The SpinPicker Blog
Practical guides for giveaways, classrooms, games and everyday decisions.
How to Run a Fair Giveaway (and Prove It Was Fair)
A simple step-by-step guide to running a giveaway or raffle that people trust: rules, numbering entries, picking winners and keeping a record.
Read the articleHow Random Number Generators Work, in Plain English
What a random number generator really does, why computers can fake randomness well, and how to tell a fair tool from a sloppy one.
Read the article30 Spinner Wheel Ideas for Class, Parties and Everyday Life
Thirty practical ideas for a spinning wheel: classroom jobs, party games, dinner decisions, workouts, chore charts and more.
Read the articleUsing Random Pickers in the Classroom: 8 Easy Routines
Eight simple classroom routines that use a random name or number picker to keep every student involved and avoid favourites.
Read the articleHow to Decide When You Cannot Decide: 6 Simple Methods
Stuck between options? Six practical ways to make a decision, including when a random wheel helps and when it does not.
Read the articlePick a Number Games: 10 Ideas for Kids and Adults
Ten easy games that only need a random number between 1 and 10 (or 1 and 5): guessing games, icebreakers, road trip games and more.
Read the articleWhy Random Results Often Do Not Feel Random
Why streaks, repeats and patterns in random results are completely normal, and what that means for giveaways and games.
Read the articleInvented Words: How to Use a Fake Word Generator for Names and Stories
Ideas for using made-up words: character names, fantasy places, brand names, usernames and word games. Includes tips for picking the best ones.
Read the articleFun Ways to Learn the 50 US States with a Random Picker
Learn the US states and capitals with simple games: random state draws, map races, capital quizzes and regional challenges.
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