Escape the 15th Century: A Digital Escape Room Adventure in a Hanseatic Merchant's House
Step into the shoes of a busy 15th-century Hanseatic merchant in "Dielenhaus Adventure – The Merchant's Quest," an authentic digital escape room experience. This interactive game cleverly blends puzzle-solving with historical insights, offering a unique digital museum visit filled with fascinating facts you won't find in any textbook.
A Race Against Time:
Merchant Jürgen Knoggeburg needs your help! He's preparing for a crucial council meeting, and time is of the essence. You've been tasked with completing various errands in his grand hall house, but you only have 30 minutes before your bowling date with friends. Can you complete everything on time?
Historical Puzzles and Challenges:
This educational game challenges you to solve intriguing puzzles within a historically accurate recreation of a Hanseatic home. You'll need to:
- Assemble the merchant's attire: But be careful, some garments require medieval cleaning and drying methods!
- Draft an important letter: You'll need to locate ink and the right writing materials.
- Manage deliveries: Use a cargo crane to distribute goods across the house's multiple floors.
Educational Game and Digital Museum:
Developed in collaboration with local historians, "Adventure Dielenhaus" is part of the European Hansemuseum Lübeck's digital offerings. It prioritizes fact-based fiction, making learning about 15th-century Hanseatic life, architecture, and work engaging and fun.
Playable solo or in a classroom setting, this app provides an exciting glimpse into the past, perfect for teaching media literacy and critical analysis of historical sources. Its playful approach sparks discussions about medieval life and aligns with secondary school curricula.
A Special Bonus for "Abenteuer Hanse" Players:
Visitors to the European Hansemuseum Lübeck who've played the "Abenteuer Hanse" app will find a special surprise: their "Adventure Dielenhaus" achievements will be added to the Knoggeburg family tree database on the game's website. Scores are saved locally on your device, and no internet connection is required to play.
What's New in Version 1.0.2 (Last Updated Dec 16, 2024):
- A new ending screen has been added.
- The API level has been updated.
