Escape the 15th Century: A Digital Hanseatic Merchant's House Escape Room
Step into the shoes of a busy 15th-century Hanseatic merchant in this immersive digital escape room experience, "Dielenhaus Adventure – The Merchant's Quest." This authentic recreation of a merchant's home offers a unique blend of puzzle-solving and historical learning. Think of it as an interactive museum visit, brimming with fascinating details 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 several errands within his hall house, but you've got a bowling date in 30 minutes – so you'll need to be quick!
This educational game challenges you to solve puzzles, combine items within the historically accurate setting, and use your wits to keep the merchant on schedule. Explore his home and uncover insights into daily life, both professional and personal, in the Hanseatic region.
Key Tasks:
- Wardrobe Woes: Assemble the merchant's attire for the meeting, remembering that some garments require medieval-style cleaning or drying before use.
- Letter Writing: Draft an important letter, requiring you to locate ink and the right writing materials.
- Cargo Crane Conundrum: Utilize a cargo crane to distribute delivered goods across the different floors of the house.
Educational Game & Digital Museum:
Developed in collaboration with local historians, "Adventure Dielenhaus" is part of the European Hansemuseum Lübeck's digital offerings. It combines fact-based fiction with playful knowledge transfer, covering daily life, architecture, the world of work, and drawing parallels to modern times.
The app is ideal for individual play at home or classroom use, offering engaging insights into 15th-century Hanseatic life. It's particularly suited for teaching media skills and critically evaluating historical sources. Its action-oriented approach sparks discussion about medieval life and complements secondary school curricula.
Bonus for Hansemuseum Visitors:
Players who have completed the museum's "Abenteuer Hanse" app will receive 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; no internet connection is needed to play.
What's New in Version 1.0.2 (Updated Dec 16, 2024):
A new end screen has been added, and the API level has been updated.
