Wheel of Names | Spin the Wheel of Surprise

What Is a wheel of names?

A wheel of names is an online tool that randomly selects an item (usually a name, task, games, lucky draw, or idea..etc) from a list of inputs. The tool is designed as a spinning wheel with arrays of options. When the user presses "spin," the wheel spins and stops at a random location, indicating the selected item.

Using a Picker Wheel brings fairness in selection and creates an exciting atmosphere, especially useful in educational environments, meetings, entertainment events…etc.

How to Use (Spin The Wheel)?

Instructions for Use With Unique Features:

-In the text input box: you can enter - edit - delete items or names and face emoji as you like with any writing language of any country to suit your work and purpose of use (note: enter a maximum of 22 characters/line) after entering, press the button: Update List to update the text data you have entered: => List Update Table and synchronize with the spin boxes

Advanced Unique function buttons optional:

1. Button - Advanced menu with functions:

Menu - Name of the game: used to name your game (e.g., Lucky Draw, Random Person to Assign Tasks, etc.)

Menu - Preferences: used to choose a light or dark theme for the screen according to your preference

2. Button - Shuffle: used to shuffle the order of the lines to ensure higher randomness.

3. Button - Update List: used to update the text data you have entered: => List Update Table and synchronize with the spin boxes

4. Button - Add Images: has 4 functions

A. Menu: Add background image: You can upload a photo from your device to use as a background for your wheel (such as pets or landscape photos to make it more fun).

B. Menu: Add a center image: Add a background image from your device to the Spinbox to create a unique personality that fits your preferences.

C. Menu: Add an image as an entry: add images from your device to the spinning boxes as background; you can select 1 or more images at the same time (note: if the number of images you choose is more than the number of text boxes in the spinning circle, it will prioritize the images you click to select first because the number of images chosen will only be equivalent to the number of text boxes in the spinning circle. Valid formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .giff, .webp)

D. Menu: Restart imported image: used to delete all imported images

If you want to change each image one by one without deleting all imported images, press the button to change images in the lines at the List Update Table.

5. Button - Upload Text:

If your list is large, manual entry will take time, so we Support uploading files: .txt and .csv very quickly and save time for you.

Spin the wheel:

Click the "Spin" button to start the spinning wheel. The system will automatically spin and stop at a random position.

View results: Results are displayed immediately and can be saved or shared.

Spin Results Button

Used to view history of who or what was randomly picked during previous spin

Who is behind this wheel of names? Is it free?

Independent author: "WheelofNames" developed the Wheel of Names tool to create a simple, effective, and fun solution for random selection.

• Free: Most of the basic versions of this tool are provided for free, allowing users to access and use it immediately without paying any fees.

• Premium: premium service packages provide more in-depth customization features, online storage, and an ad-free experience. (to be developed in the future)

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Applications of the Wheel?

Wheel of Names has a wide range of applications in many different fields, including:

• Education: Used to call students by name, divide work groups, or choose discussion topics in class.

• Business: Used in meetings to assign tasks, organize lucky draws, or team building activities.

• Events & Entertainment: Create a fun atmosphere for events, parties, games, and promotions.

• Personal Decisions: Helps make random decisions in situations such as choosing where to eat, what movie to watch, or what to do on the weekend...etc.

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Wheel Customization?

One of the outstanding advantages of the tool is its high customization ability. You can:

• Change the background image: Choose a background image for each wheel section to match the event theme.

• Sounds and Effects: Customize the sounds when spinning and the effects after the wheel stops. (coming soon)

• Spin Time: Adjust the speed and spin time to increase the drama. .(coming soon)

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Share Wheel?

After creating and customizing your wheel, you can easily share it with others:

• Share via social networks: You can integrate direct sharing buttons to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,..or other platforms.

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Save as an App on Your Device?

You can save the tool as an application on your device for easy access:

• On the computer: Use the menu feature: "Cast, save and share => "Save as App" on the browser (Chrome, Edge…) to install page as app... Or "Cast, save and share => create a shortcut."

• On the phone: Add to the home screen via the "Add to Home Screen" option on the mobile browser for quick access without opening the browser.

Privacy and technical details

In terms of security and technology, the tool commits to:

• Protect user data: Respect privacy with policies strict privacy policy and compliance with GDPR, CCPA, COPPA..etc

• Random algorithm: Use random number functions (like JavaScript's Math.random) to ensure fairness and unpredictability.

• Secure connection: Encrypt data and use advanced security measures to protect user information.

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Contact us for feedback or feature ideas

If you have any suggestions or feature ideas, please get in touch with us:

• Social media: Follow and send messages via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

• Online form: Use the "Contact Us" page on the website to send your comments.

We are always listening and constantly improving based on user feedback.

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Mobile and Desktop Apps

WheelofNames.name is available on both mobile and desktop platforms:

• Mobile application: Optimized for smartphones and tablets, touch support, and flexible display.

• Desktop application: Web application version for desktop, allowing for use in professional environments and presentations.

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WheelofNames.name vs. Other wheels

When compared to other name spinners, Wheel of Names stands out due to:

• Simple, intuitive interface: Easy to use even for beginners.

• High accuracy and fairness: Random algorithm ensures unbiasedness.

• Flexible customization: Allows for high personalization and is suitable for many purposes.

• Powerful sharing features: through social platforms

These strengths make the tool a top choice for teachers, businesses, event organizers…etc

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FAQs and Troubleshooting