Viral Spiral

Viral Spiral is an online, in-browser, multiplayer card game about misinformation, the chaos it creates, and the reasons we share it. Players take on the role of social media users in a world similar, but just different enough, to ours. The game incentivizes players to have the highest amount of 'clout' by sharing cards that have the potential to 'go viral'. Player can either rely on the kindness of strangers (other players) to pass their card on - or make sure that they share cards that strangers would be *more inclined* to share, based on the latter's likes, interests, and biases. Viral Spiral is a game about polarizing and inaccurate news. It mimics the real world in that individual's aren't penalized for missed facts or clues. Instead, the game leaves it to the player to decide whether they want to share the information (cards) for tactical reasons or not. The information shared has direct impact on the other players, some who might be allies. With each bit of misinformation shared, the world is pushed closer to the brink of destruction, all for a little bit of clout.