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 fascinating glimpse into the daily life and work of a Hanseatic merchant circa 1475. Think of it as an interactive museum visit, packed with intriguing 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. He's tasked you with several errands around his hall house, but you only have 30 minutes before your bowling appointment. Can you complete his requests in time?

This educational game challenges you to solve puzzles, combine items within the historically recreated environment, and use your wits to keep the merchant happy and on schedule. Explore his hall house, learning about his professional and private life in the Hanseatic region. Key tasks include:

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

Educational Game & Digital Museum

"Adventure Dielenhaus" is part of the European Hansemuseum Lübeck's digital offerings. Developed in collaboration with local historians, the game emphasizes fact-based fiction, playfully conveying knowledge about daily life, architecture, work, and parallels to modern times.

Playable solo or in a classroom setting under a teacher's guidance, the app provides an exciting look at 15th-century Hanseatic life. It's particularly suited for teaching media literacy and critically examining historical sources. Its engaging approach sparks discussion about medieval life and aligns with secondary school curricula.

Bonus for Hansemuseum Visitors:

Visitors to the European Hansemuseum Lübeck who have played the "Adventure Hanse" app will find a special surprise! Your "Adventure Dielenhaus" achievements will be added to the Knoggeburg family tree database on the game's website. Scores are saved locally on your device, and no internet connection is needed to play.

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

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