Discover Warszawa (pl_01)¶

Quest Index - Language: english - french - polish - italian

Version: 1.00
Status: NeedsReview
Location: Poland - Warsaw

Explore the polish capital to fix the chaos left by Antura

Content¶

Subjects:

• Culture (x5)
• Music (x3)
• History (x2)
• Community (x1)

Topics¶

Warsaw¶

• Chopin Monument
  A large statue in Warsaw’s Łazienki Park dedicated to Frédéric Chopin. It’s also the site of popular open-air piano concerts in summer. (the special tree he is sitting under is a typical polish.. Willow)

• Mermaid of Warsaw
  The city’s symbol is a brave mermaid with a sword and shield. You can see her statue by the river.

• Wars and Sawa
  Two legendary figures who gave Warsaw its name. Wars was a brave warrior and Sawa was a beautiful mermaid who lived in the Vistula River.
• Fryderyk Chopin
  A famous piano composer from Poland. He wrote beautiful music that sounds like dancing or telling stories. His music makes people feel happy or sad.

Additional Cards¶

Ball
A round object used in many games.

Bike
A two‑wheeled vehicle you pedal.

Bus
A big vehicle that carries many people.

Car
A small vehicle for roads.

Constitution of 3 May
A historic Polish constitution celebrated on May 3.

Football (Soccer)
A team game played with a ball you kick.

Goal
The net you try to score into.

Independence Day (Poland)
A national holiday on 11 November.

King Sigismund’s Column
A tall column honoring King Sigismund in Castle Square.

King Sigismund’s Crown
The king’s crown that fell off and must be found.

Maria Curie
A brilliant scientist from Poland who discovered radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and won it twice!

Maria Skłodowska‑Curie
A scientist who won two Nobel Prizes.

Mazurek Dąbrowskiego
Poland’s national anthem.

Mermaid’s Sword
The mermaid’s sword that must be returned.

National Stadium (Warsaw)
A modern stadium for football games and concerts.

Nicolaus Copernicus Monument (Warsaw)
A monument to the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

Palace of Culture and Science
A tall building for museums, theaters, and learning.

King Sigismund III
A king of Poland who built many beautiful buildings in Warsaw. His statue stands on a tall column in the city center.

Polish Dwarf (Wrocław gnomes)
Small dwarf statues hide around Wrocław. Finding them is a fun city game.

Polish Houses of Parliament
Where laws are made: the Sejm and the Senate.

Presidential Palace
The official home of the President of Poland.

Robert Lewandowski
A famous Polish football player.

Royal Castle (Warsaw)
A historic castle of Polish kings, now a museum.

Soccer Field
The grass field where football is played.

Tram
A city train that runs on tracks in the street.

Wars and Sawa Statue
A statue showing the city’s legend about Wars and Sawa.

Złoty Coins
Polish money (złoty) shown as coins.

Quest Script¶

See the full script here

Words¶

Activities¶

• (none)

Tasks¶

• (none)

Gameplay¶

• Difficulty: Normal
• Duration (min): 20

Credits¶

• Jan Stasienko (Poland) (content)
• Lorenzo Castrovilli (Italy) (design)
• Stefano Cecere (Italy) (development)
• Valeria Passarella (Italy) (design)
• Vieri Toti (Italy) (design)

Game Design Notes¶

Complete Warsaw exploration following Antura through capital landmarks. Meet Mermaid of Warsaw, experience Chopin's music, learn Wars & Sawa legend, visit parliament, encounter Maria Curie at Palace of Culture, and conclude at National Stadium with sports activities.

Knowledge Content¶

Buildings:

• Mermaid of Warsaw
• Palace of Culture and Science
• Royal Castle
• Polish Houses of Parliament
• National Stadium
• Chopin Monument
• King Sigismund’s Column
• Wars and Sawa statue (and legend)
• Nicolaus Copernicus Monument
• Presidential Palace Polish flag, złoty The river Wisła

Music:

• National anthem “Mazurek Dąbrowskiego”
• a Chopin’s music piece or a polish folk song like “Czerwone Jabłuszko”/”Mam chusteczkę haftowaną”

Constitution of 3 May, Independence day Maria Curie-Skłodowska

Vocabulary: sport: football (soccer), ball, goal/gate, soccer field Transport: train, tram, bus, car, bike

Flow¶

You are greeted in Warsaw, the capital of Poland by the Guide. He asks you for your help. It seems that Antura has been creating chaos since it arrived here and somebody needs to stop it and fix it. He points you in the direction of the Mermaid of Warsaw.

Mermaid of Warsaw
You meet with the Mermaid of Warsaw, who is missing her sword. She tells you that she saw Antura disturb other monuments of Warsaw and tried to stop him but in the process he managed to take her sword away. She asks you to retrieve it, and help other monuments while you follow Antura’s trail. She points you to the Chopin Monument. She also asks you if you know how the transportation works in Warsaw and explains the vocabulary and types of transport.

