Decisions that are not names
Lunch spots, chores, movie night, which game to play next. The wheel shows every option at once, so everyone sees what is in play before the spin and nobody can say their choice was left out.
Spin the WheelSpin the Wheel — Free Online Wheel Spinner
A free wheel spinner for any decision
Spin the wheel is the classic way to make a random choice. Type in names, prizes, dinner options, or anything you need to decide between, then give the wheel a spin. The pointer lands on one entry, chosen completely at random.
SpinAName’s wheel spinner runs entirely in your browser: no account, no download, no limits on how many times you spin. Your list is saved on your device, so the wheel is ready with the same entries next time you visit.
HOW TO PLAY
How to spin the wheel
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Step 1
Add your names or options in the panel — one entry per line, or paste a whole list at once.
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Step 2
Press the spin button (or tap the wheel) to start it turning.
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Step 3
Watch the wheel slow down and land on the winner.
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Step 4
Remove the winner and spin again, or keep everyone in for the next round.
IDEAS
Ways to use the wheel
Calling on students without repeats
Turn on "Remove after win" and each student leaves the wheel once picked. The wheel shrinks as the lesson goes on, so the class can see who is still waiting, and nobody gets called twice before everyone has had a turn.
Short spins for quick rounds, normal spins for big moments
Set the spin to Short when you need many picks in a row, like quiz turns. Keep it on Normal for a giveaway or a prize draw, where a longer slowdown gives the room time to cheer.
A wheel of photos
Attach an image to an entry and it appears on its slice. This helps young children who cannot read names yet, and works for picking between products, pets, or places by picture instead of text.
Giving an option a bigger slice
Every entry has the same odds. If one option should win more often, add it twice and its slice becomes twice as big. The difference is visible on the wheel, so everyone knows the odds before it spins.
When the list gets very long
The wheel still works with hundreds of entries, but the slices get thin and names are hard to read. For a big list, the name race or the mystery cards show each name more clearly on a projector.
FAQ
Spin the wheel — FAQ
QIs the wheel spinner really random?
Yes. Each spin uses your browser’s cryptographic random number generator, so every entry has an equal chance and no spin is affected by the previous one.
QHow many names can I put on the wheel?
There is no hard limit. The wheel stays readable with dozens of entries, and it keeps working with hundreds — larger lists simply show thinner slices.
QCan I use the wheel for a giveaway or raffle?
Absolutely. Paste your participant list, spin once, and the winner is picked fairly. You can also open a QR session so viewers join with their own names in real time.
QDoes spinning the wheel cost anything?
No. The wheel spinner is completely free, with no sign-up and no watermarks.
ALL GAME MODES
Explore Other Fun Game Modes on SpinAName
Switch between games anytime — your names list and winners stay intact.
Lucky Wheel
Spin to pick a random name instantly. Users can click or tap anywhere on the wheel to trigger the spin, featuring satisfying sound effects and deceleration before revealing the winner.
Mystery Cards
A suspenseful card-draw game. Users can swipe to shuffle the deck, tap any card to flip and reveal the name, and freely toggle between Classic and Fruit themes at the bottom.
Gachapon Cabinet
An interactive capsule machine experience. Users can click or rotate the dial knob to release a colorful ball, then watch it float up and pop open to reveal the lucky winner.
Comedy Race
A hilarious, fast-paced running race. Users can select different map themes, adjust the race duration, and start the sprint to watch names compete and race to the finish line.
Scratch Ticket
An immersive and highly interactive scratchcard experience. Users can select their favorite ticket from the deck, then swipe or click to scratch off the digital silver coating and reveal the hidden winner underneath. It brings the suspense of real scratch-off cards, making name picking or lucky draws extremely fun and engaging.
Fortune Stick
Traditional cylinder shake game mode. Hold and shake the cylinder or phone to let physics bounce the sticks until a lucky bamboo stick flies out to reveal the winner.
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