How to set up your prize wheel
List each prize on its own line. Add a weight to control rarity, so "Grand prize *1" next to "Sticker pack *5" makes stickers five times more likely. Slice sizes on the wheel match the odds, so players can see the chances at a glance.
To limit stock, turn on "Remove winner after each spin". When a prize is won it leaves the wheel, so you can never give away more than you have. For several of the same prize, list it several times.
Where a prize wheel works
- School fairs, carnivals and PTA events
- Trade-show booths and store promotions
- Stream and community giveaways
- Classroom reward days
- Office parties and team events
Be clear about the odds
If you advertise a prize wheel, make the rules and prize list clear. Weighted wheels are fine for fun and promotions, but regulated games of chance have legal requirements in many places. Read our short giveaway guide and check local rules.
Keep players engaged
Add a "Try again" slice for suspense without giving a prize, add "Spin twice" for excitement, and use fullscreen on a screen at your event.
Step-by-step: build a prize wheel
- List each prize on its own line.
- Add weights to set rarity: *1 for the grand prize, higher numbers for common prizes.
- Decide whether prizes should be removed after they are won.
- Open fullscreen on a large screen.
- Let each guest press Spin or click the wheel.
How to choose weights
Weights are relative, not percentages. If your weights add up to 20, then a prize with weight 1 has a 5% chance and a prize with weight 5 has a 25% chance. Plan the weights from your prize budget: expected cost per spin equals each prize value times its chance, added together. A $50 gift card at *1 out of 20 plus 5 tickets at *5 gives you an average cost per spin that you can multiply by the expected number of guests.
Plan the event experience
A prize wheel is part of the show. Place the screen where a queue can watch. Keep a "try again" slice so not every spin gives a prize, but make sure everyone gets a small token so nobody leaves empty-handed. Have prizes ready to hand over immediately. Put the rules on a sign: one spin per person, prize list and any age requirements.
Transparency and rules
If you run a promotional prize wheel for a business, tell people how it works, including that the odds are weighted. If entry requires a purchase or personal data, the activity may be regulated, so check local rules. See our giveaway rules overview.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make a prize rarer?
Give it a smaller weight, such as *1, and give common prizes bigger weights such as *5.
How do I stop a prize being won twice?
Turn on Remove winner after each spin. The prize leaves the wheel once it is won.
Can I show the odds?
Slice sizes match the odds, so the wheel itself shows them. You can also list percentages in your event rules.
Can I use it on a big screen?
Yes. Use Fullscreen and connect your device to a TV or projector.
Are the odds visible?
Slice sizes match the odds, so a bigger slice is more likely. You can also state odds in your rules.
Can I print the result?
Open the result record, which lists the entries, winner and time, and print or save the page.
