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Spin the Wheel – Free Random Name Picker & Wheel Spinner

Pick names, prizes, classroom participants or everyday choices with a wheel that is ready now and easy to reuse.

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Choose a preset or paste entries separated by lines, commas or tabs.

Maximum 200 entries; labels longer than 80 characters are shortened. Intentional duplicates act as extra chances.

Weights and duplicate labels change the displayed odds.

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      Settings and presentation

      Sound and celebration are off by default. Reduced-motion preferences make spins nearly instant and disable celebration movement.

      Live odds and fairness

      With 0 enabled entries, add an entry to see its odds.

        Methodology and privacy — last reviewed 16 July 2026.

        Up to 200 entries are accepted; labels over 80 characters are shortened. Winner selection is made before and separately from the animation. The browser-provided crypto.getRandomValues() source and rejection sampling are used when available; Math.random() is the disclosed fallback.

        Entries, settings and history autosave in this browser's local storage and are not uploaded by this tool. A share link puts configuration in the URL fragment, which is normally not sent to the site server. Anyone who receives that URL can read its entries, so do not share sensitive names. Formal giveaways may require certified procedures, eligibility checks or witnessed records; an animation alone is not proof of compliance, so export the result history when an audit trail is useful.

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        How to use the wheel

        1. Choose a preset, paste names separated by lines, commas or tabs, or import a CSV, TXT or JSON file.
        2. Choose Normal, Remove Winner or Pick Multiple. Open settings only if you want weights, a different speed or presentation options.
        3. Select Spin the wheel, or press S while focus is outside a form control.
        4. Keep, remove or copy the visible result. History can be copied or exported for later reference.

        Practical examples

        Call on a student

        Entries: Ava, Ben, Chloe, Diego, Emma

        Mode: Remove Winner. Each starts at 20%; the selected student is eliminated and the remaining odds rise equally.

        Draw three giveaway winners

        Entries: Entry 101–108

        Mode: Pick Multiple, 3. Each entrant starts at 12.5%; three unique winners are drawn without replacement.

        Choose dinner

        Entries: Pizza, Sushi, Tacos, Curry, Pasta, Salad

        Mode: Normal. Each choice has a 1 in 6 chance and may win again on a later spin.

        Assign chores

        Entries: Dishes, Vacuum, Laundry, Recycling, Dusting

        Mode: Remove Winner. Each chore is assigned once before Reset Eliminated.

        Set presentation order

        Entries: Team Aurora, Beacon, Comet, Delta

        Mode: Remove Winner. Repeated spins create a complete order without repeats.

        Weight prize odds

        Entries: Sticker 6, Mug 3, Hoodie 1

        Mode: Normal + Advanced weights. Total weight is 10, giving 60%, 30% and 10% chances.

        How fairness works

        With n equally weighted enabled entries, each entry has probability 1/n on each Normal spin. With weights, an entry's probability is its weight divided by the total enabled weight. Spins are independent, so repeated winners are normal. Duplicate labels combine their chances, while Remove Winner changes the pool after every draw.

        Common uses

        Use the presets for classroom participation, giveaway entrants, yes-or-no decisions, dinner, chores, teams and numbered draws. Fullscreen and adjustable duration suit classrooms, streams and event displays; quiet defaults suit meetings and everyday decisions.

        Frequently asked questions

        Is the wheel free?

        Yes. The wheel is free to use and requires no account or sign-up.

        Is the wheel random?

        Yes. Winner selection uses the browser's crypto.getRandomValues() source with rejection sampling when available, and falls back to Math.random() only when necessary. The winner is selected before and separately from the animation.

        Can the wheel be rigged?

        There is no control for secretly choosing a winner. Entries use equal odds by default; visible weights or duplicate labels intentionally change the displayed odds. This browser tool is not a certified drawing service.

        Can names repeat?

        Yes. Independent Normal spins can repeat. Duplicate entries also increase that label's combined chance; use Deduplicate for accidental duplicates or Remove Winner mode to prevent repeat draws.

        How do I remove winners?

        Choose Remove Winner mode for automatic elimination, or use Remove Winner in the result panel after any draw. Reset Eliminated restores removed entries.

        Can I pick multiple winners?

        Yes. Choose Pick Multiple and set the winner count. Winners within that draw are unique and selected without replacement.

        Can I weight entries?

        Yes. Open Advanced weights and assign each enabled entry a positive weight. Live odds show each label's weight divided by the total enabled weight.

        Can I save or share a wheel?

        Yes. The wheel autosaves on this device. Copy Share Link stores the configuration in the URL fragment, and JSON or CSV files support recurring wheels.

        Are names uploaded?

        No. Entries, settings and history stay in this browser's local storage. Share links encode the wheel configuration in the URL fragment, which is not sent to the site server in normal browser requests.

        Does it work on mobile?

        Yes. The wheel and spin action are prioritized on small screens, while entry editing is available in an expandable panel with touch-sized controls.

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