Spin the Wheel

Customizable prize wheel. Add names or items and spin to randomly pick a winner.

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💡 Pro Tip (Weights): Use a colon and number to increase winning chance (e.g. Alice: 5).
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Welcome to the ultimate Spin the Wheel tool. Whether you are an educator making classroom participation fun, a streamer hosting a live giveaway, or friends trying to decide where to order food, our randomizer wheel is the perfect decision-making tool.

How to Use the Wheel of Names

  • Input Your Options: On the left side of the screen, you will see a text box. Type or paste your list of names, items, or numbers. Make sure to put each entry on its own new line.
  • Customize Play: Check the "Remove Winner After Spin" box if you want the wheel to automatically delete whoever wins, preventing repeat selections.
  • Spin It! Click the large SPIN button in the center of the wheel. The wheel will spin with realistic physics and slow to a dramatic stop.
  • Celebrate: The winning slice will be prominently displayed alongside a burst of virtual confetti.
  • Track History: Missed who won? Check the Winner History log below the wheel to see a timeline of all past selections.

Top Use Cases for a Digital Prize Wheel

  • Teachers & Educators: Stop calling on the same students. Put your class roster into the wheel to choose who presents next fairly.
  • Giveaways & Contests: Export your comment sections from Instagram or YouTube and paste them into the box to pick a lucky subscriber to win a prize.
  • Event Planning: Assign chores or determine team orders by letting the wheel delegate tasks randomly.
  • Indecisive Dinner Plans: Can't agree on tacos, pizza, or sushi? Put the restaurants on the wheel and let fate decide.

Advanced Pro Features

We developed this tool to go far beyond a basic randomizer. Take advantage of our premium features (all completely free):

  • Weight & Probability System: Want to give someone a higher chance of winning? Type a colon and a number after their name (e.g., Alice: 5). The wheel will dynamically make their slice 5 times larger, increasing their odds!
  • Export Winner History: Hosting a massive giveaway? Don't lose track of who won. Use the 'Export' button to instantly download a .txt file containing a timestamped log of every winner.
  • Custom Color Themes: Match the wheel to your brand or event! Choose between gorgeous pre-set palettes like Rainbow, Ocean Blue, Sunset Orange, or sleek Dark Mode.
  • Immersive Audio: Experience the thrill of a real game show with highly responsive "tick-tick-tick" sound effects as the wheel slows down, culminating in a celebratory fanfare when the winner is chosen. (Includes a Mute toggle for quiet environments).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spin the Wheel used for?

Spin the Wheel is a digital randomizer tool used to pick winners for giveaways, select students in classrooms, distribute chores, or simply make random decisions in a fun, visual way.

How many names can I add to the wheel?

You can add hundreds of names or items to the wheel. As you add more text entries, the wheel will automatically generate smaller slices to accommodate all your entries perfectly.

Is the wheel spin outcome truly random?

Yes, our wheel utilizes advanced mathematical algorithms (cryptographic random number generation) combined with physics-based animation curves to ensure every slice has a mathematically identical chance of winning.

Can I remove a winner after they are picked?

Absolutely. By enabling the 'Remove Winner After Spin' option, the tool will automatically delete the winning name from your list and redraw the wheel so they cannot be selected twice.

Does the tool save my list of names?

Currently, your list exists locally in your browser session for privacy reasons. If you close the tab, the list resets. We recommend keeping a backup of your text on your computer if it's very long.

Can I use this for social media giveaways?

Yes! Many content creators use our Spin the Wheel tool on Twitch, YouTube, or Instagram Live to transparently and fairly pick giveaway winners from a list of commenters.

Is this tool free?

Yes, our Spin the Wheel tool is 100% free to use. There are no premium restrictions on the number of spins or the number of items you can add.

Can I hide the wheel on mobile screens?

Our layout is deeply responsive. On mobile screens, the input text area will stack cleanly above or below the wheel, making it fully usable on iPhones and Android devices.

Does the wheel have sound effects?

Currently, the core focus is a visual celebration with colorful confetti. We may introduce customizable ticking sounds in future updates.

Are the wheel colors customizable?

The wheel automatically generates a high-contrast, beautiful palette of modern colors so that adjacent slices are distinct and easy to read.