Dinosaur Wheel Spinner by Random Wheel Spin

Updated: June 30, 2025

What is a Dinosaur Wheel Spinner?

The Dinosaur Wheel Spinner is an engaging way to randomly pick a type of dinosaur and see an image and facts about the selected dinosaur! It is a great way to learn about dinosaurs as well as being perfect for those with a special interest about dinosaurs who just love spinning the wheel. It reduces stress, acts as an online fidget, and can help ease anxiety through its soothing, repetitive action.

This interactive wheel spinner combines learning and fun by using a random wheel spin to select dinosaurs, making it an excellent tool for the classroom. Teachers can use it as a random name picker alternative, where each spin reveals a dinosaur image that can be clicked to open detailed facts. This encourages curiosity and active participation, helping students engage more deeply with the topic of dinosaurs.

The visual element of the wheel makes it especially effective for younger learners and those who benefit from interactive, image-based tools. It also works well as a digital fidget spinner, offering a calming, low-pressure experience that supports focus and reduces anxiety. The wheel can be saved and shared with students or friends, making it a flexible resource for group learning, personal exploration, or simply enjoying the thrill of the spin.

How To Use the Dinosaur Wheel Spinner

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 about 8 seconds and a random dinosaur 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 into Wheel
  The wheel supports images as well as names. You can have just images, just names or both! Images make the wheel a lot more engaging. How to add images to the wheel: Click the "Add Names" button - in this screen you can also drag and drop multiple images to the wheel from your computer or use this "Images" button to add multiple 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.

• Embed Wheel in Your Website
  You can embed a wheel to your own website. Click the link in the top menu to do this. All menus and buttons are removed so the wheel is tailored to your own branding.
  

• Full Screen Mode
  If you have a presentation or just want to view the wheel in a bigger format without all the menu and buttons click the two arrows in the bottom right of the screen. This will enlarge the wheel on your screen and remove all surrounding menus and text. To exit fullscreen mode simply click the two arrows again.
  

• Wheel Saves Automatically and Updates in Real-Time
  The virtual spinner wheel updates and saves in real-time meaning you can close the window by accident (without clicking a Save button) and your data will still be saved. 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. There is no need to login or have an account.
  

• Display Extra Information for any of your Wheel Entries
  You can customize the wheel to store and display extra information behind each of your wheel items (such as facts, questions, answers or actions) that can be displayed when a result is selected (so that extra information is effectively hidden until the item is randomly selected by the wheel).
  
  When the wheel is spun and a result is selected the user will see a "Click Me" button in the result popup which they click to display the extra information. The information could, for example, be some facts about that wheel entry, or a question, answer or action. It is particularly useful in the classroom getting students to answer questions hidden behind each of the wheel entries, as well as engaging presentations at work or team-building events, or a fun game between friends where that information is hidden until the wheel lands on an entry at random, such as a truth or dare game.
  
  To add extra information all you do is click the "Add Names" button and then click the toggle labelled "Add/Edit Extra Information". On the next screen you can then choose which wheel item you want to add extra information against. You can also add multiple images in the extra information screen.
  

• Your Wheel Data is Stored on Your Computer
  All data you input on the wheel (like your entries or saved wheels) is stored only in your browser’s local storage and never sent to our servers.
  

•   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 and paste directly into your own website (paste it anywhere inside your "" tags). 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 Dinosaur Picker Wheel

The Dinosaur Picker Wheel by Random Wheel Spin is a fun, educational tool that uses a random wheel spin to select different types of dinosaurs. With vivid images and clickable entries, it makes learning about dinosaurs both interactive and exciting.

Some common applications of the Dinosaur Picker Wheel include:

• Teaching students about different dinosaur species in a fun and visual way
• Using it in science lessons as an engaging supplement to prehistoric life topics
• Acting as a random name picker alternative for student groups, projects, or quiz teams
• Helping children with a special interest in dinosaurs engage deeper in learning
• Inspiring creative activities like drawing, storytelling, or writing prompts based on the selected dinosaur
• Making educational games more dynamic by integrating dinosaur facts
• Supporting home learning, homeschooling, or digital classroom environments
• Sharing the saved wheel among students or friends for collaborative fun

The suspense and excitement of the spinning wheel adds surprise and delight, encouraging exploration and repeated use. It turns ordinary learning moments into immersive, curiosity-driven experiences.

Using the Dinosaur Picker Wheel by Teachers in the Classroom

The dinosaur picker wheel is a highly versatile classroom tool, combining fun and structure in equal measure. Designed by Random Wheel Spin, this wheel spinner captures student attention with colorful dinosaur images and clickable entries that reveal fun facts about each species.

Teachers can use the dinosaur picker wheel to randomly assign group roles (like "Team Triceratops" vs. "Team Stegosaurus"), quiz questions, reading activities, or rewards. It can be integrated into science lessons, storytelling sessions, or behavior management strategies.

This interactive random name picker alternative keeps students involved while adding excitement to daily routines. Each spin becomes a moment of engagement—ideal for younger learners and visual learners alike.

Features that support classroom use:

• Customizable or pre-set dinosaur names and visuals
• Clickable dinosaur images linking to fun facts
• Bright, age-appropriate design ideal for primary grades
• Audio support for multisensory engagement
• Auto-remove feature to avoid repeat selections
• Shareable links for homework or remote learning
• Boosts classroom participation and cooperative learning

The Dinosaur Picker Wheel: A Classroom Fidget Experience

In addition to its educational value, the dinosaur picker wheel doubles as a digital fidget spinner. The smooth, repetitive motion of the random wheel spin provides a calming, satisfying experience for many students.

This can be especially helpful during classroom transitions, downtime, or when students need a sensory break. For students with anxiety or neurodivergent learners, watching the wheel spin can reduce stress and help them refocus.

The visual and interactive nature of the spinner keeps engagement high without overstimulation. Students often cheer or laugh as the wheel slows and lands on a dinosaur—turning a moment of tension into shared joy.

It’s not just a fun tool—it’s a way to support emotional regulation while keeping learning on track. For students with a special interest in dinosaurs, the wheel becomes a rewarding and focused digital outlet.

Is the Dinosaur Picker Wheel Random?

Yes, the Dinosaur Picker Wheel at Random Wheel Spin uses cryptographic Random Number Generation (RNG) to ensure every spin is completely random. Similar to casino slot machines or blockchain-based tools, this wheel spinner is both provably fair and securely designed.

Seeing the same dinosaur more than once is just chance at work. Just like flipping a coin or rolling dice, repetition is part of randomness. The wheel does not store previous results, so each spin is a new event.

The underlying system uses browser-based cryptographic randomness via crypto.randomUUID(), and hashing with SHA-256 to ensure security and fairness, matching standards used by financial and tech institutions.

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