Court Is in Session
A mock trial for an absurd charge — "should destination weddings be banned," "is brunch a scam," "are luxury watches worth it." One side prosecutes, one defends, the rest are the jury. Persuasion wins, not correctness. Catnip for the lawyers and the loud.
What it's for
Give the argumentative people in the room a legitimate forum and let everyone else enjoy watching them destroy each other.
The guest's job
Accept your assignment — prosecution, defense, or jury — and play it seriously even if the charge is ridiculous.
The vote
Jury deliberates and delivers a verdict by majority; the judge (host) announces the sentence.
The reveal
The verdict and the sentence — which should be absurd and enforceable for the rest of the night.
Food & drink spine
Whatever keeps the table sitting still; court is in session and nobody leaves for the kitchen.
Conversation fuel
"Did the better argument win, or did the jury just vote for their friend?"
How it flops — steer around it
A charge with an obvious correct answer. The case needs to be genuinely debatable, not a foregone conclusion.