Choice Circle
Choice Circle is a spinner wheel interaction that allows you to manually enter a curated list of entries and then roll the wheel to randomly select one of them. This feature is perfect for controlled selection processes such as giveaways, random draws, or decision-making scenarios during your live sessions.
Choice Circle is different from the Winning Wheel because it requires you to manually enter the choices the wheel will pick from. The Winning Wheel is focused on automatically adding users from the chat to the spinner wheel.
Unlike automated interactions that pull data from chat, Choice Circle requires you to input the entries manually, ensuring that the options presented are exactly as you intend. Once set up, simply roll the wheel to reveal a randomly chosen entry in a fun and engaging way.
In this guide, we’ll explore how to set up Choice Circle, customization options, how to roll the wheel during your presentation, and frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use Choice Circle or Winning Wheel?
Both Choice Circle and Winning Wheel are interactive spinning wheels in StreamAlive, but they serve different purposes:
Choice Circle requires you to manually enter the entries before spinning the wheel. This makes it ideal for selecting from a specific set of options, such as discussion topics, team assignments, or curated participant names.
Winning Wheel automatically pulls names from the chat, making it perfect for random prize draws, audience participation, or spontaneous selections. You also have the option to remove winning names to ensure fairness in multiple rounds.
If you need full control over the entries, use Choice Circle. If you want a randomized selection based on chat participants, go with Winning Wheel.
How Do I Add Entries to Choice Circle?
You manually enter each entry directly into the Choice Circle interface. This allows you full control over the options, ensuring that only the entries you specify are included in the spinner wheel.
How Does It Work in the Presentation Live Screen?
Once Choice Circle is activated, it appears as a spinner wheel on the Presentation Live Screen, visible to both the presenter and the audience.
The wheel spins automatically the first time, it gradually slows down, finally stopping to highlight a randomly selected entry.
To spin it again, you will need to manually restart it.
Can You Customize the Spinner Wheel?
Yes! You can adjust the colors, fonts, and design elements of the Choice Circle to match your presentation’s theme. This customization helps create a visually cohesive experience that complements your overall presentation.
What If I Want to Roll the Wheel Multiple Times?
You can roll the wheel as many times as you need. Additionally, you have the option to decide whether to remove a selected entry after a roll or keep it in the pool for future spins.
Is There an Option to Upload a List of Entries?
Currently, Choice Circle requires you to manually enter each entry. There is no option to bulk-upload a list, ensuring that you have complete control over the entries used in the spinner wheel.
Creating a Choice Circle
To run a Choice Circle during your session, you can choose to:
Adding Choice Circle to your presentation
Go to My Presentations
Click on New Presentation
Or click on one of your existing presentations
Click on New Slide
Add Choice Circle
To learn more about how to create a presentation, click here
Once Choice Circle is added, customize the interaction using the tabs on the right-hand side.
Edit the heading and options/entries in the Content tab.
You can also edit the design of the interaction, like the background color, and the heading color/font.
For a more in-depth guide on how to edit your presentation, click here
Alternatively, try our pre-designed Themes to completely change the look of your choice circle
Click on Preview to see how your Choice Circle will look for your audience during a session
Now that your presentation is complete, you can present it immediately or schedule it with a future session
Follow the instructions on how to connect StreamAlive to your preferred meeting or streaming platform, or even use it for in-person events.
Click here to get an in-depth guide on connecting to your preferred platformYou can remove a winning entry from the wheel using the delete button
You can remove a winning entry from the spinner wheel using the delete button. The delete entry option allows presenters to remove a specific option from Choice Circle, ensuring that subsequent spins only include the remaining options.
If you’d like to filter out certain entries from the wheel, you can use the moderation feature to hide those entries.
Creating an Ad-hoc Choice Circle Interaction
What’s the Purpose of Creating an Ad-hoc Choice Circle Interaction?
An ad-hoc interaction in StreamAlive allows you to launch audience engagement features instantly during your live session, without planning them in advance. This is perfect for quickly setting up a spinner wheel when you need to select an option or a winner on the fly. (If you’re new to ad-hoc interactions, check out this help article for more details.)
Why Use an Ad-hoc Choice Circle Interaction?
While you can add a Choice Circle to your presentation ahead of time, running it as an ad-hoc interaction gives you the flexibility to manually input a fresh, curated list of entries based on the evolving context of your session.
