In the classroom
Pick a reader, a discussion question, or the next brain break.
Editing
Every slice has an equal chance.
Small choices, endless possibilities
A spin for every occasion.
Explore ways to use Contest Wheel Split a group into teamsAround the table
Choose a speaking order, an icebreaker, or a fresh topic.
Just for fun
Settle a friendly debate or choose the next game.
What Contest Wheel does
Contest Wheel is a free random name picker. Type in names, questions or activities, spin the wheel, and let chance make the call. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
Run up to four wheels side by side. Two wheels pair people with tasks. Three or four build teams in a single spin, or combine a name, a topic and a time limit at once.
Turn on Sit winners out automatically and each name is excluded once it has come up, so nobody gets picked twice — which matters when you are working through a class register or a list of entries. Sort A–Z to check a list quickly, or shuffle before you spin.
Your lists stay on your device
Contest Wheel saves your lists in your own browser. Nothing is uploaded, no account is required, and no names leave the device you are working on. For anyone entering student names, team members or contest entrants, that removes the question of where the data went — because it never went anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is Contest Wheel free?
Yes, completely. There is no paid tier, no trial and no feature held back.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no login. Open the page and start spinning.
Where are my lists saved?
In your own browser, on the device you are using. They are not uploaded to a server, which also means they will not follow you to a different device or browser.
Can I use this in a classroom?
Yes, and it is built with that in mind. No student names leave the device, there is no account for pupils to create, and the School and College presets set up the wheel for you.
How many wheels can I spin at once?
Up to four. Two wheels pair a name with a task; three or four can build teams or combine a person, a topic and a time limit in one spin.
Can I stop the same name being picked twice?
Yes. Turn on Sit winners out automatically and each name is removed from the wheel once it has come up.
Does it work on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser, including on phones, tablets and classroom smartboards.
Can I pick a random winner for a giveaway?
Yes. Paste or type your entrants into the wheel and spin. Turn on Sit winners out automatically if you are drawing more than one prize.
Is the spin actually random?
Yes. Each spin uses your browser's random number generator, and the result is not weighted toward any entry.