Don't let political ads manipulate you. With PLAYED, you can spot, catch, click, and score the tricks used in these ads, turning your awareness into a game-like experience.
SUMMARY
Think you're immune to the influence of political ads? Think again. PLAYED offers insights into the manipulative techniques used in political advertising, allowing you to interact with ads as if you were playing a video game. Check your score and discover if you've been played.
DETAILED
PLAYED is a nonpartisan platform that gamifies the experience of analyzing political ads. It challenges you to determine whether you can be swayed by these ads, no matter how educated or rational you believe yourself to be. Studies show that emotions often guide our voting decisions more than logic does. PLAYED presents a diverse collection of TV ads, ranging from current to historical, with the most emotionally charged and recent ads being added regularly during election seasons. Many of these ads might not be familiar to viewers in your state, offering a unique perspective. By engaging with PLAYED, you lift the curtain on the world of political advertising in a fun, experiential, and entertaining manner. The ultimate goal of PLAYED is to encourage you to vote, but to do so with a clear understanding of the tactics at play, ensuring you don't get played.
