How to Create a Decision Spinner in 3 Easy Steps
Learn how to quickly create custom decision spinners for any purpose. Perfect for beginners getting started with SpinnerMonkey.
Creating a decision spinner with SpinnerMonkey is incredibly simple and takes less than a minute. Whether you need to make a quick decision, run a classroom activity, or add fun to your meetings, our spinner tool has you covered.
Step 1: Navigate to the Create Page
Start by clicking the "Create a Spinner" button on our homepage or in the navigation menu. This takes you to our intuitive spinner creation interface where the magic happens.
Step 2: Add Your Title and Options
Give your spinner a descriptive title, then enter your choices in the options field, one per line. For example:
- Indian
- Pizza
- Chinese
- Italian
- Mediterran

You must have a minimum of at least 2 options (otherwise there really isn't much of a decision to be made!). You can add as many options as you need beyond that. Each option will automatically be assigned a different color to make your spinner visually appealing.
Step 3: Spin and Share
Click the "SPIN" button to watch your spinner come to life!
The wheel will spin with realistic physics and randomly land on one of your options. Once you're happy with your spinner, click "Share" to get a permanent link you can bookmark or send to others.
You can share to popular social media websites, or even embed the spinner directly into your website!
Pro Tips for Better Spinners
- Keep options concise: Short, clear options work best visually
- Use emojis: Add fun emojis to make your spinner more engaging
- Save the link: Every spinner gets a unique URL that works forever
- Embed / share anywhere: These spinners can be easily shared or embeded into other websites
Common Use Cases
Our users create spinners for countless purposes:
- Deciding where to eat lunch
- Picking random students for classroom participation
- Choosing meeting icebreakers
- Selecting raffle winners
- Making game night decisions
Ready to create your first spinner? It's completely free, requires no sign-up, and takes just seconds to get started!