Can I save my wheel of names and share it?

Yes! Use the Save Wheel feature to name and store your wheel locally in your browser. Copy a share link to reload the exact same wheel on any device — no account needed.

Can I embed the wheel of names on my website?

Yes. Click the embed icon to generate an iframe snippet you can paste into any website or blog, with full wheel functionality included.

What dice types does the dice roller support?

NameWheel supports D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, and D20 dice. You can roll up to 10 dice at once and see individual values plus the total sum.

Wheel of Names Spinner

Click the wheel · or press Space

✓ 100% Free ✓ No sign-up ✓ 1M+ users

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Elimination Mode

Winners removed after each spin until one remains.

Fairness Guard

Boosts chances for those who haven't won recently.

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Winners History

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Reduced Motion

Instant result for accessibility.

Coin Flip Simulator

Make quick binary decisions with a fair coin toss

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Dice Roller

Roll D4 through D20 — perfect for tabletop games

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Random Number Generator

Generate random numbers within any custom range

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How to Use the Wheel of Names

Learn how to use the wheel of names spinner, coin flip, dice roller, and random number generator. Each tool is free, instant, and built for fair results every time.

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What is the Wheel of Names?

Perfect for Random Selection

How to Play: Add participant names, customize the wheel appearance, and click to spin! The wheel uses advanced algorithms to ensure completely fair results.

✨ Premium Features:

Elimination mode for tournaments
Fairness guard for balanced results
11 beautiful color palettes
Winner history tracking
Customizable spin duration

Perfect For: Classroom activities, team selection, prize giveaways, decision making, and party games.

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How Does the Coin Flip Work?

Quick Binary Decisions

How to Play: Simply click the "Flip Coin" button and watch the realistic 3D coin animation. Results are completely random and fair.

✨ Features:

Realistic coin flip animation
Heads/Tails statistics tracking
Recent flips history
Instant results display
Mobile-friendly design

Perfect For: Sports coin tosses, quick yes/no decisions, settling disputes, and breaking ties.

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What Dice Types Are Supported?

Multiple Dice Types

How to Play: Choose your dice type (D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20), set the number of dice, and roll! Perfect for tabletop gaming and probability experiments.

✨ Features:

6 different dice types (D4-D20)
Roll up to 10 dice at once
Automatic sum calculation
Roll history with details
Special effects for critical rolls

Perfect For: D&D campaigns, board games, probability learning, and random number generation with specific ranges.

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How Do I Generate Random Numbers?

Customizable Ranges

How to Play: Set your minimum and maximum values, choose how many numbers to generate, and click generate! Perfect for any situation requiring random numbers.

✨ Features:

Custom min/max range setting
Generate up to 20 numbers at once
Smooth generation animation
Complete generation history
Copy-friendly results format

Perfect For: Random numbers, random sampling, password generation, game mechanics, and statistical experiments.

🚀 Getting Started

Choose Your Game

Select from our four premium games using the navigation tabs at the top of the page.

Customize Settings

Adjust game parameters, add your data, and configure appearance to match your needs.

Play & Enjoy

Click, spin, roll, or generate! Watch beautiful animations and get instant, fair results.

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Lightning Fast

Optimized performance with smooth animations and instant results.

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Beautiful Design

Premium UI with multiple themes and customization options.

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Mobile Ready

Fully responsive design that works perfectly on all devices.

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100% Fair

Cryptographically secure randomization ensures completely fair results.

💡 Pro Tips

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Press Spacebar to spin the wheel when it's active. Perfect for quick spins!

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Sound Effects

Toggle sound effects on/off using the speaker icon in the header.

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Track Results

All games include history tracking to monitor patterns and results.

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Customization

Explore the settings tabs for advanced customization options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about NameWheel and our decision-making games.

🎯 How fair and random is the Wheel of Names?

Our wheel uses cryptographically secure random number generation to ensure 100% fair results. Each spin is completely independent and unbiased. The Fairness Guard feature can even help balance results over multiple spins.

💾 Is my data saved or shared?

No! All your data (names, settings, history) is stored locally in your browser only. We don't collect, store, or share any personal information. You can clear your data anytime by clearing your browser storage.

📱 Does NameWheel work on mobile?

Yes! NameWheel is fully responsive and works perfectly on all devices - smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. The touch-friendly interface makes it easy to use on any screen size.

🎮 Can I use this for classroom activities?

Absolutely! NameWheel is perfect for teachers and educators. Use it for random student selection, team formation, quiz questions, or any classroom decision-making. It's safe, fair, and engaging for students.

🔧 How do I customize the wheel?

Click on the "Appearance" tab to access customization options. You can change colors, themes, spin duration, and enable/disable sound effects. The "Modes" tab offers elimination mode and fairness settings.

💰 Is NameWheel free to use?

Yes! NameWheel is completely free to use with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium features. All games and features are available to everyone at no charge.

⌨️ Are there keyboard shortcuts?

Yes! Press the Spacebar to spin the wheel when it's active. This makes it quick and easy to spin without clicking, perfect for rapid-fire selections or presentations.

🎲 What dice types are available?

We support all standard gaming dice: D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, and D20. You can roll multiple dice at once and see individual results plus the total sum. Perfect for tabletop gaming!

🏫 Can teachers use NameWheel for free in the classroom?

Yes — NameWheel is completely free for teachers, schools, and educational use with no adverts, no registration, and no time limits. Add your class list once, save it, and reuse it every lesson.

🔗 Can I share a pre-loaded wheel of names with someone?

