History Wheel

Spin the History Wheel to pick from 6 default options (Ancient, Medieval, Modern…). Paste your own list, customize colors, and share a link — free, no signup.

History Wheel

The History Wheel is a ready-made spin wheel for education use. It loads with 6 sample entries — Ancient, Medieval, Modern, World Wars, Civil Rights, Industrial — that you can keep, edit, or replace entirely. Click the wheel above, or press Space, to pick one at random.

How to use this wheel

  1. Add your entries — Open the Entries tab. Type names, paste a list with Bulk edit (one per line), or Import a TXT/CSV file.
  2. Adjust settings — In Customize, pick colors, spin duration, sounds, and whether winners are removed after each spin.
  3. Spin — Click the wheel or press Space. The winner appears below the wheel and in the Results tab.
  4. Share or save — Use Share to copy a link, or export your list as TXT/CSV when you are done.

When this wheel helps

  • Assigning group roles for a project
  • Picking a student to answer a question
  • Choosing presentation order
  • Selecting a quiz topic for review

Quick tips

  1. Use remove-winner when you need several unique picks from the same list.
  2. Paste your full list with Bulk edit instead of typing entries one by one.
  3. Share the wheel link in a video call so remote viewers see the same spin.
  4. Sort entries A–Z after importing messy data, then shuffle once for a clean wheel.
  5. Set spin duration to about 6 seconds for groups — short spins feel abrupt on a big screen.

History Wheel — FAQs

Q1: How do I spin the History Wheel?

Click the wheel or press Space on your keyboard. The wheel spins and stops on one entry. You can also tap the wheel on a phone or tablet.

Q2: Can I replace the default entries?

Yes. Open the Entries tab to type names, use Bulk edit to paste one item per line, or Import a TXT/CSV file. The defaults (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, World Wars) are just a starting point.

Q3: Is the History Wheel free?

Yes. You can spin as many times as you want, add unlimited entries, and share your wheel — no account or payment required.

Q4: How random is each spin?

Each result uses crypto.getRandomValues() in your browser. Every entry on the wheel has an equal chance unless you add duplicate names on purpose.

Q5: Can I stop the same person from winning twice?

Turn on "Remove winner after spin" in the Customize tab. The winning entry is removed automatically before the next spin.

Q6: Does my list get saved online?

No. Your entries stay in your browser's local storage. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.

Q7: Can I share this wheel with others?

Click Share in the toolbar to copy a link. Anyone who opens it sees the same entries and settings you configured.

Q8: Does the History Wheel work on a projector or in a education setting?

Yes. Press F or tap the fullscreen button so everyone can see the spin. Sound effects can be toggled from the top bar.