Spin the Wheel — Random Name Picker
Make an unbiased choice from your own list. Great for classrooms, activities, teams and decisions.
Recent winners
Wheel entries
0 entriesExample: Alex | 3 gives Alex three times the chance of Sam | 1. Duplicate names are treated as separate entries.
Your entries and settings stay in this browser unless you choose to share or export them. Share links contain your wheel data, so avoid sensitive names.
How to use the random spinning wheel
Type or paste names in the entry box, one name per line. Press Spin to select an option. You can remove the last winner to avoid repeats, shuffle entries, or increase an option's probability using a weight. The outcome is selected with the browser's cryptographic random number generator; the animation visually displays the chosen result.
Uses for the wheel
Use this free wheel to choose students for classroom activities, draw names for informal games, pick tasks for meetings, or decide between everyday options. Results are independently random unless you remove entries or change weights. For regulated prize draws, follow applicable rules and use an independently audited draw process.
Frequently asked questions
Is the wheel free?
Yes. This tool runs in your browser without requiring an account.
Can I save or share a wheel?
Yes. Settings are saved locally, and you can export a JSON file or copy a share link with your current entries and options.
Can names have different chances?
Yes. Add a positive weight after the entry, such as Alex | 2. A weight of two is twice as likely as a weight of one.