Can you tell fact from fiction online? Escape Fake, an interactive augmented reality game that helps young people recognise fake news, manipulated images and disinformation, is now available in Macedonian and Albanian. The game is free to play on mobile phones and tablets and is also available in eight other European languages.
At a time when disinformation and AI-generated content are becoming increasingly difficult to identify, the Europe House network invites young people to test their critical thinking skills by playing a game. Instead of traditional lectures, Escape Fake offers an interactive experience in which players investigate suspicious information, solve puzzles and discover how digital content can be manipulated to influence our opinions and decisions.
As part of Media Literacy Days 2026, Europe House is organising interactive workshops for secondary school students from 26 to 30 October. Through the game and practical examples, participants learn how to identify disinformation and navigate the digital world more critically.
Developed in the European Union with support from the Creative Europe programme, Escape Fake takes players on an interactive journey into the world of disinformation. Guided by Hannah, an ethical hacker and historian, players embark on two missions. In “Museum of Disinformation,” they uncover historical forgeries, manipulated photographs and deepfake content. In “Situation on the Bus,” they investigate a viral false story, check sources and learn to recognise phishing, suspicious online profiles and digital manipulation.
During the workshops, students also take part in discussions and practical exercises that connect the game’s lessons with everyday experiences on social media. The aim is to encourage young people to question what they see online, verify sources before sharing content and develop the skills needed to make informed decisions in the digital landsacape.
Through this initiative, Europe House and the Delegation of the European Union aim to show that learning about media literacy can be engaging, interactive and accessible to everyone. Recognising disinformation is not just a useful skill; it is also an essential part of participating responsibly in the digital world.
Ready to uncover fake news? Europe House invites young people, students and everyone interested to try Escape Fake, test their knowledge and discover how to protect themselves from disinformation and online manipulation.
Escape Fake is free and open to everyone. Download the app and start playing!
