Debate Arena — Defend Claims with Evidence

Teams argue Pro or Con by playing the strongest evidence, reasoning and rebuttal cards, then speak a rebuttal.

Grades 6–12Debate cardsSolo or 2–4 teamsNo student loginsWorks offline

Try it free with your class: the demo runs right in your browser for 5 minutes. No sign-up needed.

Or get every game, including all future games, with the All-Access Teacher License for $150.

Grade versions included

Grades 6–8: School-life resolutions; flaws include opinion, off-topic, straw man and overgeneralization
Grades 9–12: School and community policy resolutions; adds false dilemma, correlation vs. causation and appeals to authority or tradition

Supporting claims with evidence, explaining reasoning, rebuttals and counterclaims, spotting logical flaws, speaking and listening

OAS Standard 1: Listening and Speaking; Standard 3: Critical Reading and Writing

Common Core: W.1 · SL.1 · SL.3 · SL.4

Open the game file in any web browser: Chromebooks, laptops or your smartboard. No accounts, no student logins and no internet needed once it's downloaded.
The download has a separate file for each grade band. Open the one that fits your class, enter 2–4 players or teams (or solo practice) and press Start.
Students take turns on one shared screen, so the whole class can play together on a projector or smartboard.
Each purchase includes the game files and a one-page Quick Start guide.