When to use a decision wheel
For small decisions where every option is fine, spending more time thinking doesn't give you a better answer. It just takes longer. A decision wheel hands the choice to chance, so you can move on. It's also a fair way to settle disagreements in a group, because nobody can say the choice was biased.
How to make a decision with the wheel
- Type your options into Entries, one per line, or tap an idea list to start with.
- Only include options you'd honestly be happy with.
- Press SPIN and go with the result.
The coin-flip trick
While the wheel is spinning, notice which option you're hoping for. If the result disappoints you, that's useful: it often shows what you really wanted all along. In that case, pick the option you were hoping for. You've still made the decision faster.
Good decisions for a wheel, and bad ones
| Great for the wheel | Decide these yourself |
|---|---|
| Which movie to watch | Medical or legal choices |
| Where to eat tonight | Big money decisions |
| Which chore to do first | Job or relationship decisions |
| Weekend activity | Anything you'd regret leaving to chance |
For a quick yes or no, use the yes or no wheel. For food, the food wheel has ready-made lists.
How SpinFair keeps every spin fair
Most wheel sites use Math.random(), which is fine for games but isn't built for fairness. SpinFair picks the winner with crypto.getRandomValues(), the same cryptographic random source browsers use to make passwords and security keys. We also use rejection sampling, so every entry gets exactly the same chance, with no small bias towards the first items on the list.
The winner is chosen before the wheel starts moving, and the animation simply lands on it. Spin speed, how hard you click or when you click can't change the result. Nobody can rig it, including us: your entries stay in your browser and are never sent to a server.
Frequently asked questions
What is a decision maker wheel?
It's a spinning wheel that picks one of your options at random, with equal odds for each. It's a quick, fair way to make everyday choices.
Can I give one option better odds?
Add it more than once. For example, list “Pizza” twice and every other option once, and pizza becomes twice as likely.
How many options can I add?
Up to 1,000, but 3 to 12 options feels best on the wheel.
Is it really random?
Yes. SpinFair picks the result with crypto.getRandomValues before the wheel moves, so how you spin can't affect it.
More free wheels and pickers
- Wheel SpinnerSpin a custom wheel of names or choices
- Random Name PickerDraw names from a list, with no repeats
- Yes or No WheelSpin for a random yes or no answer
- Number WheelRandom numbers from any range
- Letter WheelRandom letters for word games
- Random Team GeneratorSplit names into fair teams
- Giveaway WheelPick fair raffle and giveaway winners
- Classroom Name PickerPick students fairly in class
- Food WheelWhat should I eat? Spin to decide
- Truth or Dare WheelParty game spinner with ready-made questions