# Event Details - **Event Name**: Critical Games Lab #1 - DAYBREAK - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: We set off to investigate serious games as impactful models of reality. ? What do they show and what do they hide about the world? ? How the game mechanics and narratives shape each other? ? Whether they should, and how they could, be implemented in the fields of teaching, research, art and activism? The CRITICAL GAMES LAB will consist of full facilitated play of the game and in-depth research into its roots, assumptions, interpretations. Game on the table this day will be DAYBREAK - an amazing board game created by Matt Leacock and Matteo Menapace, read more: https://www.daybreakgame.org/ We strongly recommend buying your own copy of the game, it's definitely worth it, we already have! ? TARGET GROUP This events calls educators, academics, students, activists, trainers and game designers - people with experience in abstract models and interest in creative teaching methods. We're not trying to teach you anything directly through the game, the goal is to initiate smart discussion and learn from each other among professionals. ✅ SIGNUP The game can host from 4 to 8 players (in pairs), so we need you to sign up for the event: https://forms.gle/X6KitHrN7yDJBRrDA Only signed-up persons can join the event and play the game. Your participation will be confirmed by email. ? FACILITATION The game will be prepared and facilitated by Zbigniew Janczukowicz from Nausika, you don't need to read the rules beforehand, everything will be explained smoothly to dive into the game itself. ??/?? LANGUAGE The game we have is in English, during the event we can freely mix English and Polish, depending on who comes to play. ⚙️ PRACTICALITIES The event is free of costs, hosted by Nausika Foundation. Basic snacks and variety of non-alko drinks will be provided in the place. You can bring more snacks if you like, and quality tea is always welcome here. Please don't bring heavy drinks. ? LOCATION We will meet in the game lab in the new house of Nausika, in the southern part of Kraków. Address is like pointed on the map above, also here: Kraków, ul. Obrońców Helu 1A https://maps.app.goo.gl/FCv4f6cW2XLLLDJw9 ? PROJECT The event is connected to Climate Wizards community initiated by Nausika, gathering international educators and activists interested in serious games as learning tools for climate, sustainability and social justice. Read more: https://nausika.eu/climate-wizards/ We have performed deep research on games countless times during international training courses, now we want to initiate a series of local events in Kraków and check where this adventure might lead. Yes, we are open to collaboration with the future CRITICAL GAMES LAB events ? #seriousgames #sustainabilitygames #edugames #greengames #edunausika #climatewizards - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/krakow/critical-games-lab-1-daybreak/200030249964716 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 9 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Krakow - **state**: MA - **country**: Poland - **location**: Obrońców Helu 1A, 30-395 Kraków, Poland - **lat**: 50.01866 - **long**: 19.88647 - **full address**: Obrońców Helu 1A, 30-395 Kraków, Poland, ulica Obrońców Helu 1A, 30-395 Kraków, Polska, Krakow, Poland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Critical Games Lab #1 - DAYBREAK - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d8998d662f5ef94422d3f523326389c66148569c698f00108ce9944964faf1e7-rimg-w1200-h628-dcedea83-gmir?v=1781608995 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Critical Games Lab #1 - DAYBREAK being held? - **A:** Critical Games Lab #1 - DAYBREAK takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Obrońcow Helu 1A, 30-395 Krakow, Poland, ulica Obrońcow Helu 1A, 30-395 Krakow, Polska, Krakow, Poland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Critical Games Lab #1 - DAYBREAK? - **A:** Critical Games Lab #1 - DAYBREAK is organized by Nausika Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Critical Games Lab #1 - DAYBREAK is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Krakow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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