Use the current eligible list
Add only people who are present and eligible for the activity. Remove withdrawn, absent, or duplicate entries before the draw.
Name Picker Wheel
Click anywhere on the wheel or press Ctrl+Enter to spin!
Pick one name from a class, team, attendee list, or any group without manual selection.
How the Name Picker Wheel works
The Name Picker Wheel selects one entry from a list of people. Each visible name receives one equal slice, making the setup easy to inspect before classroom turns, meeting roles, or informal draws.
Choose repeat or no-repeat mode
Keep winners on the wheel when repeat turns are allowed. Use Remove after each result when every person should be selected once.
Handle personal data carefully
Use only the minimum identifying information needed for the activity. Avoid adding private contact details or other sensitive information.
Practical ways to use the Name Picker Wheel
Teachers, facilitators, event hosts, and team leads can use a visible name draw when eligibility is clear and manual selection could feel subjective.
Select classroom participation
Add the students who are present and remove each winner to distribute turns without immediate repeats.
Assign a meeting role
Choose a presenter, note taker, reviewer, timekeeper, or starting participant from the people in the room.
Run an informal giveaway
Paste verified eligible names, remove duplicates, and keep a separate record when published rules require an audit trail.
Set up the Name Picker Wheel
Prepare a clean eligibility list and decide how repeat selections should work before the first spin.
1. Paste one name per line
Use a consistent identifier for each eligible participant. Check spelling and remove blank lines, accidental duplicates, and ineligible entries.
2. Explain the draw rules
Tell participants whether winners remain eligible, when entries will be removed, and how corrections or technical interruptions will be handled.
3. Spin and record the result
Use Remove for a no-repeat sequence, or leave the winner active when repeat selection is part of the activity.
Name Picker Wheel FAQ
Guidance for participant lists, duplicate names, repeat selection, and informal draws.
How do I prevent the same person from winning twice?+
After a result appears, choose Remove. That entry leaves the active list and remains in Results. Use Reset when you want to return all removed winners to the wheel.
What if two people have the same name?+
Add a non-sensitive identifier such as a last initial, team, or seat number so the result is unambiguous. Do not use private contact details just to distinguish entries.
How are results selected on the Name Picker Wheel?+
The browser chooses one visible entry with the Web Crypto API before the animation begins. Every visible slice has the same probability. Repeating a label creates another slice, so remove accidental duplicates when each label should have one chance.
How can I save changes to the Name Picker Wheel?+
Changes save automatically in local browser storage on this device. Use the export control to create a versioned .wheel file when you need a separate backup or want to move the setup to another browser. The site does not use accounts or cloud synchronization.
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