Daily Lucky Wheel - Casino-Style Reward System for Player Engagement

The Daily Lucky Wheel brings casino-style excitement to your FiveM server with a fully functional prize wheel system that rewards players for daily logins and active participation. This engaging script creates a focal point for player retention by offering random prizes ranging from cash and items to vehicles and exclusive rewards - all through an authentic spinning wheel mechanic with smooth animations and customizable prize pools. Whether you're boosting player engagement, creating VIP rewards, or adding a fun casino element, the Daily Lucky Wheel provides that perfect blend of chance and reward that keeps players coming back every day.

Unlike simple command-based reward systems that feel mechanical and boring, the Daily Lucky Wheel creates an event. Players physically approach the wheel, trigger the spin animation, watch the wheel rotate with building anticipation, and celebrate (or commiserate) based on where it lands. This theatrical presentation transforms daily rewards from a forgettable menu into a memorable moment that players actively look forward to, dramatically improving login rates and session duration.

What's Included

The complete Daily Lucky Wheel package provides a turnkey reward system ready to deploy on any FiveM server. You receive the fully functional spinning wheel script with source code, customizable 3D wheel model with prize section graphics, smooth animation system for realistic wheel physics, configurable prize pool with unlimited reward types (money, items, vehicles, weapons), daily cooldown system preventing spam, database integration tracking player spins and cooldowns, framework integration for inventory and money systems, admin commands for manual spins and cooldown resets, multi-language support files for international servers, and comprehensive documentation covering configuration and customization.

Core Features

Reward System

• Prize Categories - Configure cash prizes, item rewards, vehicle spawns, weapon grants, custom items, or special unlocks
• Weighted Chances - Assign probability percentages to each prize, making rare items genuinely rare
• Tiered Rewards - Create common, uncommon, rare, epic, and legendary prize tiers with visual distinction
• Dynamic Pools - Change available prizes based on events, seasons, or server milestones
• Jackpot Prizes - Include ultra-rare rewards (expensive vehicles, massive cash) with very low probability
• Consolation Rewards - Even bad luck spins give something (small cash, basic items) so players never feel cheated

Wheel Mechanics

• Realistic Physics - Smooth acceleration, deceleration, and natural-feeling spin dynamics
• Visual Feedback - Wheel rotation with prize highlighting, pointer arrow, and winner indication
• Sound Effects - Spinning sounds, ticking as wheel slows, celebration or consolation sounds on completion
• Animation Duration - Configurable spin time (default 5-8 seconds) creating anticipation
• Random Outcomes - Genuine RNG system ensuring fair chance-based results
• Anti-Exploit - Server-side validation preventing client manipulation of results

Cooldown and Restrictions

• Daily Cooldown - Standard 24-hour cooldown per player encouraging daily logins
• Custom Intervals - Adjustable cooldown (12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, weekly)
• VIP Benefits - Optional reduced cooldowns or extra spins for donators/VIP players
• Playtime Requirements - Require minimum playtime (1 hour, 2 hours) before first spin eligibility
• Level Requirements - Optional level/rank restrictions for high-value prize wheels
• Location Restriction - Wheel access only at specific map locations (casino, city hall, VIP lounge)

Perfect For

• Player Retention - Daily rewards that bring players back every 24 hours
• Casino Servers - Gambling and entertainment-focused servers needing diverse games
• VIP Rewards - Exclusive wheel access for donators with better prize pools
• Event Rewards - Special event wheels for holidays, server anniversaries, milestone celebrations
• Starter Boosts - New player onboarding with guaranteed helpful prizes (vehicle, starter cash)
• Economy Balance - Controlled money injection through daily random rewards
• Gang Perks - Territory control rewards where controlling areas grants wheel access

Configuration Options

Prize Setup Example

The config file uses a simple table structure for defining prizes. Each prize entry includes the reward type (cash, item, vehicle, weapon), the specific reward (amount or item name), the probability percentage (must total 100%), and display information (name, description, rarity color). For example, a prize configuration might include: $10,000 cash at 30% chance (common), Random weapon at 25% chance (common), $50,000 cash at 20% chance (uncommon), Luxury vehicle at 15% chance (rare), $100,000 cash at 8% chance (epic), and Supercar at 2% chance (legendary). This weighted system ensures most spins give modest rewards while maintaining excitement for rare jackpots.

