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Short, practical guides for teachers, streamers and teams who need a quick, fair pick.

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What is a spin the wheel used for?A spin the wheel is a random picker: you add a list of names, tasks or options, spin, and the wheel chooses one for you.

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What will I find in the PickWhim blog?

Practical guides for anyone who needs a quick, fair pick: running giveaways, choosing students, planning team games and keeping a stream chat busy. Every guide links to a free tool you can use right away.

How do I pick a random winner fairly?

Put every eligible entry in one list, remove duplicates, announce the rules before the draw and use a tool that picks with a secure random number generator. Record the draw or share your screen so everyone can see it was fair.

Are the PickWhim tools free?

Yes. The wheel, the live quiz and the marble race are free to use in your browser, with no sign-up.

Can I use PickWhim in a classroom or on stream?

Yes. Teachers use the wheel to call on students and the quiz for reviews. Streamers add the wheel as an OBS overlay and let chat join the quiz.