Random category generator

Spin for a category for word games and trivia, then add a letter for a classic category game.

Click the wheel or press Space to spin

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Share this wheel

The link opens a fresh copy of this wheel with the same entries, title and colors, ready to spin.

Your entries are written into the link itself, so anyone you send it to can read them. We don’t keep a copy, and your results never leave this device.

Spin for a random category

Spin and the wheel picks a category. Use it for word games, trivia nights, kids’ games and challenges. There are four lists:

  • Word games: 24 categories like Things in a kitchen, Things that are cold and Board games.
  • Trivia: 12 trivia categories, from History to Wild card.
  • Kids: simple categories like Colors, Toys and Things that fly.
  • Outfit themes: style challenges like Monochrome, All denim and Throwback decade.

Play a category game

  1. Spin a category here, like Fruits.
  2. Spin a letter on the random letter generator, like P.
  3. Start a one-minute timer. Everyone writes as many answers as they can: peach, plum, papaya, pineapple.
  4. Score it. Cross off answers that someone else also wrote. Unique answers score a point.

Tip: On the letter wheel, use the list without hard letters like Q, X and Z, so every round is playable.

Trivia night

Spin the Trivia list to choose each round’s category. Want a mix? Choose Remove from wheel after each round so every category gets a turn before any repeat.

Outfit theme wheel

Bored of your closet? Spin the Outfit themes list and put together an outfit that fits. Pattern clash and Dress up for no reason are especially fun with friends.

For a random word to play with, try the random word generator.

Questions people ask

How do I play a category game with the wheel?

Spin for a category, then spin the random letter generator for a letter. Everyone has one minute to write as many answers as they can that fit the category and start with the letter.

Can I use it for trivia night?

Yes. Choose Trivia and spin for the category of each question or round: history, geography, science, sports, music and more.

Can I add my own categories?

Yes. Replace the list with your own, one per line.