The myth of Siren Leucosia

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An outdoor escape game played on the Cities of Learning platform can provide participants with a fun and engaging way to develop a range of skills and knowledge. 
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Collaboration and teamwork: Participants will have to work together in small teams to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and find clues. Through collaboration and teamwork, they will learn how to communicate effectively, delegate tasks, and work towards a common goal.
Problem-solving and critical thinking: The game will require participants to use their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to decipher clues and solve puzzles. You will learn how to analyze information, identify patterns, and use logic to reach a solution.
Time management and organization: The game will have a time limit, which will require participants to manage their time effectively and prioritize tasks. You will learn how to stay organized and work efficiently.
Cultural awareness and appreciation: The game can be designed to incorporate local history, landmarks, and culture. Participants will learn about the city and its culture, and develop a deeper appreciation for its heritage.
Technological skills: The game will require participants to use technology such as smartphones and QR codes. They will learn how to use these tools effectively and develop their technological skills.
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Content of the game:
The storyline will be based on Leucosia, a siren and one of the daughters of Acheloos and Melpomene and its name translates as "White State" or city of White Gods.
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Nicosia is internationally known not by its Greek name, but by the Italian-French Nicosia (Nicosie). In ancient times the city was one of the ancient kingdoms of Cyprus. In recent times the name was changed to Kallinikisi and then to Lefkothea, Lefkosia and Nicosia. The Frankish conquerors, for inexplicable reasons, after passing through the area wrote about "Civitas Nicosie" hence the English Nicosia, as the Cypriot capital is known throughout the world.
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Through this escape game, you will learn about the Myth of Leucosia and the history of the city of Nicosia. 
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Completing an outdoor escape game of open badges on the Cities of Learning platform can provide individuals with recognition, skill development, motivation, networking opportunities, and access to additional learning opportunities. It can also serve as a fun and engaging way to learn and explore new environments.
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Badge earners can display the 'The Myth of Siren Leucosia' badge on their social media profiles, or other platforms to showcase their achievements in creative problem-solving and cultural awareness.
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Activities to complete

Complete the following activities, earn badges and you will see your playlist progress updated

Prince saves Leucosia

Mandatory

45 minutes

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I see you from the above

Mandatory

45 minutes

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Content

Congratulations! You completed all 5 tasks and you managed to get the first badge. It was a long but worthwhile journey in history and the myth of Nicosia. You managed to learn about the history of Nicosia and you saved the Mermaid from death. 
You will win this badge when you reach the last 5 challenges and get to know which is the tallest building in Nicosia until 1978. Do you think that the Prince was leaving there?
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Mythical Explorer Get this badge

Congratulations! You have reached the final point of this Escape game and discovered so much of this city. You have saved the mermaid from death and you showed once again how powerful love is! Keep spreading love to those around you 

You have to finish all tasks to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Congratulations! You helped the Prince to save the mermaid and you have discovered important monuments of Nicosia. You still need to show the Prince the way back to his tower, so…. 
Challenge 6: Stop 1- location of the map - You are in front of the neoclassical building. You need to find its name, and what was used to be before. You have to provide evidence by writing on the empty box the answer. 
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Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Well done! You have now explored more about Old Nicosia
Let’s go to the next challenge
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Challenge 7: Stop 2 -  Once you turn your gaze to the other side of the school, you can see the largest orthodox church in the Venetian walls of Nicosia. You need to find your way and go to the front of it (you will be standing at Faneromeni square). You can take a walk inside the church while trying to solve the puzzle and learn more about this church. As evidence, you can provide a screenshot of the completed puzzle and a selfie of you outside of the front side of Faneromeni church. 
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Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Challenge 8: Stop 3 - Next challenge is to find the coordinates of the next stop. In this folder, you may find mathematical equations that will give you the number of the longitude and latitude of the next location. Once you reach there, you will see an archaeological finding of a community that used to live here. You can explore the area and upload a picture that you will take there as evidence. 

Task no.4

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Well done!! You have managed to find out the antiquities that have recently been discovered. Let’s go to the last challenge before the treats.
Challenge 9: Stop 4 - This challenge wants you to find and go to the top of the  tallest building in Nicosia until 1978. A clue: the building is located on Ledras Street. You can upload a picture of the view as a piece of evidence. 
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Task no.5

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Challenge 10: Stop 5 - Congratulations! You have now finished almost all the challenges and you can now go and enjoy pastries and traditional sweets from a well-known cafe in Nicosia. You can find the location here﻿
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Please let us envy this moment by you uploading as evidence something that you tasted and let us know how did you find it!
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Location

Nicosia, Cyprus

Skills

ESCO

#team building

LIFECOMP

#Critical thinking

ESCO

#cultural history

ESCO

#develop problem solving strategy

ESCO

#encourage cultural diversity

ESCO

#encourage creativity in the team

Activities: 2

Started: 16

Completed playlist: 0

Time to complete: 1 hour 30 minutes

Organisers

PlanBe, Plan it, Be it

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