7 Ways a Wheel Spinner Can Save (or Spice Up) Your Next Family Get-Together
It’s happening.
Your house.
All the relatives. Again.
You’ve already got Aunt Barb’s “helpful” advice, the dog eyeing the dessert table, and silent dread over who’s cleaning up.
Honestly? Family nights can get hairy. But secretly... you love the madness.
What if you actually enjoyed the chaos this year? Enter: the good ol’ wheel spinner.
Here’s some honest-to-goodness ways I’ve spun my way out of family squabbles (and into some weird memories).
1. 🍗 Who’s on Turkey Duty? (Or To-Furkey, We Don’t Judge)
Forget arguments or “let’s just make Dad do it”—put every grownup’s name on a digital picker wheel and spin for the honor.
Somehow, even the family vegetarian gets caught once in a while. It’s kinda awesome.
2. 🎤 Crash Karaoke Roulette
Find a stack of semi-appropriate songs, pop them on the wheel, and let fate embarrass one unlucky singer at a time.
Payout: Uncle Joe’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” will never be forgotten (for better or worse).
Bonus: You can also add “pass” if your crew is truly shy.
3. 🧽 Clean-Up Crew Showdown
Out of nowhere, everyone’s “in the bathroom” when it’s dish time, right?
Make a wheel with everyone’s name (except grandma, she gets a pass). Last year, my 9-year-old actually begged for a spin, just to see if he could dodge it. No one’s safe, but at least it feels fair.
TIP: Toss in a “win a cookie” slice or “5-minute clean-up pass” for a little extra drama/luck.
4. 🎲 Board Game Referee
Game night = mild chaos. Fights about who picks the game, who goes first, who never loses.
Spin for:
- Who chooses the game (this stops the Uno vs Codenames feud)
- Player order (no more “youngest first” arguments)
- Tie-breakers if two cousins go all-in
You’ll still have sore losers. It just feels funnier when it’s random.
5. 🍕 The Great Food Choice Decider
Can never agree on toppings? Dinner theme? Potluck assignment?
Pop choices onto the wheel: “all meat,” “veggie,” “pineapple & jalapeno” (someone’s bound to protest), “chef’s choice.”
Spin and surrender to destiny.
I promise—when “vegan supreme” wins, it’s funnier than annoying. Usually.
6. 🏆 Mini-Prize Mania & Daft Dares
Take prizes or silly challenges, spin ‘em out.
- “Wear grandpa’s hat for an hour”
- “Biggest compliment gets a candy bar”
- “Winner picks tomorrow’s breakfast”
- “Embarrassing dance: 30 seconds”
Trust me, grown-ups get competitive. Kids get wild. Nobody’s bored.
7. 📷 Who’s The Family Paparazzi?
Year after year: “Who’s taking the group photo?” awkward silence
Spin it. Or spin for the most ridiculous group pose, best selfie, or who posts to the much-ignored family Facebook group.
Fun twist: winner gets out of dishes, or gets to caption the photo (good luck).
In a Nutshell…
Look, family events are always unpredictable and a little wild. Instead of fighting it, use a wheel spinner to embrace the chaos with a grin.
Whether you’re fussing over pizza, picking karaoke victims, or finally figuring out who’s scrubbing the pans, a group spinner just makes everything run smoother.
And at the very least, it gives you a hilarious story to tell next year. (“Remember when Grandma spun Clean-Up Crew and everyone cheered?”)
🎡 Want to try spinning family fun that doesn’t feel forced? Make your own custom wheel at PickWheel in about 60 seconds—then relax, spin, and let luck do the heavy lifting.