Arrow Spinner

Spin the arrow for a random direction — a free random direction generator. Read it as a compass heading or exact degrees.

Press spin to start
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Want a spinning arrow that picks battles?

Take the arrow to the map: drop teams, spin to choose each matchup by direction, and watch the winners conquer their neighbors' territory.

Try the editable imperialism map →

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the arrow spinner work?

Click Spin and the arrow whirls, then slows to a stop pointing in a random direction. The result shows that direction as a compass heading and an exact angle in degrees.

Is this a random direction generator?

Yes. Every spin lands on a uniformly random heading, so it works as a random direction generator — pick 4-way (N/E/S/W), 8-way (adds NE/SE/SW/NW), or raw degrees.

What can I use the spinning arrow for?

Pick a direction to walk or drive, break a tie, choose who goes first, or decide which way a game piece moves. On the editable imperialism map, a spinning arrow can even choose which team a team attacks next.

Is the arrow spinner free?

Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up. Spin as many times as you like.