Decision Wheel Spinner

Spin a customizable decision wheel for tabletop games. Add, remove, and edit segments to randomly determine outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Decision Wheel work?

Select or create your segments, then click Spin the Wheel. The wheel animates with deceleration and stops on a random segment, which is highlighted as the result.

Can I add my own segments?

Yes, click Add Segment to create new options and edit the labels to match your needs. Each segment can also have its own color.

What presets are available?

The tool includes Yes/No, Numbers 1-6, Actions, and Custom presets. Custom preset starts with three editable options.

How many segments can I have?

You can add up to 16 segments. A minimum of 2 segments is required for the wheel to function.

Is there a spin history?

Yes, the tool keeps a history of the last 10 spins, showing the selected segment for each spin.

What is the emphasis effect?

When the wheel stops, the result display pulses with a glow and scale animation to draw attention to the selected outcome.

# Decision Wheel Spinner for Tabletop Games and Group Activities

The Decision Wheel Spinner is a versatile tool for tabletop games and group activities. Customize the wheel segments with your own labels and colors, then spin to randomly select an outcome. The wheel features realistic deceleration animation and a visual result display with emphasis effects.
16 Max Segments
4 Preset Modes
10 History Entries

# How to Use the Decision Wheel

The Decision Wheel makes it easy to randomly pick from a set of options. Choose a preset or create your own segments, then spin the wheel. The canvas-based wheel animates with realistic deceleration, and when it stops the winning segment is highlighted with a glow effect. A spin history keeps track of recent results.

# Customizing Wheel Segments

You can add, remove, and edit segment labels to match your game or activity needs. Each segment can have its own color, making it easy to distinguish between different options at a glance. Use the preset buttons to quickly load common configurations like Yes/No, Numbers 1-6, or Action sets.
Preset Segments Use Case
Yes / No2Binary decisions, votes, pass/fail
Numbers 1-66Dice alternatives, random selection
Actions5Combat actions, exploration choices
Custom3+Fully customizable for any need

Fixed Wheel vs Custom Segments

Advantages
  • Presets load instantly with predefined colors and labels for common scenarios.
  • Custom segments let you define any set of outcomes with personalized labels and colors.
Disadvantages
  • Fixed presets may not cover niche or game-specific decision types.
  • Custom setup requires a moment of configuration before the first spin.

Quick Binary Decisions

Use the Yes/No preset for quick binary decisions during gameplay, such as flanking success, random encounters, or vote outcomes.

  • Instant preset loading
  • Clear visual result
  • Suitable for any game

Game Action Selection

The Actions preset provides a set of common tabletop game actions that can be randomized for NPC behavior or event outcomes.

  • Predefined action labels
  • Color-coded segments
  • Expandable with custom options

Custom Voting and Polls

Create custom sets of options for group voting, random prize draws, or choosing between multiple paths in a story-driven game.

  • Fully customizable labels
  • Adjustable segment count
  • Per-segment color control

# Visual Feedback and Animation

When the wheel spins, it uses a realistic cubic ease-out deceleration animation that mimics a physical spinning wheel. Multiple full rotations ensure true randomness is visually apparent. When the wheel stops, the winning segment is highlighted with a scale and glow emphasis effect, making the result immediately clear to all players.
Ease-Out Cubic
An animation curve where the wheel starts fast and gradually decelerates to a stop, mimicking real-world friction.
Segment
A slice of the wheel representing one possible outcome, defined by a label and a color.
Preset
A preconfigured set of segments for common scenarios like binary decisions, number ranges, or action sets.
Spin History
A log of recent spin results showing the last 10 outcomes for reference during gameplay.

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