Free Random Spinner Wheel — Let the Wheel Decide

How to Use the Random Spinner

1. Add your options in the editor panel. You can type them one by one or use bulk mode (one option per line).
2. Click the 'SPIN' button in the center of the wheel or click anywhere on the wheel to start spinning.
3. Watch the wheel spin with a realistic deceleration animation. The result appears when the wheel stops.
4. Previous results are saved in the history panel so you can track past spins.
5. Click 'Reset' to return to the default options, or modify options at any time.

Popular Uses for a Spinner Wheel

• Classroom activities: Pick a random student, assign topics, or choose team leaders fairly.
• Game nights: Decide who goes first, choose a game, or spin for truth-or-dare challenges.
• Restaurant picker: Can't decide where to eat? Add your favorite restaurants and let the wheel choose.
• Giveaways: Use the spinner for fair prize drawings at events, streams, or social media contests.
• Daily decisions: What to wear, what to cook, which movie to watch — end decision paralysis with a spin.
• Team building: Random team assignments, icebreaker topics, or task allocation for work projects.

Features

• Unlimited custom options — add as many as you need.
• Realistic spin animation with smooth deceleration (5-second spin duration).
• Bulk input mode for quickly adding many options at once.
• Spin history tracks your last 20 results.
• Colorful, auto-generated segment colors for easy visual distinction.
• Responsive design — works great on phones, tablets, and desktops.
• Dark mode support.
• Completely free, no ads interrupting your spin, no data collected.

Is the Spinner Truly Random?

Yes. The spinner uses JavaScript's built-in pseudo-random number generator (Math.random) to determine the final position. Each option has an equal chance of being selected. The spin animation is purely visual — the result is determined at the moment you click 'Spin', and the animation plays out to land on that predetermined result. This ensures fairness while providing an engaging visual experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the random spinner actually random?

Yes — the spinner uses your browser's built-in Math.random(), which generates pseudo-random numbers suitable for everyday decisions, classroom picks, and games. It is not cryptographically random, so do not use it for security-sensitive decisions (lottery drawings, legal raffles, etc.), but for picking a restaurant or a student, it is more than fair.

Can I save my list of options?

Your current list stays in place as long as the page is open. If you reload the page, the list resets to defaults. For longer-term lists, copy your options to a document or paste them into the Bulk input box next time — any text with one option per line will be turned into wheel slices instantly.

How many options can the wheel handle?

The wheel works smoothly up to about 100 options. Beyond that, slices get too narrow to read and the animation slows. For very long lists (class rosters, tournament brackets), consider running the spinner multiple times to narrow down, or splitting into groups.

Can I weight some options more than others?

Weighting isn't built in, but you can add the same option multiple times to increase its chance. If you want Option A to be twice as likely as Option B, add A twice and B once. The wheel treats each entry as one slice with equal probability.

Does the spinner track my choices?

The history panel shows your recent spins during the session so you can see what came up before. History clears when you reload the page. Nothing is sent to a server — all spin logic runs locally in your browser and we store no choice data.

What's the difference between the spinner, a coin flip, and a dice roll?

A coin flip is a two-way random choice, a dice roll is six (or more), and the spinner handles any number of custom options with labels. Use the spinner when your choices are named things (restaurants, students, chores) rather than abstract numbers or outcomes.