About WinnerWheels
WinnerWheels is a free random picker for classrooms, raffles, streams, and anywhere a fair, unbiased decision is needed. Add your options, adjust the odds if you like, and spin — the result is generated using your browser's cryptographically secure random number generator, not a predictable script.
What can you use WinnerWheels for?
Anywhere you'd normally pick a name out of a hat or argue over who goes first, WinnerWheels turns the list into a quick, visible spin.
- Classroom participation — call on students fairly instead of the same few hands each time.
- Random name selection — pick a name from any list in one click, for teams, prizes, or assignments.
- Raffles & giveaways — spin openly in front of a group so the result is easy to trust.
- Live streams — spin on camera to choose a viewer, a challenge, or a prize.
- Meetings & speaking order — decide who goes first without an argument.
- Games — set turn order, dares, or team pairings in seconds.
- Chores — divide the week's chores without anyone feeling singled out.
- Random decisions — dinner, a movie, a weekend plan — anything with more than one option.
How to use the wheel
- Type an entry into the box and hit Add, or paste a whole list at once.
- Optional: raise an entry's weight to make it more likely to win, or uncheck it to skip it for this spin.
- Pick a theme, then click the wheel, drag it, or press Spin.
- Turn on Remove winner after each spin if each entry should only win once.
Wheel features
Cryptographically secure spins
Results come from your browser's crypto.getRandomValues(), not a predictable Math.random() script.
Weighted entries
Give any entry a bigger or smaller slice of the wheel to change its odds.
7 themed worlds
Animals, Flowers, Fantasy, Ocean, Space, Dinosaurs, and Magic — each with its own colors, background, and winner celebration.
Remove-winner mode
Automatically take the winner out of the running so nobody wins twice.
Sound & confetti
Built-in tick and chime sounds plus a confetti burst when the wheel stops — toggle sound off anytime.
No sign-up, runs in your browser
Nothing you type is sent to a server. There's no account and nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Is the spin actually random?
Yes. WinnerWheels doesn't use JavaScript's standard Math.random(). It draws from crypto.getRandomValues(), a cryptographically secure generator built into your browser, so the outcome can't be predicted in advance.
Why did I get the same result twice in a row?
Because each spin is calculated fresh, with no memory of what came before. Short streaks are a normal outcome of genuine randomness, not a bug. If you'd rather each entry only win once, turn on "Remove winner after each spin."
Can I make one entry more likely to win?
Yes. Each entry has a weight — raise it to give that entry a bigger slice of the wheel and better odds, or lower it to make it rarer.
Is my list saved or sent anywhere?
No. Entries live only in your browser's memory for the current session. Nothing is uploaded to a server or saved once you close the tab.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes, WinnerWheels is fully responsive and works with touch, click, or drag on any modern browser.
Can I use WinnerWheels for an official raffle or contest?
WinnerWheels is built for fair, transparent picking, but for legally binding drawings or licensed gambling you should independently confirm it meets the rules in your jurisdiction — see the Terms of Use below.