How the yes or no wheel works
Press Spin, click the wheel, or press Space or Enter. The wheel picks an answer the moment you press, using your browser's cryptographic random number generator (crypto.getRandomValues), and then animates to land on it. Each answer appears on the wheel three times to make the spin more fun to watch, but every answer always covers exactly the same share of the wheel, so the odds stay equal.
Yes or no, or yes, no or maybe?
With Yes / No selected, each answer has a 50% chance, just like tossing a fair coin. Switch to Yes / No / Maybe and each answer has a one-in-three chance, about 33%. Maybe is useful when "not yet" is a real option, for example when you're deciding whether to do something today or leave it for later. The wheel remembers your choice next time you visit.
When a yes or no wheel helps
- Small decisions: dessert or not? Go for a run? One more episode? When both options are fine, let the wheel break the tie so you can move on.
- Fair calls between people: settle who gets the front seat, or whether the group goes out tonight, without anyone feeling the decision was biased.
- Games: use it in party games, for dares, or to decide whether a player wins a bonus.
- Classrooms: quick yes-or-no spins keep a lesson moving and add a bit of suspense.
Use the answer to check your gut
The wheel can help even if you don't follow its answer. Spin, then notice how you feel about the result. If you feel relieved, the wheel agreed with you. If you feel a flash of disappointment, you've learned which option you really wanted. Many people use a coin toss the same way: the moment the answer appears, their real preference becomes clear.
Frequently asked questions
Is the yes or no wheel fair?
Yes. The answer is chosen with a cryptographically secure random number generator before the wheel starts moving, and every answer has the same chance. The animation only shows the result; it can't change it.
What are the odds of getting yes?
50% with Yes / No, and one in three with Yes / No / Maybe. Each spin is independent, so getting "No" three times in a row doesn't make "Yes" any more likely next time.
Can I add my own answers?
This wheel is built for yes-or-no questions. To spin with your own list of options, use the Spin the Wheel tool.
Should I use it for important decisions?
It's best for everyday, low-stakes choices. For decisions about health, money or anything hard to undo, weigh up the facts and get advice where you need it.