Getting Started

Getting Started with Choose Fast

Learn the basics of Choose Fast and start making random selections in under 5 minutes. Perfect for decision-making, games, and classroom activities.

Published January 10, 2026

Choose Fast is a free online wheel picker and random selector that makes decision-making fun. Whether you’re picking a restaurant, selecting students for presentations, or running party games, our wheel spinner has you covered.

What You Can Do

Choose Fast offers several ways to make random selections:

  • Wheel Picker: Spin a colorful wheel to select from your options
  • Pre-made Lists: Browse hundreds of ready-to-use lists for common decisions
  • Custom Lists: Create and save your own personalized wheels
  • Team Generator: Split groups into balanced teams quickly

Your First Spin

Getting started is simple:

  1. Visit the homepage at choosefast.app
  2. You’ll see a wheel pre-loaded with sample options
  3. Click the SPIN button in the center of the wheel
  4. Watch the wheel spin and land on a random selection
  5. Celebrate your result with confetti!

Customizing Your Wheel

Want to use your own options? Here’s how:

  1. Click the Edit button (pencil icon) below the wheel
  2. You’ll see a panel with the current list items
  3. Delete items you don’t want by clicking the X next to them
  4. Add new items by typing in the input field and pressing Enter
  5. Click Shuffle to randomize the order
  6. Switch back to View mode when you’re ready to spin

Using Pre-made Lists

Save time with our curated lists:

  1. Click Browse Lists in the menu
  2. Filter by category (Food, Activities, Entertainment, etc.)
  3. Click any list to load it into the wheel
  4. Spin away!

Popular lists include:

  • Where to Eat
  • Movie Night Picks
  • Truth or Dare Questions
  • Team Building Activities

Presentation Mode

Running a game or classroom activity? Use fullscreen mode:

  1. Click the Fullscreen button (expand icon)
  2. The wheel fills your screen for maximum visibility
  3. Great for projectors and shared screens
  4. Press ESC to exit fullscreen

Keyboard Shortcuts

Power users can navigate faster with these shortcuts:

KeyAction
VSwitch to View mode
ESwitch to Edit mode
FEnter Fullscreen/Presentation mode
ESCExit Fullscreen

What’s Next?

Now that you know the basics, explore these guides:

Happy spinning!

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