Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is GameofWheel?

GameofWheel is a collection of interactive wheel-based tools: random spinner wheels, date pickers, colour pickers and a set of multiplayer games. It is used for decision-making, classroom activities and entertainment.

Is GameofWheel free to use?

Yes. All wheel types, games and basic features are free. Some advanced features — saving wheels and a spin history — need a free account.

Do I need an account?

No. Most features work without one. An account lets you save wheels, keep spin history and take part in multiplayer games.

What devices are supported?

Any modern desktop, laptop, tablet or phone. The interface is responsive and works with touch screens.

How do I add options to the wheel?

• Type into the input box and press Enter, or click Add.
• Paste several lines at once — one option per line.
• Import a CSV or TXT file.
• Start from a preset wheel and edit it.

How does the weight system work?

Weights control probability. An option with weight 3 is three times as likely to be selected as one with weight 1. Every option defaults to weight 1, which produces an even wheel.

What is Mystery Mode?

Mystery Mode hides the segment labels and shows a question mark while the wheel spins, so the result is only revealed once it stops. It prevents anyone reading the outcome early, which is why it is used for surprise announcements and giveaways.

Can I remove winners after each spin?

Yes. After a spin you can remove the winning option from the wheel so it cannot be selected again — the standard way to draw several winners in order. Options can also be hidden and shown manually at any time.

Can I add images to wheel options?

Yes. Each option can carry an image, supplied as a URL. Images appear alongside the text on the segment and in the result.

How do I save my wheel?

Use File → Save Wheel from the top menu. You need to be signed in. Give the wheel a name and description, then save. It is stored in your account and can be reloaded from Load Wheel.

Can I share my wheel with others?

Yes. After saving, generate a share link from the wheel settings. Anyone with the link can open and spin it. You can also publish a wheel to the public gallery so others can find it.

Can I export or import wheel data?

Yes. Export Options downloads your options as CSV or TXT. The same file can be imported later, which is useful for backups or moving a wheel between devices.

What is the Public Wheels gallery?

A gallery of wheels created by the community. You can browse, search and spin them. To contribute, save your own wheel and enable Make Public in the wheel settings.

How do multiplayer games work?

Create a room and you get a room code. Share the code and others can join. Rooms support two to eight players, and every player sees each spin in real time. Fortune Roulette, Money Wheel and Spin Royale all work this way.

Can I play against computer opponents?

Yes. Fortune Roulette and Money Wheel both have modes where you play against computer opponents with different difficulty levels and playing styles, which is useful for practice or for playing alone.

Are game rooms private?

Rooms are joined by code, and only people with the code can enter. You can also set a password for an extra layer.

Where can I find the rules for a game?

Each game has a How to Play or Rules button inside the game interface, showing that game's objectives, rules and strategy notes.

The wheel is not spinning — what should I do?

• Check the wheel has at least two options.
• Check nothing is hidden — unhide some options if they all are.
• Refresh the page.
• Clear the browser cache.
• Try a different browser.

Sound is not working — how do I fix it?

• Click the sound icon in the top menu to unmute.
• Check the device volume.
• Allow audio for the site in your browser settings.
• Click on the page before spinning — some browsers require a user interaction before playing audio.

Will I lose my data if I refresh the page?

Current wheel options are stored in your browser, so they survive a refresh. For anything you want to keep permanently, or to use on another device, save it to an account.

It is not working properly on mobile — what can I try?

• Use a current version of Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
• Update the browser.
• Try landscape orientation for a larger wheel.
• Close other apps to free memory.
• Clear browser data and reload.

I am having connection problems in a multiplayer game

• A weak connection is the usual cause — move closer to the router.
• Firewall or network restrictions can block the connection.
• Short server maintenance windows will resolve on their own.
• A VPN can interfere — try disabling it temporarily.

How can I make sure results are fair?

• Leave all weights equal, which is the default.
• Use Mystery Mode so nobody can see the segments before the result.
• Do not interact with the wheel while it spins.
• Let the built-in algorithm decide rather than stopping the wheel by hand.
• Keep the spin history so the draw can be checked afterwards.

Any tips for using wheels in a classroom?

• Add the full register so selection is genuinely random.
• Weight students who have not been called on recently a little higher.
• Remove each winner so everyone gets a turn before anyone repeats.
• Mystery Mode works well for surprise quizzes and rewards.
• Put the wheel on a projector so the whole room can see the result.
• Save a separate wheel per class or group.

What are the best practices for a giveaway?

• List entrants clearly and exactly once each.
• Record the screen during the draw, or keep the spin history.
• Use Mystery Mode for suspense.
• Share the wheel publicly beforehand so the entrant list is checkable.
• Keep weights equal unless you have publicly stated bonus entries.

How do I use wheels for team building?

• Random team assignment: add the player names and spin per team.
• Activity selection: build a wheel of team activities.
• Ice breakers: spin for conversation topics.
• Challenge selection: randomise competitive tasks.
• Meeting roles: assign facilitator, note-taker and timekeeper randomly.

How do I use a wheel for decision making?

• List only options you would genuinely accept.
• Use weights to reflect strong preferences.
• Spin several times and look for patterns.
• Drop the least popular options between rounds.
• Treat the result as a suggestion to discuss, not an order.

How is my data stored?

Wheel options are kept in your browser's local storage. Saved wheels are stored in the site database against your account. Personal data is not shared with third parties.

How do I delete my account?

Open Account Settings from your profile icon, scroll to the bottom and use Delete Account. This permanently removes the account and its associated data.

Where can I read the privacy policy?

The privacy policy is linked in the footer of every page and covers what is collected, how it is used and your rights.

Why do you show ads?

Ads cover hosting, tooling and analytics so the site can stay free. There is no paid tier and no subscription.

Can I pay to remove the ads?

No payments or donations are accepted, including for ad removal. You can dismiss an ad for the current session with the close button, or use fullscreen mode where ads do not appear.

Is the wheel truly random?

The winning option is chosen before the wheel starts moving. The page draws a random angle using your browser's cryptographic random number generator (crypto.getRandomValues), then animates the wheel to that angle and reads off the segment under the pointer. The animation cannot change the result. Each spin is independent, so no option has an advantage unless you have set custom weights, which change how much of the circle each option occupies. The draw runs entirely in your browser — no result is decided on our server.