The Zoo (pl_04)
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Version: 1.00
Status: Production
Location: Poland - Wroclaw
Difficulty: Normal
Duration (min): 20
Kind:
- Journey
Description: Explore the famous Wrocław ZOO
Design Notes
Core Subject: Animals, Logic, and Local Landmarks.
Player Objectives:
- Detective Work: The Zoo Director tasks the player with finding the missing Wrocław Flag, which disappeared from the famous Iglica sculpture.
- Suspect Interviews: The player must visit five animal suspects (Monkey, Lion, Giraffe, Elephant, Penguin) to investigate.
- Mini-Games: To clear each animal's name, the player completes a specific mini-game (e.g., matching fruit for the Monkey, ordering the Lion's growth stages).
- Deduction: After proving all animals are innocent (e.g., the Penguin can't fly, the Giraffe isn't tall enough), the mystery narrows down.
- Resolution: The true culprit is revealed to be Antura , who was playing with the flag. The player returns the flag to the Iglica.
Educational Content:
- Local Landmarks: Features the Centennial Hall (UNESCO site) and the Iglica (Needle) sculpture.
- Animal Facts: Teaches key traits: Giraffes are tall, Elephants have memory, Lions live in prides, Penguins swim but don't fly.
- Vocabulary: Focuses on animal names and related terms (Chimpanzee, Mane, Neck, Ice, Swim).
Mission
The player must act as a detective to find the missing flag of Wrocław. The core gameplay involves visiting five different animal enclosures at the ZOO. To clear each animal as a suspect, the player must complete a unique, themed mini-game. After eliminating all animal suspects, the true culprit is revealed, and the player must retrieve the flag and return it to its rightful place.
Character
The ZOO Director: The character who gives the mission and provides information. The Animals: An Elephant, a Giraffe, a Lion, a Monkey, and a Penguin, each with their own personality and mini-game.
Knowledge content
Famous Landmarks:
- To recognize the Centennial Hall (a UNESCO World Heritage site),
- the Iglica sculpture
- the Wrocław ZOO
Animal Vocabulary & Facts:
To learn the names of five animals and a fun fact about each, such as:
- Elephants have excellent memories, Pachyderm = thick Skin, Largest land animal
- Giraffes are the world's tallest mammals.
- Lions are close relatives of cats that live in groups called prides.
- Monkeys are excellent climbers.
- Penguins are birds that do not fly, but they are expert swimmers.
Topics
Zoo Animals
- Importance: Medium
- Country: International
- Target age: Ages6to10
- Subjects: Animal
Core Card - Zoo Animals
Animals from around the world live here. Come meet them, watch, and learn their stories!
- Type: None
Connection (RelatedTo): Auto from remaining cards - Giraffe
A very tall animal with a long neck. Giraffes are taller than trees! They eat leaves that other animals cannot reach.
- Rationale: Giraffes are fascinating animals that show kids how nature adapts to find food
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Animal, Environment
Connection (RelatedTo) - Lion
A big cat called the king of animals. It lives in groups called prides.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Animal, Environment
Connection (RelatedTo) - Monkey
A smart animal that can climb and play. Some monkeys live in big families.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Animal, Environment
Connection (RelatedTo) - Penguin
A bird that cannot fly but swims very well. It lives in cold places.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Animal, Environment
Connection (RelatedTo): Previous core card - Elephant
A big animal with a trunk. Elephants are the biggest animals that walk on land. They have big ears and love to spray water!
- Rationale: Elephants are amazing animals that kids love learning about at the zoo!
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Animal, Environment
- Words: elephant, zoo
wroclaw zoo
- Importance: Medium
- Country: Poland
- Target age: Ages6to10
Core Card - Wrocław Zoo
A big zoo in Wrocław with many animals to learn about.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Geography, Education, Animal
Connection (RelatedTo) - Zoo Keeper
A person who cares for animals at the zoo.
- Type: Person
- Subjects: Community, Animal, Education
Connection (RelatedTo) - Animal Enclosure
A safe space made for animals to live at the zoo.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Animal, Safety
Connection (RelatedTo) - Zoo Director
The person who runs the zoo and helps visitors.
- Type: Person
- Subjects: Community, Education
Additional Cards
Cub
A baby lion.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Animal, Science
Iglica
A tall metal sculpture next to Centennial Hall.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: History, Culture
Parrot
A bright bird that can copy sounds.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Animal, Science
Peacock
A colorful bird with a big tail of feathers.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Animal, Science, Art
Sign
A board with simple facts to help you learn.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Education, Community
Wrocław
A city in Poland with rivers, bridges, and history.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Geography, History, Culture
Wrocław Flag
The city flag that must be found and returned.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Culture, Community, History
Chimpanzee
Smart and playful, it loves to climb trees. It uses sticks and stones like little tools!
- Type: None
Lion Cub
A small lion with soft fur and big paws. It spends its days playing and roaring softly.
- Type: Object
Young Lion Male
Growing strong with a short mane. He learns to hunt and protect his pride.
- Type: Object
Apple
Red, round, and crunchy to bite. A tasty fruit that keeps you strong!
- Type: Object
Banana
Soft, yellow, and easy to peel. Full of energy for your day!
- Type: Object
Arctic ice
Cold, white, and shiny like glass. Home to seals, bears, and adventure!
- Type: Place
Apple plant
A tree with pink flowers and red, tasty fruits. It loves the sun and gives us crunchy apples!
- Type: Object
Banana plant
A tall plant with giant leaves and yellow bananas. Its fruit grows in bunches that hang down!
- Type: Object
Orange plant
A shiny green tree with round, juicy oranges. It smells fresh and sweet like sunshine!
- Type: Object
Wattle plant
A plant covered in tiny golden flowers. It brightens the land with its yellow glow!
- Type: Object
Quest Script
Words
Activities
Tasks
- [Collect] TASK_ANIMALS
- [Interact] back_to_director
Credits
- Jan Stasienko (Poland) (content)
- Lorenzo Castrovilli (Italy) (design)
- Stefano Cecere (Italy) (development)
- Valeria Passarella (Italy) (design)
- Vieri Toti (Italy) (design)