PLAYED: Play or Get Played

Don't let political ads pull the wool over your eyes. With PLAYED, you can see, catch, click, and score the tricks used in these ads. It's like playing a video game where you're the savvy player, spotting the manipulation tactics before they affect you.

SUMMARY

Think you're immune to the influence of political ads? Think again. PLAYED gives you the inside scoop on the tricks used in political advertising. Engage with the ads as if you're playing a video game, check your score, and find out if you're getting played.

DETAILED

PLAYED is a nonpartisan platform that gamifies the experience of analyzing political ads. It challenges you to discover whether you can be swayed by these ads, even if you believe otherwise. Studies show that emotions often guide our voting decisions, regardless of our level of education. PLAYED presents a diverse selection of TV ads, ranging from current to historical, with the most emotionally charged and recent ads being added regularly, especially during election seasons. Many of these ads might not even be broadcast in your state. Through PLAYED, you get an engaging, fun, and enlightening look into the world of political advertising. The ultimate aim is to encourage you to vote, but with the awareness to not fall for the tricks. So, play the game, learn the tricks, and vote wisely—don't get played!