Truth Seekers: Chronicles of Transparency

Truth Seekers immerses players in a world where misinformation and secrecy threaten global stability. As investigative journalists with the mission to uncover the truth, players navigate through a network of interconnected stories involving political intrigue, corporate corruption, misinformation, and social injustice.

The game challenges players to conduct in-depth research, interview virtual characters, and analyse data and information to expose hidden agendas. Along the journey, players must navigate legal and ethical dilemmas to ensure the accuracy of their reporting.

By adhering to international agreements and national legislation on freedom of the press, players work to empower the public with unbiased information, contributing to a more transparent and just society.

The goals of this game are:

• Understanding of SDG Goal 16 and Its Importance: Educate players about Sustainable Development Goal 16, which aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels .
• Critical Thinking and Source Evaluation: Develop players' ability to critically evaluate information sources for reliability and accuracy, as exemplified in the challenge of managing a virtual newsroom and verifying news before publication .
• Ethical Decision-Making: Enhance understanding of ethical dilemmas faced by journalists, especially in situations involving sensitive information, such as deciding whether to publish a whistleblower's photograph that could have significant societal impacts .
• Awareness of Press Freedom and Information Access Challenges: Increase awareness about the challenges faced by journalists, including threats to press freedom, misinformation, digital surveillance, and the necessity of access to public information .
• Skills in Investigative Journalism: Equip players with skills pertinent to investigative journalism, including interviewing witnesses, fact-checking, and compiling evidence reports, especially in scenarios involving complex issues like election scandals and political corruption .
• Promoting Citizen Participation and Freedom of Speech: Educate players on the role of citizen participation and freedom of speech in sustaining democratic societies, and how these are integral to achieving the targets of SDG Goal 16.
• Empowerment through Information and Media Literacy: Empower players with the skills and knowledge to navigate and analyze media content effectively, fostering a better understanding of the role of media in shaping public opinion and policy.

UN SDG Goal 16: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/peace-justice/

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Create a game script with the following information

Group members:  

BRAINSTORMING

SCRIPT 

1. Theme of the game or escape room:   
2. Attractive name:  
3. Target Group:  
4. Learning objectives:  
5. How the game works:  
6. What resources and skills we need?

After you have filled in the details, you should write the game storyline with challenges. You can use AI tools, such as ChatGPT in ideation.

• Start creating the content for the game by using ChatGPT and other AI tools.
• Sign up and loging to ThingLink. Create the 360 images for scenes, by using Skybox for Thinglink.
• Add Tags for storyline and challenges.
• Make the final scene
• Test the game
• Fix any issues
• Publish the game

Think about your target audience and create compelling marketing and teaching material to support awarenss of the game. The marketing material can include infographics, videos, podcasts and adverts.