Wheel of Objects: Spin 150 Everyday Things to Draw or Guess: how it works
This wheel of objects holds 150 everyday things, sorted by where you find them: kitchen, classroom, garage, bathroom, in a bag, outdoors and living room. Spin one and the card adds a clue that describes the object without naming it. Use it for drawing games, 20 questions and sketch practice. The full wheel is numbered. Tap a place and its 21 or 22 slices carry the names.
Three games that start with a spin
Draw it. One player spins in secret and sketches the object. The rest shout guesses. After 60 seconds with no right answer, the artist reads the clue aloud. 20 questions. The spinner answers only yes or no. A smart first question is the place: is it in the kitchen? Odd one out. Spin four objects and argue which one does not belong. Any answer counts if the reason holds up.
Things in this room
Tap the place you are sitting in, such as Living room or Classroom, and the wheel becomes a hunt. Spin, then be the first to point at the real object. Nobody runs, and anything hot, sharp or plugged in is pointed at and never touched. In a kitchen, garage or bathroom an adult leads the hunt. If the room does not have one, spin again. To match your room exactly, tap My list and type what you can see, one thing per line, up to 100.
Tips
Sketch practice: spin three objects from three places and draw them as one still life. A whisk, a kite and a traffic cone beat a bowl of fruit.
For a quiet class starter, read only the clue and have everyone write the object down before the reveal.
Acting instead of drawing? The charades wheel has 150 words with mime hints.
Questions and answers
What is on the wheel of objects?
150 things most people can name on sight: 22 from the kitchen, 22 from a classroom, 21 each from the garage, the bathroom, a bag and outdoors, and 22 from the living room. Every object sits in one place only, and the full list is printed under the wheel.
How do the clues work?
Every card carries one line that describes the object without using any word from its name. The colander's clue is: it sits in the sink while the cooked spaghetti is poured in. Read it aloud when the guessers are stuck.
How do I stop the same object coming up twice?
Switch the mode to Elimination. An object leaves the wheel as soon as it lands, so a class of 21 can each spin a different thing from one place. Put them back refills the wheel.
Bicycle pumpClue: Push the handle down and air goes into the tire.
Bike helmetClue: A hard shell with a chin strap that protects your head on a ride.
BroomClue: It stands in the corner with a dustpan and chases crumbs across the kitchen.
BucketClue: Carry it to the mop, the sandcastle or the car wash, and try not to slosh.
Duct tapeClue: A thick gray roll that sticks to nearly anything.
FlashlightClue: Click the switch and point it wherever the power cut left you guessing.
FunnelClue: Wide at the top, narrow at the bottom, so nothing spills.
HammerClue: Swing it to knock a nail in; the claw on the back pulls one out.
LadderClue: Lean it on the wall and climb, one rung at a time.
Nut and boltClue: One half has a spiral groove and the other twists onto it until the pair grips tight.
Paint canClue: Open it with a screwdriver, stir with a stick, and keep the drips off the carpet.
PaintbrushClue: Bristles on a handle, dipped and dragged along a wall.
PliersClue: Two handles squeeze, and two metal jaws pinch.
RakeClue: A long handle, a row of springy teeth, and a heap of fallen leaves at the end of the job.
SandpaperClue: A rough sheet that makes wood smooth.
ScrewdriverClue: A handle and a metal shaft with a flat or cross-shaped tip.
SkateboardClue: A deck on four small wheels.
Tape measureClue: Pull the tab across the room, read the number, then let it zip home.
ToolboxClue: A case with a handle on top and trays inside.
WheelbarrowClue: The gardener lifts the handles and the soil rolls along on a single tire.
WrenchClue: A metal jaw that grips a nut and turns it.
Bathroom 21
Bath matClue: A small rug that catches wet feet.
Bath plugClue: A rubber stopper on a chain that keeps the water in the tub.
BathrobeClue: A long, soft coat with a belt, worn after a soak.
CombClue: Pocket-sized plastic that untangles hair one stroke at a time.
Cotton swabClue: A short stick with a fluffy tip at each end.
Dental flossClue: A thin string on a spool, for the gaps bristles cannot reach.
Hair dryerClue: It blows hot air out of a nozzle and hums loudly.
HairbrushClue: A handle and a pad full of bristles, for untangling.
HamperClue: Socks get thrown at it all week, then it is carried to the washing machine.
MirrorClue: It shows you your own face.
Nail clippersClue: A small metal lever that snips with a click.
PlungerClue: Push, pull, and with luck the sink empties again.
Rubber duckClue: Yellow, squeaky, and it floats in the tub.
