Wheel of Names

When to use Wheel of Names

It is the start of standup and everyone is staring at the floor hoping not to go first. Paste in the team's names, spin the wheel, and whoever it lands on starts — no debate, no politics, just the result everyone can see. The wheel animates the full spin before landing, so the moment feels real rather than a number silently appearing. Selections use the Web Crypto API for cryptographically random picks, meaning no name has a higher chance than any other regardless of where it sits on the wheel. Works equally well for a classroom participation draw, a birthday party prize spin, a D&D initiative order, or a raffle at a company all-hands. Your list of names stays in the page tab and goes nowhere.

• Pick who presents first at the morning standup
• Run a prize raffle at a kids birthday party
• Draw classroom participation order without calling favorites

About this tool

There are twenty names on the list and someone has to go first. Paste them in, spin the wheel, and let the result speak for itself. Works for classroom participation picks, team standup order, prize giveaways, office party games, or any situation where a random but visible selection beats arguing about fairness. The wheel animates the spin so everyone can watch it land — not just a number appearing on screen. Your list stays in the page; nothing is sent or stored externally.