Decision Wheel Spinner
Spin a decision wheel to make random choices
Decision Wheel Spinner
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How to Use
- Add your decision options (minimum 2, maximum 10)
- Toggle weighted mode to adjust probability for each option
- Click "Spin the Wheel" to randomly select a winner
- View your spin history below the options
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About Decision Wheel Spinner
A decision wheel spinner (also known as a random picker wheel, choice wheel, or wheel of fortune) is an interactive tool that helps make random selections from a list of options in a fun, visual, and unbiased way. Whether you're deciding what to eat for dinner, choosing a winner for a giveaway, picking a random topic for discussion, selecting who goes first in a game, or making any decision where all options are equally valid, a spinning wheel adds an element of excitement and fairness to the selection process. Our decision wheel spinner allows you to add unlimited custom options, adjust the size and color of each segment, spin with realistic physics and sound effects, and view a history of previous results. The wheel uses cryptographically secure random number generation to ensure truly random results—no option is favored over another. This makes it perfect for contests, giveaways, classroom activities, team building exercises, or any situation where you need to make an impartial random choice. The visual spinning animation creates anticipation and makes the process more engaging than simply asking a computer to pick a random item from a list. You can save your wheels for reuse, share them with others, and customize the appearance to match your brand or event theme.
Key Features
Custom Option Entry
Add unlimited options to your wheel. Enter choices manually one by one, or paste a comma-separated list to quickly populate many options. Edit or remove options anytime before spinning, giving you complete control over what the wheel can land on.
Visual Customization
Customize each segment's color, or use automatic color schemes that apply beautiful color gradients across all options. Adjust wheel size, font size, and animation speed to create the perfect wheel for your use case—subtle and professional or bright and playful.
Realistic Physics Simulation
Experience smooth, realistic spinning with physics-based deceleration. The wheel spins fast initially, then gradually slows down with natural friction, creating suspenseful anticipation as it approaches the final result. No predetermined stopping point—each spin is truly random.
Sound Effects
Optional clicking sounds while the wheel spins and a celebration sound when it stops. Audio feedback makes the experience more immersive and exciting, especially for group activities, presentations, or live events. Sound can be toggled on or off.
Result History
Track all previous spin results with timestamps. Review past selections to see distribution of results, verify fairness, or simply keep a record of decisions made. Export history as a text file or CSV for documentation.
Remove After Selection
Enable 'remove selected option' mode to automatically delete choices after they're picked. Perfect for ensuring each option is selected only once, like distributing prizes, assigning tasks without duplication, or picking teams where each person can only be chosen once.
Weighted Probability
Optionally assign different weights to options, making some more likely to be selected than others. Useful for weighted raffles, probability experiments, or situations where options shouldn't have equal chances. Visual indicators show relative weights.
Save and Share Wheels
Save your wheel configuration for later reuse. Share wheels via URL so others can use the same wheel with the same options. Perfect for recurring activities, team tools, or when multiple people need to use the same decision wheel.
How to Use the Decision Wheel Spinner
Add Options
Add your options by typing them into the input field and clicking 'Add', or paste a comma-separated list and click 'Add All' to quickly populate multiple options at once.
Customize Appearance
Customize the appearance if desired. Click the color palette icon to change segment colors, adjust wheel size, or enable auto-color mode for automatic beautiful color schemes.
Review Options
Review your options on the wheel. Check that all choices are spelled correctly and appearing as intended. Add more options or remove unwanted ones using the delete buttons.
Spin the Wheel
Click the 'SPIN' button in the center of the wheel to start spinning. The wheel will spin rapidly at first, then gradually slow down as it approaches the final selection.
View Result
Wait for the wheel to stop completely. The selected option will be highlighted and announced at the top of the screen with visual emphasis and optional sound effects.
Check History
Check the result history panel to see what was selected and when. Previous results are saved automatically throughout your session for reference.
Remove Option (Optional)
If using 'remove after selection' mode, the chosen option will automatically be removed from the wheel, and you can spin again to select from the remaining options.
Save or Share
Save your wheel configuration or share the URL with others so they can use the same wheel. Perfect for recurring activities or collaborative decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the wheel truly random?
Yes! The wheel uses cryptographically secure random number generation (Web Crypto API) to ensure completely unpredictable, unbiased results. Each spin is independent of previous spins, and no option is more likely than others (unless you've set custom weights). The physics simulation and animation are just visual representations—the selection itself is determined by secure randomization.
Can I control which option wins?
No, and that's the point! The wheel is designed to be completely fair and impartial. Once you click spin, the result is already determined by secure random selection. The spinning animation is just for show and suspense. This ensures complete fairness for contests, giveaways, and any situation where bias must be avoided.
How many options can I add?
You can add as many options as you want. Practical limits are around 100-200 options before the wheel segments become too small to read comfortably. For very large lists (like 500+ contest entries), the wheel still works but consider using a list randomizer instead for better visibility of options.
What are weighted probabilities?
Weighted probabilities allow you to make some options more likely than others. For example, if one option has weight 2 and others have weight 1, the weighted option is twice as likely to be selected. This is useful for weighted raffles where buying more entries increases chances, or for probability experiments, but most use cases should use equal weighting for fairness.
Can I use this for official contests or legal giveaways?
While our wheel is truly random and fair, for legal giveaways with significant prizes, consult with a lawyer about requirements in your jurisdiction. Some places require official random number generators or third-party witnesses. Our tool is perfect for informal contests, social media giveaways, and non-legal random selections, but verify legal requirements for high-stakes contests.
How do I share my wheel with others?
After creating your wheel, use the 'Share' button to generate a unique URL. Anyone with this link can view and spin your exact wheel with all the same options and settings. This is perfect for running contests where multiple people need to verify the same wheel, or for teams who want to use the same decision tool.
Will my wheel be saved if I close the browser?
The wheel is automatically saved in your browser's local storage, so it will be there when you return—unless you clear your browser data. For permanent storage, use the 'Save Wheel' feature which creates a unique link you can bookmark or share. This ensures you won't lose your wheel configuration.
Can I export the spin history?
Yes! The result history can be exported as a text file or CSV. This is useful for record-keeping, proving fairness in contests, analyzing result distribution, or documentation purposes. Export includes timestamps and the winning option for each spin, creating a complete audit trail of all decisions made.
Use Cases
- Giveaways and Contests: Select random winners for social media giveaways, raffle prizes, or contest entries fairly and transparently. Add all participant names or entry numbers to the wheel, spin during a live stream or video, and let the wheel choose the winner. The visual element adds excitement and proves fairness to participants.
- Classroom Activities: Teachers can use the wheel to randomly call on students, assign group roles, choose presentation orders, or select activity partners. This ensures fairness, prevents favorites, keeps students engaged, and adds an element of fun to classroom management. Students pay attention wondering if they'll be chosen next.
- Team Building and Meetings: Choose who presents first, select ice breaker questions, assign team tasks randomly, or pick lunch venues. Using a decision wheel makes choices feel fair and removes potential conflict from decision-making. It's especially useful for recurring decisions where different options should rotate fairly.
- Personal Decision Making: Can't decide what movie to watch, where to eat, what game to play, or which chore to tackle first? Add your options and let the wheel decide. Sometimes having a random selector makes decisions easier and more fun, especially when all options are equally good or when you're indecisive.
- Game and Event Organization: Determine turn order in board games, randomly assign roles in party games, select teams for sports, or choose categories in trivia nights. The wheel adds drama and fairness to game setup, and the visual spinning creates excitement that makes games more engaging.