By D.J · Last updated October 5, 2026
Larpmegle is a free online debate game for three people: two argue a random topic on camera, one judges. Below is what a full round looks like, second by second, and how it differs from the other things called debate games.
One Quick round, start to finish
Here's the shape of a real round on Quick (20-second turns), using a topic from the Tech pool. The lines are my own example, but the timings are the ones the game uses.
| Clock | Who's live | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Before | Nobody | All three vote Quick. The topic is "USB-C cables". |
| 0:00–0:20 | Larper A | "One cable. Phone, laptop, headphones, my friend's Switch. The drawer of mystery chargers is over." |
| 0:20–0:40 | Larper B | "It's not one cable, it's forty cables that look the same. Half of them only charge. USB-C is a lottery and I love it." |
| 0:40–1:00 | Larper A | Answers B: "A lottery where every ticket fits the slot. Name one other standard that pulled that off." |
| 1:00–1:20 | Larper B | Goes for the laugh and commits to the bit about the lottery. |
| 1:20–1:50 | Judge | Picks a winner. ELO updates for both larpers. |
Notice the second pair of turns. That's where most rounds are won, because each larper gets to answer what the other just said. On Long (60-second turns), the same round runs 4 minutes 30 seconds.
How it differs from other debate games
| Card / party games | Text debate apps | Larpmegle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who you play | People in the room | Anyone, async | Two other players, live |
| Format | Prompts read aloud | Typed posts | Spoken turns on camera |
| Who decides | Group vote or nobody | Upvotes | One judge per round |
| Time per game | Open-ended | Hours to days | 1:50 or 4:30 |
| Ranking | None | Karma | ELO and rank tiers |
If you want formal debate with resolutions, prep time and evidence, this isn't that. There's no prep and no sides. It's closer to improv with a scoreboard.
What you'll be arguing about
Pick a pool before you queue. A few topics from each:
| Pool | A few topics from it |
|---|---|
| Music | Frank Ocean, cassette players, one-hit wonders, Tiny Desk concerts |
| Gaming | speedrunning, Minecraft redstone, boss fights, loot boxes |
| Science | black holes, CRISPR, octane ratings, Mars rovers |
| Movies & TV | Christopher Nolan, practical effects, bad sequels, Oscar speeches |
| Tech | AI chatbots, the cloud, USB-C cables, dark mode |
| Sports | the offside rule, GOAT debates, buzzer beaters, penalty shootouts |
| Anime | sub vs dub, filler arcs, tournament arcs, power scaling |
Ranked or with friends
Queue from the home screen to play ranked against other players. Your larper ELO moves after every decided round. To play with people you know, open a private room and share the code. Private rounds use the same format but aren't ranked. The full rules, rank table and ELO examples are in How to Play.
Is it free?
Yes. You can play as a guest with no account. Signing in with Google is optional and only keeps your ELO and puts you on the leaderboards.
Do I need to download anything?
No. It runs in a current desktop or mobile browser. You need a camera and a microphone.
Can I pick which side I argue?
There are no sides. Both larpers argue for the same topic, and the judge picks whoever made the better case for it. That makes the angle you choose matter more than the position.
Before you play
Larpmegle is 18+ and you're live on camera, so read the rules of conduct once. Then join the queue.
Questions? Email support@larpmegle.com. See also Privacy · Terms · Sponsor.
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