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Before the tournament begins, you need your field of 32.
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Choose Your Category: Select a preset (e.g., Famous Scientists) or select Custom to type in your own 32 names.
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Build the Bracket: Click Launch Bracket to display the full 32-team field.
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The Draw: Since the app displays the names in their slots, have students "draw from the hat."
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Tip: Number your students 1–32 and have them pull a name, or have them pull a "Seed Number" that corresponds to the bracket layout.
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Now that every student (or pair) "owns" a team, it's time to build their case.
Scouting Report: Assign a research period. Students must find three "Power Stats" (key facts) and one "Game-Changer" (a unique contribution or impact) for their assigned candidate.
The Defense Statement: Students prepare a 30-second "Elevator Pitch" to convince the class why their candidate is the GOAT (Greatest of All Time).
Campaigning (Optional): Allow students to create a "Digital Jersey" or a single-slide promotion to display during their matchup.
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Center Court: Call the two students representing a specific matchup to the front — e.g., The Printing Press vs. The Internet.
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The Pitch: Each student delivers their Defense Statement.
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The Rebuttal: Give them 30 seconds to explain why their opponent's candidate "doesn't have the stats" to move on.
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Call the Vote: After both students deliver their pitches and rebuttals, open the floor. Use any in-person method that works for your classroom — raised hands, standing up, thumbs up/down, or written ballots.
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Tally the Count: Count the votes aloud or have a student "scorekeeper" track them on the board. Announce the final numbers — the energy of a close vote is half the fun!
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Advance the Winner: Click the ▶ Advance button next to the winning candidate to move them forward in the bracket.
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Tip: For close votes, consider a "sudden death" rebuttal round — each student gets 15 more seconds — before re-voting.
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Sweet Sixteen & Elite Eight: Encourage students to find "Deep Cut" facts for these rounds to keep the debates evolving.
Final Four: The ultimate semi-finals.
Championship: The final two go head-to-head for the title.
The Champion: Celebrate the winner with the Confetti Effect! 🎉
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Manual Advance (▶): Click the ▶ button next to any candidate at any time to advance them — perfect for overriding a vote, handling a "forfeit," or skipping a matchup when time is short.
Reset: Use the Reset button in the header to clear the entire bracket and start fresh with a new category or set of names.
Export: Use Export PNG (or Ctrl/Cmd + P to print as PDF) to save a snapshot of the bracket at any point — great for posting in the classroom or sharing with students.