The viral rumour — Journalist & Fact-checker · Pretender
A video is spreading fast: it claims the fictional town's school will close next week. Thousands have shared it. Your editor wants a story in two hours. Find out what's true before publishing.
Decisions · ~4 min
Your role
You're the reporter (in this game).
Your goal
Find out what's true before publishing.
What you know
- Being first matters less than being right.
Limits
- Two hours until the deadline.
Success looks like
- Verified — You checked with official sources.
- Fair — Everyone involved could respond.
- Responsible — Your story calms rather than inflames.
Skills you used
- Vigilance — Noticing warning signs early.
- Responsibility — Knowing when to act and when to ask for help.
In real life
Newsrooms verify viral claims with official sources before publishing, give people a right of reply, and write headlines that lead with facts instead of repeating rumours.
Journalist & Fact-checker
Find the facts, check them and tell the story fairly.
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