Use a random name wheel for classes, events, and everyday choices

A wheel works when the audience should see all entries and follow the spin. A scrolling picker focuses on a single compact reveal, while cards let a participant choose before uncovering the result. The presentation changes, but the starting list and rules should remain the same.

For a private decision, prioritize speed and readability over elaborate effects. For a public activity, rehearse text size, audio, and screen sharing so everyone sees the same result at the same time.

With no-repeat enabled, a selected name is held out until the round is reset. This fits turn-taking, randomized order, and multiple winners. With repeats allowed, each draw uses the full list again, which works for recurring choices such as meals or activities.

No-repeat mode does not create a predictable order; it ensures only that a held-out entry is not selected again within the same round. Check the player state and reset when every name should return to the pool.

Results are stored in the list history on the same device. This is useful for checking who has already appeared or reviewing recent outcomes, but it can disappear when site data is cleared or the browser or device changes. Activities that require permanent evidence should copy final results into an approved record system.

Before sharing a result, confirm that the text contains no sensitive information. Magic Random shares result text; it does not create a public database link containing the full entrant list.

A randomizer cannot know that a name is missing, duplicated, or ineligible. The facilitator must review the entry count and source list before drawing, especially when prizes or meaningful consequences are involved.