What is Spin The Wheel?

Spin The Wheel is an interactive random selection tool that lets you create a customizable spinning wheel with your own items. Whether you need to pick a winner for a giveaway, make a random decision, or add excitement to classroom activities, this tool provides a fun and fair way to select outcomes.

Giveaways & Contests

Select winners in a transparent, engaging way that builds excitement and trust with your audience.

Classroom Activities

Pick students for questions or assign tasks fairly while keeping everyone engaged and attentive.

Decision Making

Let the wheel decide when you're stuck between choices - perfect for group decisions or personal dilemmas.

Games & Parties

Add interactive elements to any gathering with fun challenges, truth or dare, or party game selections.

Team Assignments

Randomly distribute people into groups for projects, sports teams, or collaborative activities.

Prize Drawings

Create memorable prize selection moments with visual spinning animation and sound effects.

Key Benefits

Completely Customizable

Add any items you want with custom colors and personalized settings.

Custom segment colors
Personalized item names
Flexible wheel design

Fair Randomization

Every spin is truly random with transparent selection process.

Cryptographically random
Equal probability default
Verifiable results

Weighted Probabilities

Control the odds for each item when you need custom chances.

Set custom percentages
Rare vs common outcomes
Game mechanics support

Shareable Events

Create links for participants to spin themselves remotely.

Unique event URLs
Participant tracking
Remote participation

History Tracking

Keep a complete record of all spin results and participants.

Timestamped results
Export to file
Audit trail

Auto Save

Your configuration is automatically saved to your browser.

Persistent storage
No account needed
Resume anytime

Why Choose a Spinning Wheel? A spinning wheel adds an element of suspense and excitement that simple random generators lack. The visual spinning animation creates anticipation and engagement, making every selection a memorable moment rather than just a number on screen.

Table of Contents

1. What is Spin The Wheel?
2. How to Use Spin The Wheel
3. Features
4. Frequently Asked Questions

How to Use Spin The Wheel

Quick Mode - Simple Setup

The fastest way to get started with minimal configuration:

Enter Your Items

Type each item on a new line in the text area. You can add up to 100 items in Quick Mode.

Or Use a Preset

Select from common lists like numbers (1-10, 1-100), days of the week, months, or alphabet to populate instantly.

Click SPIN

Press the spin button or hit the Space key to start the wheel spinning.

See the Result

The wheel will slow down dramatically and land on a random winner with sound effects and visual celebration.

Quick Tip: Quick Mode is perfect for simple random selections where all items should have equal probability. For more control over colors and odds, switch to Advanced Mode.

Advanced Mode - Full Control

Switch to Advanced Mode for complete customization of your wheel:

Custom Colors

Click the color box next to each item to change its wheel segment color. Create visually distinct wheels that match your brand or theme.

Set Probabilities

Enter percentages to control how likely each item is to win. Perfect for weighted giveaways or game mechanics with rare prizes.

Add Quantities

Limit how many times an item can be selected before it's removed. Items with zero quantity are grayed out automatically.

Distribute Evenly

Click the balance icon to automatically split probabilities equally among all items.

Probability Note: Percentages don't need to total exactly 100%. The system calculates relative probabilities automatically. For example, items at 10%, 20%, and 30% will have effective probabilities of approximately 17%, 33%, and 50%.

Managing Spinners (Participants)

Track who spins the wheel and manage participant rotation:

Enter Current Spinner

Type a name in the Current Spinner field to track who's spinning right now.

Manage Participant List

Click the people icon to open the participant manager and add multiple names at once.

Enable Auto Switch

Turn on Auto switch to automatically move to the next person after each spin. Choose to loop back to the beginning or stop at the end.

Best Practice: Use participant management for classroom activities, team rotations, or any scenario where multiple people take turns spinning the wheel.

Auto Spin Feature

Run multiple spins automatically without manual intervention:

Open Auto Spin Settings

Click the Auto Spin button to access configuration options.

