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 game lets you solve engaging puzzles while learning about the daily life and work of a Hanseatic merchant around 1475. Think of it as a fun, interactive museum visit packed with fascinating historical details you won't find in textbooks!
A 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 chores in his hall house, but you only have 30 minutes before your bowling date with friends. Can you complete his requests in time?
This educational game challenges you to solve puzzles, combine items within the historically accurate setting, and use your wit to keep the merchant happy and on schedule. Explore his hall house, learning about his professional and private life in the Hanseatic region. The game focuses on three key tasks:
- Wardrobe Preparation: Assemble the merchant's outfit, remembering that some clothing requires medieval-style cleaning or drying.
- Letter Drafting: Compose an important letter, requiring you to prepare ink and find appropriate writing materials.
- Cargo Distribution: Use a cargo crane to distribute delivered goods throughout the house.
Educational Game and Digital Museum:
"Adventure Dielenhaus" is part of the European Hansemuseum Lübeck's digital offerings. Created in collaboration with local historians, it blends fact-based fiction with playful learning about daily life, architecture, work, and connections to modern times.
Playable solo at home or in a classroom setting under a teacher's guidance, the app offers an exciting glimpse into 15th-century Hanseatic life. It's particularly useful for teaching media literacy and critically examining historical sources. Its engaging approach sparks discussions about life in the Middle Ages and aligns with secondary school curricula.
Bonus for Hansemuseum Visitors:
Visitors to the European Hansemuseum Lübeck who have played the "Abenteuer Hanse" app will find a special surprise: their "Adventure Dielenhaus" progress will be added to the Knoggeburg family tree database on the game's website. Scores are saved locally on the device; no internet connection is needed to play.
What's New in Version 1.0.2 (Updated Dec 16, 2024):
A new end screen and API level update have been added.
