Running a fair draw
Paste your names, show the full wheel on screen so entrants can see their name is on it, then spin. Because the wheel is visible before the spin, participants can verify the pool themselves — which is the part that makes a giveaway feel legitimate. Screenshot the result if you need a record.
Elimination mode for classrooms
Switch on elimination mode and each name is removed once it has been drawn. That guarantees every student answers before anyone repeats, which is far harder to manage by memory. When the wheel empties, reload your saved list and start the cycle again.
Weighted entries
Some draws are not meant to be equal — extra entries for referrals, for example. Raise a name's weight instead of typing it several times and the odds change proportionally while the wheel stays readable.
Where a name picker helps
- Classroom cold-calling and turn taking
- Social media giveaway draws
- Choosing a presenter for a stand-up
- Secret Santa and gift exchanges
- Selecting a raffle or prize winner