Decisions

Buy / Wait / Research

Buy / Wait / Research is a starter wheel in the decisions category for turning a prepared list into one visible result. Starter entries include Sightseeing, Museum, Cafe Hop, and you can replace any item before spinning. Use it when the listed options are already acceptable and the group needs a clear, fair selection process.

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Suggested Starter Entries

Use these Buy / Wait / Research entries as a starting list. After you click “Use this template”, you can add, remove, or edit any entries before spinning.

Sightseeing
Museum
Cafe Hop
Local Market
Hike/Walk
Rest
Shopping
Food Crawl

When to use this wheel

Use Buy / Wait / Research when the hard part is choosing from several acceptable options.

For Buy / Wait / Research, use it for lunch choices, dinner ideas, activity picks, date plans, travel options, or quick tie-breakers.

For Buy / Wait / Research, use it when a playful random choice is better than another round of debate.

Concrete setup

Real scenario for this template

Buy / Wait / Research is best when the entries are already acceptable and the group mainly needs a visible, neutral way to pick the next item.

Field notes

  • Use short labels that can be read on mobile and shared screens.
  • Remove invalid options before the first spin.
  • Write down the result when it affects other people.

When not to use it

  • Do not use the wheel when the listed options are not actually acceptable.
  • Do not randomize sensitive decisions that need judgment or expertise.
  • Do not keep duplicate entries unless weighting is intentional and explained.

Sample entries you can paste

These Buy / Wait / Research entries are meant as a starting point. Copy them into the wheel, then replace anything that does not fit your group or event.

  1. Sightseeing
  2. Museum
  3. Cafe Hop
  4. Local Market
  5. Hike/Walk
  6. Rest
  7. Shopping
  8. Food Crawl

How to customize this template

  1. Replace sample Buy / Wait / Research entries with the exact names, prompts, tasks, foods, prizes, or choices for your session.
  2. Keep labels short enough to read on the wheel, especially on mobile or when screen-sharing.
  3. Remove unavailable options, accidental duplicates, and anything you would not accept as the final result.
  4. Agree in advance whether the selected entry stays on the wheel or is removed before the next spin.

Related screenshots from the app

Buy / Wait / Research picker result
Keep the result visible before the group moves on.

Fairness checklist

  • For Buy / Wait / Research, only list options that the group is genuinely willing to accept.
  • For Buy / Wait / Research, remove options that are unavailable, closed, too expensive, or unrealistic today.
  • For Buy / Wait / Research, avoid duplicate entries unless the group agrees to weighted odds.
  • For Buy / Wait / Research, allow one re-spin only if you set that rule before the first spin.

Classroom, work, and event examples

Classroom

A class can adapt Buy / Wait / Research for reward choices, brain breaks, or group activity options.

Work

A team can use Buy / Wait / Research for lunch picks, social activities, meeting warmups, or quick tie-breakers.

Events

A host can use Buy / Wait / Research for party food, game order, date night ideas, or travel activity choices.

FAQ

What is Buy / Wait / Research best for?
Buy / Wait / Research is best for decisions situations where every listed option is acceptable and you want the final choice to be visible instead of hidden.
Can I edit the Buy / Wait / Research entries?
Yes. Load the starter wheel, then add, remove, rename, or reorder entries before you spin. Your edits apply to your current wheel session.
How many entries should I use?
Start with the 8 sample entries shown here, then trim or expand the list to match your real group, event, or decision.

Ready to spin?

Load the Buy / Wait / Research template, check the entries, and spin when the list is ready.

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