Simple guide to creating a lucky wheel in PowerPoint

The lucky wheel is a fun game often used in presentations and teaching to randomly select questions or prizes. Creating this wheel in PowerPoint is actually quite simple. This article will guide you step-by-step on how to create a lucky wheel on your computer using Microsoft PowerPoint 365. Let’s follow along!

Note: This guide is performed on Microsoft PowerPoint 365. The interface may differ slightly in other versions, but the basic steps remain the same.

How to create a lucky wheel in PowerPoint

Step 1: Create the shape of the wheel

1. Create a Circle:
   • Go to the Insert tab > Select Shapes > Choose the Oval shape.
   • Hold down Shift and draw a circle.
2. Remove Color:
   • Right-click on the newly drawn circle > Select Fill > Choose No Fill.
3. Divide the Circle:
   • Select Line (in the Shapes section) > Draw straight lines evenly dividing the circle into 8 equal parts.
4. Create the Wheel Sections:
   • Select Partial Circle (in the Shapes section) > Hold down Shift and draw a Pie shape the same size as the original circle > Remove the color by selecting No Fill.
   • Duplicate the Pie shape into 8 corresponding sections by pressing Ctrl + D.
5. Align the Objects:
   • Chọn tất cả 8 hình và các đường thẳng đã vẽ > Tại tab Format, chọn Align Center và Align Middle.
6. Tô màu cho từng phần:
   • Select all 8 shapes and the drawn lines > In the Format tab, choose Align Center and Align Middle.
7. Color Each Section:
   • Select each Pie shape and go to the Format tab > Choose Shape Fill to color each section differently.
8. Group the Objects:
   • Select all objects > Right-click > Choose Group.

Step 2: Create the pointer for the lucky section

1. Create the pointer:
   • Go to the Insert tab > Select Shapes > Choose the Triangle shape to draw the pointer.
2. Create the round button:
   • Go to the Insert tab > Select Shapes > Choose the Circle shape to create the round button > Place the round shape on top of the pointer.
3. Group the Button:
   • Select both the pointer and the circle, go to the Format tab > Select Merge Shapes > Choose Union.

Step 3: Add spin and appear effects

• Go to the Animations tab > Choose Spin > Then select Add Animation > Choose Appear.
• In the Animation Pane, click the arrow next to the wheel’s name and select Timing.
• Set the spin effect parameters:
  • Duration: 1 seconds (Fast).
  • Repeat: Until next click.
• Go to Triggers > Select Start effect on click of > Choose the Group of the pointer and the round button.

Step 4: Fine-tune the appear effect

• In the appear effect options dialog box, adjust similarly as above and click OK.

Step 5: Add effects for the pointer of the lucky section

• Go to the Animations tab > Choose Add Animation > Select Teeter.
• Move the pointer’s effect to the second position in the Animation Pane.
• Cài đặt thông số như sau:
  • Start: With previous.
  • Duration: 1 seconds (Fast).
  • Repeat: Until Next Click.

Step 6: Complete and view the result

After completing the above steps, you will have a finished lucky wheel. Check it out and experience the result!

I hope this article helps you easily create a lucky wheel in PowerPoint. Wishing you success and enjoyable experiences!