Leon’s identity (Leons Identität)

Duration: 60 min
Number of players: 1-2
Materials: Online link
Link: https://leon.nrw.de/

An insight into the extreme…

Short Description

Leon’s Identity is a first person point-and-click adventure game about the creeping drift of a teenager into the radical scene of the New Right and his mysterious disappearance. In the game you take on the role of Leon’s little brother Jonas, who searches Leon’s room for clues to his disappearance. You get to know Leon through various memories and learn about the events that led to his change. The end of the game is open. Either Jonas can convince his brother Leon to leave the scene, or the attempt fails.

Educational Value

  • Develop personal and professional skills – communication, problem solving, open-minded 
  • Knowledge about Right-wing Extremism and Radicalization

Recommendations for use

  • for students

Tips and tricks

How to adapt game for different groups, topics, occasions/needs: The game can be used as an icebreaker for a discussion about extremism and radicalization 
Feedback questions
How did Leon slip into the right-wing scene?
How do right-wing groups get in touch with people?
Which statements indicate right-wing extremism?
How does Jonas try to keep Leon from going to the camp?
What contact have you already had with right-wing extremists? 
Further discussion topics

  • Right-wing Extremism
  • Media
  • Radicalization