Wheel of Birthdays

Updated: June 1, 2025

What is a Wheel of Birthdays?

The Wheel of Birthdays is a fun tool created by Random Wheel Spin that allows users to randomly select a birthday. Perfect for playing a game that eliminates birthdays one by one until there is one birthday left as the overall winner to see who has the "best" or "worst" birthday! The Wheel of Birthdays allows users to explore all 365 dates of the year, plus the 29th February for those born on leap years. Whether you’re looking to settle a light-hearted debate about which person has the best birthday, or you just want to bring some energy into a classroom or party setting, the wheel provides a random and entertaining solution.

It works just like a classic spinning wheel of names, but with all dates of the year as your entries. With a single click, the wheel spins and randomly lands on birthday, making it perfect for games, competitions, ice-breakers, or discussions. Some users use it to celebrate the “best birthday” while others have fun using it to decide whose birthday wins a special treat. It makes a great game to eliminate birthdays one by one, until there is one birthday left remaining!

Teachers can use it in the classroom to build community among students by encouraging them to cheer for their birthday. At birthday parties, it’s a great way to add an unexpected twist—perhaps the date that wins gets the first slice of cake or chooses the next game. It’s also used by event planners and teams to randomly assign roles, topics, or prizes by month.

As with all Random Wheel Spin tools, the Wheel of Birthdays supports vibrant colors, real-time spin effects, and even voice announcements. Users can save and share their wheels, or embed them into websites for repeated use. Whether you're organizing a celebration or just want to start a birthday-themed conversation, the Wheel of Birthdays adds a colorful, inclusive, and fun experience for everyone.

How To Use the Wheel of Birthdays

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 10 seconds and a random birthday date 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 Wheel of Birthdays

Random Wheel Spin's Wheel of Birthdays is a delightful tool designed to randomly select birthdays or highlight special dates. It’s perfect for organizing celebrations, planning surprises, and making birthday-related decisions fun and engaging.

Some common applications of the Wheel of Birthdays include:

• Randomly choosing a birthday to celebrate in group settings
• Organizing birthday gift exchanges or Secret Santa events
• Planning surprise parties by selecting dates or honorees
• Classroom activities to learn about months and dates
• Engaging social media followers with birthday shout-outs or contests
• Family games centered around remembering and celebrating birthdays
• Assigning birthday-related tasks or treats during events
• Creating fun birthday trivia or quiz games

The spinning Wheel of Birthdays adds excitement and anticipation to birthday celebrations, making it easy and fun to highlight special dates. Its visual and interactive design helps bring people together in joyful recognition of birthdays.

Using the Wheel of Birthdays by Teachers in the Classroom

Teachers are always seeking fun and inclusive classroom tools to celebrate and connect with their students. The wheel of birthdays is quickly becoming a creative favorite among tools for teachers. This engaging spinner helps mark student birthdays in an exciting and equitable way. No more missed dates or overlooked students—simply add class birthdays to the wheel and let it do the rest.

This tool transforms birthday recognition into a vibrant event. Teachers can spin the wheel during morning meetings, class assemblies, or end-of-day routines to spotlight whose birthday is approaching or currently being celebrated. It’s an easy addition to daily classroom activities, boosting student morale and creating a positive class culture. Plus, for students who may be shy or new, it’s a fantastic way to make them feel seen and included.

In terms of classroom tools, the wheel of birthdays allows for personalization. Educators can add themed icons, class photos, or birthday emojis to each student’s entry, making the experience extra special. Teachers can even schedule monthly birthday celebrations by spinning the wheel to determine celebration order, party roles, or themed games.

As a digital classroom activity, this wheel is simple to use. Teachers can import birthdays from class rosters or spreadsheets, making updates fast and efficient. It works great in both in-person and virtual classrooms, and students love the fun anticipation of watching the wheel spin.

Key features of using the wheel of birthdays as a teacher tool:

• Visually engaging design that builds classroom excitement
• Custom themes, images, and birthday sounds
• Ability to save and load wheels for each class or term
• Useful for group activities, celebration planning, or birthday trivia games
• Easy integration with Google Sheets and CSV for managing class data
• Interactive classroom activity that reinforces classroom culture and belonging

By incorporating the wheel of birthdays into regular class routines, teachers create lasting memories while utilizing a classroom tool that fosters inclusion and joy.

The Wheel of Birthdays: A Digital Fidget Spinner

The soothing nature of the wheel of birthdays goes beyond celebrations—it doubles as a digital fidget spinner in the classroom. The rhythmic spinning motion, gentle click sounds, and festive reveal can provide moments of calm, making it a sensory-friendly classroom tool that supports emotional balance.

Especially helpful for neuro-diverse students or those experiencing anxiety, the birthday wheel can become part of a classroom routine that offers predictability and comfort. Even watching the wheel spin while waiting to see whose name appears can help regulate energy and attention.

Teachers also find value in using the wheel as part of social-emotional learning (SEL). Alongside birthdays, educators can include gratitude spins, kind messages, or birthday wishes from peers. It shifts the focus from just the individual to class-wide appreciation and celebration.

Whether you’re creating a mindful moment or celebrating milestones, the wheel of birthdays blends fun and function. It’s a thoughtful addition to any classroom toolkit, designed to uplift students and foster positive group dynamics.

Is the Wheel of Birthdays Random?

Yes the Wheel of Birthdays 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 Wheel of Birthdays 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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