15 Creative Ways to Use a Random Wheel Spinner

Random wheels are more than a fun party trick—they are a flexible tool that can break analysis paralysis and energise any group. Here are some of our favourite prompts gathered from PickOWheel users.

Planning and productivity

1. Prioritise backlog tasks when your team can’t decide what to tackle first.
2. Pick a focus topic for your daily stand-up, retro, or planning meeting.
3. Rotate through lunch spots or coffee runs so everyone gets a turn.

Learning and classrooms

1. Assign presentation topics without the awkward silence.
2. Randomly call on students for quick-fire quizzes.
3. Build vocabulary wheels where each slice links to a challenge or activity.

Events and communities

1. Draw winners for giveaways without worrying about bias.
2. Create party games like “spin to reveal the next challenge.”
3. Let community members volunteer for talks or demos at meetups.

Personal life

• Decide what show to binge, what workout to try, or which hobby to learn next.
• Add self-care prompts like “drink water”, “stretch”, or “take a break”.
• Plan date-night ideas when you’re both feeling indecisive.

Bonus: advanced setups

• Use the Team Picker tool when you need random groups instead of a single winner.
• Combine wheels with timers or checklists for structured workshops.
• Embed the wheel in your website to crowdsource votes in real time.

Whatever you spin for, make sure to share your best ideas with us. We love featuring community stories on the blog!