๐Ÿชœ Amidakuji Lottery

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Generate a random amidakuji (ghost-leg lottery) ladder for 2 to 8 participants โ€” a classic Japanese way to randomly assign outcomes, prizes, or turns. Set your participant labels, generate a ladder, and click a name at the top to trace its path to the bottom.

How to use

  1. Choose the number of participants (2-8) and enter each one's label.
  2. Click "Generate" to create the ladder.
  3. Click a name at the top to trace its path to the bottom and reveal the result.

FAQ

How many participants can I add?

You can set anywhere from 2 to 8 participants, each with an editable label.

Is every outcome equally likely and unique?

Yes โ€” the ladder always produces a valid one-to-one mapping, so every participant ends up at exactly one distinct result.

Is this useful for deciding turn order?

Yes โ€” enter participant names and assign order numbers to the results for a fair way to decide turn order.

Can I use this to assign prizes or forfeits?

Yes โ€” label the results with prize names or forfeit tasks to use it as a lottery at a party or event.

Can I regenerate a new ladder with the same participants?

Yes โ€” click "Generate" again to create a fresh random ladder with the same number of participants.