Everything you need to know about the Ladder Game, answered here.
Enter the participant names and result items, then click the "Generate Ladder" button. Once the ladder is created, click a participant's name to trace their individual path or press "Show All Results" to reveal every outcome at once. The whole process takes less than 30 seconds from start to finish.
There is no strict upper limit on the number of participants. For the best readability and user experience, 2 to 10 participants is ideal. With more than 10, horizontal scrolling may be needed on mobile, so splitting into groups is recommended.
You can type anything you like into the result fields -- prizes, duties, team names, penalties, and so on. It is best to match the number of results to participants; any missing slots are automatically filled with "?". You can enter restaurant choices, cleaning zones, role assignments, or anything else.
Yes, clicking the "Reset" button takes you back to the input screen where a brand-new random ladder can be generated. Every generation produces a completely different arrangement, so results will change each time. Feel free to regenerate as many times as you like.
There is currently no built-in save or share feature. If you want to keep a record of the results, we recommend taking a screenshot. Refreshing the browser will reset all entered data and the ladder, so be sure to capture important outcomes.
Yes, the horizontal rungs are generated fresh each time using JavaScript's Math.random() function. Even with the same participants and results, every generation produces an entirely different layout. The computer's random-number generator determines rung positions without human intent or bias, ensuring fair outcomes.
The Ladder Game is grounded in mathematical permutation theory. Each rung acts as a transposition that swaps two adjacent paths, and with enough randomly placed rungs every participant has an equal probability of reaching every result. This is a mathematically proven principle, so you can use it with confidence.
The rungs are placed automatically by a computer random-number generator, making intentional manipulation virtually impossible. Unlike paper ladders, the digital version prevents anyone from knowing or controlling rung positions in advance. Running it while all participants watch adds an extra layer of trust.
No, even with identical participants and results, a new random arrangement of rungs is generated each time, yielding different outcomes. This is because an independent random number is produced on every execution, and previous results have no influence on the next.
The game works properly on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. It uses HTML5 Canvas, so we recommend keeping your browser up to date for the most stable experience. Internet Explorer is not supported.
Yes, the responsive design ensures comfortable use on smartphones and tablets. Tap a participant's name to reveal their path, and if there are many participants you can scroll horizontally to view the full ladder. Both iOS Safari and Android Chrome are fully optimized.
Once the page has been loaded, the core ladder generation and result-checking features work without an internet connection. However, ads, comments, and web font loading require connectivity. The essential drawing functionality operates normally even in offline environments.
Participant names and result items you enter are never sent to or stored on any server -- all processing happens locally in your browser. Note that Google AdSense and Disqus may use cookies. Please see our Privacy Policy page for details.
It is perfect for choosing a restaurant for a team dinner, assigning cleaning duties, dividing teams, deciding presentation order, matching gift-exchange partners, assigning game characters, and any other situation requiring fair random selection. It can be used easily by anyone at school, work, or social gatherings. Check out our Usage Guide for more ideas.
Technically it can handle large groups, but with more than 10 participants the ladder becomes complex and harder to read. For 20 or more people, we recommend splitting into groups of 5 to 10 and running separate ladders. This keeps results clear and lets every participant easily follow the process.
Besides the ladder game, there are drawing lots, roulette wheels, coin flips, dice rolls, and more. Each method has its own pros and cons, and the best choice depends on the situation. Visit our Drawing Tips page for a detailed comparison of each method.