Wheel of Names
Drop in entries and spin a fair wheel to choose a winner.
Runs locally in your browser.
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Use in code
A wheel picker maps a random value to one of N segments. These examples implement the same selection step programmatically.
Select wheel segment by random index
TypeScriptPrimary API
crypto.getRandomValues()
Generates a random index and resolves the winner item from wheel entries.
const entries = ["Team A", "Team B", "Team C", "Team D"];
const bytes = new Uint32Array(1);
crypto.getRandomValues(bytes);
const winner = entries[bytes[0] % entries.length];
console.log(winner);Reference: Web Crypto API documentation
How to use
- Enter one item per line.
- Click SPIN to rotate the wheel.
- Review the winner and optionally remove it from future spins.
Use cases
- Pick classroom participants with a visual and engaging format.
- Select giveaway winners during streams or community events.
- Choose game turns or settle small team decisions quickly.
Examples
- Use entries like Team A, Team B, Team C for random challenge selection.
- Enable remove-after-spin to avoid selecting the same winner twice.
- Create themed wheels for quizzes, activities, or prizes.
Limitations and caveats
- The wheel is a random decision helper, not a certified drawing system.
- Outcomes depend on your entry list quality and setup choices.
History
- Wheel-based random selection has roots in game shows, carnival wheels, and classroom spinners.
- As livestreaming and online teaching grew, digital spinner wheels became a popular visual alternative to text-only draws.
- Interactive spinning wheels are now widely used for giveaways, participation prompts, and game decisions.
Source: Wheel of Fortune concept history · Randomness background (RANDOM.ORG)
Evolution and improvements
- Early wheel apps were mostly visual; newer versions include remove-after-spin and history-aware behavior.
- Responsiveness improved so wheels are usable on phones, tablets, and shared screens.
- Current tools balance engaging animation with practical controls for repeated selection workflows.
Source: Wheel of Fortune concept history · Randomness background (RANDOM.ORG)
FAQ
Does the wheel use a real random source?
Yes. The selection uses a browser cryptographic random source when available.
Can I use this in classrooms or team meetings?
Yes. It is useful for volunteer selection, speaking turns, and quick decision-making.
Can I remove the selected entry after spinning?
Yes. Toggle the remove-after-spin option before spinning.