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Simulation Exercise
Nexus Rise by ADDTRUTH
An immersive LARP (Live Action Role-Playing) workshop where participants enter the world of influencers and internet drama. It teaches youth how to navigate clickbait, FOMO, and viral manipulation through active negotiation and content creation.
Aims of the tool
To develop critical thinking and media literacy by immersing participants in a simulated social media environment. The tool helps youth understand the mechanics of viral content, recognize manipulation techniques (like clickbait and FOMO), practice verifying information, and reflect on the consequences of their digital decisions and online behavior.
Description of the tool
NEXUS RISE (Influence House) is an engaging educational LARP (Live Action Role-Playing) simulation designed for youth, bringing them directly into the fast-paced world of internet creators, viral content, and online drama. Instead of traditional lectures, participants learn through hands-on gameplay, developing critical thinking, media literacy, and cooperation skills by navigating the complexities of social media.
During the game, participants step into the shoes of lifestyle, gaming, or fitness influencers, or join investigative tabloid portals acting as internet detectives. They negotiate contracts, build their online popularity, publish content, and make strategic decisions under pressure. However, the in-game digital landscape is full of hidden traps - such as scams, clickbait, and psychological manipulation - teaching players how to spot fake news, recognize algorithmic pressures, and protect themselves against online deception.
For full instructions, game rules, scenario details, and facilitator guides, please refer to the attached PDF
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/6073
This tool is for
Youth, students, and participants of media literacy, digital citizenship, and anti-disinformation workshops.
and addresses
YOUTH in ACTION (YiA) programme, Evaluation, Youth Participation
It is recommended for use in:
Youth Exchanges
European Voluntary Service
Materials needed:
Envelopes with pre-prepared "offers" and tasks, a designated "Publication Zone" (e.g., a board or wall), voting materials (to simulate comments/likes), and distinct areas for the different "Directors."
Duration:
Typically 90-120 minutes. The workshop requires multiple active gameplay rounds followed by a comprehensive debriefing to connect the in-game experiences to real-world social media consumption.
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
Fundacja ADDTRUTH
in the context of
The game was developed as a non-formal educational tool within the project 2025-3-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000369961 under the European Solidarity Corps, funded by the European Union.
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Przemyslaw Smigiel (on 19 October 2026)
and last modified
14 October 2026
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