Wheel Spinner

How the wheel spinner works

This is a full-featured wheel spinner, not just a basic wheel of names clone. Add options, spin, and get one clear winner for raffles, classroom picks, prize wheels, chores, turn order, or quick group decisions.

Each option becomes a slice. You can keep the setup simple, or tune how the wheel behaves with weights, no-repeat, elimination mode, accumulation scoring, mystery reveal, manual stop, sound, confetti, fullscreen, and appearance controls.

If all your options are acceptable and the real problem is indecision, a wheel works well. If you need a preference-based winner, use a head-to-head tool instead of leaving it to chance.

What this wheel can do now

Build a wheel fast

Start with a preset, paste options one per line, paste a comma-separated list, or import a JSON, TXT, or CSV file. You can also name the wheel, add a short description, and set up a rotating prize sequence if you want the result banner to cycle through prize titles across rounds.

Edit bigger lists without friction

Switch between text mode and list-editor mode depending on how you work. In the list editor you can search entries, bulk-select rows, shuffle, sort A to Z, drag to reorder manually, hide options from the wheel without deleting them, and clear empty rows when a list gets messy.

Control how the spin behaves

Use normal mode for one-off picks, elimination mode to remove winners as you go, or accumulation mode to keep score across multiple spins. You can prevent immediate repeats, hide labels, lock the winner until reveal, change spin duration and rounds, adjust spin speed, randomize the starting angle, or use manual stop mode for a more game-show feel.

Style it for classrooms, streams, or parties

The wheel includes multiple palettes, custom slice colors, background themes, background color picks, optional background image slots, customizable spin-button color or image, and top/bottom banners. You can also enable sound effects, confetti, spin-count display, fullscreen mode, and subtle motion options depending on how playful or presentation-ready you want it to feel.

Save, share, export, and revisit

Your current wheel stays in your browser automatically. You can save multiple named wheels, share the current setup as a link, copy or share a winner after each spin, export a JSON backup, and import an older wheel when you want to reuse it later. A result-history panel also keeps a recent record of spins and scores.

Quick start (30 seconds)

1. Pick a preset, paste a list, or add options manually.
2. Add at least two options.
3. Optionally adjust weight, mode, colors, no-repeat, or mystery-result behavior.
4. Tap SPIN to choose a winner, or use manual stop if you want to stop the wheel yourself.
5. Copy the winner, share the result, save the wheel, or export it once the spin lands.

Tip: for raffles, classrooms, or livestreams, decide your reroll rule before the first spin so everyone trusts the result.

Example wheels to build

Keep labels short so the wheel stays readable, especially on mobile or when you add a lot of slices.

Examples of results and workflows

The result can be as simple as one winner, or part of a larger flow depending on the mode you pick.

• Normal mode: "The wheel picked: Riley."
• Elimination mode: "The wheel picked: Dishes" and then that slice disappears for the next round.
• Accumulation mode: "The wheel picked: Sushi" while the scoreboard keeps a running count.
• Mystery result: the wheel lands first, then you tap reveal when the room is ready.

When this wheel is the right tool

Use a wheel when you want one clear outcome without turning the decision into a debate.

• Pick a starter: who goes first, who deals, who presents first.
• Pick one from many: prize winner, raffle winner, or which promo gets revealed next.
• Run rounds fairly: chores, classroom turns, mini-game challenges, or audience participation.
• Keep a score-based game moving: use accumulation mode when the result is part of a repeated game loop.
• Present the choice visually: fullscreen, sound, confetti, and banners make it more fun in a group.

If you need everyone to get a place in line, use a list randomizer. If you need a yes/no answer, a coin flip is faster. If you need a preference-based winner, use a bracket or tournament tool instead.

Common mistakes (and quick fixes)

• Only one option: the wheel needs at least two options to be a decision tool.
• Options nobody wants: remove the "nope" options first, then spin once and commit.
• Over-long labels: shorten labels or hide labels if the wheel is getting crowded.
• Reroll arguments: agree on the reroll rule before the first spin, especially in groups.
• Messy long lists: switch to the list editor, search entries, bulk-select rows, and delete empty items instead of fixing everything by hand.

Wheel spinner vs random order vs decision tournament

These tools solve different problems, even when they look similar at first glance.

• Wheel spinner: best when you want one visible winner and a fun reveal.
• Random order generator: best when every item needs a place in line, not just one winner.
• Decision tournament: best when you actually care which option is better and want head-to-head comparisons instead of pure randomness.

If you want the quick version, read Decision Tournament vs Random Spinner for a simple rule of thumb.

Try these next

If this wheel solved one debate, these tools solve the next one.

• Random Name Picker for a fast winner without the spin animation.
• Random Order Generator for shuffling a full list into a clean order.
• Random Decision Maker if you want the same wheel engine with a broader preset library.
• Coin Flip for a clean 50/50 tie-breaker.
• How to make decisions when you can't decide if the problem is not the list, it is commitment.

A quick note on privacy

Your wheel runs in the browser. No account is required for normal use, and your current wheel plus saved wheels are stored locally in your browser.

If you are using the wheel for a classroom or workplace, avoid adding sensitive information. Keep it to first names, nicknames, ticket numbers, or neutral options. Shared links are for the wheel setup itself, so only share a wheel if you are comfortable sharing those entries.