Decision

Spin the Wheel

Interactive decision wheel for choices

Alice
Bob
Charlie
Diana
Alice
Bob
Charlie
Diana
4 options ready to spin

About Spin the Wheel

Add your options to a wheel and spin for a random result. It is clearer than drawing lots because everyone watches the outcome land, which matters when the result might be disputed.

The visible randomness is the point. A tool that simply announces a name invites suspicion in a way that a wheel people watch spin does not.

How to use it

  1. 1Add your options or names to the wheel.
  2. 2Spin and let it settle.
  3. 3Remove the result if you are drawing without replacement.

What it is useful for

  • Choosing who presents, goes first, or takes an unpopular task.
  • Prize draws where entrants can see the selection happen.
  • Picking a topic, a lunch venue, or anything the group cannot settle by discussion.
  • Classroom selection where visible fairness matters as much as actual fairness.
  • Deciding between options that are genuinely close, where further debate costs more than it resolves.

Frequently asked questions

Is the wheel genuinely random?

Yes, each spin uses your browser's pseudorandom generator and every segment has an equal chance. Previous results have no effect on the next spin.

Can I remove a name after it is picked?

Yes, which is what you want when drawing without replacement, such as assigning tasks or working through a list of presenters.

Why use a wheel instead of just picking a name?

Because people can see it happen. Visible randomness is much harder to dispute than an announced result, which matters when the outcome is unpopular.