Guides

Practical notes on running a fair, effective prize wheel — for classrooms, raffles, streams, and more.

• Prize Wheel Ideas for Kids' Birthday Parties

  A spinning wheel keeps a party game moving and gives every kid a visible, exciting moment — but party wheels have different rules than adult ones. Here's what actually works.

  February 2, 2025 · 2 min read

• Team Standup Roulette: Picking Who Goes First (Fairly)

  The same two people always seem to volunteer to go first, and the same one always goes last. A random picker fixes it — but only if the team actually trusts the process.

  January 29, 2025 · 2 min read

• Running a Prize Wheel Giveaway on Twitch or YouTube Live

  A spinning wheel is one of the few genuinely good pieces of stream entertainment that also solves a real problem — picking a giveaway winner. Here's how to set one up without it stalling your stream.

  January 25, 2025 · 2 min read

• Weighted vs. Equal-Odds Wheels: When to Use Each

  Every entry doesn't always deserve the same chance. Here's how weighted odds work on a prize wheel, and the specific situations where they're the right call instead of a fairness problem.

  January 22, 2025 · 2 min read

• The Fairest Way to Pick a Raffle Winner Online

  Drawing a raffle winner in front of an audience (in person or streamed) requires more than a random function — it requires proof. Here's what actually makes a draw trustworthy.

  January 18, 2025 · 2 min read

• How to Run a Fair Classroom Name Picker (Without the Complaints)

  A random name picker only works if students trust it. Here's how to set one up so nobody accuses you of rigging it — including what to do about students who already got picked.

  January 15, 2025 · 2 min read