# Controversy: Turn Fights Into Friends

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 4-8
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Jordan Abell
- **Publishers**: Roast Beef Games, LLC
- **Categories**: Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Voting

## Verdict
If you love a good discussion, guaranteed laughs, and discovering what your friends really think (or what they can be persuaded to think!), Controversy is the perfect game for your evening. It's a party game that mixes debate, bluffing, and lots of social interaction, ideal for breaking the ice or livening up any gathering. The experience is light, fun, and full of unexpected moments, where the art of arguing is as important as guessing.Heated and fun debatesIntense social interactionSimple, accessible rulesReveals unexpected opinionsGreat for groupsGroup dependentNot for conflict-averseTopics can be sensitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
In 'Controversy: Turn Fights Into Friends', get ready to dive into heated debates and test your ability to predict what your friends really think! This party game puts players to discuss and guess each other's opinions on 200 statements, divided into four increasingly provocative levels: Disagreements, Arguments, Controversies, and Bridge Burners. Yes, the name says it all, the idea is to turn fights into friendships, or at least into good laughs!

The game offers two game modes to ensure the fun never stops. In 'Hot Seat' mode, one player reads a controversial statement while the others secretly choose 'Agree' or 'Disagree'. The player in the Hot Seat tries to predict everyone's responses, earning a point for each correct prediction. If they guess incorrectly, they have 60 seconds to try and convince that person to change their mind and still secure the point. It's your chance to show off your persuasion skills!

In 'Debate' mode, a moderator draws a controversy and assigns two players opposing sides. Each has one minute to prepare and another minute to argue their assigned position, regardless of whether they personally agree with it. The other players vote for the stronger argument, crowning the master of oratory. Get ready for lots of laughter, lively discussions, and perhaps some surprising revelations about your fellow players!

## FAQ
### How many players can participate in Controversy?
The game is designed for 4 to 8 players, making it ideal for groups of friends or larger gatherings.

### What is the average game length?
A game of Controversy typically lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and the intensity of the debates.

### Is the game complex to learn?
Not at all! The rules are super simple and easy to pick up, allowing you and your friends to start playing and debating in just a few minutes.

### What are the main components of the game?
Controversy includes 200 statements divided into four levels of provocation, plus any other components needed for voting and scoring (which have not yet been detailed).

### Who is Controversy recommended for?
It's perfect for anyone who loves party games, enjoys fun debates, testing their persuasion skills, and discovering more about their friends' opinions. If you like games like 'Cards Against Humanity' or 'Dixit', but with more focus on debate, you'll love this!

### Are the topics of the statements too serious?
The statements vary in intensity, ranging from lighter 'Disagreements' to more provocative 'Bridge Burners'. The idea is for the discussion to be fun, but be prepared to touch on some more delicate points, always with good humor!