Spin an Arrow — Random Direction Pointer & Compass

Spin the arrow and let it choose a random direction for you. Press the spin button, watch the arrow turn, and it stops on a random angle. Use it as an arrow spinner, a direction picker or a compass spinner for games, drills and quick decisions.

How to Spin the Arrow

1. Press the Spin button.
2. The arrow rotates and gradually slows down.
3. The direction it points to when it stops is your result.
4. Spin again for a new result.

Random Direction Generator and Compass Spinner

Need to pick a random direction? The arrow stops at a random angle, so every direction has an equal chance. For a 4-direction pick, treat the top as north, the right as east, the bottom as south and the left as west. For 8 directions, add northeast, southeast, southwest and northwest. Decide your directions before you spin, then read the result from where the arrow stops.

Spin the Arrow Game Ideas

• Truth or dare: put your device flat on a table in the middle of the group, spin, and the person the arrow points at goes next.
• Team games: pick who starts or who is “it”.
• Treasure hunt: spin to choose which way to walk next.
• Fitness drills: assign an exercise to each direction, then spin to pick one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the arrow spinner really random?

Yes. Each spin chooses a random stopping angle, so no direction is favored.

How do I pick one of four directions?

Assign north, east, south and west to up, right, down and left, then read the result from the arrow’s final position.

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• Yes or No Wheel
• Heads or Tails
• Random Name Wheel