Discover Warszawa (pl_01)

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• Version: 1.00

• Status: Development

• Location: Poland - Warsaw

• Difficulty: Normal

• Duration (min): 20

• Description: Explore the polish capital to fix the chaos left by Antura

Game Design Notes

Mission Objective Explore Warsaw, collect 7 landmark cards, and follow Antura's trail to recover the Mermaid's sword. Each NPC has a local problem caused by Antura, and helping them opens that place's chest, revealing next step

Characters

• Local NPCs: The Mermaid, Fryderyk Chopin, Wars and Sawa, King Sigismund, a Parliamentarian or President, Maria Skłodowska-Curie, and Robert Lewandowski.

Learning Goals

• City Identity: Warsaw is the capital of Poland.
• Landmarks: Recognize the Mermaid of Warsaw, Chopin Monument, Wars and Sawa statue, King Sigismund's Column, Polish Houses of Parliament, Palace of Culture and Science, and National Stadium.
• Symbols and History:
  • The Mermaid is a symbol of Warsaw.
  • The Wisła is the longest river in Poland.
  • King Sigismund moved the capital to Warsaw.
  • Poland's flag is white and red.
  • The Constitution of 3 May and Independence Day are important Polish celebrations.
• People:
  • Fryderyk Chopin is a famous Polish composer.
  • Maria Skłodowska-Curie is a famous Polish scientist.
• Vocabulary:
  • Transport: tram, bus, train, car, bike
  • Sport: football, ball, goal, soccer field
  • Currency: złoty

Gameplay Structure

• One NPC per place: Each place has one character who explains the landmark and the local problem.
• One short mission: A simple collect task, reunion task, or small local challenge.
• Chest reward: Completing the mission opens the chest of that place and gives the landmark card.
• One story thread: The Mermaid's missing sword connects Mermaid -> Chopin -> Wars and Sawa -> Sigismund -> Parliament -> Mermaid return.
• Only NPC conversations: The player always progresses by talking directly to landmark NPCs.
• Linear progression: Each completed place unlocks the next place.
• Movement: We can walk or take trams.

Progression

• Place 1: Mermaid of Warsaw
• Place 2: Chopin Monument
• Place 3: Wars and Sawa by the Wisła
• Place 4: King Sigismund's Column
• Place 5: Houses of Parliament
• Place 6: Palace of Culture and Science
• Place 7: National Stadium
• End: Return the sword to the Mermaid for final quiz and outro

Places

Place 1: Mermaid of Warsaw

• NPC: Mermaid of Warsaw
• Story: Antura took the Mermaid's sword while she was trying to stop him.
• Fact: The Mermaid is one of the best-known symbols of Warsaw.
• Mission: Help around the square and learn how people move around Warsaw: tram, bus, train, car, and bike.
• Reward Chest: Mermaid of Warsaw card
• Unlocks: Chopin Monument
• Clue: The Mermaid saw Antura go toward the Chopin Monument.

Place 2: Chopin Monument

• NPC: Fryderyk Chopin
• Story: Antura scattered the music notes from Chopin's melody.
• Fact: Chopin was a famous Polish composer, and his monument is one of Warsaw's cultural landmarks.
• Mission: Recover the missing notes and recreate the melody.
• Reward Chest: Chopin card
• Unlocks: Wars and Sawa
• Clue: Chopin saw Antura with the Mermaid's sword going past the Copernicus area and toward the river.

Place 3: Wars and Sawa

• NPC: Wars and Sawa
• Story: Wars and Sawa got separated during the chaos caused by Antura.
• Fact: The Wisła is the longest river in Poland, and Wars and Sawa are linked to a legend about Warsaw.
• Mission: Find Sawa by the river and bring her back to Wars.
• Reward Chest: Wars and Sawa card
• Unlocks: King Sigismund's Column
• Clue: After reuniting, they point the player toward King Sigismund's Column.

Place 4: King Sigismund's Column

• NPC: King Sigismund
• Story: Antura knocked the king's crown off while running through the square.
• Fact: King Sigismund moved the capital from Kraków to Warsaw. The Royal Castle is nearby, and Poland is now governed by Parliament.
• Mission: Find the missing crown pieces.
• Reward Chest: King Sigismund's Column card
• Unlocks: Houses of Parliament
• Clue: Sigismund says the Mermaid's sword has been left at the Sejm.

Place 5: Houses of Parliament

• NPC: Parliamentarian or President
• Story: The Parliamentarian has the Mermaid's sword, but first needs help fixing the Polish flag after Antura scattered its colors.
• Fact: The Houses of Parliament are where laws are discussed in Poland. The Polish flag is white and red.
• Mission: Restore the flag colors in the correct order.
• Knowledge Add-on: Short mention of the Constitution of 3 May and the Presidential Palace.
• Reward Chest: Polish Houses of Parliament card
• Story Reward: Receive the Mermaid's sword and keep it safe until the end
• Unlocks: Palace of Culture and Science

Place 6: Palace of Culture and Science

• NPC: Maria Skłodowska-Curie
• Story: Maria is not directly linked to the building, but she fits the theme of culture and science.
• Fact: The Palace of Culture is one of Warsaw's biggest landmarks. Maria Skłodowska-Curie was a famous Polish scientist. The Polish currency is the złoty.
• Mission: Follow a trail of złoty coins to find Maria's lost wallet.
• Reward Chest: Palace of Culture and Science card
• Unlocks: National Stadium

