S-Zone
1. Introduction
A mission is created in GooseChase.
10-15 tasks (missions) are defined, with different types:
Photo
Video
Answers to questions
Riddles or creative tasks
Quizz
Scores are established (e.g. 100-300 points/mission).
An access code is provided for teams.
2. Examples of missions
Examples of missions (gamified and adapted for seniors):
1 "Technology, my friend" – (Text)
Write a short message (max. 20 words) in which you explain how the internet has changed your life.
Objective: Critical thinking, clear expression
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2. "Selfie with memories" – (Photo)
Take a selfie in front of a building or place that reminds you of your youth. Briefly tell what that place means to you.
Objective: Positive recollection, emotional integration
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3. "With a smile ahead!" – (Video)
Film a team member saying a Romanian proverb related to life or wisdom.
Objective: Collaboration, oral expression, traditional culture
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4. "Discover the secret code" – (Text answer)
What does "AI" mean? Choose the correct answer:
a) International Aid
b) Smart Food
c) Artificial Intelligence
Objective: Learning through play
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5. "Find the color of happiness" – (Photo)
Take a picture of a colored object (green, yellow or blue) that makes you smile.
Objective: Visual exploration, positive emotion
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6. "Our generation's dance" – (Video)
Film the team doing a few steps from a well-known dance (waltz, hora, etc.).
e-mail, Facebook).
Objective: Recalling recent learning
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8. "Intergenerational greetings" – (Video)
Record a video greeting message for a nephew, niece or a young person in the community.
Objective: Generational connection
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9. "Favorite book" – (Photo or text)
Take a picture of a book or write the title of one that changed your life.
Objective: Promoting reading, affective memory
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10. "What did I learn today?" – (Text or video)
What did you learn new this week? Say it in a message or a short video.
Objective: Reflection and personal validation
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End of the game:
• The mission in the application ends.
• The final ranking is projected.
• Participation certificates, small symbolic gifts or applause are offered.
• Discuss what they liked, what challenged them and how they felt.
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Practical recommendations:
• Make sure that all seniors know how to use the application (or have a young person on the team).
• Encourages humor, freedom of expression and creativity.
• Does not emphasize competition, but the joy of participating.
• Encourages sharing experiences after the activity (pictures, stories, impressions).
Tutorial: How to use the GooseChase app
Goal: Let's have fun together in a digital "treasure hunt" game!
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1. What is GooseChase?
GooseChase is an app that allows us to participate in games with easy, fun and educational challenges. We take pictures, write messages, film short videos or look for clues – all using our phone.
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2. How do we install the GooseChase app?
Step by step:
For Android phones (Samsung, Huawei, etc.):
1. Open the Google Play app (the one with the colored symbol ).
2. Write in the search bar: GooseChase.
3. Click on the app with the orange symbol and the name "GooseChase".
4. Click Install and wait a few seconds.
For iPhones (Apple):
1. Open the App Store app (with a blue background and the letter "A").
2. Type GooseChase in the search box.
3. Click on the orange app.
4. Click Get or Download and wait for the download.
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3. How do we enter the game?
1. Open the GooseChase app (by clicking on the orange icon on the screen).
2. Click on the “Play as Guest” button – it’s the easiest.
3. Click on “Join Game”.
4. Enter the game code you received from the organizer (e.g. ABC123) or scan the QR code if you were given one.
If you are asked for a team name, enter a nice name: e.g. “The Smile Team” or “The Cheerful Seniors”.
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4. How to play?
• After entering the game, you will see a list of missions (challenges).
• Choose a mission → click on it → read what you have to do.
• Click on:
o “Take Photo” to take a picture
o “Take Video” to record a video
o “Submit Text” to write a message or reply
After you submit, you get points!
You can see the ranking on the “Leaderboard” – see how many points your team has!
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• The organizer will stop the game and announce the winning team.
• You will be able to see all the beautiful pictures and messages sent by the participants.
• Everyone will receive applause and diplomas (not just the winners
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Important tip:
Keep your phone charged and ask for help if you need it – we are a team!
It is not a competition – it is an activity of joy, learning and friendship!