ShampooClue: Flip the cap, squeeze, and lather your hair.
Shower capClue: Stretchy, elastic-edged, and it keeps your hair dry while the rest of you gets wet.
Soap barClue: A slippery block that makes bubbles.
SpongeClue: Squeeze it out by the sink once the dishes are done.
Toilet paperClue: It hangs on a holder in the bathroom, and the empty tube ends up in craft projects.
ToothbrushClue: Small bristles on a long handle, used morning and night.
ToothpasteClue: A tube you squeeze from the bottom, minty inside.
TowelClue: A big soft rectangle that dries you off.
In a bag 21
BandageClue: A small sticky strip with a soft pad, for a scraped knee.
Charger cableClue: A thin cord that feeds a hungry battery.
Coin purseClue: A tiny pouch that snaps or zips shut over loose change.
Glasses caseClue: A hard shell that snaps shut around a pair of lenses.
GlovesClue: A matching pair that keeps ten fingers warm.
Hair tieClue: It waits on a wrist until a ponytail is needed.
Hand sanitizerClue: A small bottle of gel you rub in until it dries.
HeadphonesClue: Put them on and the music is yours alone.
KeysClue: Small metal teeth on a ring, and they jingle.
Lip balmClue: A tiny twist-up tube for a dry mouth in winter.
Lunch boxClue: A lidded container that carries a sandwich to school.
PaperbackClue: A story with a soft cover that bends without breaking.
PenClue: Click the top and the ink tip comes out.
PhoneClue: A glass rectangle that rings, buzzes and takes photos.
Power bankClue: A spare charge in your bag for when the phone drops to one percent.
SketchbookClue: An artist carries it around and fills it with pencil studies.
SunglassesClue: Dark lenses for a bright day.
TissuesClue: Pocket-size, plastic wrapped, and full of soft paper squares for a runny nose.
UmbrellaClue: It opens with a push and keeps the rain off.
WalletClue: It rides in a pocket or a bag and comes out at the till.
Water bottleClue: Refill it at the fountain and screw the cap back on.
Outdoors 21
BicycleClue: You balance on the saddle, push the pedals and steer with the handlebars.
Bird feederClue: A hanging tube of seeds with tiny perches.
DoghouseClue: A small wooden shelter in the yard with an arched doorway and a pet's name painted above it.
Fire hydrantClue: A short metal post on the sidewalk where a hose crew connects for water.
Flower potClue: A clay cup of soil with a hole in the bottom.
Garden gnomeClue: A small bearded statue in a pointed red hat.
Garden hoseClue: A long green tube that coils up by the tap.
HammockClue: A cloth bed slung between two trees.
KiteClue: A diamond on a string that needs a windy day.
MailboxClue: Letters wait inside it, and some have a little flag.
Park benchClue: A long seat with a view of the ducks.
Picnic tableClue: Eat outside at it: the benches are built on.
SlideClue: Climb the steps, sit down, let go.
SprinklerClue: It spins and throws water across the lawn, and kids run through it.
Stop signClue: Red, eight sides, one word.
Street lampClue: A tall pole that lights the sidewalk when the sun goes down.
SwingClue: A seat on two chains that goes higher the more you kick.
TentClue: It arrives in a bag, goes up at the campsite and zips shut at night.
Traffic coneClue: Orange, pointed and striped, and it marks where not to drive.
Trash canClue: It has a lid, it rolls to the curb once a week, and it never stays empty.
Watering canClue: A long spout with a sprinkle head, a big handle, and a belly you fill at the tap.
Kitchen 22
ApronClue: Tie it on before you cook and the splashes land on it, not on your shirt.
BlenderClue: Lid on, button down, and ten noisy seconds later breakfast is a drink.
Can openerClue: It clamps on a metal rim, and you twist until the lid comes free.
Cheese graterClue: A metal tower with rough sides that shreds cheddar.
ColanderClue: It sits in the sink while the cooked spaghetti is poured in.
Cookie cutterClue: Press it into flat dough and lift out a star, a heart or a gingerbread man.
Cutting boardClue: The knife lands on it again and again while the onions get diced.
Egg timerClue: Twist it, wait, and it rings when breakfast is ready.
ForkClue: Four prongs and a handle.
Frying panClue: Flat, round, one long handle, and it sizzles.
Ice cube trayClue: Fill it with water, freeze it, then twist it and out pop a dozen cold blocks.
KettleClue: Fill it at the tap, switch it on, and tea is a few minutes away.
LadleClue: One dip into the pot fills a whole bowl.
MagnetClue: It holds a drawing to a cold metal door.
