Free Wheel Spinner & Random Name Picker

What Is a Wheel Spinner?

A wheel spinner is a free online tool that randomly selects one option from a list you provide. Type in names, choices, or questions — then spin a wheel to let chance make the decision. It's the simple way to pick a random name, settle a debate, or run a giveaway.

SelectAWheel is a free wheel spinner for names, choices, and giveaway entries. It runs in your browser, requires no account, and uses the browser crypto.getRandomValues() API to select an entry. Add a multiplier to change an entry selection weight.

How to Spin a Wheel (4 Easy Steps)

Enter your options. Type one name or choice per line in the text box.
Weight entries (optional). Add x3 after a name to give it three times the chance of winning.
Click Spin. The wheel spinner rotates with realistic physics and lands on a winner.
See the result. The winner appears instantly in a modal.

Why Use a Spin Wheel Instead of a Coin Flip or Dice?

A spin wheel is a better decision-making tool than a coin flip or dice for several reasons:

Visible outcomes. A spinning wheel shows every option on screen, so the audience can see that the random choice was fair. A visible wheel lets participants follow the selection process.

More than two options. A coin has two sides. A wheel spinner can handle 100 entries at once, making it the ideal tool for classrooms with dozens of students or giveaways with hundreds of entrants.

Weighted probability. Unlike a coin, you can give specific entries more weight — perfect for rewarding subscribers with bonus giveaway tickets, or giving extra practice opportunities to students who need them.

Random entry selection. The wheel uses the browser crypto.getRandomValues() API. Entries have equal selection weight unless a multiplier is added.

Wheel Spinner for Teachers, Streamers & Teams

Start with the tool that fits your list: the Yes or No Wheel for a quick choice, party wheel games for prompts and challenges, the giveaway winner picker for a prize draw, or the classroom name picker for student selection.

🎓 Teachers

Use a random name picker to call on students for questions, presentations, or reading aloud — fairly, every time.

🎥 Streamers

Pick a random viewer from chat for a Twitch or YouTube giveaway, or choose your next in-game challenge.

🍽️ Families

End the "where should we eat?" debate. Add your favorite restaurants and spin the wheel.

💼 Teams

Randomize who speaks first in standups, who takes meeting notes, or who presents next.

🎉 Events

Run fair raffles, prize draws, and giveaways at parties, conferences, and fundraisers.

🎲 Gamers

Choose random loadouts, characters, or challenges for your next play session.

Learn More: Wheel Spinner Guides

Get more out of your wheel spinner with these in-depth guides from our blog:

How to use a random name picker in the classroom — Proven strategies for teachers to eliminate bias, engage introverted students, and boost participation.
10 best party games to play with a spin wheel — Transform game night with truth-or-dare wheels, forfeit deciders, trivia roulette, and more.
How to do giveaways on Twitch with a winner picker — Review entries, display the draw on stream, and follow the published winner-selection and redraw rules.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wheel Spinners

Is this wheel spinner truly random?

The wheel uses the browser crypto.getRandomValues() API to select an entry. Multipliers change entry weights, and past spins do not influence future results. See the Web Crypto API documentation.

Is SelectAWheel free to use?

Yes, completely free. There's no signup, no paywall, and no limit on the number of entries or spins.

Can I weight entries on the spin wheel?

Yes. Add x3 after any entry (for example, Ali x3) to give it three times the weight. The slice grows larger and the entry is three times more likely to win. Max weight is x99.

Can I use this wheel spinner for my classroom?

Yes. Add a class list or use a preset to select an entry. Lists are stored in this browser's local storage; review your school policies before using student information.

Does the wheel spinner work on my phone?

Yes. SelectAWheel is fully responsive and works on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and desktop computers.

Can I save my list of names?

Yes. Your entries are saved automatically in your browser and restored when you return. You can also click Share to copy a link that recreates your exact wheel for someone else.

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