About Wheel of Names
A wheel of names is a spinner divided into equal slices, one for each entry, that stops on a random slice. You type one name or option per line, press spin, and the wheel turns five to eight times over about four seconds before the red pointer on the right marks the result. The stopping angle comes from Math.random. Your list is saved in the local storage of this browser, and labels longer than 18 characters are cut short.
Also known as: Wheel of Names Spinner.
Questions about Wheel of Names
Does every name have the same chance of winning?
Yes. All slices are the same size and the wheel stops at a random angle, so each line is equally likely. To give an entry a better chance, put it on more than one line so it gets more slices.
Can I remove the winner and spin again?
There is no automatic removal. Delete the winning line from the list by hand and spin again. The wheel redraws as you edit, and the edited list is saved in this browser for your next visit.
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