How to use two spin wheels
- Name each wheel at the top (“Who” and “Does what”, for example) and type one option per line in the box below it. The lists can be different lengths.
- Press Spin both, tap either wheel, or flick one. Both wheels spin in opposite directions and stop one after the other, for extra suspense.
- The result shows as a pair, such as Mia + Laundry, and goes into the list of previous spins.
Ideas for a 2-category spin wheel
| Wheel 1 + Wheel 2 | Use |
|---|---|
| Person + chore | Weekly chore chart at home or in a shared flat. |
| Student + question number | Review lessons: who answers which question. |
| Food + drink | End the “what should we eat?” debate in one spin. |
| Character + setting | Creative-writing and drawing prompts. |
| Exercise + reps | A random workout, one round at a time. |
| Player + truth or dare | Party games that pick who and what together. |
Fair on both sides
Each wheel draws its own result with crypto randomness, independently, so every pair is equally likely. With 6 people and 6 chores there are 36 possible pairs, each with a 1 in 36 chance. For single lists, the classic spin wheel has more options, like elimination and weights.
Why two wheels beat one long list
You could type every pair into one wheel, “Mia – Laundry”, “Mia – Dishes” and so on, but the list grows fast: 6 people and 6 chores make 36 lines, and 10 students with 12 questions make 120. Two wheels keep each list short and readable while still covering every combination.
They also make the result easy to follow. The room watches who gets picked on the left and what they get on the right, and each wheel shows its own odds by slice size.
How many combinations are possible?
| Wheel A × Wheel B | Possible pairs (each equally likely) |
|---|---|
| 4 players × 2 (truth or dare) | 8 pairs, 1 in 8 each |
| 6 people × 6 chores | 36 pairs, 1 in 36 each |
| 6 exercises × 5 rep counts | 30 pairs, 1 in 30 each |
| 10 students × 12 questions | 120 pairs, 1 in 120 each |
| 20 characters × 20 settings | 400 story prompts |
Good to know before you spin
- Each wheel is independent. The left result never affects the right one, so the same person can come up twice in a row on the left wheel.
- No automatic elimination here. To stop repeats, delete the line from the box after it comes up. For one list with no repeats, use elimination mode on the main wheel.
- Lists can be any length. A 3-slice wheel next to a 30-slice wheel works fine; each is drawn on its own.
- Everything is saved. Both lists, their names and your previous spins stay in this browser until you change them.
Classroom routines with a double wheel
- Paste your class list into wheel A and name it “Student”.
- Put question numbers 1–12 from today’s worksheet into wheel B and name it “Question”.
- Spin both: the student answers the question that came up. Clear the line from wheel A when they’re done, so everyone gets a turn.
- For writing lessons, switch to the Story prompt preset and let pairs write a paragraph from their character and setting.
Questions people ask
Can I spin two wheels at the same time?
Yes. Press Spin both and the two wheels spin together, each drawing its own random result.
Do both wheels need the same number of options?
No. Each wheel can have any number of entries, up to 1,000.
Are my two lists saved?
Yes. Both lists, their names and the previous spins are saved in this browser automatically.
How many combinations can two wheels make?
Multiply the two list lengths. Six names and six tasks give 36 possible pairs, and each pair has the same 1 in 36 chance.
Can the double wheel avoid repeats?
Not automatically. Delete a line from its box after it comes up, or use the main spin wheel with elimination mode when you only need one list.
Updated by the SpinnWheel team