Boy or Girl Wheel

Updated: June 2, 2025

What is a Boy or Girl Wheel?

A Boy or Girl Wheel is a fun and interactive way to reveal or guess the gender of a baby — with a twist of randomness and celebration. Often used at baby showers, gender reveal parties, or family gatherings, the wheel adds excitement and anticipation to an already special occasion. Guests take turns spinning the wheel to see whether it lands on “Boy” or “Girl”. The wheel can be customized and additional gender identities can be included. The wheel can be a lighthearted guessing game before the actual gender reveal, allowing everyone to participate. You can even assign small prizes or activities based on where the wheel lands. Some families use it as a way to spark conversation, especially among children or relatives who are curious and eager to guess the baby’s gender. At Random Wheel Spin, our customizable wheel allows you to personalize the entries, colors, images, and even the way the winner is announced. You can upload your own graphics, save the wheel for reuse, or share it with family and friends across the world. Whether you're throwing a party or teaching inclusivity, the Boy or Girl Wheel is a unique, engaging, and meaningful way to bring people together — with a spin of fun and thoughtfulness.

How To Use the Boy or Girl Wheel

1. Add Names Simply click the "Add Names" button and type wheel names into the popup box.
2. Then click "Spin" in the center of the wheel.
3. The wheel will spin for approximately 10 seconds and a random wheel entry will be selected.

Customization and Features

• Change Colors
  Each wheel can have up to eight different colors in it. The colors are randomly assigned to each wheel segment. You can change all the colors by clicking the "Change Colors" button Change Colors. This will open a color picker allowing you to select colors of your choice.

• Import Hundreds of Names from Excel, CSV or Google Sheets
  When you are in the "Add Names" screen you have the option to copy and paste long lists of names from Excel, CSV or Google Sheets directly into the wheel to save you time. You can drag and drop an entire Excel/CSV file or use this 'CSV' button CSV. A prompt will appear asking you which columns you wish to import (you can import multiple columns in one go - each cell is treated as a separate wheel entry/name). With Google Sheets you simply copy the data you want to import and paste it directly in the wheel entries screen. You can also import multiple columns at once from Google Sheets.

• Drag and Drop Multiple Images
  When you are in the "Add Names" screen you can also drag and drop multiple images to the wheel in one go or use this "Images" button Images to add images to the wheel. This is a fun way to graphically show different pictures or faces on the wheel.

• Vocally Announce Winner
  Random Wheel Spin wanted to make the wheel as accessible as possible so we added the option to vocally announce the winner after each spin. This is optional and accessible in the "Add Names" screen.

• Auto Remove Winner After Each Spin
  You also have the option to auto-remove the winner after each spin. This is optional and accessible in the "Add Names" screen.

• Wheel Saves Automatically and Updates in Real-Time
  The wheel updates and saves in real-time meaning there is no need for a save button in any of the screens. The wheel saves automatically as soon as you update the names or colours. This means if you accidentally close your browser everything will reload where you left off the next time you open the website again.
  

Menu Options:

•   Click the New Wheel icon to create a new wheel which will reset the current wheel and load in the default wheel colors and default starting names (your current wheel will be overwritten with the default wheel).

•   Click the Open Wheel icon to open a previously saved wheel. When you click this it will allow you to browse your computer for any previously saved wheels so you can open them (your current wheel will be overwritten with the opened wheel).

•   Click the Save Wheel icon if you want to save your current wheel to your computer hard drive. This is beneficial if you want to create lots of different types of wheels. The saved file is stored on your computer's hard drive. No data is saved on our servers.

•   Click the share icon to share the wheel with other people, including friends, family, students or colleagues. You can share your wheel of names to any other App on your device or create a sharable link to your wheel.

•   Click the embed link (in top menu) to generate a snippet of code which you can insert into your own website. Only the wheel will be displayed in your website. All buttons and menus are removed to make it cleaner and simpler, so you can tailor it to your own branding.

Applications of the Boy or Girl Wheel

The Boy or Girl Wheel by Random Wheel Spin is a fun and interactive way to make gender-based selections at random. Whether you're planning an event or just adding some excitement to a decision, this binary wheel adds surprise and engagement to any situation.

