Abenteuer Dielenhaus

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

Step into the historically accurate digital escape room, "Adventure Dielenhaus - The Merchant's Quest," set within the home of a 15th-century Hanseatic merchant. This engaging game blends puzzle-solving with a playful exploration of daily life in the Hanseatic League around 1475. Think of it as an interactive museum visit packed with fascinating historical 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 various duties within his grand hall house, but you've also got a bowling date in 30 minutes! Can you complete his requests in time?

This educational game challenges you to solve puzzles, combine objects within the historically recreated environment, and use your wits to keep the merchant satisfied and on schedule. Explore his home, gaining insight into the daily professional and private lives of people in the Hanseatic region.

Key Tasks:

• Wardrobe Preparation: Assemble the merchant's attire, remembering that some garments require medieval cleaning and drying methods.
• Letter Drafting: Compose an important letter, requiring you to prepare ink and find suitable writing materials.
• Cargo Distribution: Use a cargo crane to distribute delivered goods across the house's different floors.

Educational Game & Digital Museum

Developed in collaboration with local historians, "Adventure Dielenhaus" is part of the European Hansemuseum Lübeck's digital offerings. It prioritizes fact-based fiction, combining playful learning with insights into daily life, architecture, work, and connections to modern times.

Playable solo or in a classroom setting under a teacher's guidance, the app provides an exciting glimpse into 15th-century Hanseatic life. The content is particularly suitable for teaching media literacy and critically examining historical sources. Its engaging format also facilitates discussions about medieval life and aligns with secondary school curricula.

Bonus for Hansemuseum Visitors:

Players who have completed the museum's "Adventure Hanse" app will find a special surprise! Your "Adventure Dielenhaus" progress 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 (Last updated Dec 16, 2024):

A new end screen and API level update have been added.