# Wheel Spinner

> Who goes first? What is for dinner? Type the options, spin the wheel, and nobody can argue with the result.

Source: https://getoxtro.com/wheel-spinner

This is an interactive game. Play it at https://getoxtro.com/wheel-spinner; it runs in the browser.

## How to use it

1. Type your names or options in the box, one per line. The wheel redraws as you type.
2. Tap the wheel to spin it, or press the space bar on a computer.
3. The entry under the pointer when the wheel stops is the one it picked.
4. Picking in turn? Switch on **Remove the winner**. Each pick leaves the wheel on the next spin, and the page keeps the order for you. **Put them all back** starts again.

Tap **Share this wheel** to send a filled wheel to someone, so a class or a team can use the same list.

## 35 things to settle with a wheel

### Who goes first

- Who starts the next board game.
- Who answers first in a family quiz.
- Who picks the movie tonight.
- Who gets the front seat on this drive.
- Who picks the next game to play.

### In the classroom

- Who answers the next question.
- Who reads the next paragraph out loud.
- The order for class presentations, with **Remove the winner** on.
- Which group presents first.
- Who hands out the books today.
- Which topic the class reviews on Friday.

### Chores at home

- Who washes the dishes tonight.
- Who takes out the trash.
- Who sets the table.
- Who feeds the cat this week.
- Who waters the plants.
- Which room gets cleaned first.

### What to eat

- Pizza, pasta, soup or salad.
- Cook at home or order in.
- Which snack for movie night.
- Which dessert to make this weekend.
- Where to go for lunch.
- Which family recipe to try next.

### Teams and work

- Picking teams: spin with **Remove the winner** on, and send each pick to the next team in turn.
- Who leads this week's meeting.
- Who takes the notes.
- Who gives the next demo.
- Who reviews the next piece of work.
- Which task the team starts with.

### What to do next

- Beach, park, museum or mountains.
- Which movie to watch from your shortlist.
- Which book to read next.
- Which sport to play on Saturday.
- Yes or no, when you really cannot decide.
- Which homework subject to start with.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I make a wheel spinner with names?

Tap **Clear**, then type one name on each line of the box. Every line becomes a slice of the wheel straight away. You can also paste a list from a spreadsheet or a group chat, as long as each name is on its own line.

### Is the spin really random and fair?

Yes. Each spin uses your browser's secure random number generator to choose an entry before the wheel moves, and every slice has the same chance. The wheel then stops inside that slice, so what you see under the pointer is always the announced result.

### How can I pick names one at a time without repeats?

Switch on **Remove the winner**. The picked entry stays on the wheel until your next spin, so everyone can see the result, and then it leaves the wheel. The picks build up into a numbered order, which works well for classroom turns or presentation slots.

### How do I use it to make teams?

Switch on **Remove the winner** and spin through the whole list, sending each pick to the next team in turn. With two teams, the first pick goes to the first team, the second pick to the second team, and so on.

### How many entries can the wheel hold?

From 2 up to 100. Text gets smaller as the slices get thinner, and a very long entry is shortened on the wheel. The full entry still shows when it is picked, and while the wheel turns you can read each entry as it passes the pointer.

### Can I share my wheel?

Yes. **Share this wheel** sends a link on WhatsApp, and **Copy link** copies the same link. It carries your list, so anyone who opens it gets the same wheel and can see the entries. Save that link if you want to come back to a wheel later.

### Do you save my names?

No. Your list stays in your browser and is gone when you close or reload the page. In a share link the list comes after the `#`, a part of a link that browsers do not send to our server.

### Is it free? Do I need an account?

It is free, with no account and nothing to install. It works in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer, and on a classroom screen.