Place 7: National Stadium

• NPC: Robert Lewandowski
• Story: The stadium is the final place disturbed by Antura.
• Fact: The National Stadium is a famous sports venue in Warsaw. It is linked to football, public events, and national celebrations.
• Mission: Score 5 goals to cheer everyone up after Antura's visit.
• Vocabulary: football, ball, goal, soccer field
• Knowledge Add-on: Short mention of the national anthem and Independence Day on 11 November.
• Reward Chest: National Stadium card
• Unlocks: Return to the Mermaid

End: Return to the Mermaid

• NPC: Mermaid of Warsaw
• Story: After helping all the places in Warsaw, the player finally returns the sword to the Mermaid.
• Fact: She is a symbol of Warsaw and protects the city.
• Reward: The Mermaid thanks the player, closes the main story loop, gives the outro, and starts the final quiz.

Final Assessment

1. Which colors are on the Polish flag?

   • White and red
   • Blue and red
   • Green and white

2. Who was Chopin?

   • A composer
   • A football player
   • A king

3. What is the Wisła?

   • A river
   • A palace
   • A stadium

Quest Script

See the full script here

Topics

Warsaw

Open topic page

• Importance: Medium
• Country: Poland
• Target age: Ages6to10

Core Card - 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)

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Music, Culture

Connection (RelatedTo) - Mermaid of Warsaw

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

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Culture, History

Connection (RelatedTo) - 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.

• Type: Concept
• Subjects: Community, Culture
• Year: 1300

Connection (RelatedTo) - 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.

• Rationale: Chopin introduces kids to classical music and shows how music can express emotions
• Type: Person
• Subjects: Music, History, Culture
• Year: 1810

Additional Cards

Ball

A round object used in many games.

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Sport, Recreation

Bike

A two‑wheeled vehicle you pedal.

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Transportation, Sport, Health

Bus

A big vehicle that carries many people.

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Transportation, Community

Car

A small vehicle for roads.

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Transportation

Constitution of 3 May

A historic Polish constitution celebrated on May 3.

• Type: Concept
• Subjects: Civics, History, Time

Football (Soccer)

A team game played with a ball you kick.

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Sport, Recreation, Community

Goal

The net you try to score into.

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Sport, Recreation

Independence Day (Poland)

A national holiday on 11 November.

• Type: Concept
• Subjects: Civics, History, Time

King Sigismund’s Column

A tall column honoring King Sigismund in Castle Square.

• Type: Place
• Subjects: History, Culture

King Sigismund’s Crown

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

• Type: Object
• Subjects: History, Culture

Maria Skłodowska-Curie

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

• Rationale: Maria Curie inspires kids (especially girls) to pursue science and shows Polish contributions to science
• Type: Person
• Subjects: Science, History
• Year: 1867

Maria Skłodowska‑Curie

A scientist who won two Nobel Prizes.

• Type: Person
• Subjects: Science, History

Mazurek Dąbrowskiego

Poland’s national anthem.

• Type: Concept
• Subjects: Music, History, Culture

Mermaid’s Sword

The mermaid’s sword that must be returned.

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Culture, History

National Stadium (Warsaw)

A modern stadium for football games and concerts.

• Type: Place
• Subjects: Sport, Culture, Community

Nicolaus Copernicus Monument (Warsaw)

A monument to the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

• Type: Place
• Subjects: Science, History, Culture

Palace of Culture and Science

A tall building for museums, theaters, and learning.

• Type: Place
• Subjects: Culture, Education, History

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.

• Rationale: Historical kings help kids understand how cities were built and developed over time
• Type: Person
• Subjects: History, Culture
• Year: 1566

Polish Dwarf (Wrocław gnomes)

Small dwarf statues hide around Wrocław. Finding them is a fun city game.

• Type: Concept
• Subjects: Community, Culture
• Year: 1700

Polish Houses of Parliament

Where laws are made: the Sejm and the Senate.

• Type: Place
• Subjects: Civics, History, Geography

Presidential Palace

The official home of the President of Poland.

• Type: Place
• Subjects: Civics, History, Culture

Robert Lewandowski

A famous Polish football player.

• Type: Person
• Subjects: Sport, Culture

Royal Castle (Warsaw)

A historic castle of Polish kings, now a museum.

• Type: Place
• Subjects: History, Culture, Geography

Soccer Field

The grass field where football is played.

• Type: Place
• Subjects: Sport, Recreation, Community

Tram

A city train that runs on tracks in the street.

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Transportation, Technology, Community

Wars and Sawa Statue

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

• Type: Place
• Subjects: Culture, History

Złoty Coins

Polish money (złoty) shown as coins.

• Type: Object
• Subjects: Money, Geography

Words

Activities

• JigsawPuzzle
• CleanCanvas
• CleanCanvas
• Memory
• JigsawPuzzle
• Memory
• JigsawPuzzle
• Order
• CleanCanvas
• Memory
• Match

Tasks

• [Collect] dwarf_0
• [Collect] dwarf_1
• [Collect] dwarf_2
• [Collect] dwarf_3
• [Collect] dwarf_4
• [Collect] dwarf_5
• [Collect] dwarf_6
• [Collect] dwarf_7
• [Collect] dwarf_8
• [Collect] dwarf_9
• [Collect] dwarf_10

Credits

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