In this silly, entertaining, and EXTREMELY LEGITIMATE game-show style debate five fervent fans face off to defend their selected IP's superiority through artifacts, actual facts, and impassioned pontification.

Expert contestants from all corners of Chicago's nerd, geek, and gamer communities leave you in stitches with their hot takes on one another's beloved characters, stories, games, and entertainment. Described by one audience member as "Like a Dropout game show but irl!," The Great Debate is perfect for a mid-week break with friends or a nerdy night out with your special someone.

You'll have your say, too! Step up to the mic to earn points for your favorite property, and bring your dollars to"vote with your tips" and earn extra points for your own preferred passion!

However you choose to participate… the game is on!

Fight!

  • Sesame Street vs The Muppets vs Fraggle Rock vs Labyrinth vs Dark Crystal

    W Aug 11: Hensonverse Hostilities

    Hosted by MsPixy
    Scorekeeper: JohnCraig

    Adam McAleavy for The Dark Crystal
    Noah Ginex for Fraggle Rock
    Lola for Labyrinth
    rowan ward for Sesame Street
    K80 Correll for The Muppets

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Past Battles

  • Justice League vs. X-men vs. The Boys vs. Gotham City Sirens vs. Guardians of the Galaxy

    Mar 12, 2025: Super Squad Smackdown

    Weebwitched for Gaurdians of the Galaxy—VICTOR!
    May Flowers for Gotham City Sirens
    JohnCraig for X-Men
    The Dev Brooks for The Boys
    Terry Gant for Justice League

  • The Original Series vs. Next Generation vs. Deep Space Nine vs. Discovery vs. Lower Decks

    TH May 8: Set Phasers to Destroy

    Jenna Dalgety for Star Trek: Lower Decks— WINNER!
    Terry Gant for Star Trek: The Original Series
    Minnie Ryder for Star Trek: The Next Generation
    Rosemary Maybe for Star Trek: Deep Space 9
    Maria Tate for Star Trek: Discovery

  • Dec 11, 2024: Cage Match Cage Match

    rowan ward for WWE—CHAMPION!
    Terry Gant for AEW
    Right this Way Robbie for Chikara
    The Dev for AAW

  • Oct 8, 2024: Vampire Massacre

    Ray Ray Sunshine for The Lost Boys— CHAMPION!
    Rosemary Maybe for Buffy the Vampire Slayer
    Naughty Natanya for Interview with the Vampire
    Sio Bast for Twilight
    Jenna Dalgety for Classic Dracula

  • Nov 13, 2024: Space Wars

    Lola for Doctor Who— VICTOR!
    Weebwitched for The Orville
    K80 Correll for Star Wars
    Nitty Gritty for Star Trek
    Sid Licious for Battlestar Galactica