Yes. Click Copy Share Link in the Entries tab and the names are encoded directly into the URL. Anyone who opens that link will see the wheel pre-loaded with your exact list — no account required.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Wheel of Names

Takes under 60 seconds — no account required

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Add Names

Type or paste your list of names — one per line or comma-separated — then click Add Names. The wheel updates instantly.
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Customise (Optional)

Choose from 11 colour palettes, set the spin duration, or enable Elimination Mode for tournament-style rounds. Use Fairness Guard to balance results across many spins.
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Spin the Wheel

Click the wheel or press Space. The wheel spins and stops on a randomly chosen winner, confirmed with a pop-up and confetti.
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Save or Share Your Wheel

Name and save your wheel for future sessions, or click Copy Share Link to send anyone a URL that pre-loads your exact list of names.

Who Uses the Wheel of Names?

Real use cases from teachers, streamers, and teams around the world

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Teachers & Classrooms

Randomly call on students, assign reading groups, pick quiz teams, or decide who presents first — without any perceived bias. Loved by primary and secondary school teachers worldwide.

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Giveaways & Prize Draws

Run a fair, transparent prize draw for social media contests, loyalty programmes, or live events. Add all entrant names, spin once, and share the screen so everyone can see the result.

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Remote Teams & Stand-ups

Randomise the speaking order in daily stand-ups, pick who runs the retro, or decide which backlog item to tackle first. Saves time and eliminates decision fatigue.

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Streamers & Content Creators

Pick a viewer for a giveaway, choose a challenge at random, or decide which game to play next — all live on stream. The visual spin adds entertainment value your audience will love.

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Parties & Events

Spin for truth-or-dare, pick who pays the bill, choose the next karaoke singer, or randomise the Secret Santa assignments. Works great on a phone or tablet passed around the table.

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Sports & Tournaments

Draw brackets, assign lanes, pick captains, or decide who serves first. Use Elimination Mode to run a full tournament bracket automatically — the wheel removes each winner after selection.

Why Use NameWheel Instead of a Physical Wheel?

A digital wheel of names solves problems that a physical spinner can't. You can add hundreds of names in seconds, guarantee statistically fair results with cryptographic randomness, and share an identical wheel with anyone worldwide via a single link — no setup required on their end.

Teachers find the wheel of names especially powerful for classroom engagement. Instead of always calling on the same students, a random name spinner ensures every student has an equal chance to participate. The Elimination Mode lets you run through an entire class list without repeating anyone — perfect for reading rounds, quiz sessions, or PE team selection.

For online giveaways and prize draws, NameWheel provides transparency that builds trust with your audience. Spin the wheel live on screen during a stream or presentation and let everyone watch the result unfold in real time. The winner popup with confetti makes the moment feel special and shareable.

The Fairness Guard feature is unique to NameWheel among free wheel spinners. It subtly increases the probability for participants who have gone many rounds without being selected — useful for long-running sessions where true randomness might leave someone waiting far longer than expected.

Unlike many competitors, NameWheel stores everything locally in your browser. Your class lists, team names, and wheel configurations are never sent to a server. There are no accounts, no email sign-ups, and no ads interrupting your session. Save a wheel once and reload it instantly next time — even without an internet connection after the first visit.

About NameWheel — Free Wheel of Names Spinner

NameWheel is a free online wheel of names spinner designed for teachers, presenters, event organisers, and anyone who needs a fast, fair way to pick a random name or make a decision. Simply type in your list of names, click the wheel, and a winner is chosen using cryptographically secure randomisation — the same technology used in security applications.

Unlike many random name pickers, NameWheel bundles four tools in one place: the wheel of names, a coin flip simulator, a full dice roller supporting D4 through D20, and a random number generator with custom ranges. All tools are free, require no sign-up, and work on any device.

Teachers use the wheel spinner to randomly call on students, assign groups, and run classroom games fairly. Event hosts use it for prize draws and giveaways. Remote teams use it for stand-up order and retro facilitation. Gamers use the dice roller for D&D campaigns and board games.

Your data never leaves your browser. All names, settings, and history are stored locally — NameWheel never collects or shares your information. You can also save multiple named wheel configurations and share them via a unique link, so your team can load the same wheel every time.

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Data sent to servers

Embed NameWheel on Your Website

Includes:

Wheel of Names Spinner

Elimination Mode

Fairness Guard

Reduced Motion

Coin Flip Simulator

Dice Roller

Random Number Generator

What is the Wheel of Names?

✨ Premium Features:

How Does the Coin Flip Work?

✨ Features:

What Dice Types Are Supported?

✨ Features:

How Do I Generate Random Numbers?

✨ Features:

🚀 Getting Started

Choose Your Game

Customize Settings

Play & Enjoy

Lightning Fast

Beautiful Design

Mobile Ready

100% Fair

💡 Pro Tips

Keyboard Shortcuts

Sound Effects

Track Results

Customization

Frequently Asked Questions

🎯 How fair and random is the Wheel of Names?

💾 Is my data saved or shared?

📱 Does NameWheel work on mobile?

🎮 Can I use this for classroom activities?

🔧 How do I customize the wheel?

💰 Is NameWheel free to use?

⌨️ Are there keyboard shortcuts?

🎲 What dice types are available?

🏫 Can teachers use NameWheel for free in the classroom?

🔗 Can I share a pre-loaded wheel of names with someone?

Step-by-Step Guide to the Wheel of Names

Add Names

Customise (Optional)

Spin the Wheel

Save or Share Your Wheel

Who Uses the Wheel of Names?

Teachers & Classrooms

Giveaways & Prize Draws

Remote Teams & Stand-ups

Streamers & Content Creators

Parties & Events

Sports & Tournaments

Why Use NameWheel Instead of a Physical Wheel?

About NameWheel — Free Wheel of Names Spinner