How to use the object generator
- Press Spin, tap the wheel, or press the space bar.
- The wheel slows down and shows the result in large type.
- Pick a group with the buttons, or use Pick several at once to get 3 or 5 objects together.
Ideas
- Drawing: draw the object in 60 seconds, or turn it into a character.
- Writing: put three random objects in one short story.
- Games: charades, 20 questions, or a scavenger hunt: first to find the object wins.
- Classroom: describe the object without saying its name.
- Invention challenge: combine two objects into a new product.
Around the house
- Lamp
- Pillow
- Mirror
- Clock
- Remote control
- Key
- Umbrella
- Candle
- Blanket
- Houseplant
- Picture frame
- Toothbrush
- Towel
- Coat hanger
- Doormat
- Light bulb
- Vase
- Laundry basket
Kitchen
- Spoon
- Frying pan
- Teapot
- Mug
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Toaster
- Rolling pin
- Colander
- Measuring cup
- Ladle
- Blender
- Oven mitt
- Salt shaker
- Can opener
- Lunchbox
School and office
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Stapler
- Backpack
- Notebook
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Calculator
- Paper clip
- Sticky notes
- Highlighter
- Globe
- Tape
- Folder
- Crayon
Outdoors
- Bicycle
- Kite
- Tent
- Flashlight
- Watering can
- Shovel
- Wheelbarrow
- Bird feeder
- Garden hose
- Ball
- Skateboard
- Compass
- Fishing rod
- Picnic basket
- Sled
- Sunglasses
Toys and games
- Teddy bear
- Yo-yo
- Puzzle
- Building blocks
- Toy car
- Jump rope
- Dice
- Spinning top
- Kaleidoscope
- Rubber duck
- Marbles
- Doll
- Bouncy ball
- Playing cards
- Robot toy
- Balloon
Tech
- Phone
- Headphones
- Camera
- Laptop
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Charger
- Speaker
- Smartwatch
- Game controller
- Tablet
- USB stick
- Microphone
- Printer
- Router
- Remote
Questions
Is every object equally likely?
Yes. The full wheel holds 98 objects in equal slices, which gives each one a 1 in 98 chance. Where it lands is picked by your browser's cryptographic random number generator.
Can I get several objects at once?
Yes. Open Pick several at once, choose how many, and press Pick. No object repeats.