This free yes or no wheel gives you a fast, fair answer to a simple question. Switch to your own list of up to 30 options and it becomes a decision wheel for meals, names, turns and everyday choices.
- How to use the yes or no wheel
- Yes or no, maybe, or your own options
- How the wheel picks fairly
- When a decision wheel helps
- Tips for better questions
- Using the wheel in class, at work or at home
- FAQ
- Related tools
How to use the yes or no wheel
- Choose a preset. Yes / No gives you two slices, and Yes / No / Maybe adds a third.
- Or type your own options into the list, one per line. You can use anywhere from 2 to 30.
- Press the spin button or hit the Space bar. The wheel turns and slows down on one option.
- Read the result. It is added to the history, which keeps your last 10 spins.
- Spin again whenever you like. Each spin is independent of the one before it.
The wheel runs in your browser, so there is nothing to sign up for and your options are not sent anywhere. It works on a phone, a tablet and a computer, and the Space bar shortcut is handy if you are using it on a big screen in a group.
Yes or no, maybe, or your own options
The classic two-way wheel. Use it for a simple question when you are happy to let chance break a tie.
Adds a third slice for people who like a bit of drama. A maybe is a good prompt to ask yourself what extra information you need.
Type up to 30 lines, one option each. It becomes a decision wheel for dinner, a movie, a name, a task or who goes first.
The last 10 results stay listed, so you can see what came up and settle arguments about what was picked a minute ago.
How the wheel picks fairly
A wheel that you spin by hand feels random, but the result depends on how hard you flick it. This one works the other way round. The result is picked at random first, with every option given the same chance, and then the wheel animates and lands on that option. The motion is for show. It cannot change the answer, and the speed of your click makes no difference.
That means a 3-option wheel gives each option one chance in three on every spin, whatever came up before. It is normal to see the same answer twice in a row. Streaks happen in random sequences, and a run of three Yes spins does not make a No more likely on the next one.
The wheel is random. It is not advice, and it does not know anything about your situation. Do not use it for medical, legal, financial or safety decisions, or for anything that could hurt you or someone else.
When a decision wheel helps
Random choice works best when the options are close and the cost of being wrong is small. Many everyday decisions fall into this group. People spend ten minutes choosing where to eat when any of the three places would have been fine. A wheel ends the debate in ten seconds.
It also helps groups. When four people each say they do not mind, a wheel makes the choice for everyone and nobody has to feel responsible. Teachers use wheels to pick who answers next, and families use them to share out chores. Because the history lists the last 10 spins, you can show that the process was fair.
A wheel is a poor fit when the stakes are high or when you already know what you want. If you feel a pang of disappointment when the wheel says No, that reaction is useful information. It tells you which answer you were hoping for.
Tips for better questions
Write the question so that Yes and No both lead to a clear action. Should I send that email today is better than Is it a good idea. Decide in advance that you will follow the result, otherwise you are just spinning until you get the answer you like. If you catch yourself doing that, you have your answer already.
For custom lists, keep each option short and use one line per choice. Remove options you would never accept, because a result you refuse to follow wastes the spin. If you have more than 30 candidates, group them first, spin for the group, then spin again inside it.
To compare outcomes over time, use the history. If you spin a Yes or No wheel ten times, you will not see exactly five of each. A ratio like seven to three is ordinary for a small number of spins.
Using the wheel in class, at work or at home
In a classroom, put the student names in the list and spin to choose who reads or answers next. At work, list agenda items to decide the order of a stand-up, or list the people who are up for a small task. At home, add the meals you could cook this week and let the wheel pick tonight's dinner.
If you share your screen, everyone can watch the wheel land, and the Space bar makes it simple to spin without hunting for a button.
Frequently asked questions
Is the yes or no wheel really random?
Yes. The result is chosen at random before the wheel starts to move, and every option has the same chance. The spinning animation then lands on that result, so how fast or hard you click has no effect. Past spins do not change the odds.
Can I use it as a decision wheel with my own options?
Yes. Type your choices into the list, one per line, with anywhere from 2 to 30 options. Spin to pick one. It works for meals, names, films, chores, who goes first, or any list where you want chance to decide.
How do I spin the wheel?
Press the spin button, or hit the Space bar on a keyboard. The wheel turns and slows to a stop on one option. The result then appears and is added to your history of the last 10 spins. Each press starts a new, independent spin.
Should I use a wheel to make big decisions?
No. The wheel is random and knows nothing about you, so it is not advice. Use it for low-stakes choices where the options are about equal. For health, money, legal or safety questions, talk to a qualified person. The wheel is best kept for choices where either result would be fine.
Why did I get the same result several times in a row?
Repeats are a normal part of randomness. Each spin is independent, so the chance of Yes on the next spin is the same as on the first. Short runs of one answer do not mean the wheel is broken or biased.
Are my options saved or shared?
No. Your options and results stay in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server. Copy any list you want to keep before you leave the page. Your options are used only to draw the wheel, and the tool does not ask for an account, email address or other personal details.
Related free tools
Need help with a website as well as a quick tool? Get in touch with Rank Ray and tell us what you are working on.