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Random number generator 1 to 3

Pick a random number between 1 and 3 instantly. The simplest three-way tiebreaker — each value has exactly a 1-in-3 (33.3%) chance. Works on any device, no install needed.

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Three-way decisions made simple

When a coin flip isn't enough — there are three options — this tool settles it instantly. Each of the values 1, 2, and 3 has exactly a 1-in-3 (≈33.3%) chance per generate. Common uses: choosing between three restaurants, assigning three-player turn order, selecting from three options in a quiz or game, or breaking a three-way tie in any competition.

Pool mode: fair rotation among three

Pool mode cycles through 1, 2, and 3 in shuffled order, guaranteeing each appears exactly once before repeating. This is perfect for three-player games where you need each player to go first, second, and third exactly once per cycle before reshuffling.

Distribution: equal thirds

After 10 generates, the distribution chart shows individual bars for each value (1, 2, 3). Over many generates, all three bars should reach roughly equal height — confirming that no value is favored over the others.

Frequently asked questions

Is this truly random?
Yes. Math.random() seeded from hardware entropy gives each of the three values an equal 1-in-3 (33.3%) probability on every generate.
How is this different from a coin flip?
A coin flip decides between two options. This tool decides between three. It is the simplest impartial method for three-way choices when you don't have other tools available.
What is pool mode for 1–3?
Pool mode cycles all three values in shuffled order before any repeats. In a single cycle of three generates, each value (1, 2, 3) will appear exactly once — guaranteed.

Who uses this tool

Friends and groups
Settle three-way decisions fairly — who picks first, who sits where, who goes last — without arguments.
Game players
Assign turn order in three-player games. Pool mode guarantees each player goes first, second, and third exactly once per round.
Teachers
Assign students to one of three groups randomly. Pool mode ensures balanced group distribution across repeated assignments.
Decision makers
Choose between exactly three options with a provably impartial result. No human bias, no arguments.