For example, if you're hosting an impromptu giveaway or need to make a spontaneous decision during a live game, you can launch Choice Circle on the spot to randomly select an option from a list you’ve just compiled. This approach ensures that the selection is relevant to the moment, keeping audience engagement high and the process interactive.
By using an ad-hoc Choice Circle interaction, you can seamlessly integrate live decision-making into your session, adding a fun and dynamic element to your presentation that responds directly to real-time needs.
Connect StreamAlive to your session
To learn how to connect to your required platform, click here
Once you’re connected and on the Presentation Live screen, click on the "+ New Interaction" button
Click on the Choice Circle interaction
Customize your Choice Circle feature [Optional]
Edit the heading (ie. the question you want people to answer in the chat) and enter the options/entries for the wheel
Remember: Setting up an adhoc interaction during your live session could derail audience attention while you are setting it up. Most StreamAlive users who use adhoc interactions skip the heading and customization options, preferring to ask the question verbally.
Choose a theme [Optional]
This step is optional but if you choose to continue without choosing, the interaction will use your default theme.
Remember: Customizing your adhoc interaction takes seconds, but if customizing it is important to you, consider using the presentation builder to plan your interactions and design.
Once ready click on Go
Share the StreamAlive window to your audience (if you are not already)
The interaction has been created and you can run it as part of your presentation.
Please note that the wheel will spin automatically the first time. However, you will have to manually restart the wheel yourself for every spin after the first using the pop-up on the bottom right corner.
You can remove a winning entry from the wheel using the delete button
You can remove a winning entry from the spinner wheel using the delete button. The delete entry option allows presenters to remove a specific option from Choice Circle, ensuing that subsequent spins only include the remaining options,
If you’d like to filter out certain entries from the wheel, you can use the moderation feature to hide those entries.
Using Quick Interaction links
What’s the Purpose of Using Quick Interaction Links for Choice Circle?
Quick Interaction Links in StreamAlive allow you to instantly launch audience engagement features without needing to pre-set them in your presentation. With Choice Circle, these links provide a quick and easy way to trigger a spinner wheel interaction on the fly, making them ideal for spontaneous selection moments. (If you’re new to quick interaction links, check out this help article for more details.)
Why Use Quick Interaction Links for Choice Circle?
While you can plan interactions in advance, Quick Interaction Links offer on-the-spot flexibility—allowing you to input a fresh list of entries and roll the wheel with a single click.
For example, if you need a quick random selection for a giveaway or to decide on a live audience poll, you can instantly launch Choice Circle to pick a winner without interrupting the flow of your session.
By using Quick Interaction Links for Choice Circle, you can seamlessly trigger a random selection at the right moment, ensuring real-time engagement while keeping your session dynamic and interactive.
Go to the Quick Interactions Links tab and click on "Show link" next to Choice Circle
Copy the link.
When ready to use, open the link in a new tab or you can paste it into your presentation file or Google Slides and so on.
A pop-up will appear where you can choose your required platform
Enter your session details and click on Present when ready
A pop-up asking you to admit the bot will appear (In cases like Zoom with the waiting room disabled, or YouTube/Twitch and similar platforms, it will join automatically)
Go to your live session and admit the bot.
Customize your Choice Circle feature [Optional]
Edit the heading (ie. the question you want people to answer in the chat) and enter the options/entries for the wheel
Remember: Setting up an adhoc interaction during your live session could derail audience attention while you are setting it up. Most StreamAlive users who use adhoc interactions skip the heading and customization options, preferring to ask the question verbally.
Choose a theme [Optional]
This step is optional but if you choose to continue without choosing, the interaction will use your default theme.
Remember: Customizing your adhoc interaction takes seconds, but if customizing it is important to you, consider using the presentation builder to plan your interactions and design.
Once ready click on Go
Share the StreamAlive window to your audience (if you are not already)
The interaction has been created and you can run it as part of your presentation.
Please note that the wheel will spin automatically the first time. However, you will have to manually restart the wheel yourself for every spin after the first using the pop-up on the bottom right corner.
You can remove a winning entry from the wheel using the delete button
You can remove a winning entry from the spinner wheel using the delete button. The delete entry option allows presenters to remove a specific option from Choice Circle, ensuing that subsequent spins only include the remaining options.
If you’d like to filter out certain entries from the wheel, you can use the moderation feature to hide those entries.
Learn how to use the Presentation Live screen to manage your interactions during your live session.