Guides

Practical notes on running a fair, effective prize wheel — for classrooms, raffles, streams, and more.

• Randomness Audit: Run the Real Spin Logic Yourself

  Don't take our word for it — run thousands of simulated spins right here, using the exact same random-number code that powers a real spin, and see the results for yourself.

  February 15, 2025 · 2 min read

• Is This Wheel Picker Actually Random? How the Spin Is Generated

  Anyone with something on the line will eventually ask if the wheel is really fair. Here's exactly what generates the outcome, in plain terms, so you can answer that question instead of just asserting it.

  February 8, 2025 · 3 min read

• Prize Wheel Ideas for Kids' Birthday Parties

  A spinning wheel keeps a party game moving and gives every kid a visible, exciting moment — but party wheels have different rules than adult ones. Here's what actually works.

  February 2, 2025 · 2 min read

• Team Standup Roulette: Picking Who Goes First (Fairly)

  The same two people always seem to volunteer to go first, and the same one always goes last. A random picker fixes it — but only if the team actually trusts the process.

  January 29, 2025 · 2 min read

• Running a Prize Wheel Giveaway on Twitch or YouTube Live

  A spinning wheel is one of the few genuinely good pieces of stream entertainment that also solves a real problem — picking a giveaway winner. Here's how to set one up without it stalling your stream.

  January 25, 2025 · 2 min read

• Weighted vs. Equal-Odds Wheels: When to Use Each

  Every entry doesn't always deserve the same chance. Here's how weighted odds work on a prize wheel, and the specific situations where they're the right call instead of a fairness problem.

  January 22, 2025 · 2 min read

• The Fairest Way to Pick a Raffle Winner Online

  Drawing a raffle winner in front of an audience (in person or streamed) requires more than a random function — it requires proof. Here's what actually makes a draw trustworthy.

  January 18, 2025 · 2 min read