A spin wheel (also called a wheel of names, picker wheel, decision wheel or random wheel) turns a list of
options into a colourful wheel and chooses one of them at random. It removes the awkwardness of "you pick",
makes draws feel fair, and adds a little suspense to any choice. This guide walks you through using
Spin Wheel Free and shares practical and fun ways to use it.
How to use the spin wheel, step by step
- Add your options. In the left panel, type one option per line — names, tasks, prizes,
or just "Yes" and "No". The wheel updates automatically as you type.
- (Optional) adjust it. Use Templates for ready-made wheels, Shuffle to
randomise the order, or add
*3 to the end of a line to give that option three times the chance.
- Spin. Press the big Spin button and watch the wheel turn. Turn on
Turbo mode if you want quick spins.
- See the winner. The wheel lands on one option and shows the result. Use Spin again
to repeat, or turn on Remove winner after spin to draw without repeats.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. Each result is generated with crypto.getRandomValues(), the same cryptographically secure
randomness browsers use for security features — not a predictable pattern. Every option has an equal chance,
unless you deliberately weight one with *N or add it more than once.
Handy features worth knowing
- Save wheels: keep a list (like your class roster) and reload it any time, no account needed.
- Weights:
Pizza *3 gives "Pizza" three slices and triple the odds.
- Remove winner after spin: ideal for raffles and "everyone gets a turn" draws.
- Fullscreen: a big, clear wheel for a classroom or a stream.
- Live session (QR): show a QR code and let other people add options from their phones.
- Share link: send your exact wheel to anyone with a single URL.
12 ideas for using a spin wheel
At school
- Pick a student to answer with a name picker.
- Split the class into random teams.
- Choose the order for presentations.
- Spin a "review topic" wheel before an exam.
At home & with friends
- Decide what to eat or which film to watch.
- Settle "who does the dishes" fairly.
- Choose a yes or no answer when you're stuck.
- Run a truth-or-dare or party game.
For creators & work
- Pick a giveaway winner on a live stream.
- Choose who presents first in a meeting.
Just for fun
- Build a "what should I do today?" wheel.
- Make a workout or chore randomiser.
Tips for a fair draw
- Double-check your list before spinning so no one is missing.
- For draws without repeats, enable Remove winner after spin.
- To make a draw verifiable, use the Share link so others see the exact same wheel.
- Use weights only when you intend some options to be more likely — otherwise keep it 50/50.
Frequently asked questions
- How many options can I add?
- As many as you like — paste a whole list, one per line.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes, it's fully responsive and touch-friendly on phones and tablets.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. It runs in your browser, free, with no account or download.
- Can other people add options to my wheel?
- Yes — start a Live session and share the QR code; guests can add options from their phones in real time.
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