Fallacy Spotter Game
A fast-paced mini-game that trains your critical thinking. Spot logical fallacies in real-world arguments before time runs out, unlock new fallacy types, and compete with friends.
What It Does
Fallacy Spotter is a timed game where you read arguments and identify the logical fallacy hidden in each one. With 90 seconds on the clock, you need sharp critical thinking and fast pattern recognition to rack up points.
The game features over 30 fallacy types drawn from real-world arguments. As you progress, harder and subtler fallacies unlock, keeping the challenge fresh. Review your sessions to learn from mistakes and track improvement over time.
Who this is for:
How It Works
Start a Session
Choose a daily challenge, friend challenge, or free play. The 90-second timer begins.
Read & Identify
Each round presents an argument with a hidden fallacy. Pick the correct fallacy type from the options.
Score & Streak
Correct answers earn points with streak multipliers. Wrong answers break your streak but you keep playing.
Review & Learn
After the session, review every argument with explanations of why each fallacy applies.
Game Modes
- Daily Challenge: A new set of arguments every day, same for all players
- Friend Challenge: Send a challenge link and compare scores
- Free Play: Practice at your own pace with no time pressure
- Progressive Unlocking: New fallacy types unlock as you level up
- Session Review: Detailed breakdown of every answer after each game
- Global Leaderboards: Compete for daily, weekly, and all-time top scores
Technical Details
Database schema, API endpoints, and implementation notes for developers