Some common applications of the Boy or Girl Wheel include:

• Gender reveal games at baby showers or parties
• Classroom activities for assigning roles (e.g., boy vs. girl teams)
• Icebreaker games or party challenges involving gender-based tasks
• Fun prediction games with friends or family
• Random assignments for characters in creative writing or drama exercises
• Creating suspenseful content for livestreams or social media
• Educational games focused on gender concepts and vocabulary
• Making playful decisions with a simple boy/girl outcome

The visual spinning effect adds a layer of excitement and fairness, making even simple decisions feel more entertaining and inclusive. It’s ideal for group activities where a quick and neutral decision is needed.

Using the Boy or Girl Wheel in the Classroom

Teachers are always seeking new ways to make lessons more interactive, and the boy or girl wheel offers a simple and effective tool to support classroom engagement. At Random Wheel Spin, we’ve built a versatile digital spinner that brings fun and fairness into everyday activities involving gender-based sorting, name selection, or character role play.

The idea is straightforward: spin the wheel to randomly land on "boy" or "girl". This can be used to assign characters in drama exercises, group students for activities, or generate prompts for storytelling. It removes hesitation around selection, introduces chance into the process, and makes tasks more dynamic for students.

Beyond classroom use, the boy or girl wheel is great for games at baby showers, gender reveal parties, or even casual family fun. Educators might also use it for language learning (like gendered nouns), early childhood activities, or simply to keep students engaged through surprise-based tasks.

The Random Wheel Spin platform makes setup effortless. Teachers and facilitators can quickly configure the wheel, save custom variations, and even pull in data from Excel or Google Sheets when needed. This flexibility means you can tailor it to suit your audience or learning goals instantly.

Features of the boy or girl wheel include:

• Custom colors and themes to match classroom style or event decor
• A text-to-speech option that announces the result aloud for extra excitement
• Ability to upload icons or themed images for visual representation
• Auto-removal settings for multiple-round games or equal distribution
• Quick save/load functions for different scenarios or age groups
• Link sharing and embed options for virtual classrooms or digital invites
• Simple integration with learning platforms and event software

The boy or girl wheel adds spontaneity and a touch of playfulness to everyday decisions. With Random Wheel Spin, users can enjoy a fast, fun, and fair way to enhance both education and entertainment activities.

The Boy or Girl Wheel as a Digital Focus Tool

While the primary function of the wheel is to make a random selection, its benefits go far beyond simple choice. The spinning motion, sound effects, and visual focus help many people—particularly neuro-diverse individuals—regain calm and clarity during overwhelming moments.

The origin of Random Wheel Spin is rooted in empathy. The creator, inspired by his autistic daughter, noticed how the movement of the wheel brought her a sense of peace. It became more than a game—it served as a gentle digital tool to ease anxiety and promote mental focus.

In classrooms and homes alike, the boy or girl wheel now serves a dual purpose. It’s used not only for quick and fair selections, but also as a visual break that helps children recenter. Teachers have found it useful during transitions or quiet moments to offer a calming visual stimulus.

So when you next spin the boy or girl wheel, it might be doing more than making a decision—it could be offering a brief, soothing pause in a busy day.

Is the Boy or Girl Wheel Random?

Yes the Boy or Girl Wheel at Random Wheel Spin is as random as it gets on a computer and uses advanced cryptographic Random Number Generation (RNG) technology similar to that used in slot machines in casinos. Every spin of this wheel is designed to be cryptographically random and provably fair, similar to the standards expected in online casinos or blockchain-based games of chance. "How come I get lots of winners which are the same?" This is just chance. In every day life you can throw two dice and both dice can each land on six several times in a row. This is pure chance and the same applies to the wheel. Random Wheel Spin's Boy or Girl Wheel does not have any memory so previous outcomes don't affect future winners. In games of chance, using Math.random() isn't enough. Random Wheel Spin uses browser-grade cryptographic randomness via crypto.randomUUID(), along with SHA-256 for irreversible hashing (used by financial institutions and government agencies).

Click here to find out more about how the random number generator (RNG) works

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