How to Use a Spin the Wheel Tool

A spin the wheel tool is one of the most satisfying ways to make random decisions. Whether you're picking who goes first in a game, selecting a dinner option, or running a classroom activity, a digital spinning wheel delivers a fair, unbiased result every time.

What Is a Spin the Wheel Tool?

A spin the wheel tool is an online randomizer that displays a colorful wheel divided into segments, each representing one of your options. You click Spin, the wheel rotates with realistic physics and a satisfying tick sound, then gradually slows to reveal a winner. It's the digital equivalent of a prize wheel — except it works instantly in your browser with no setup required.

Vexply's Spin the Wheel tool supports up to 100 custom options, auto-saves your list in the URL, and plays a cheerful animation when the wheel lands on a result.

How to Add Custom Options

Adding your own options is simple:

• Open the Spin the Wheel tool on Vexply.
• In the Options panel on the right, type your first option into the text field.
• Click Add or press Enter to add it to the wheel.
• Repeat for each option you want to include — up to 100 total.
• To remove an option, click the × button next to it in the list.
• Click Reset to defaults to start fresh with the original 6 options.

Each segment is automatically color-coded as you add more options, making the wheel easy to read at a glance.

How to Share Your Wheel via URL

One of the most useful features of Vexply's wheel is URL-based sharing. As soon as you add or modify options, the page URL updates automatically to encode your current option list. To share your exact wheel with someone:

• Click the 📋 Copy Share Link button in the Options panel.
• Paste the copied URL and send it to anyone.
• When they open the link, they'll see the exact same wheel you created.

This is perfect for teachers setting up a class activity, streamers running a giveaway, or friends who want to use the same wheel across different sessions.

Common Uses for a Spin the Wheel Tool

• Classroom activities: Teachers use it to randomly call on students, assign group roles, or pick discussion topics.
• Games and giveaways: Streamers and event hosts spin to pick winners from a list of participants.
• Everyday decisions: Can't agree on where to eat? Add your restaurant options and spin.
• Team management: Use it to randomly assign tasks or decide the order for stand-up presentations.
• Creative writing: Writers use it to pick random prompts, characters, or settings.