Why Was the Game Factitious Developed?

Factitious was developed to help students learn a valuable life skill- the ability to decipher between real and fake news. The game was also developed to promote creativity in journalism through technology. ... Factitious also keeps students up to date on news and interesting facts.

What is the game factitious?

Factitious is a game that tests users' ability to detect fake news from real. It was developed by Maggie Farley/The AU Game Lab in 2017. ... You can use the game as part of a unit on fake news or source awareness.

How do you play factitious?

To play Factitious simply go to the site and select quick start. You'll then see an article appear on the screen. Read through the article, click the source listed at the bottom, and then select either the green check mark or red X to indicate whether or not you think the article is a real news story.