MugClue: The heavy one from the cupboard that you wrap both hands around on a cold morning.
Oven mittClue: It hangs by the stove and takes the heat so your fingers do not.
Rolling pinClue: Dust it with flour and push it back and forth until the pastry is thin.
Salt shakerClue: Small, full of white grains, with holes in the top.
SpatulaClue: It slides under a pancake and flips it.
TeapotClue: Short and stout, with a handle and a spout.
ToasterClue: Bread goes in soft and pops up crunchy.
WhiskClue: A cage of wire loops that beats eggs.
Classroom 22
BinderClue: A stiff cover with metal rings that snap open.
BookshelfClue: Rows of boards holding rows of spines.
CalculatorClue: Buttons from 0 to 9 and a small screen for the answer.
ChalkClue: A dusty white stick for a blackboard.
CrayonClue: A wax stick wrapped in paper, sold in boxes of many colors.
DeskClue: Homework happens here, under a lamp, beside a pile of books.
EraserClue: It rubs out mistakes and leaves crumbs behind.
GlobeClue: The whole world on a stand, and it spins.
Glue stickClue: Twist the base and a tacky white column rises.
HighlighterClue: A fat marker with see-through neon ink.
NotebookClue: Lined pages held together by a wire spiral.
Paper clipClue: Office wire, bent twice, that slides over the corner of a stack of pages.
PencilClue: Wood outside, graphite inside, and a pink tip for mistakes.
ProtractorClue: A clear half circle that measures angles.
RulerClue: It lives in a pencil case and keeps a drawn line from wobbling.
ScissorsClue: Two blades, two finger holes, one pivot.
SharpenerClue: Twist a writing tool inside it and out come curly shavings.
StaplerClue: Press down and it pins pages together with a bent wire.
Sticky noteClue: A small yellow square that clings to a page and peels off clean.
Sticky tapeClue: A clear strip that tears off against a jagged edge and holds a poster to the wall.
Wall clockClue: A round face, twelve numbers and two hands, hung up high.
WhiteboardClue: Markers squeak across it, and one swipe of the eraser clears the lesson.
Living room 22
ArmchairClue: A padded seat for one, with a rest for each elbow.
BlanketClue: Fold it over the arm of the couch, or pull it up to your chin.
CandleClue: A wax column with a wick on top.
Ceiling fanClue: Blades that spin overhead and move the air.
CoasterClue: A small mat that stops a glass from leaving a ring.
Coffee tableClue: Low, in front of the couch, and covered in mugs and magazines.
ControllerClue: Two grips, two thumbsticks and a cluster of buttons.
CurtainsClue: Pull them shut at bedtime and the streetlight stays outside.
CushionClue: A soft square that lives on the couch.
Door handleClue: You turn it or push it down to leave the room.
HouseplantClue: Green, leafy, lives in a pot indoors, and needs watering.
JigsawClue: Start with the corners and edges, then hunt for the right bit of sky.
LampClue: A shade, a bulb and a switch on a stand.
Light switchClue: A small panel by the door: up for on, down for off.
Picture frameClue: Four edges and a pane of glass around a family photo.
RugClue: It lies in front of the sofa and gets rolled up on moving day.
SofaClue: Cushions, armrests and room for the whole family on film night.
SpeakerClue: A box that turns a signal into music.
TelevisionClue: A big dark screen that lights up with shows.
TV remoteClue: It changes the channel from across the room, when you can find it.
VaseClue: It stands empty on a shelf until someone brings home a bouquet.
WindowClue: A glass rectangle in the wall that lets the daylight in.
How this list was compiled: An original list of 150 everyday objects written for this site on 2026-09-18 and sorted by the place you would find them: 22 kitchen, 22 classroom, 21 garage, 21 bathroom, 21 in a bag, 21 outdoors, 22 living room. Every object sits in exactly one group of 21 or 22, so each place prints its names on the wheel. On 2026-09-19 eleven objects were given the shorter everyday name so the label fits a slice whole (Hamper for laundry basket, TV remote for remote control), and three whose names cannot be shortened (measuring cup, extension cord, shower curtain) made way for Apron, Rake and Shower cap. Each has a one-line clue, also written for this site, that describes the object without using any word from its name, so it can be read aloud in a guessing game; a script checks that rule. Each object also carries this site's own judgment of how hard it is to sketch (easy, medium or hard). Nothing here is a fact that needs a reference, so there is no outside source to check; the list was checked on 2026-09-18 for US spelling, for duplicates, against the site's copy blocklist, and for anything unsuitable for a child (no blades beyond school scissors, no medicines, no alcohol or tobacco items). Licence: own work