Truth, Lies & Democracy
“Truth, Lies & Democracy” is an immersive 48-hour game jam taking place in Vienna, the European Capital of Democracy 2024/25. National and international teams come together to create interactive video games aimed at raising awareness about disinformation. The games equip players with skills to identify and effectively respond to misinformation in a fun, engaging, and impactful way.
DESIGNED FOR YOU
Gamers
This learning experience goes beyond technical skills. Truth, Lies & Democracy inspires participants to explore essential topics such as democratic decision-making processes, disinformation, deepfakes, data privacy, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. Through engaging and interactive formats, gamers gain the tools to recognise and tackle these challenges effectively.
Civil Society
Members of civil society actively join immersive activities and experience decisions and stories first-hand. These experiences spark broader discussions within their communities, encouraging awareness and dialogue while creating a powerful multiplier effect that drives positive change.
Partners
Partners connect their brands to this innovative and impactful initiative, aligning with the fight against disinformation and misinformation. By supporting this format, they contribute to building a free, fair, and informed society while showcasing their commitment to social responsibility and innovation.
GAMES MATTER
Europe holds 4,900 game studios and 200 game distributors. It has over 386 million players, 50% of the population between the ages of 6 to 64 play video games.
This format shows the importance of designing interactive education programmes. Developing video games also means giving younger generations a voice in how our democracies must adapt to new cultural and political scenarios.
DEMOCRACY AT STAKE
- decreases faith and confidence in elections
- leads to an increasing general mistrust within society
- erodes trust in government
- reduces belief in professional journalistic work
TRUTH, LIES AND DEMOCRACY 2025 IN VIENNA
Truth, Lies & Democracy 2025 will take place in Vienna, just ahead of the Game City festival in autumn 2025. This timing provides a great opportunity for the developed games to be showcased to a wider audience during the event, amplifying their impact and reach.
ORGANISERS
PARTNERS
Are you interested in partnering-up for Truth, Lies and Democracy 2025 in Vienna? Explore partnership opportunities and collaborate with us to create a significant impact. Contact us at md@capitalofdemocracy.eu
