About the Spin the Wheel
Tezmy's Spin the Wheel turns any list into a colourful wheel you can spin to make a random choice. Type names, numbers, prizes or ideas, one per line, and press SPIN. The wheel slows down and stops on a winner, which is shown big and clear. You can spin again, or remove the winner so the same person can't be picked twice, which is handy for classroom turns, giveaways and team draws. The winner is chosen fairly with your browser's secure random numbers before the wheel starts turning, so every slice has exactly the same chance. Your list is saved in this browser for next time.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Spin the Wheel
- 1Type or paste your entries in the box, one per line, or pick a ready-made wheel.
- 2Press SPIN in the middle of the wheel.
- 3Wait for the wheel to stop: the winner appears under it.
- 4Spin again, or remove the winner first so they can't be picked twice.
Popular ways to use the wheel
- Classrooms: choose who answers next, pick groups or decide the order of presentations.
- Giveaways: spin the names of everyone who entered, live on a stream or video call.
- Decisions: what to eat, which movie to watch, where to go this weekend.
- Games and parties: truth or dare, forfeits, prize wheels and party challenges.
- Work: who presents first at the meeting, who takes notes, random code reviewers.
Tips for a fair and fun spin
- Check the list before you spin: remove duplicates unless you want someone to have extra chances.
- Use Shuffle to mix the slice order, so neighbours on the list are not next to each other.
- For several winners, remove each winner and spin again until you have enough.
- Share your screen or use a projector so everyone sees the spin happen.
- Need a quick number instead of a wheel? The Random Number Generator is faster for that.
Wheel or name picker?
The wheel is best when people are watching: the spin builds excitement and everyone sees the result at once. When you just need a quick, quiet pick, or several names at once, the Random Name Picker does it in one tap. Both use the same secure random source, so both are equally fair.
On a phone, laptop or big screen
On a phone the wheel sits above the list; tap SPIN in the middle. On a laptop or classroom screen the wheel and the list are side by side, and the wheel grows to fill the space. If your device is set to reduce motion, the spin is shorter. To pick a number instead of a name, use the Dice Roller, and to make a secret code use the Password Generator.
Features
- Up to 100 entries on one wheel
- Fair pick with secure random numbers
- Remove the winner in one tap
- Shuffle and sort your list
- Ready-made wheels: Yes/No, numbers, days, food
- List saved in your browser
- Works on phones, tablets and projectors
Frequently asked questions
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winning slice is chosen with the Web Crypto API, the secure random source built into your browser, using a method that gives every slice exactly the same chance. The spinning animation just shows the result.
How do I stop someone from being picked twice?
After a spin, press the Remove button under the winner. Their name is taken off the list, and the next spin chooses only from the people who are left.
Can I give one option a bigger chance?
Yes: type it more than once. Each line becomes its own slice, so an entry written three times has three slices and three times the chance.
How many names can I put on the wheel?
Up to 100. With many entries the slices get thin and long names are shortened on the wheel, but the full name is always shown as the winner.
Can I use it for a giveaway or raffle?
Yes, for friendly giveaways, classroom prizes and team draws. For official prize draws with legal rules, check what your country requires, such as an independent witness or a recorded draw.
Is my list saved?
Your entries are saved in this browser only, so they are still there next time you open the page on the same device. Nothing is uploaded.