Wheel Customization

• Location Placement - Set coordinates for wheel positioning (casino, public square, VIP room)
• Access Control - Job restrictions, VIP requirements, or open to all players
• Visual Theme - Color schemes matching your server aesthetic
• Prize Display - Show all possible prizes or keep some hidden for surprise factor
• Notification Style - Configure how winners are announced (personal, server-wide, silent)

Admin Controls

• Manual Spins - Admin command to grant specific players extra spins
• Cooldown Reset - Override cooldowns for testing or special events
• Force Outcome - Admin can trigger specific prize for giveaways or bug compensation
• Statistics - View spin history, prize distribution, and player participation rates
• Emergency Stop - Disable wheel during issues or maintenance

Technical Details

• File Size: ~3 MB (includes 3D wheel model, textures, sounds)
• Performance: <0.01ms resmon when idle, 0.02-0.03ms during spin animation
• Database: Lightweight table storing player IDs and last spin timestamps
• Dependencies: Framework-specific (ESX/QBCore versions included, standalone available)
• Encryption: Unencrypted source code for full customization
• Multi-Server: Database syncing allows cross-server cooldown tracking

Installation

1. Extract Daily Lucky Wheel files to your server resources folder
2. Import the SQL file to create the player spin tracking database table
3. Choose your framework folder (ESX/QBCore/Standalone) and use that version
4. Edit config.lua to define your prize pool with items and probabilities
5. Set wheel location coordinates where you want players to interact
6. Configure cooldown interval (default 24 hours) and access restrictions
7. Add ensure daily-lucky-wheel to server.cfg
8. Restart server and test wheel functionality with different prize outcomes

Framework Compatibility

• ✅ ESX - Full integration with ESX money, inventory items, and vehicle spawning systems
• ✅ QBCore - Complete QBCore support using qb-core money, items, and notification systems
• ✅ QBOX - Compatible with QBOX using QBCore integration methods
• ✅ Standalone - Works independently with basic cash rewards and custom item definitions
• ✅ vRP - vRP integration available for money and inventory systems

Prize Type Examples

Cash Rewards

Configure various cash prize amounts from small ($5,000-$10,000) to massive jackpots ($500,000+). The system automatically deposits money to player accounts using framework money functions. Ideal for economy servers where controlled money injection is desired.

Item Rewards

Grant inventory items including lockpicks, food, crafting materials, rare resources, weapon attachments, or special event items. Items must exist in your framework's item database. Perfect for survival or crafting-focused servers.

Vehicle Rewards

Spawn vehicles directly to player garages or as immediate spawns. Configure common vehicles (cheap sedans), mid-tier (sports cars), and rare jackpots (supercars, custom imports). Vehicle ownership is registered through framework garage systems.

Weapon Rewards

Grant weapons with optional ammunition. Can be specific (AK-47 with 250 rounds) or randomized from weapon pools. Useful for gang servers or PvP-focused communities.

Custom Rewards

Trigger custom functions on prize win - grant job experience, unlock special abilities, give VIP time, award achievement points, or any other server-specific reward your scripts support.

What Makes It Stand Out

Daily reward systems are common, but most implement them as boring command menus or login messages. The Daily Lucky Wheel transforms this mundane mechanic into entertainment. The physical wheel that players must approach creates a destination - a reason to go somewhere in the game world. The spinning animation with building suspense generates genuine excitement, and the random chance element means even regular players experience variety. You're not just clicking claim daily reward - you're participating in a moment of chance that could land anywhere from modest to massive payoffs. This psychological difference dramatically improves engagement compared to guaranteed static rewards.

Retention Impact and Player Behavior

Server owners consistently report improved daily login rates after implementing the Lucky Wheel. The 24-hour cooldown creates a reason to log in every day, and the random nature means players can't predict results - that uncertainty drives curiosity (What will I get today?). Unlike guaranteed rewards that become routine, the wheel's variability maintains interest long-term. Players discuss big wins in Discord, creating social pressure (I got a supercar, what did you get?) that encourages others to participate.

Event and Seasonal Integration

The configurable prize pool allows dynamic event integration. During Halloween, add spooky vehicles or themed items. For server anniversaries, increase jackpot probabilities or add exclusive prizes. Holiday events can feature special wheels with seasonal rewards. This flexibility keeps the wheel feeling fresh rather than stale, and seasonal prize rotations give players reasons to spin even if they're not particularly motivated by daily login streaks.

Economy Balance Considerations

For economy servers, the Lucky Wheel provides controlled money injection that feels earned rather than given. Instead of arbitrary economy boosts that disrupt balance, the daily wheel distributes modest amounts to active players while occasionally delivering meaningful windfalls. This maintains economic progression without either starving new players or flooding the market. Adjust prize pools as your economy matures - early-server wheels might be generous to help new players, while established economy wheels focus on luxury items and modest cash amounts.

VIP and Donator Integration

Many servers offer VIP players enhanced wheel benefits as donation incentive. Options include reduced cooldowns (12-hour spins instead of 24-hour), separate VIP wheel with better prizes, increased chances for rare rewards, or bonus spins (2-3 per day instead of 1). These perks provide tangible daily value that justifies subscription-style VIP systems, improving server revenue while giving donators consistent benefits.

Recommended Complementary Scripts

• Framework with inventory system (ESX, QBCore, etc.)
• Garage script for vehicle reward storage
• Notification system for win announcements
• Discord logging to track big wins and detect issues
• VIP/Donator system for tiered wheel access
• Playtime tracker for spin eligibility requirements

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