You are about to draw a gift card among 87 comments in an Instagram live, or you must choose who presents first. If you do it by eye or with slips of paper, there is always a comment saying "that was fixed".
How to use Name Picker Wheel step by step
1. Type the names
One per line, from 2 to 60. If you repeat a name it gets more slices and so more chances.
2. Spin the wheel
Press "Spin the wheel". The winner is decided at random and the wheel stops pointing at them.
3. Remove the winner if there are more prizes
With "Remove from list" you draw the next prize without the same name coming up again.
The Step Count: Traditional Friction vs. KorexTools
Drawing names by hand
- Write each name on a slip of paper.
- Fold, mix and draw one.
- Put the rest back for the next prize.
- Put up with doubts about whether it was mixed well.
With the KorexTools Name Picker Wheel
- Paste the list of names.
- Spin the wheel with your screen shared.
- Remove the winner and repeat for the next prize.
A fair name wheel: the result is decided before the spin
Drawing with a wheel is visual and exciting, which is why it is used in classes, live streams and meetings. But a wheel is only fair if the winner does not depend on how fast it spins. Here the name is chosen first using cryptographic randomness and the animation is calculated to stop exactly on it: all slices of the same size have the same probability.
It is handy for choosing who presents, who wins a prize in an Instagram or TikTok live, or whose turn it is to clear the cups. For several prizes, remove the winner from the list and spin again, so nobody wins twice.
How it works
- •A list of 2 to 60 names, one per line, drawn as a wheel with alternating colours.
- •Winner picked at random before the animation, independent of the spin.
- •A repeated name takes more slices, in case you want to give someone more chances.
- •A button to remove the winner and draw the next prize.
Chance of winning
| Entrants | Each name | With one name entered twice |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 20% | 33% |
| 10 | 10% | 18% |
| 20 | 5% | 9.5% |
| 50 | 2% | 3.9% |
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- ⚠️Typing the same name twice by accident and giving it double the chance.
- ⚠️Spinning repeatedly until the expected winner appears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the wheel really fair?
Yes. The winner is chosen with cryptographic randomness before the animation starts and all slices of the same size have equal probability.
How many names does it take?
From 2 to 60, one per line. With many names the labels get small and are shortened, but the draw works the same.
How do I draw several prizes without repeating a winner?
After each spin press "Remove from list and draw another". The winner is deleted and the wheel is redrawn with the rest.
Can I run a live draw?
Yes, share your screen and spin in front of everyone. For draws with significant prizes, check the platform rules and your country's regulations.
What I would do if I were in your shoes
«In live giveaways we announce the rules before spinning and spin only once. The value of a draw is that everyone can see the procedure.» — DataKorex Engineering Team