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 will have 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 group of friends ready to hash it out vicariously while they enjoy a craft cocktail.
But don't worry, you'll have your say too! You can choose to step up to the mic for the "questions from the audience" portion of the debate and/or 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!
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W Jun 12: War of the Hidden Worlds
Hosted by MsPixy
.June debators:
Minnie Ryder for Narnia
Lola for Jumanji
Anthony Whitaker for Oz
Nitty Gritty for Barbieland
May Flowers for Wonderland -
W July 16: Quotable Comedy Carnage
Hosted by Stella Cheeks
July debators:
Nitty Gritty for Galaxy Quest
The Dev Brooks for Scary Movie
Greg Inda for Ghostbusters
TBD for The Princess Bride
K80 Correll for Monty Python and the Holy Grail -
W Aug 11: Hensonverse Hostilities
Hosted by MsPixy
August contestants:
TBD for The Dark Crystal
Jenna Dalgety for Fraggle Rock
Lola for Labyrinth
rowan ward for Sesame Street
K80 Correll for The Muppets
Past Battles
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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 -
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
