How to Use Weighted Panels for Smart Probability Control

Introduction

Weighted panels allow you to control how likely each segment of the wheel is to win. Instead of every option having an equal chance, you can increase or decrease the probability of individual panels—perfect for raffles, giveaways, classrooms, games, livestreams, and more.

In this guide, we'll walk through what weights are, how to adjust them, and how to use them to create smarter, more dynamic wheels.

What Are Weighted Panels?

Every panel on the wheel has a weight value. When all weights are set to “1”, every panel has the same chance of being selected. Increasing the weight of a panel makes it appear more often.

Example: A panel with weight 4 is four times as likely to be selected as a panel with weight 1.

You can use weights to control rarity, emphasize certain outcomes, or create dramatic “jackpot”-style probabilities.

How to Open the Weight Editor

To adjust weights:

Open the Customize Wheel panel.
Click the weight icon on the right side of any panel row.
Use the slider or number box to change the weight value.

Your updates are applied instantly and take effect on the next spin.

Understanding Weight Values

Here’s how to interpret common weights:

Weight 1: normal chance
Weight 2: twice as likely
Weight 5: five times as likely
Weight 0: panel will never be selected

The wheel automatically normalizes weights internally, so you never need to calculate percentages. Just adjust the numbers and spin!

Important: Extremely large values aren’t helpful. A range of 1–10 is plenty for most wheels.

Real Example: Creating a Balanced Prize Wheel

Suppose you have four prizes:

Grand Prize
Medium Prize
Small Prize
Bonus Prize

A simple weight setup might look like:

Grand Prize — weight 1
Medium Prize — weight 3
Small Prize — weight 5
Bonus Prize — weight 2

This keeps the excitement high: rare prizes stay rare, and common prizes stay common.

Using Weight 0

If you want a panel to appear on the wheel but never win, set its weight to 0.

Weight 0 does not remove the panel—it only prevents it from being selected.

How Weights Work with “Remove Winning Panel”

If you enabled Remove Winning Panel in Settings, the wheel recalculates probabilities after each spin.

For example:

A high-weight panel removed early dramatically changes the odds.
A low-weight panel removed early barely affects the distribution.

This creates a dynamic game-like experience where odds evolve as the wheel empties.

Tips for Best Results

Use weights between 1–10 for clarity.
Use weight 0 to temporarily disable an option.
Revisit weights after adding or removing panels.
Test your wheel with several spins to feel the balance.

Conclusion

Weighted panels give you precise control over how your wheel behaves. Whether you’re giving away prizes, choosing random activities, or teaching probability concepts, weights add depth and flexibility to your spins.

Try experimenting with different weight combinations to discover what works best for your project. HAVE FUN!!