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Riddle me this: How can news orgs better use games and quizzes?

Quizzes inject fun and surprise into a topic that readers may think they know everything about.

Quizzes and games can be paired with reporting or stand on their own as a way for the reader to have fun and learn something at the same time. They’re also incredibly shareable. This piece examines best practices from the gaming industry, The New York Times and Buzzfeed to encourage engagement and iteration in quiz-making for smaller news organizations.