tool reliably. How to Split Teams and Groups the Right WayThe principles behind fairly splitting people into teams, plus practical tips for balancing groups by skill, gender, and more. Is Random Really Fair? — The Story of Pseudo-Random NumbersWhat pseudo-random numbers actually are — the "randomness" behind computers — and why they're plenty fair for draws and games. Random Game Ideas for Parties and Get-TogethersParty game and penalty ideas you can play using the ladder game, roulette, random draw, and team divider.