Prize Wheel Key Terms

Get familiar with some basic key terms for prize wheels
By J. Stoltzfus, writer/programmer LOCAL CITIZEN For a trade show, corporate event, team-building seminar or promotional day, a prize wheel can be a great way of attaining the "audience interactivity" that a business wants. Prize wheels draw people in because of the simplistic design, the promise of reward and the inherent interactive element of spinning the wheel. Knowing about some of the main terms for prize wheel models and gear can help business buyers get good picks for the company's next big event.

Table-top prize wheel

This handy type of prize wheel setup gives the wheel a little more visibility than many floor-standing models. A nice setup and surrounding sometimes gets more eyes toward the prize wheel display.
Try:  See specs and visuals on a table-top prize wheel model with tripod at Displays 2 Go.

Prize slot swapping

What can make a prize wheel more useful during an event is a feature allowing managers to change out specific prizes in the "slots" of the wheel.
Try:  Find more on prize slot swapping for prize wheels at Flexi Display.

Coupon-generating online prize wheels

These kinds of "e-prize wheels" are made for directing web traffic to a business location. The prize wheel dispenses coupons online, and customers take their "winnings" to a restaurant or other location.
Try:  See great visuals and get details on coupon-generating prize wheel marketing strategies at Mystic Net Marketing's Winning Prize Wheel page.

Carnival wheel of fortune

Some prize wheel makers base their designs on this traditional carnival game. This can be a visually appealing setup for running trade show games or other events.
Try:  Get a fuller explanation of the wheel of fortune game at The Wheel of Fortune Guide online.

Prize wheel clicker or pointer

Many prize wheels have an element called an indicator (or a clicker or pointer) to measure where the spin ends up.
Try:  Find out about how a clicker or pointer fits into an overall prize wheel design at this detailed guide to setup from Prize-Wheel.com.

Custom prize wheels

Other prize wheel makers can adjust colors, styles, content and other features for the specific client. Check out the variety of prize wheels styles available from vendors and choose one that fits your overall business goals.
Try:  Find out more about possibilities for custom designs at  Interactive Inflatables.