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 solve engaging puzzles and learn 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!
Unravel the Mystery:
Merchant Jürgen from the Knoggeburg family needs your help preparing for an important council meeting. You've got 30 minutes to complete his tasks before your bowling appointment! In this educational game, you'll solve puzzles, combine items in the historically accurate setting, and use your wit to keep the merchant on schedule. Explore his hall house and discover everyday life in the Hanseatic region.
Key Tasks:
- Assemble the merchant's attire: But be careful! Some clothing requires medieval cleaning and drying techniques.
- Draft a crucial letter: You'll need to prepare ink and find the right formula.
- Manage goods delivery: Use a cargo crane to distribute goods across the house's different floors.
Educational Game and Digital Museum:
"Adventure Dielenhaus" is part of the European Hansemuseum Lübeck's digital offerings. Developed with local historians, it blends fact-based fiction with playful knowledge transfer about daily life, architecture, work, and modern parallels. Playable solo or in a classroom setting, it offers an exciting glimpse into 15th-century Hanseatic life. The app is particularly useful for teaching media skills and critically examining historical sources. Its engaging approach sparks discussions about medieval life and aligns with secondary school curricula.
A Special Bonus:
Visitors to the European Hansemuseum Lübeck who have played the "Abenteuer Hanse" app will find a special surprise: "Adventure Dielenhaus" successes are transferred to the family tree database on the "Adventure Dielenhaus" website, featuring the fictional von Knoggeburg family. 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 end screen and API level update have been added.
