The great Wrocław dwarf rescue (pl_02)
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Version: 1.00
Status: NeedsReview
Location: Poland - Wroclaw
Difficulty: Normal
Duration (min): 20
Description: Explore the beautiful city of Wrocław, find its famous dwarf statues hidden near landmarks.
Design Notes
Game Design Notes
Mission Objective The player must explore a stylized, open-hub map of Wrocław to locate 10 unique dwarf statues. By interacting with landmarks and completing mini-games, players learn about the city’s history and culture. The ultimate goal is to collect all 10 dwarves to convince the "Keymaster Dwarf" to unlock the Sky Tower elevator and rescue Antura.
Primary Characters * The Dwarf Expert: A friendly guide based at the Leonardo School who introduces the lore and provides the player with "Dwarf Tunnel" access.
The Keymaster Dwarf: The final "gatekeeper" at the Sky Tower who requires a full collection of 10 dwarves to proceed.
Knowledge Content & Educational Goals
- City Facts: Wrocław is the 3rd largest city in Poland; Dwarves are the official symbol.
- Landmark Recognition: Identifying the Old Town Hall, The Cathedral, Centennial Hall, and Sky Tower.
- Vocabulary & Concepts:
- Town Hall: Where city leaders work.
- Cathedral: A large, important church for prayer.
- Panorama: A giant, 360-degree painting.
- Cultural Figures: Recognition of Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk.
Gameplay Mechanics
- The Hunt: Simple exploration and point-and-click collection.
- Dwarf Tunnels (Fast Travel): Magical portals that allow the player to jump between three main hubs: Old Town, Green Zone, and Sky Tower District.
- Activities: Each dwarf discovery triggers a Jigsaw Puzzle related to that specific landmark or fact.
- Special Interaction: A mandatory Quiz at the Cathedral to unlock the Bishop Dwarf.
Flow
Phase 1: The Briefing
- Location: Leonardo School Campus.
- Event: The Dwarf Expert explains that Antura is stuck atop the Sky Tower. The dwarves have locked the elevator as a game.
- Tutorial: The Expert introduces the Dwarf Tunnels to help the player navigate the large city.
Phase 2: The Old Town Hub (Dwarves 1-3)
- Dwarf 1 - The Origin: Found near the Market Square. Teaches the history of dwarves as a resistance symbol (2003/1980s).
- Dwarf 2 - The Councilor: Located at the Old Town Hall. Focuses on the role of city leaders.
- Dwarf 3 - The Bishop: Located at the Cathedral. Requires a quiz about what a Cathedral is (a place to pray).
Phase 3: The Green Zone Hub (Dwarves 4-7)
- Dwarf 4 - Animal Lover: Located at the Wrocław ZOO. Fact: It is the largest ZOO in Poland.
- Dwarf 5 - The Architect: Located at Centennial Hall. Fact: A huge building for shows and sports with a unique dome roof.
- Dwarf 6 - The Conductor: Located at the Multimedia Fountain. Fact: One of the largest in Europe, using lights and music.
- Dwarf 7 - The Painter: Located at Panorama Racławicka. Fact: A giant battle painting (15m x 114m) that surrounds the viewer.
Phase 4: The Modern Hub & Finale (Dwarves 8-10)
- Dwarf 8 - The Writer: Located near the base of the Sky Tower. Introduces Olga Tokarczuk, Nobel Prize-winning writer living in Wrocław.
- Dwarf 9 - The Traveler: Found in the modern plaza of the Sky Tower. Represents the modern growth of the city.
- Dwarf 10 - The Keymaster: Stands directly in front of the Sky Tower elevator.
Phase 5: The Summit
- The elevator unlocks. The player reaches the observation deck.
- Final Assessment: A 2-question recap (Symbol of the city? Size of the city?).
- Outcome: Quest Complete! Antura is rescued (or has just moved to the next quest location).
Topics
Wroclaw Dwarves
- Importance: Medium
- Country: Poland
- Target age: Ages6to10
Core Card - Wrocław Dwarfs
Tiny statues across the city that love to play tricks.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Culture, Community, History
Connection (RelatedTo) - Animal Lover Dwarf
A dwarf statue that loves the zoo and animals.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Culture, Animal, Education
Connection (RelatedTo) - Bishop Dwarf
A dwarf statue who asks a church question.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Culture, History
Connection (RelatedTo) - Dwarf Expert
A friendly guide who knows all about the dwarfs.
- Type: Person
- Subjects: Education, Culture
Connection (RelatedTo) - Keymaster Dwarf
A dwarf statue guarding the elevator with a big key.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Culture
Connection (RelatedTo) - Polish Dwarf (Wrocław gnomes)
Small dwarf statues hide around Wrocław. Finding them is a fun city game.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Community, Culture
- Year: 1700
Connection (RelatedTo) - Wrocław Dwarf Statue
A small city statue; dwarfs are Wrocław’s symbol.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Culture, Community, History
Connection (LocatedIn) - Wrocław
A city in Poland with rivers, bridges, and history.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Geography, History, Culture
Additional Cards
Centennial Hall
The Centennial Hall is a huge building that looks like a big tent with a roof. It’s very tall. Inside, you can see different shows, listen to concerts, or watch sports games.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Culture, Recreation
Olga Tokarczuk
A famous Polish writer who lives in Wrocław.
- Type: Person
- Subjects: Literature, Culture
Panorama Racławicka
A giant painting all around you about a historic battle.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: History, Art, Culture
Sky Tower Plaza
A modern plaza where people meet near the tower.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Geography, Community, Recreation
Town Hall
The place where city leaders work and meet.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Civics, Community, History
Vistula River
Poland’s longest river; it flows to the Baltic Sea.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Geography, Environment
Wroclaw: Cathedral
A big, important church where people pray. You can climb the tower for a view.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: History, Culture
Wrocław Market Square
The main square of the Old Town, full of life.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Geography, Culture, Community, History
Wrocław Multimedia Fountain
Water that dances with music and colorful lights.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Culture, Technology, Recreation
Old Town Hall (Wroclaw)
A beautiful Gothic building in the main square. It has a famous clock.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Geography, Environment
Wroclaw: Sky Tower
One of the tallest buildings in Poland. It has shops and a viewpoint.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Geography, Community, Culture
Leonardo da Vinci Primary School
It’s a friendly place where children learn, create, and explore guided by curiosity, art, and science.
- Type: None
- Subjects: Education
Map of Wroklaw
A simple map of Wrocław showing the Odra River with its islands and many bridges
- Type: None
- Subjects: Geography
Quest Script
Words
Activities
Tasks
- [Collect] FIND_DWARVES
Credits
- Jan Stasienko (Poland) (content)
- Lorenzo Castrovilli (Italy) (design)
- Stefano Cecere (Italy) (development)
- Valeria Passarella (Italy) (design)
- Vieri Toti (Italy) (design)