Choose a State (State Picker)
Need a fast way to pick a U.S. state at random—without debating, scrolling, or overthinking? This Choose a State (State Picker) wheel is a simple decision helper for games, prompts, and quick picks.
Default wheel items include states such as New york, New Jersey, Maine, Alabama, North Dakota, South Dakota, North Caroline, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virgina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Idaho.
When to use a state picker
- Classroom activities: call on a “mystery state” for geography warm-ups
- Trivia & party games: pick the next category or location
- Creative prompts: choose a setting for writing, art, or improv
- Fair assignments: randomly select a state for research or presentations
Customize it in seconds
Open Edit to tailor the wheel to your needs:
- Remove states you don’t want in the pool
- Rename items to match your format (or fix typos)
- Add weights if you want some states to show up more (or less)
Run it like a draft (no repeats)
Turn on elimination mode to remove each selected state after it’s chosen. Great for group rounds where everyone needs a unique pick.
Share your exact setup
Once you’ve customized the wheel, just copy the page URL. Your wheel settings are stored in the link, making it easy to share with a class, team, or friends.
Ready to pick your next state? Customize the wheel, share the link, and let the randomness do the deciding.