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Wheel of Names

The classic random name picker for any occasion

📝 How to Use

  1. Enter names in the text area (one per line) or paste a list
  2. Customize colors and themes using the settings panel
  3. Click the "SPIN!" button to start the wheel
  4. Watch as the wheel spins and lands on a random name
  5. Use "Remove Winner" to eliminate chosen names from future spins

💡 Pro Tips

Save Your Lists
Use the save/load feature to keep your name lists for future use
Duplicate Names
Add the same name multiple times to increase their chances
Full Screen Mode
Use full screen for presentations and larger groups
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Number Wheel

Generate random numbers with custom ranges

🎯 Getting Started

  1. Set your minimum and maximum numbers
  2. Exclude specific numbers if needed (comma-separated)
  3. Choose from quick presets (1-10, 1-100, etc.)
  4. Click "SPIN FOR NUMBER!" to generate
  5. View history and export results as needed

🎲 Use Cases

Lottery Numbers
Generate lottery numbers with custom ranges
Game Mechanics
Perfect for board games and RPGs
Classroom Activities
Generate random numbers for math problems
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Letter Wheel

Random letter picker for word games and learning

🔤 How It Works

  1. Choose your alphabet (English, Spanish, Greek, Numbers)
  2. Select letter type (All, Vowels, Consonants, Common)
  3. Click "SPIN FOR LETTER!" to get a random letter
  4. View word suggestions starting with your letter
  5. Build words using the letter history

📚 Educational Uses

Spelling Practice
Generate letters for spelling exercises
Word Games
Perfect for Scrabble, word association games
Creative Writing
Use as writing prompts and story starters
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Dice Roller

Virtual dice for games and probability

🎮 Rolling Dice

  1. Select dice type (D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20, D100)
  2. Adjust the number of dice with +/- buttons
  3. Click "ROLL DICE!" to roll all dice
  4. View individual results and total sum
  5. Check roll history for previous results

🎯 Game Applications

RPG Gaming
Perfect for D&D and other tabletop games
Board Games
Replace physical dice for any board game
Probability Learning
Teach probability and statistics concepts
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Color Wheel

Random color generator for design projects

🎨 Color Generation

  1. Choose color mode (Rainbow, Warm, Cool, Pastel)
  2. Click "SPIN FOR COLOR!" to generate a random color
  3. Copy RGB, HEX, or HSL values to clipboard
  4. Generate harmonious color palettes
  5. Save favorite colors for later use

🎭 Creative Uses

Design Projects
Find inspiration for web design and art projects
Color Theory
Learn about color relationships and harmony
Random Challenges
Create art with randomly selected colors

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

In the Wheel of Names, use the "Save" button in the settings panel. Your lists are saved locally in your browser and can be loaded anytime using the "Load" button.
Yes! All tools work offline once loaded. Your browser will cache the pages, so you can use them without an internet connection.
All our tools use JavaScript's built-in random number generator, which provides cryptographically secure randomness suitable for fair selection and gaming.
Currently, embedding is not available, but you can always link directly to any of our tools. We're working on embedding options for the future.
Most tools support hundreds of items. The Wheel of Names can handle 1000+ names, while the Tournament Bracket supports up to 64 participants for optimal performance.