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Big Debate · Gymnastics

Big Debate: Gymnastics: 365 Would You Rather Questions, Stat Showdowns & Impossible Choices

Would you rather compete on beam or on floor? A screen-free game book for families with a gymnastics fan aged 8 to 12: 365 impossible choices to play together, and the numbers to settle the argument.

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  • 300 Quick Fire questions in 10 themed rounds, no answer key and no mercy
  • 60 Stat Showdowns with two real data cards and a flip-the-book verdict
  • 5 Boss Debates: three-way choices nobody agrees on
  • Heart Points and Brain Points, scoreboards and two certificates
  • 10 comic-style illustrations, a glossary and a sources page

Try a Stat Showdown from the book

Stat Showdown #1

Would you rather compete on beam or on floor?

A · BEAM

  • The beam is 10 centimeters wide, about the length of your hand
  • Its top is 125 centimeters above the floor; the mats sit below it

B · FLOOR

  • A 12 by 12 meter competition floor
  • Women's routines are set to music and last up to 90 seconds
Make your pick, then reveal what the numbers say

It's a tie

For which is harder: the beam is narrow, the floor is long and tiring. Gymnasts have strong opinions. Argue it.

See more free gymnastics Stat Showdowns →

The 10 rounds

  1. Chalk Up: Leotards, grips, and the first salute
  2. Vault: Sprints, springboards, and sticking it
  3. Bars, Rings & More: Swings, releases, pommels, and iron crosses
  4. Beam: Four inches wide and no place to hide
  5. Floor: Tumbling passes, music, and the corner
  6. Meet Day: Rotations, scoreboards, and the salute
  7. Team & Gym Life: Teammates, coaches, and the foam pit
  8. Big Dreams: Levels, college, and the Olympic team
  9. Legends & History: Perfect 10s and the gymnasts who changed the sport
  10. Weird & Wild: Broken scoreboards, rope climbs, and glitter
Comic-style illustration from Big Debate: Gymnastics

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Frequently asked questions

What age is Big Debate: Gymnastics for?

It is written for kids 8 to 12, and the whole family can play. Teens and adults who love gymnastics join in on the debates.

How many questions are in Big Debate: Gymnastics?

365: 300 Quick Fire questions, 60 Stat Showdowns with real data cards and verdicts, and 5 three-way Boss Debates.

Is it a good gift?

Yes. It is made for young gymnasts, team families, coaches and every kid who has ever practiced a handstand against the couch. It is screen-free and fits in a sports bag.

Are the facts accurate?

Every Stat Showdown names its season, record or rule year, and the book ends with a page listing its sources.

Is there a Kindle version?

The Kindle edition will follow the print release.