Random Spin the Wheel

What Is a Wheel Spinner?

A wheel spinner is an online tool that randomly selects one item from a list by spinning an animated wheel. Each item occupies an equal segment of the wheel, so every entry has the same probability of being chosen on every spin — no weighting, no bias, no hidden odds.

This wheel spinner is a full animated SVG wheel: your items appear as labeled colored segments on the wheel itself, a pointer sits at the top, and the wheel decelerates with a smooth ease-out animation before landing on a result. Add up to 30 custom items, paste a list all at once, remove what you don't need, and spin as many times as you like. Free, no signup, runs entirely in your browser — nothing is stored or sent anywhere.

How to Use the Wheel Spinner

1. Add your items: The wheel starts with 10 default items. Type your own in the input field and press Enter or click Add, or paste a comma/newline-separated list to add multiple items at once. You can add up to 30 items total.
2. Spin: Click the wheel or the Spin button. The wheel animates through all segments with an ease-out deceleration and stops with the result under the pointer.
3. See the result: The winning item appears in the result card below the wheel. Use the Copy button to copy it to your clipboard.
4. Spin again: Click Spin Again for another pick. Your last 7 results are shown in the Recent section so you can track what has come up.
5. Reset:Expand the items list and click "Reset to defaults" to restore the original 10 items instantly.

How the Random Selection Works

• Pre-selected winner: The winner is chosen using Math.random() before the spin animation starts. The wheel then spins and decelerates to land precisely on that segment. The animation is visual — the outcome is decided the moment you click Spin.
• Equal probability: Every item has exactly the same chance of being selected regardless of label length or position. There are no weighted slots.
• Client-side only: All randomization and rendering happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server and no results are stored.
• Ease-out animation: The wheel spins fast and slows to a stop over ~3 seconds with a cubic ease-out curve, simulating the feel of a physical spinning wheel.

What Is a Wheel Spinner Used For?

• Random decisions: Add your options and spin for an impartial choice — where to eat, what to watch, which task to tackle first.
• Random name picker: Add a list of names and spin to pick one at random for raffles, giveaways, secret santa assignments, or team selections.
• Classroom activities: Teachers spin with student names to call on volunteers, assign topics, or pick discussion questions randomly.
• Team meetings & standups: Add team members and spin to assign tasks, pick the first speaker, or randomize presentation order.
• Party games: Add challenges, dares, or activities and pass the device around for a spin-to-play party game.
• Prize wheels & giveaways: Add prize tiers and spin to reveal winners — the animated wheel makes the reveal feel satisfying.
• Creative writing prompts: Add character traits, settings, or plot hooks and spin for a random starting point for your next story.
• Meal planning: Add meal options or restaurant names and spin to decide what to cook or where to eat tonight.

Features

• Animated SVG wheel: Full visual wheel with labeled segments, a pointer, and a smooth ease-out spin animation — looks and feels like a real wheel.
• Up to 30 custom items: Add any text items, remove individual ones, or paste an entire comma/newline-separated list at once.
• Spin history: Your last 7 results are shown below the result card.
• One-click copy: Copy the winning item to your clipboard instantly.
• Reset to defaults: Restore the original 10 items with one click.
• No data stored: Runs entirely client-side — your items and results are never sent to any server.
• Free and unlimited: No cost, no cap, no signup — spin as many times as you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the spinning wheel look like?

It is a full animated SVG wheel. Your items appear as labeled colored segments on the wheel itself, a pointer sits at the top, and the wheel spins with a smooth ease-out deceleration before landing on the result.

How many items can the wheel hold?

Up to 30 items. Labels are most readable with 15 or fewer — with more items the segments become narrower. Remove items you don't need to keep the wheel clean and readable.

Can I add my own items to the wheel?

Yes. Type any item and click Add or press Enter. You can also paste a comma-separated or newline-separated list — all items are added to the wheel in one step, up to the 30-item limit.

Is the wheel pick truly random?

Yes. The winner is selected using Math.random() before the animation starts — each item has an equal probability on every spin. The spin animation is visual only; the outcome is already decided when you click Spin.

Does the wheel store my data?

No. The wheel runs entirely in your browser. Your items and spin results are never sent to any server and are not stored anywhere — not even locally between sessions.

Can I paste a list of items all at once?

Yes. Paste a comma-separated or newline-separated list into the input field and all items are added to the wheel at once, up to the 30-item limit.

Can I reset the wheel to default items?

Yes. Expand the wheel items list and click "Reset to defaults" to restore the original 10 items: Yes, No, Maybe, Try Again, Definitely!, Ask Later, Absolutely, Probably Not, Without a Doubt, Very Unlikely.

Is the wheel spinner free?

Yes — completely free with no usage limits. No account or signup required.