CREATE YOUR OWN WHEEL OF FORTUNE

How to spin the wheel

There's something magical about spinning a wheel. The anticipation as it slows down, the collective holding of breath, the excitement when it stops — it's entertainment that bridges ages and cultures.

WHY USE A WHEEL SPINNER?

Benefit	Description
Visual Excitement	More engaging than random lists
Builds Anticipation	The spin creates drama
Universally Understood	Everyone knows how wheels work
Fair & Transparent	Participants see the randomness

HOW TO CREATE YOUR WHEEL

Step 1: Add Your Options

Enter names, prizes, or choices into the Wheel of Names.

Step 2: Customize (Optional)

Adjust colors for each segment
Change segment sizes for weighted odds
Set spin duration

Step 3: Spin!

Click the wheel or use the spin button. Watch it slow down to reveal the winner.

Step 4: Share or Save

Save your wheel for future use or share with participants.

USE CASES

🎓 Classroom

Pick a student — Who answers next?
Review games — Quiz show style learning
Reward wheel — Spin for prizes
Group selection — Random team captains

🎉 Events & Parties

Prize giveaways — Spin to win!
Game night — What game do we play?
Dare wheel — Party game fun
Decision helper — Where to eat?

💼 Workplace

Meeting facilitator — Who leads today?
Task assignment — Fair distribution
Team building — Random pairings
Celebration — Recognition spinner

📱 Streaming & Content

Viewer rewards — Subscriber prizes
Content wheel — What to play next
Punishment wheel — Challenge games
Giveaway draws — Live excitement

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

Keep segments readable — 8-12 options work best visually
Use contrasting colors — Makes spinning visible
Clear labels — Short, readable text
Test before live use — Make sure everything works

WHEEL VS. OTHER METHODS

Method	Best For
Wheel	Visual entertainment, live events
Lucky Draw	Large lists, multiple winners
Coin Flip	Binary choices
Dice	Numeric ranges

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Can I weight the odds?

Yes! Adjust segment sizes to give some options higher probability.

Q: Can I remove winners?

Enable "remove winner after spin" for prize drawings.

Q: Does it work on mobile?

Absolutely! Fully responsive design works on all devices.

Q: Can I share my wheel?

Save your wheel configuration and share the list with others.

CREATE YOUR WHEEL NOW

Ready to add some excitement?

Open Wheel of Names →

Free, customizable, works everywhere.

RELATED TOOLS

Lucky Draw — For larger participant lists
Group Maker — Create random teams
Coin Flip — Quick binary decisions
Dice Roller — Numeric randomness

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