1. What is the Number Picker?

The Number Picker is a free online spinning wheel that randomly selects a number from any range you define. You set your minimum and maximum values, click Spin, and the wheel animates before landing on a randomly chosen number. The entire process is visual, transparent, and fair — everyone watching can see exactly how the selection happens.

Under the hood, the Number Picker uses cryptographically secure randomness (the Web Crypto API) to ensure every number on the wheel has an exactly equal chance of being selected. There are no patterns, no bias, and no way to predict or manipulate the outcome. This makes it ideal for situations where fairness matters: games, contests, lotteries, research sampling, and any scenario where you need an impartial random number.

2. How to Use the Number Picker

The Number Picker is designed to be simple and intuitive. Most users can start spinning within seconds, but here is a detailed walkthrough of every step:

1. Open the Number Picker. Navigate to this page. The wheel and input panel load automatically — no sign-up, no downloads, no installation required.
2. Set your number range. Use the input panel on the side of the wheel. Enter your minimum and maximum values. Each number appears as a segment on the wheel in real time.
3. Edit your range (optional). Adjust the min/max values. Changes reflect instantly on the wheel.
4. Adjust settings (optional). Open the settings panel to change spin speed or duration, or switch color themes. (Although defaults work fine for most uses.)
5. Spin the wheel. Click the Spin button in the center of the wheel (or press the Space or Enter/Return keys on your keyboard). The wheel spins with realistic physics and slows to a stop. The pointer indicates the winning number.
6. View and act on the result. A result popup announces the selected number. From here you can copy the number to clipboard, remove it from the wheel for the next spin, or dismiss and spin again.

That is all it takes. For recurring use, you can bookmark your configured wheel or share the link with others.

3. Setting Your Number Range

The Number Picker supports flexible ways to define which numbers appear on the wheel:

Using Min/Max Range

The simplest way to populate the wheel is to set a minimum and maximum value. Enter your desired range (for example, 1 to 42), and the wheel automatically generates all integers in that range. This works well for dice simulations, lottery numbers, or any continuous sequence.

Large Ranges

The wheel can take numbers from 1 to maximum 10'000. However, for visual clarity, smaller ranges (under 100 numbers) work best — larger ranges create very thin segments that are hard to read. The randomness remains mathematically fair regardless of range size.

Reset Numbers

You can reset number range to defaults by clicking the Reset button, then set a new range.

4. Wheel Settings

The Number Picker works out of the box with sensible defaults, but the settings panel lets you tailor the experience for different contexts — from quick picks to dramatic live drawings.

Spin behavior

• Spin duration: Choose how long the wheel spins before stopping. Shorter durations (2-3 seconds) keep things brisk for rapid selections. Longer durations (8-10 seconds) build suspense for contests and giveaways.
• Spin speed: Adjust the initial velocity. Higher speeds create a more dramatic spin; lower speeds feel calmer.

Colors and themes

Switch between color palettes to match your brand, presentation theme, or stream overlay. Each theme changes the segment colors on the wheel while keeping numbers legible.

5. Action Modes: Normal vs. Elimination

The Number Picker supports two primary modes of action. Understanding these modes helps you use this tool to its fullest.

Normal Mode

The wheel picks a number and that number stays on the wheel for subsequent spins. This is useful when:

• The same number can be selected multiple times (for example, simulating dice rolls where repeats are expected).
• You want to spin multiple times and compare results without modifying the range.
• You are running statistical experiments where each spin should be independent.

Elimination Mode

In Elimination Mode, you can remove selected numbers from the wheel. This is possible by clicking the Remove button in the result popup. The number is then automatically removed from the wheel after the spin.

This is essential when:

• Running a raffle where each ticket number can only win once.
• Selecting multiple unique numbers for a lottery drawing.
• Assigning numbered items to participants without duplicates.
• Creating a countdown or draft-style selection process.

6. Saving and Sharing Your Wheel

You do not need an account to save and share your Number Picker configuration. Saving is free and available to every user.

How saving works

You work with the wheel, set your number range, change configuration, etc. You can then click the Share button in the top menu to get a shareable link. A small box with the link will pop up. You can now click the copy button to copy the link to your clipboard.

Sharing with others

Copy the URL and send it to colleagues, players, or your audience. When they open the link, they see the same wheel with the same numbers — ready to spin. (Note: their operations will not change your wheel configuration. It will remain constant and you can always refer to it.) This is perfect for:

• Game hosts sharing a configured wheel with players.
• Event organizers distributing a raffle wheel to co-hosts.
• Teachers sharing a number range wheel with students.

