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Spin the Wheel

Spin a wheel with your own options to make a random choice.

2 to 100 options. Changes show on the wheel instantly.

When to use it

Spin the Wheel picks a random option with a colorful spinning wheel. It turns everyday decisions into something fun to watch: what to eat for dinner, which movie to see, who does the dishes, which game to play next, or which prize a contestant wins. Teachers use it for classroom games and choosing topics; streamers and presenters use it for live giveaways.

How to spin the wheel

  1. Type your choices under Options, one per line. The wheel updates instantly with a slice for each (2 to 100 options).
  2. Press SPIN in the center, or tap the wheel.
  3. Wait a few seconds while it spins and slows down. The winner appears under “The wheel chose”.
  4. To spin again without that option, press Remove this option.

A worked example

Your family can’t decide what to eat. The wheel already has Pizza, Sushi, Tacos, Burgers, Pasta and Salad. Everyone agrees Salad is out tonight, so you delete that line, leaving five slices. Press SPIN: it lands on Tacos. Someone protests, so you agree on best of three; press Remove this option after each spin to keep things fair, or just spin again to let chance decide.

Fun ways to use it

  • Classroom: a wheel of student names, quiz topics or review questions.
  • Chores: list the jobs and let each person spin for theirs.
  • Games night: pick the next game, a dare or a category.
  • Workouts: spin for the next exercise.
  • Giveaways: add entrants’ names and spin on stream; remove each winner before the next prize.

Tips

  • Keep labels short so they fit on the slices; one or two words work best.
  • Add an option twice to make it more likely, for a weighted choice.
  • Show the screen when using it for prizes, so everyone can see the spin.
  • Use the name picker if you need several winners at once.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving blank lines or accidental duplicates, which change the odds. Check the list before spinning.
  • Spinning with only one option. The wheel needs at least two.
  • Expecting the wheel to remember options after you close the page. Keep your list somewhere if you reuse it.
  • Using it for serious, regulated prize draws without checking the rules that apply.

Private by design

Your options stay on the page in your browser and are never sent anywhere.

Pick several names at once with the Random Name Picker, roll dice with the Dice Roller, or make a quick yes-or-no choice with the Coin Flip.

Frequently asked questions

Is the wheel fair?

Yes. The winner is chosen first with your browser's secure random number generator, giving every option exactly the same chance, and the wheel then spins to land on it. The spin's length and stopping point vary so it never looks predictable.

Can I give one option a bigger chance?

Yes. Add the same option more than once. An option listed twice gets two slices and twice the chance of winning.

How many options can the wheel have?

Between 2 and 100. With many options the slices get thin, so long labels are shortened on the wheel, but the full name appears as the result.

Can I remove the winner and spin again?

Yes. After a spin, press "Remove this option" to take the winner off the wheel, then spin again. It's handy for picking a running order or eliminating options one by one.

Does it work if I prefer less motion?

Yes. If your device is set to reduce motion, the wheel lands on the result straight away instead of spinning.

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