Step into a historically accurate escape room within the 15th-century home of a Hanseatic merchant! "Dielenhaus Adventure – The Merchant's Quest" offers an authentic digital escape room experience. Solve engaging puzzles and playfully learn about the daily life and work of a Hanseatic merchant circa 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 Knoggeburg needs your help! He's preparing for a crucial council meeting, and time is of the essence. You've been tasked with completing various chores in his grand hall house, but you only have 30 minutes before your bowling appointment! In this educational game, you'll solve puzzles, combine items within the historically recreated environment, and use your sharp wit to ensure the merchant meets his deadline. Explore his historically-researched hall house and discover insights into the daily professional and private life of the Hanseatic League.
Key Tasks:
- Assemble the Merchant's Attire: Prepare the appropriate wardrobe, but be cautious – some garments require medieval-style cleaning or drying.
- Draft a Crucial Letter: You must create the ink and find the proper writing materials.
- Manage Goods Delivery: Use a cargo crane to distribute delivered goods across the house's various floors.
Educational Game and Digital Museum:
"Adventure Dielenhaus," a mobile educational game, is part of the digital offerings of the European Hansemuseum in Lübeck. Developed in collaboration with local historians, it blends fact-based fiction with playful knowledge transfer about daily life, architecture, work, and modern parallels.
Playable solo at home or in a classroom setting under teacher guidance, this app provides an exciting glimpse into 15th-century Hanseatic life. It's particularly suitable for teaching media literacy and critically analyzing historical sources. The engaging and fun approach also sparks discussions about medieval life and aligns with secondary school curricula.
A Special Bonus for Hansemuseum Visitors:
Visitors to the European Hansemuseum Lübeck who have played the "Abenteuer Hanse" app will find a special surprise! Your successes in "Adventure Dielenhaus" will be added to the family tree database on the game's website, featuring the fictional 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 has been added, and the API level has been updated.
