Random Wheel Spinner

Spin the wheel to make random choices — customize entries and colors, select a mode, and watch the exciting animation.

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How to Use the Random Wheel Spinner

Make random decisions with our interactive spinning wheel generator.

  1. Enter your options in the text area, one per line (up to 100 entries).
  2. Choose a mode: Normal (standard spin), Elimination (removes winner after each spin), or Mystery (hides entry text on wheel).
  3. Click Spin Wheel to watch the wheel spin with realistic physics animation.
  4. View the winner displayed in the results with confetti celebration.
  5. Customize colors with the Random Colors button for different visual themes.
  6. Track spin history to see all previous winners in your session.

Wheel Spinner Features

Three Modes: Normal mode spins and picks a winner. Elimination mode removes the winner from the wheel after each spin. Mystery mode hides the text on the wheel for surprise reveals.

Realistic Animation: The wheel uses physics-based rotation with ease-out cubic animation lasting 3-5 seconds, creating an authentic spinning experience.

Sound Effects: Optional tick sounds play as the wheel slows down, building anticipation. Uses Web Audio API for precise timing.

Confetti Celebration: When a winner is selected, animated confetti falls across the screen to celebrate the result.

Fullscreen Mode: Expand the wheel to fullscreen for presentations, parties, or large displays.

Share Feature: Share your wheel configuration with others via URL sharing.

When to Use a Random Wheel

Decision Making: Can't decide where to eat, what movie to watch, or which activity to do? Let the wheel decide for you with unbiased random selection.

Classroom Activities: Teachers use wheel spinners to randomly select students for questions, choose group leaders, or pick presentation order.

Games & Contests: Run giveaways, select raffle winners, choose teams, or determine turn order in games.

Team Meetings: Randomly select who goes first in standup meetings, pick discussion topics, or choose volunteer assignments.

Party Games: Use Mystery mode for truth-or-dare challenges, dare assignments, or random party activities.

Icebreakers: Spin to select conversation topics, team-building activities, or get-to-know-you questions.

Wheel Spinner Tips

TipDescription
Minimum entriesUse at least 2 entries for the wheel to work properly
Maximum entriesLimited to 100 entries for optimal visual display
Elimination modePerfect for tournament brackets or sequential selection
Mystery modeBuilds suspense by hiding options until revealed
Sound toggleDisable sound for quiet environments or presentations
FullscreenGreat for projectors, TVs, or large audience viewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the wheel ensure fairness?
The wheel uses JavaScript's Math.random() function to generate random rotation angles. Each entry has an equal probability of being selected regardless of position or visual size on the wheel.
What is Elimination mode?
Elimination mode automatically removes the winning entry after each spin. The wheel rebuilds with remaining entries, perfect for selecting multiple winners or creating tournament brackets.
Can I customize the wheel colors?
Yes! Click the "Random Colors" button to generate a new random color scheme. The wheel automatically assigns alternating colors to make each segment distinct.
What is Mystery mode?
Mystery mode hides the text on the wheel segments, showing only colored sections. The winner is revealed after the spin completes, adding an element of surprise.
How long does the wheel spin?
The wheel spins for 3-5 seconds with physics-based deceleration. The animation uses ease-out cubic timing for a realistic slowing effect.
Can I use this on mobile devices?
Yes! The wheel spinner works on all devices including phones and tablets. The canvas automatically scales to fit your screen size.