Spicy Challenge Wheel

Let the wheel choose your heat level. Ten peppers run from sweet bell pepper, with 0 Scoville heat units, to the Carolina Reaper at about 1.5 to 2.2 million. The result shows each pepper's heat, so you know what you're in for.

How to use the Spicy Challenge Wheel

  1. Remove any peppers too hot for your group.
  2. Press Spin.
  3. Taste a small piece of the pepper it lands on.
  4. Keep milk, yogurt or bread nearby.

Play it safely

  • Not for children, or anyone with heart, stomach or breathing problems
  • Use tiny amounts of the hottest peppers
  • Wear gloves and don't touch your eyes
  • Dairy cools the burn; water spreads it
  • Stop if anyone feels unwell

Frequently asked questions

What does the Scoville scale measure?

How much capsaicin, the compound that makes peppers hot, a pepper contains. Higher numbers mean hotter.

Can I take out the hottest peppers?

Yes. Delete them from the list before you spin.