Chopin Monument
Once you find the Chopin Monument, you can see that it seems the music notes to his music piece are missing. To get them back, you have to recreate the melody. [Activity Piano] When you do, Chopin’s statue thanks you and tells you about himself. He also tells you that he saw Antura with the Mermaid’s sword going in the direction of Nicolaus Copernicus’ Monument. —-

Wars and Sawa statue
Once you get there, you meet with Wars. Apparently Sawa seems to be missing and he is asking you to find her. Once you follow her trail, you can see her by the Wisła river. You learn about the river from Sawa and convince her to go back to Wars. She says they got separated during the chaos that Antura was creating. Once you go back with her, they tell you the legend about them and the origin of the city. They also say that you should head in the direction of King Sigismund’s Column.

King Sigismund’s Column When you go to King Sigismund’s Column, he greets you and introduces himself. He explains that he used to be a king of Poland and tells you about the Royal Castle, later mentioning that right now the country is governed by the Parliament. He asks you to find his missing crown [task] which has been knocked off his head while Antura was running by. It is not far from him. Once you complete the task, he tells you to go to the Sejm, since apparently that is where the Mermaid’s Sword has been left.

President and Houses of Parliament
Once you go there, you meet the President who explains what the Polish Houses of Parliament are and tells you about the Presidential Palace. He says he has the Mermaid’s sword, but before you go to give it back to her, he asks you to help with a little thing. Apparently Antura stole the colours from the Polish flag and needs you to give them back. You then learn how the Polish flag looks and need to choose the correct colours for the flag. The President thanks you for your help. He wants to share some more facts with you and asks you if you know about the 3 May Constitution Day in Poland. He then explains what it means.

Mermaid of Warsaw You go back to the Mermaid of Warsaw and you give back her sword. She tells you, she is a symbol of Warsaw and tells you about herself. Then she says that she has heard Antura has also messed with a few other places. She points you to the Palace of Culture and Science.

Palace of Culture and Science and Maria Skłodowska-Curie Once you get there, you meet Maria Skłodowska-Curie. She explains that although she is not associated with this place, it is called The Palace of Culture and Science and she herself is connected to scientific fields. She explains its role today and tells a little bit about herself. She also asks you for a favor. Antura seems to have misplaced her wallet. She asks you to retrieve it and you need to follow the trail of coins that are polish złoty until you find it and bring it back. She thanks you and explains that in Poland this is the currency. She also says that she has heard some commotion at the National Stadium.

National Stadium and national anthem You go to the National Stadium, where you meet Robert Lewandowski. He tells you a little about the Stadium and you are challenged by him to score 5 goals (minigame) to cheer everybody up after Antura’s visit.

When you manage to do it, he explains to you some vocabulary associated with sport. The people at the stadium also sing the national anthem and Robert Lewandowski tells you about the Independence Day in Poland that takes place on the 11th of November. Then the Guide comes and he says that you have managed to clear the commotion that Antura left behind him. In the meantime Antura seems to have left the city.

Final Assessment Question 1: How does the polish flag look? (with a few pictures to choose from) Question 2: Math the picture with words (the vocabulary)

Resources¶

Palace of Culture and Science A tall, historic skyscraper in Warsaw built in the 1950s as a gift from the Soviet Union. Today it houses theaters, museums, offices, and a viewing terrace.

Royal Castle The Royal Castle in Warsaw was once the official residence of Polish kings and is now a museum. It was rebuilt after World War II and features grand halls, royal paintings, and historic furniture.

Polish Houses of Parliament The main government buildings in Warsaw where Polish laws are debated and passed. The complex includes both chambers of Parliament: the Sejm and the Senate.

National Stadium A modern sports arena in Warsaw built for the 2012 UEFA European Championship. It hosts football matches, concerts, and public events.

Chopin Monument A large statue in Warsaw’s Łazienki Park dedicated to Frédéric Chopin, Poland’s most famous composer. It’s also the site of popular open-air piano concerts in summer. (the special tree he is sitting under is a typical polish.. Willow )

King Sigismund’s Column, A tall monument in Castle Square honoring the Polish king who moved the capital from Kraków to Warsaw. It’s one of the city’s oldest and most famous landmarks.

Wars and Siwa statue The statue is based on a local legend about a fisherman named Wars who lived by the Vistula River. One night, he discovered a mysterious mermaid named Sawa singing by the shore; they became friends, and the city that grew nearby was named after them — Warsawa, now Warsaw.

Mermaid of Warsaw The mermaid is a symbol of Warsaw and appears on the city’s coat of arms. A statue of her stands by the river, holding a sword and shield to protect the city.

Presidential Palace The Presidential Palace in Warsaw is the official residence of the President of Poland. It’s a historic building with elegant architecture, often used for important ceremonies and state events.