Configure Spin Count

Set the number of spins you want (enter 0 for unlimited continuous spinning).

Set Interval

Choose the time delay between each spin to control the pace.

Start & Stop

Click Start to begin auto spinning. Click the button again to stop at any time.

Use Case: Auto Spin is perfect for demonstrations, testing probability distributions, or running multiple prize drawings in sequence.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Space

Spin the Wheel

Press the spacebar to start spinning without clicking the button.

Esc

Exit Fullscreen

Press Escape to exit fullscreen mode and return to normal view.

Features

Interactive Spinning Wheel

A beautifully designed wheel with smooth animations and engaging visual effects. Watch the wheel spin and slow down dramatically as it approaches the winning segment, building suspense with every rotation.

Smooth Animations

Fluid spinning motion with realistic deceleration physics.

Sound Effects

Spinning sounds and celebratory win tones enhance the experience.

Winner Celebration

Visual and audio celebration when the result is revealed.

Two Input Modes

Quick Mode

Simple Lists

Type items, one per line
Up to 100 items
Equal probability for all
Random colors assigned
Perfect for basic use

Advanced Mode

Complete Control

Custom colors per item
Up to 50 items
Weighted probabilities
Quantity limits
Professional customization

Built-in Presets

Get started instantly with common presets that populate your wheel automatically:

Numbers

1-10, 1-100, or days 1-31 for date selection and numeric choices.

Calendar

Days of the week or months of the year for scheduling decisions.

Alphabet

A-Z letters for educational activities and letter-based games.

Yes / No

Simple binary decisions with just two options.

Weighted Probabilities

In Advanced Mode, assign custom percentages to each item to control selection odds. Make some outcomes more likely than others - perfect for game mechanics or promotional giveaways where grand prizes should be rare.

How It Works: The system calculates relative probabilities automatically. If you set items to 10%, 20%, and 30%, they'll have effective probabilities of approximately 17%, 33%, and 50%. You don't need to make percentages total exactly 100%.

Example - Weighted Giveaway

Grand Prize: 5%
Second Prize: 15%
Third Prize: 30%
Consolation Prize: 50%

Result: Grand prize is 10x rarer than consolation prize

Quantity Limits

Set how many times each item can be won. Once an item reaches zero quantity, it's automatically excluded from future spins and appears grayed out on the wheel. Leave the quantity field empty for unlimited availability.

Track remaining prizes in giveaways
Ensure fair distribution of limited items
Automatic removal when depleted
Visual indication of availability

Spinner Management

Keep track of who's spinning the wheel with comprehensive participant management:

Current Spinner

Display the name of the person currently spinning.

Manual name entry
Visible on wheel
Recorded in history

Participant List

Manage a complete list of all participants.

Add multiple names
Auto-switch rotation
Loop or stop options

Spin History

Every spin is recorded with complete details for transparency and record-keeping:

Timestamps

Exact date and time of each spin for audit trails.

Spinner Names

Track who performed each spin for accountability.

Results

Complete record of all winning selections.

Export

Download history to text file for external records.

Clear History

Start fresh anytime by clearing all records.

Shareable Event Links

Create shareable links for giveaways and lucky draws where participants can spin remotely. Perfect for online contests, social media giveaways, and virtual events.

Create Event

Set up your wheel configuration and generate a unique shareable link.

Share Link

Distribute the link to participants via social media, email, or messaging.

Participants Spin

Visitors enter their information and spin the wheel themselves.

Track Results

Monitor all spins and manage your event from the control panel.

Participant Control: You control how many times each participant can spin by setting "spins per person" limits. The system tracks participants by their submitted information and IP address to prevent abuse.

Fullscreen Mode

Maximize the wheel for presentations, live events, or large screen displays. The wheel scales perfectly to fit your screen size, providing an immersive experience for audiences.

One-click fullscreen activation
Automatic scaling to screen size
Perfect for projectors and large displays
Press Esc or click button to exit
Maintains all functionality in fullscreen

Sound Effects

Toggle sound on or off based on your environment. Audio feedback enhances the experience with:

Spinning Sound

Builds anticipation while the wheel is in motion with realistic spinning audio.

