Picker Wheel
Spin a weighted random picker — enter options (one per line, optional weights), spin to draw a winner. Saves history, supports remove-after-pick and deep-link options.
:weight name :1.5 — heavier slices are more likely to win. Default weight is 1.
Shareable deep-links via URL ?opts=....
About this tool
A picker wheel (or "spin the wheel") picks one item at random from a list you provide. Type one option per line — names, tasks, restaurants, giveaway entrants — and spin to draw a single winner. Optionally add a weight after a colon (Alice :2) so heavier items are more likely to land; the default weight is 1.
Useful for classroom raffles, choosing who does the next chore, picking a lunch spot, or running a giveaway. The Remove winner after each spin option is handy for classroom draws or tournaments where each name should only be drawn once, and the history row keeps a timestamped log of every result.
Example list: Alice, Bob :2, Carol — Bob has a 2-in-4 chance of winning, Alice and Carol 1-in-4 each. Options also deep-link via ?opts=Alice%0ABob in the URL, so a shared link loads the same wheel.
FAQ
Is the winner truly random? ›
Picks use the browser's Math.random(), which is a fast pseudorandom generator fine for casual draws and giveaways. For cryptographic or legally binding lotteries you should use a certified randomness source.
How do weights work? ›
Append a colon and a number to an option, e.g. "Alice :3". Each weight contributes proportionally to the total, so an item with weight 3 is three times more likely to win than one with weight 1.
Can I draw multiple winners without repeats? ›
Yes — turn on "Remove winner after each spin" and spin repeatedly. Each winner is removed from the list, guaranteeing no duplicates. Your last 50 results stay in the history row.
Are my options stored or sent anywhere? ›
No. Everything runs inside your browser tab. The only external signal is the optional ?opts= URL parameter, which you control and which only updates your own address bar.
What if I need random numbers, dice, or coin flips instead? ›
The picker wheel is for visual, weighted draws from a named list. For generating random numbers in a range, rolling dice (d6, d20, custom), coin flips, or picking from a list without the wheel animation, use the <a href="/random-generator" class="text-accent hover:underline">Random Generator</a> — it also supports reproducible seeds.