36 Hours as a Journalist

Content : 36 Hours as a Journalist / Mateo has Disappeared

Is your child dreaming of being a journalist? This "you are the hero"game and its 25 cards will teach them everything they need to know to be a good reporter. Research of information, interviews, editing a report: learn the basics of journalism with a scenario built around a miscellaneous news item. A collaborative game from 9 years old.

Summary: Welcome to the editorial staff! You are a reporter for a local television channel, in the small town of Pretty-Pond-the-Flowers, where life is rather peaceful. But today, the whole town is shaken by terrible news: 10-year-old Mateo disappeared on his way to school. During the editorial conference, your editor decides to send you to cover this event.

Rules: Find clues on the cards that will lead you to other cards and allow you to follow reporting leads. Survey different places, question witnesses, scrutinize the social media... Discuss together the leads to follow and select the most relevant information to build your report. Beware of rumours... The broadcast is planned on the 1 p.m. news tomorrow, that is to say in 36 hours!

- A game designed by journalists.
- With a "journalist's handbook".
- Tested by teachers and high-school students.

All references to French administration or France can totally be modified by the illustrator.