The Turn List

What a fair rotation actually means

A chore wheel is most useful when everybody can explain its rule. This one counts recorded assignments and gives the next turn to an available person with the lowest count. If several people are tied, each gets an equal chance.

A simple example

Alex has two assignments, Sam has one, and Jordan has one. If everyone is available, only Sam and Jordan appear on the next wheel. After Sam is selected, Jordan gets priority next time. The animation does not change the selection probability.

Availability is not a penalty

Unchecked people are left out of a draw. Their existing count remains. When someone returns, a lower count can give them priority. That may be useful for a short absence but unfair after a long absence. Discuss a new starting point and use reset when the household agrees.

Counts measure turns, not effort

This tool does not weight difficulty or record completion. A ten-minute task and a two-hour task count once each. Split large jobs into comparable chunks before spinning, or agree on a different arrangement outside the tool.

Names are the record keys

Changing a name starts a new count for that spelling. Removing a person leaves their old history intact, and adding the exact same name restores their count. Duplicate names are combined, so use distinct labels if two people share a name.

Correct a mistake

Undo removes the most recent assignment and recalculates eligibility. It does not undo edits to your household list. Reset clears all names, tasks, and history after confirmation. Download the history first if you need a record.

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