Step into a 15th-century Hanseatic merchant's house with "Dielenhaus Adventure - The Merchant's Quest," an immersive escape room experience. This digital escape room lets you playfully solve puzzles and learn about the daily life and work of a Hanseatic merchant around 1475 – a unique digital museum visit with engaging historical facts.
A Thrilling Historical Mystery
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 various errands in his hall house, but you only have 30 minutes before your bowling appointment. In this educational game, you'll need your wits to complete tasks, combine items within the historically accurate setting, and keep the merchant on schedule. Explore his house and uncover details about daily life, both professional and personal, in the Hanseatic region.
Key Tasks:
- Assemble the merchant's attire: Carefully select and prepare his clothing, remembering medieval cleaning methods.
- Draft a vital letter: You'll need to find the right ink and formulate the perfect message.
- Manage goods delivery: Utilize a cargo crane to distribute goods across the house's floors.
Educational Game and Digital Museum
Developed in collaboration with local historians, "Adventure Dielenhaus" is a fact-based, playful learning experience offered by the European Hansemuseum in Lübeck. It’s perfect for individual play at home or classroom use, offering exciting insights into 15th-century Hanseatic life. The app is particularly suited for teaching media literacy and critical analysis of historical sources. Its engaging approach sparks discussions about medieval life and aligns with secondary school curricula.
Bonus for "Abenteuer Hanse" Players:
Visitors to the European Hansemuseum who have played the "Abenteuer Hanse" app will find a special treat: their "Adventure Dielenhaus" progress will be added to the Knoggeburg family tree database on the game's website. High scores can be saved locally; no internet connection is needed to play.
What's New in Version 1.0.2 (Last updated December 16, 2024):
A new end screen and API level update have been added.
