What Is a Custom Wheel of Names?
A custom Wheel of Names allows you to add your own names, options, or tasks to a spinning wheel. It is widely used for fair selection in classrooms, games, giveaways, and decision-making.
Step-by-Step: Create Your Own Wheel
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Open the Wheel Tool
Visit the Wheel of Names Tool on MyWheelOfName. -
Enter Names or Items
Type or paste your list of names, options, or tasks into the input box. Each line becomes one segment on the wheel. -
Customize Your Wheel
Adjust settings like removing selected names, changing colors, or setting rules (optional). -
Spin the Wheel
Click the Spin button or tap the wheel itself. The wheel will spin and randomly select a result. -
Use the Result
Celebrate the winner 🎉 or apply the selected option to your activity.
Best Use Cases for Custom Wheels
- 🧑🏫 Classroom student selection
- 🎮 Games and challenges
- 🎯 Decision making
- 🎁 Giveaways and raffles
- 👥 Team role assignments
Tips to Get Better Results
💡 Pro Tip:
Enable “remove after selection” so that each name is chosen only once.
This ensures fairness, especially in classrooms.
Using Your Wheel in the Classroom
Teachers often create separate wheels for:
- Daily attendance
- Question answering
- Group leader selection
- Classroom games
👉 Learn more here: Classroom Wheel of Names
Is Creating a Wheel Free?
Yes. MyWheelOfName lets you create and spin unlimited wheels without any cost or registration.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Adding duplicate names
- ❌ Forgetting to reset the wheel
- ❌ Spinning too fast repeatedly
- ❌ Not removing selected names when fairness matters
Ready to Create Your Own Wheel?
Now that you know how to create your own Wheel of Names, try it yourself and see how easy it is.