One-Minute Debate

How to play

1. 1

   A match has one round per player. A single shuffled circle pairs neighbours, so everyone speaks exactly twice: once for side A and once for side B.

2. 2

   At the start, everyone sees the question, both opposing positions, and the two speakers. Preparation lasts 20 seconds; both speakers may mark themselves ready, but the stage lasts at least 5 seconds.

3. 3

   Speaker A gets up to 50 uninterrupted seconds, followed by 50 seconds for speaker B. The active speaker may finish early after at least 5 seconds.

4. 4

   Play together locally or use an external voice or video call. The opponent and audience do not interrupt; Play Together! does not provide the call or record the conversation.

5. 5

   After both speeches, every participant except the two speakers gets 25 seconds to choose the more convincing side in secret. Speakers and late spectators cannot vote.

6. 6

   Select one side and then confirm the ballot. An accepted vote cannot change; before the reveal, only your own choice and the total readiness count are visible.

7. 7

   Each vote gives the chosen speaker 100 points. A tie keeps both speakers’ earned points with no extra bonus; a missing ballot or a round with no votes gives 0.

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   The reveal publishes only totals, the winner or tie, and the number of missing ballots—never ballot authorship. It can advance after 4 seconds or continue automatically.

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   Timers, accepted actions, and scores survive reconnection. After the full circle, the highest total wins; all tied leaders share the victory.