Just how far back do prize wheels go? Good question! But we don't have a good answer. All we know is, they never get old! These games increase excitement and involvement for any cause or promotion. The oldest examples we can find go back over 150 years. Look on the left side of the artwork from Criterion Hall (1860's) for an example of what they looked like. This artwork is available from www.fineartamerica.com - Visit their site for more information and a high quality version of the image.