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Spin the Wheel

Spin the wheel to pick random names, choose winners, decide what to eat, and play yes or no. Add your own options, customize the wheel, and let a random result make your next decision more fun.

What Is the Spin the Wheel Tool?

A spin the wheel tool helps you make a random choice when you do not want to decide yourself. Add names, foods, answers, or other options, then spin the wheel to see what it picks. It can help choose a giveaway winner, pick a name in class, decide what to eat, or settle a casual yes-or-no question.

Here's what people actually use it for:

  • Picking a random winner for a giveaway or raffle
  • Choosing who goes first in a board game
  • Settling where to eat when nobody has an opinion
  • Calling on a student in class (fairly)
  • Assigning chores to kids
  • Picking a movie for movie night
  • Choosing a topic for a meeting or presentation
  • Selecting a random chat member for a streamer giveaway
  • Making everyday decisions when you want a random suggestion

If you need a quick random pick for an everyday activity, add your options and give the wheel a spin.

Random Name Picker – Spin the Wheel to Pick a Name

Need to pick a random name? Enter or paste a list of names into the wheel and spin to select one. It is useful for teachers choosing students for classroom activities, friends deciding who goes first, or groups making a quick choice.

Add one name per line, spin the wheel, and see which name it lands on. You can use remove-winner mode when you want to avoid selecting the same person again in the next round.

Whether you have a short list of names or a full class list, the random name picker makes selection simple. Keep your entries clear and easy to recognize so everyone can follow the result.

What to Eat Wheel – Decide What to Eat

Can't decide what to eat? Add your favorite meals, snacks, cuisines, or restaurant choices to the wheel and spin. Let a random result help you choose breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack.

You can make a wheel for dinner ideas, quick lunches, weekend treats, or places to order from. Add or remove food options whenever your plans change, then spin when nobody can agree.

The wheel picks from the choices you enter, so include only foods that suit your preferences and plans.

Yes or No Wheel – Make a Quick Decision

Have a question and can't make up your mind? Add “Yes” and “No” as your options and spin for a random answer. It is a simple way to add a little fun to casual questions and everyday choices.

You can also add more than two answers if you want a wheel with options such as “Maybe,” “Ask again,” or “Not now.” The result is random, so use this feature for lighthearted decisions rather than important choices that need careful thought.

Winner Picker – Choose a Random Winner

Make choosing a giveaway or raffle winner simple. Add each participant's name to the wheel, spin, and use the selected name as your random pick. The wheel can make a live selection easy for participants to watch.

For multiple rounds, turn on remove-winner mode so a selected entry can be removed before the next spin. Check your participant list before spinning and explain the selection rules to everyone taking part.

Custom Spin the Wheel – Add Your Own Options

Create a wheel for almost any choice by entering your own names, answers, tasks, activities, or ideas. Edit the entries and personalize the wheel's appearance with colors and other available settings.

Use a custom wheel for game nights, classroom activities, chores, movie choices, meeting topics, party games, or any situation where a random pick would help.

Start with a few options, add more when needed, and save your wheel in your browser if you want to use it again later.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Wheel

A little preparation can make each spin easier to follow. Use these simple tips before you start:

  • Keep entries clear. Use short names or labels so they are easy to read on the wheel.
  • Check your list. Remove duplicate or outdated options if they should not be included.
  • Use equal entries for equal chances. If every option should have the same chance, add each one once.
  • Choose remove-winner mode when needed. This can help avoid repeat selections during multiple rounds.
  • Save a wheel you use often. Store it in your browser or export a backup if those options are available.
  • Make the rules clear. For giveaways or group activities, explain how entries are added and how winners are selected.

Wheel features

The wheel includes practical controls for personalizing a spin, managing entries, and using the tool for different activities:

  • Up to 50 entries per wheel (though fewer is easier to read)
  • Adjustable spin speed — from 1.5 seconds (barely see it move) to 15 seconds (full drama)
  • 30+ color themes — Classic, Neon, Ocean, Sunset, Galaxy, and more
  • Custom colors — add your own if none of the themes fit
  • Remove-winner mode — so the same person doesn't get picked twice
  • Image entries — upload photos instead of text
  • Emoji support — paste emojis right into the text box
  • Confetti on win — turn it off if you're not feeling festive
  • Sound control — spin ticks, winner chimes, applause, all from 0% to 100%
  • Background music — optional, generated live in your browser
  • Save wheels — store them in your browser for next time
  • Export wheels — download as .json for backup or sharing
  • Export entries — download as .txt if you just want the list
  • Fullscreen mode — great for classrooms and live audiences
  • 6 languages — English, Spanish, Indonesian, Portuguese, German, French

Is the wheel truly random?

Yes. And here's how it actually works, because you deserve to know.

The wheel uses crypto.getRandomValues — a browser function that produces cryptographically secure random numbers. This is the same kind of randomness that password managers use to generate passwords. It's not the kind of "random" that starts repeating after a few tries. It's the real deal.

Every segment on the wheel has an equal chance of landing on any given spin. No weighting, no hidden algorithm, no favorites. If you have 10 names on the wheel, each one has a 1 in 10 chance.

The spin animation is just visual. The winner is chosen before the wheel starts spinning, using that random value. The animation is what makes it fun — but the outcome is already decided the moment you click SPIN.

How to use the wheel spinner

It's genuinely simple, but here's the full walkthrough:

  1. Add your entries. Type or paste them into the text box on the right (or below on mobile). One per line. The wheel updates as you type.
  2. Customize (optional). Open Settings to change colors, spin speed, sound, or the winner popup. None of this is required — the wheel works fine with the defaults.
  3. Spin it. Click the SPIN button in the middle, click anywhere on the wheel, or press Ctrl+Enter. All three work the same way.
  4. See the winner. The popup shows the result. Close it to spin again, or use Remove if you don't want the same person picked twice.

That's it. Nothing else to learn.

Is my data private?

Yes. Your wheel entries are handled locally by the wheel tool in your browser.

The wheel tool processes your entries and images in your browser. Saved wheels use your browser storage, while exported files are downloaded to your device. Review our Privacy Policy for details about any separate analytics or third-party services.

Here's what that means in practice:

  • Close the tab and your entries are gone (unless you saved them)
  • Saved wheels live in your browser's localStorage — only on your device
  • Exported files are files on your computer, not on any server
  • There are no accounts, so we don't know who you are

The site may use Google Analytics to understand general website visits. See our Privacy Policy for full details about data handling.

If offline use is supported by the currently loaded page and its resources, you may be able to keep using the wheel without an internet connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the random name picker?

Enter or paste your names into the text box, with one name per line. Spin the wheel to select a random name from your list.

Can I use the wheel to decide what to eat?

Yes. Add meals, snacks, or restaurant choices to the wheel and spin to get a random food suggestion from your own list.

How do I make a Yes or No wheel?

Add “Yes” and “No” as the two entries, then spin the wheel to get a random answer.

Can I use the wheel to choose a giveaway winner?

Yes. Add participants' names to the wheel and spin to select a random entry. You can enable remove-winner mode for multiple rounds.

Can I create my own custom wheel?

Yes. Add your own names, choices, answers, or ideas to create a wheel for your activity, then customize its appearance using the available settings.

Is Spin The Wheel free to use?

Yes. Spin The Wheel is free to use, with no account or subscription required.

Does the spin the wheel tool work on mobile?

Yes. You can use the wheel on smartphones and tablets as well as laptops and desktop computers with a modern browser.