A fairer way to draw Secret Santa names
Pulling names out of a hat works — until someone draws their own name, or two people peek. The Secret Santa Picker keeps your gift exchange fair and fuss-free. Add everyone taking part, then spin to reveal who's up. With Elimination mode on, each name is removed after it's picked, so nobody is chosen twice and the draw moves cleanly through the whole group.
How to run the draw
- Type each participant's name, one per line.
- Spin to reveal the order, or to assign gift recipients one at a time.
- Hand the phone to the next person, or share the result privately.
Perfect for the whole season
Whether it's a Christmas Secret Santa at the office, a New Year gift exchange with friends, or a birthday game, this wheel handles any group draw. It works equally well for picking who goes first in a party game, who hosts next, or who does the washing up. Nothing is stored, so when the draw is done, it's done — reset and start a fresh one any time.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a dark mode?
Yes. Tap the sun/moon button in the top bar to switch between light and dark themes. Wheel Bolo also follows your device's system preference automatically on your first visit.
What languages does Wheel Bolo support?
The interface is available in 17 languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi and Urdu. Tap the language button to switch, and type entry names in any script, including Devanagari.
Does the wheel play a sound?
Yes. The wheel makes a soft ticking sound as it spins and a short chime when a winner is picked. Use the sound button or the volume slider in the Customize tab to adjust or mute it. Sound stays off if your device requests reduced motion.
Can I change the wheel's colours and background?
Yes. Open the Customize tab to choose a colour palette (Pastel, Ocean, Sunset, Forest and more) and a background theme. Your choice is remembered on your device for next time.
Can I share the result?
Yes. After the wheel stops, tap Share result to create a 1080x1080 winner image. On phones it opens the share sheet (WhatsApp, Instagram and more); on desktop it downloads. Free, with no sign-up.