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Questions?
Common questions about Where the Fork. No forking around.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Where the Fork is account-free. Your device picks up a stable identity automatically. Just drop a display name when you join — that's it. No signup, no password, no email.
Is Where the Fork free?
Yes. Free. Forever. We keep the lights on with unobtrusive ads on the wait screens — never during selection or voting. No paid tier, no premium features. The whole fork.
How many people can join one decision?
Two to twenty works great. Bigger groups work too, but elimination round-robin gets long with thirty-plus people. The fork is patient. You might not be.
What if we cannot agree on anything?
Each person marks every restaurant they'd be okay with. If at least one place has at least one acceptable vote, the mechanism picks from those. If literally nobody is okay with anything, widen your search and try again. Or accept that this group cannot be helped.
How does the elimination mechanism work?
Players take turns in join order. Each turn, one person crosses off one restaurant. Last one standing wins. Don't act in thirty seconds? Turn auto-skipped — the fork waits for no one.
How does the voting mechanism work?
Each player gets five votes. Pile all five on your favorite, or spread them across multiple places. Most total votes wins. Ties broken by random pick. Strategic voting fully encouraged.
Can I use it for groups that are not in the same place?
Yes. Pick the location during setup — current GPS, any city, or near a landmark. Everyone votes against the same list regardless of where they physically are. Plan a Friday-night spot from the office.
How long does a session last?
Sessions die four hours after creation, or one hour after you've settled the fork. Keeps things tidy. Want to revisit? Start a new one.