Who pays?
Splitting the bill is awkward because the polite answer and the true answer are rarely the same. The wheel turns it into a game instead of a negotiation, which is exactly what makes it work.
- 6 options ready to spin
- Editable in place
- No sign-up
Who pays? wheel
Press the spin button, or focus the wheel and press space or enter, to spin. The selected option is announced when the wheel stops.
6 options ready. Spin when you are.
Options on this wheel
When this wheel helps
- A group meal where splitting evenly is more hassle than it's worth
- A long-running friendly bet or wager that needs settling
- A recurring tradition where someone is "due" to get the round in
- Any moment where volunteering is unlikely and asking is awkward
Getting a useful answer
Agree the rules before you spin. Most groups use "loser pays", but "winner pays" works too and is arguably better fun.
Only include people who actually agreed to the game. A wheel is fair, but only among willing participants.
Keep it light. This works as a joke between friends, and stops working the moment someone feels genuinely pressured.
How to use this wheel
- 1open this page and look at the 6 options we've loaded
- 2replace any option that doesn't fit your situation, and add your own
- 3press spin and let the wheel slow down on its own
- 4share the result, or spin again if you'd rather try once more
Questions about this wheel
Is this fair if the group is different sizes?
It's fair in the sense that everyone has an equal chance per spin. If someone ordered significantly more, agree a rule first or weight it by adding their name twice.
Can I use it for a round of drinks instead of a meal?
Yes, and it's the most common use. The same wheel settles who's getting the next round.
What if the same person keeps losing?
That's just how randomness behaves over a small number of spins. Over many spins it evens out, but short streaks are completely normal.