Step into the Arena and climb the rankings, set up a casual room for the table in front of you, or summon a friend by email and let the bench rule on its own time.
Like the chess tables in the park: two debaters take the floor, the winner holds it, and the next challenger steps up. Sign in to play, wager coins, and climb your country and world rankings — online or in the room.
Enter the Arena → Joining on your phone? Enter a code →Non-competitive play for the room in front of you — settle it at the register, at the bar, at the high-school reunion. Spin up a room with a shareable code: single bouts, full brackets, or team play, judged live. No account, no stakes.
Set up a room → Joining on your phone? Enter a code →Pick a topic, pick your side, and make your case. Summon a friend by email — they have 24 hours to argue back, and the bench renders the verdict.
Choose a topic. Pick your side. Summon a friend by email. They have 24 hours to argue back. The bench renders the verdict.
Pick from the docket below, or write your own debate prompt.
You're committing to argue this position. The bench will assign the opposing side to your opponent.
Your name appears in the summons email. We use your email to send you the verdict.
They get an email with a link to argue the other side. No signup, no charge. They have 24 hours to respond.
Your summons has been delivered to . They have 24 hours to respond. As soon as they submit their argument, the bench will render its verdict and email both of you.