Abenteuer Dielenhaus

Escape the 15th Century: A Hanseatic Merchant's Digital Quest

Step into the shoes of a 15th-century Hanseatic merchant in this immersive digital escape room experience, "Adventure Dielenhaus - The Merchant's Quest." Set within the authentically recreated home of a Hanseatic merchant, this game blends captivating puzzles with fascinating historical insights into daily life around 1475. Think of it as an interactive museum visit, packed with engaging facts you won't find in any textbook!

A Race Against Time:

Merchant Jürgen from the Knoggeburg family 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 in his hall house, but you have 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 hall house, gaining knowledge about his professional and personal life in the Hanseatic region.

Key Tasks:

• Wardrobe Preparation: Assemble the merchant's attire, remembering that some garments require medieval-style cleaning or drying.
• Letter Drafting: Compose an important letter, requiring you to create ink and find appropriate writing materials.
• Cargo Distribution: Utilize a cargo crane to distribute delivered goods across the house's various floors.

More Than Just a Game:

"Adventure Dielenhaus" is a mobile educational game developed by the European Hansemuseum in Lübeck, in collaboration with local historians. It accurately portrays the period while offering a playful approach to learning about daily life, architecture, and work in the Hanseatic League.

The game is perfect for solo play at home or classroom use, providing an engaging introduction to 15th-century life. It's especially valuable for teaching media literacy and critical historical source analysis. The game's fun and action-oriented design sparks discussions about medieval life and aligns with secondary school curricula.

A Special Bonus:

Players who've completed the museum's "Adventure 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, so no internet connection is needed to play.

What's New (Version 1.0.2 - Updated Dec 16, 2024):

• A new end screen has been added, and the API level has been updated.