About the yes or no wheel
The yes or no wheel is the fastest way to break a tie with yourself. Each slice is equally likely, so the result is a true 50/50. Want a looser answer? The "Spin only" menu switches to Yes / No / Maybe, or to eight "should I do it?" answers like "Sleep on it" and "Ask a friend first". To weigh the odds, add a second "Yes" to make it 2-to-1.
Ways to use it
- Settle small decisions without overthinking: order dessert, text back, go out tonight.
- Break ties in a group when a vote ends even.
- Play it as a party game: ask the wheel silly questions and read the answers out loud.
Is a yes or no wheel really 50/50?
Yes. The wheel has one Yes slice and one No slice of equal size, and the result is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning. Each spin is independent, so getting three Yes answers in a row is not a sign of bias: it happens 12.5% of the time (one in eight).
Yes or no wheel vs flipping a coin
The odds are the same as a fair coin, but the wheel is easier to share on a screen, nobody can argue about how it was flipped, and you can change the odds. Add "Maybe" for three answers, or type "Yes *3" to make yes three times as likely when you are leaning one way and just need a nudge.
One spin or best of three?
Decide before you spin. One spin is quickest; best of three (first answer to win twice) feels fairer for bigger decisions, but it still has the same 50% chance for each side. A useful trick: if you feel disappointed by the answer, that tells you what you actually wanted.
What’s on this wheel (2)
- Yes
- No
Spin only: Yes / No / Maybe (3)
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
Spin only: Should I do it? (8)
- Go for it
- Don’t do it
- Sleep on it
- Ask a friend first
- Do it tomorrow
- Wait a week
- Absolutely yes
- Not this time
Frequently asked questions
Is the yes or no wheel a true 50/50?
Yes. With one "Yes" and one "No" slice, each answer has exactly a 50% chance. Add extra slices to change the odds: two "Yes" and one "No" makes yes twice as likely.
Can I add "Maybe" to the wheel?
Yes. Choose Yes / No / Maybe in the "Spin only" menu above the entries, and each answer gets a one-in-three chance. Treat "Maybe" as a cue to wait, or to spin again tomorrow.
What does the "Should I do it?" list say?
It answers with more than yes or no: go for it, don’t do it, sleep on it, ask a friend first, do it tomorrow, wait a week, absolutely yes, or not this time. It’s for small, everyday choices; for big ones, notice whether you feel relieved or disappointed when it lands.