Swipe the truth

Team Dilemma Dreamers

Patrícia Sujová - Graphic design, images, mockups 

Martin Balek - Sound design, Music, Sound effects 

Radka Matuseková - News research, video recording, visual of presentation 

Tomáš Vician - Game idea,  game design, programming

About the game: In "Swipe the Truth!", players embark on a timely journey to navigate the tricky waters of modern media. With a simple swipe, decide what's real and what's a carefully crafted hoax. Each choice brings you closer to the truth or further into deception.

Perfect for players of all ages looking to sharpen their critical thinking in a fun and interactive way. Whether you're a news junkie or just someone curious about the media landscape, "Swipe the Truth!" offers a compelling experience to test and build your knowledge.

Ready to challenge your perceptions? Play "Swipe the Truth!" now and see where you stand in discerning fact from fiction.

Idea

    Concept: Players discern between real news and fake news through a Tinder-like swiping interface.

    Educational Goal: Enhance media literacy and critical thinking by challenging players to distinguish fact from fiction.

    MultiPlatform to reach wide audience.

    Gameplay Mechanism: Swipe right if you think the news is true; swipe left if you believe it's a hoax.

Current State of the Game

    Core Mechanics: Swiping functionality with audio feedback.

    Content: A mix of real and fake news stories presented as cards. Each card contains a headline and a short description.

    Educational Component: After gameplay, players are shown a summary with their results and links to real articles for further reading.

    

Possible / Potential Future Directions

    Content Expansion:         

Increase the database of news stories to cover a wider range of topics and regions, ensuring the game remains relevant and challenging.

    Game Modes:         

Introduce new game modes, such as timed challenges or levels with increasing difficulty, to enhance replayability.

    Community Features:        

 Add functionality for players to submit their own news stories for review and inclusion, fostering a community-driven approach to learning. Plus rating.

    Educational Resources:         

Collaborate with media literacy organizations to provide additional resources and learning materials, deepening the educational impact.