At first noone expected problems. Sosnowiec (city in souther Poland) were interested and proud of scientist - dr Remigiusz Gres who came from USA and brought some new facts about its history. City councill were speaking with him, local historians was amazed. But with time it turned out that things are not so simple and Gres is not who he appeared to be.

Czasownicy (Time Keepers) was long lasting city game, orderd by city council of Sosnowiec (Poland). Game took place from 7 to 16 of September 2012. In fact it was 8 different eventss:

6 games:

- Welcome Time Keepers - calm walking game for warm-up

- Time Keepers Maneuvers - sports and social games on city stadium

2 trips:

- Reconnaisance - bike trip

- Area Examination - walking tour

+ 4 individual challenges.

 

Game was played by over 170 players - children, youth, adults and senior citizens.

Game was preceded by promotional campaign based on introducing fake scientist Remigiusz Gres in the city.  At the beginning we created credible character of not known historian who came to Sosnowiec searching for traces of his ancestors. He announced some new facts about history of the city and gained media and local politician interest. Later it came out that his intentions are not so clear - he tried to force city to give him some area - he claimed it was area of his family. And he started to fight with unconventional method - time manipulation. Then it came out that he will be main black hero of the game. City of Sosnowiec invited Time Keepers - futurist soliders who were able to fight with Gres and his black-dressed creatures. Soliders asked citizens for help - than the game started!

 

Lead Game Designer: Vojislav Radojićić

Graphics: Jakub Dygas

Film: Efekt Imago

Photos: Widzisz to?

Costumes & weapons: Martyna Cierpisz

Mad Scientist: Łukasz Biskupski

Animators: Natalia Ufnalska, Maciej Blim, Mateusz Pokora, Jan Kowalski, Mateusz Idzikowski