Unfake Social Media - Lateral Reading Games - Game 4 - Memearazzi

Aims of the tool

To combine source analysis with creative communication by:
a) Teaching players to research and verify a story’s credibility; and
b) Showing how humour and visuals can highlight truth or misinformation.

Description of the tool

Developed under the Unfake Social Media project’s Lateral Reading category, Memearazzi blends investigation with creativity. Players examine a news story’s source, author, date, and context to determine whether it is true or misleading. Once they reach a verdict, they must design a meme that captures and communicates their conclusion.

This playful approach reveals how visual content can shape narratives and challenge misinformation. It also highlights how memes influence public understanding — for better or worse.

The game builds both analytical and expressive skills, turning fact-checking into a fun, artistic exercise.