Organizing multiple wheels

Create separate configurations for different purposes (one wheel per game, one per event, one per class). Save each URL as a bookmark. Organize them in browser folders for quick access — for example, a "Game Wheels" folder or a "Raffle Wheels" folder.

7. Use Case: Games and Entertainment

The Number Picker is a versatile tool for games and entertainment, replacing physical dice, lottery balls, and random number generators with a visual, engaging experience.

Digital dice replacement

Set the range to 1-6 for a standard die, 1-20 for a D20, or any custom range. The spinning wheel adds drama and visual excitement that a simple random number generator lacks. Perfect for board games, drinking games, or party activities.

RPG and tabletop gaming

Dungeon masters and game masters use the Number Picker for random encounters, loot tables, NPC generation, and any situation requiring visible randomness. Screen-share the wheel during online sessions so all players can see the result as it happens.

Bingo and lottery simulations

Set up a 1-75 range for bingo or 1-49 for lottery simulations. Use Elimination Mode to ensure each number is called only once. The visual wheel makes the drawing transparent and engaging for participants.

Prize wheels and game shows

Create custom number wheels for prize amounts, point values, or challenge levels. The dramatic spin builds anticipation for contestants and audience alike.

8. Use Case: Education and Teaching

Educators use the Number Picker for interactive lessons, fair selection, and mathematical demonstrations.

Probability demonstrations

Math teachers use the wheel to demonstrate probability concepts. Students can predict outcomes, observe actual results over multiple spins, and compare theoretical vs. experimental probability. The visual nature makes abstract concepts concrete.

Random problem generation

Generate random numbers for math problems: "Solve 7 × [spin the wheel]" or "Find the square root of [spin the wheel]." This keeps practice sessions unpredictable and engaging.

Fair student selection

Assign each student a number and spin to select who answers the next question, presents first, or joins a particular group. The transparency of the spinning wheel removes any perception of favoritism.

Classroom games

Use numbered categories for trivia games, assign point values to questions, or create random challenges. The wheel adds excitement to otherwise routine activities.

9. Use Case: Contests and Lotteries

Running a transparent drawing builds trust with participants. The Number Picker's visual spinning wheel shows everyone exactly how winners are chosen — no hidden algorithms, no behind-the-scenes manipulation.

Setting up a raffle

1. Assign each participant a ticket number.
2. Set the Number Picker range to match your ticket numbers (e.g., 1-500).
3. Use Elimination Mode if selecting multiple winners.

Running the drawing live

Screen-share the wheel during a live stream, webinar, or in-person event. Click Spin and let your audience watch the wheel slow down and land on a winning number. The visual drama creates engagement and proves the selection was random.

Multiple prize tiers

For drawings with multiple prizes, use Elimination Mode. Spin once for the grand prize winner (that number is removed), spin again for second place, and so on. This ensures each ticket number wins at most one prize.

Documentation

The result popup shows the selected number clearly. Screenshot or record the drawing for your records. The saved wheel link also serves as documentation of your configuration.

10. Tips and Best Practices

Get the most out of the Number Picker with these practical tips:

• Keep ranges under 100 for readability. The wheel can handle thousands of numbers, but segments become hard to read. For large ranges, the wheel still works correctly — you just won't see every number on the visual.
• Use Elimination Mode for no-repeat scenarios. Anytime you need to ensure each number is picked only once (raffles, lottery drawings, unique selections), use the Remove button after each spin.
• Test your settings before going live. If you are running a public drawing, do a practice spin beforehand to confirm the range, timing, and visual appearance are set correctly.
• Bookmark frequently used configurations. If you use the same number range repeatedly (weekly lottery, recurring game), save the URL as a bookmark for instant access.
• Share the link, not a screenshot. If you want others to use your wheel, send them the URL so they get an interactive, spinnable version.

11. Related Tools

PickerKit offers other randomization tools for different use cases:

• Name Picker — Spin a wheel to select a random name from any list. Perfect for teachers, raffles, team selection, and giveaways.
• Team Picker — Automatically divide a list of names into balanced teams or groups. Great for classroom group projects or sports team formation.
• Yes/No Picker — A simple decision wheel for binary choices. Quick way to settle yes-or-no questions.

All tools share the same principles: instant access, no sign-up, cryptographically secure randomness, and shareable URLs.