Is the spin the wheel result truly random?

Yes. The wheel uses JavaScript's Math.random() to determine the final landing position before the spin animation begins. Each option has an equal probability of being selected. The animation is purely visual and does not affect the outcome.

How many options can I add to the wheel?

You can add between 2 and 20 options. Each option is displayed as a segment on the wheel with a distinct colour. Options are entered one per line in the text area. Duplicate entries are allowed if you want to weight the probability toward a particular option.

Can I use this for classroom activities?

Yes. Teachers commonly use spin the wheel for selecting students to answer questions, choosing topics for discussion, assigning group tasks, or picking activities. Enter your students' names or activity options and spin. It is engaging, fair, and removes the perception of teacher bias in selection.

Can I rig the wheel to land on a specific option?

No. The result is determined by a random number generator and cannot be predetermined or influenced. If you need to weight the probability, you can add an option multiple times (for example, entering 'Pizza' three times out of six options gives it a 50% chance instead of the usual equal share).

Does the wheel work on mobile?

Yes. The wheel is rendered using HTML5 Canvas and is fully responsive. It works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers. The spin button works with both tap (touch) and click (mouse).

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Spin the Wheel

Add your options and spin for a random selection. Use it for classroom name pickers, settling group decisions, choosing what to eat, running prize draws, assigning team tasks, or any situation where you need a fair, random pick from a list. Edit the options on the right, then hit Spin or click the wheel.

Common Uses

Classroom: pick a student to answer, choose a topic, assign reading groups

Decisions: where to eat, what to watch, which task to do first

Games: truth or dare, spin the bottle alternative, party games

Work: assign tasks, pick a presenter, break ties in meetings

Prize draws: spin for a winner at events or social media giveaways

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The result is determined by a random number generator before the spin animation begins. The animation is visual only and does not affect the outcome. Each option has equal probability unless duplicated.

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