Spin the Wheel — Free Random Picker & Decision Maker
Can't decide where to eat? Need to pick a random winner for a giveaway? Don't want to be the person who chooses which movie to watch? Spin the wheel. Add your options, click the button, and let physics (well, simulated physics) make the call. It's more satisfying than flipping a coin and way more fun than a random number generator.
The wheel spins with realistic deceleration and lands on a random segment. Every spin is independent — previous results don't affect future ones. Add as many or as few options as you want, customize the colors, and spin as many times as you need.
How to Use the Spinner Wheel
Type your options into the sidebar — one per line or add them individually. Each option gets its own color-coded segment on the wheel. Hit SPIN and watch it go. The wheel decelerates naturally and stops on a random option, which gets highlighted as the winner.
You can remove options after they're picked (useful for drawings where someone can't win twice) or leave them all in for repeated spins. The wheel rebalances automatically when you add or remove entries.
Ideas for Using the Random Wheel
Classroom activities: Teachers use spinning wheels to randomly call on students, assign group projects, or pick discussion topics. It turns an awkward "who wants to go next?" moment into something fun. Stream giveaways: Twitch and YouTube streamers paste in viewer names and spin live on camera. The visual element is way more engaging than just announcing a winner. Meal planning: Load up your regular dinner options and let the wheel decide. Eliminates the "I don't know, what do YOU want?" loop.
If you're looking for random data generators instead, check out our baby name generator, username generator, or random address generator.
Tips for Better Wheel Spins
- Keep options to a reasonable number (3-20 works best visually). More than 30 and the segments get too thin to read.
- For giveaways, remove winners after each spin so they can't be picked twice.
- Use distinct colors for segments so it's easy to see where the pointer lands.
- Screen record the spin for transparency — especially useful for public giveaways where people want proof it was fair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the wheel truly random?
Yes. The wheel uses JavaScript's random number generation to determine where it lands. Each spin is independent and unpredictable. It's not biased toward any particular segment.
How many options can I add?
There's no hard limit, but the wheel works best with 2-30 options. Beyond that, segments become too narrow to read the labels comfortably.
Can I save my wheel for later?
The wheel configuration lives in your browser session. Bookmark the page or note down your options to recreate it. Persistent saving may be added in a future update.
Can I customize the colors?
The wheel automatically assigns distinct colors to each segment. Custom color selection per segment is available in the settings.
Can I weight certain options to be more likely?
Currently all options have equal probability. For weighted picks, you can add an option multiple times — adding "Pizza" three times and "Sushi" once gives pizza a 3:1 advantage.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The wheel is fully responsive and the spin button works with touch. The animation runs smoothly on modern phones and tablets.