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Discover Znaj Znak - Sport Game Premiere at the Museum of Sport and Tourism

Discover Polish sports history 1918-1945 through this engaging educational game from the Museum and IPN.

The Museum of Sport and Tourism hosts the premiere of "Znaj Znak - Sport," a new educational game from the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN). This unique project allows players to delve into Polish sports history between 1918 and 1945. Featuring cards filled with historical knowledge, symbols, and facts, the game offers an interactive way to learn about significant athletes, club symbols, and wartime sports. It's a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and game fans alike.

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Exhibition summary

This event marks the premiere of the "Znaj Znak - Sport" game, a project by the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) in partnership with the Museum of Sport and Tourism. The game educates players about Polish sports history between 1918 and 1945 through its cards, symbols, and historical facts.

Curatorial context

On October 20th, the Museum of Sport and Tourism hosted the premiere of "Znaj Znak - Sport," a new game in the "Znaj Znak" series, released by the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN). The museum served as a content partner, contributing many of the materials used in the game, which draws heavily from its collections. Andrzej Zawistowski, Director of the Public Education Office at IPN, highlighted the importance of engaging youth in history through diverse methods, including contemporary language and tools. The "Znaj Znak - Sport" game allows players to learn about Polish sports history from 1918 to 1945. Dr. Artur Pasko, a specialist in sports history, curated 133 symbols that represent this significant period, covering top athletes, iconic club symbols, major records, and aspects of sports during wartime resistance. The game comprises 63 cards filled with historical knowledge and sports-related themes, promising to be a valuable resource for fans. An accompanying illustrated historical study is available for download from pamiec.pl/sport.

Admission and ticket notes

The "Znaj Znak - Sport" game is available for purchase at the museum's ticket office.

Znaj Znak - Sport Game Premiere key exhibition facts

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Oct 20, 2015
Artist line / attribution
Karol Madaj, the game designer, introduced new rules to the "Znaj Znak - Sport" game, allowing play for 2 to 8 people while maintaining its educational value. The game was developed with input from Andrzej Zawistowski (IPN) and curated by Dr. Artur Pasko.
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