Win Sound

Celebratory tone plays when the result is revealed for dramatic effect.

Dark Mode Support

The interface automatically adapts to your system's dark mode preference. All colors are optimized for comfortable viewing in both light and dark environments, reducing eye strain during extended use.

Auto Save

Your items, settings, and history are automatically saved to your browser's local storage. Come back anytime and pick up right where you left off - no account or login required.

Privacy Note: For personal use, all your wheel data stays in your browser and is never sent to any server. Your configurations remain completely private on your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the wheel truly random?

Yes, absolutely. Each spin uses JavaScript's cryptographically secure random number generator to select a winner. When all items have equal probability, each has an exactly equal chance of winning. When you set custom probabilities, the selection is weighted accordingly but still random within those parameters.

Verified Randomness: The randomization algorithm is transparent and verifiable. Every item has a fair chance based on its assigned probability.

How many items can I add to the wheel?

You can add up to 100 items in Quick Mode and 50 items in Advanced Mode. The wheel will display all items, though text may be truncated for segments that are too small to fit full labels.

Quick Mode: 100 items maximum
Advanced Mode: 50 items maximum
Minimum: 2 items required to spin

Can I save my wheel configuration?

Yes, automatically! Your items, settings, and spin history are saved to your browser's local storage. They'll be there when you return, even after closing the browser. No account or login required.

Browser Storage: Data is stored locally on your device. If you clear browser data or use a different device, you'll need to recreate your configuration.

How do probabilities work?

In Advanced Mode, you can set a percentage for each item. The percentages don't need to total exactly 100% - the system calculates relative probabilities automatically.

Example: If you have three items at 10%, 20%, and 30%:

Total = 60%
Item 1: 10/60 = 16.7% effective probability
Item 2: 20/60 = 33.3% effective probability
Item 3: 30/60 = 50% effective probability

What happens when an item's quantity reaches zero?

Items with zero quantity are still visible on the wheel but cannot be selected. They appear grayed out to indicate unavailability. Once all items reach zero quantity, the spin button becomes disabled.

Important: Make sure to set appropriate quantities for limited prize giveaways. The system will automatically prevent selection of depleted items.

How do shareable event links work?

When you create an event, a unique link is generated that you can share with participants:

Participant Visits Link

They see a fullscreen wheel with your configured items.

Enter Information

They provide required details (name, email, etc.).

Spin & Record

Their spin is recorded and you can track all results.

Can participants spin multiple times in an event?

You control this when creating the event. Set the "spins per person" limit to determine how many times each participant can spin. The system tracks participants by their submitted information and IP address to enforce limits.

Set custom spin limits per participant
Tracking by email/name and IP address
Prevents duplicate entries
Fair distribution of chances

How long do shared events last?

Events expire 30 days after their end time, or 90 days from creation if no end time is set. You can also manually delete events at any time from the Manage section.

Automatic Cleanup: Expired events and participant data are automatically deleted to protect privacy and free up storage.

Is my data private?

For personal use, all your wheel data stays in your browser and is never sent to any server. For shared events, participant information is stored temporarily to track spin counts and results, then automatically deleted when the event expires.

Personal Use

100% Local

Data stays in browser
No server transmission
Complete privacy
No tracking

Shared Events

Temporary Storage

Participant data stored
Spin tracking enabled
Auto-deleted after expiry
Secure transmission

Why is the spin button disabled?

The spin button is disabled in these situations:

Fewer than 2 items on the wheel
All items have zero remaining quantity
Wheel is currently spinning

Solution: Add more items or reset quantities to enable spinning again.

Can I use this offline?

The main wheel functionality works offline once the page is loaded. Your saved configurations and history remain accessible without internet connection.

Internet Required For: Shared event features require an internet connection to create links and track participant spins. All other features work completely offline.