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Experience Heritage in the Classroom!

Play this free online serious game and transform your classroom into an exciting escape room. Together with students aged 13-15, discover the fascinating world of science and history.

See how it works

Start the game Fits into a single lesson and is free

“Easy to set up and quick to play. My students loved it.”

Joris, teacher 3Mavo Aca

“It's a great addition to the lesson and can be used without too much medieval prior knowledge.”

Stefanie, teacher 2 Gym Murmellius Gymnasium

“I loved that you compete in teams against other teams.”

Isa, student 2Mavo Rotterdam

“I really had so much fun doing it. We also got very competitive.”

Mirle, student 3Mavo Utrecht

Quick to applyin history lessons for lower level VMBO, HAVO and VWO.

Students work together and discover science and interdisciplinary thinking.

Students team up in class to dive into the world of medieval history and science.

MedievalMe brings heritage into the classroom in 3D

This interactive game challenges students to get acquainted with a medieval manuscript through play, gaining insight into science and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. The classroom transforms into an escape room, where teams compete to uncover the secrets of this mysterious manuscript.

Cross‑disciplinary learning

The game allows lower‑school students to experience cross‑disciplinary learning. They choose a specialization: art & history, language, chemistry & physics, or biology. Only by combining their knowledge can they solve the puzzles. The game aligns with the core objectives for Secondary Education as defined by the SLO.

Ready to go in no time

Playable within one class period.
No prior knowledge needed for teacher or students.
Stimulates collaboration and cross‑disciplinary learning.

Ready in 3 steps

The game takes exactly one class period and lets students solve puzzles based on science and heritage together.

1

Set up by the teacher 2 minutes

Log in, enter the number of students, start the game, and follow the instructions to display it on the smartboard.
2

Begin with students 5 minutes

Have students scan a QR code displayed on the smartboard to see instructions on their own device.
3

Play the game 30 to 40 minutes

Teams are formed automatically, progress and scores are shown on the smartboard, and the winners receive a reward at the end.

Quick to adopt

Each student uses a tablet, laptop, or smartphone
A smartboard Optional but enhances the experience
One classroom and one lesson hour 45 minutes

Start the game Fits into a single lesson and is free

Sound fun, but I don't have time to prepare...

No worries, the game guides itself! As a teacher you can start it in just 3 minutes. Students will see instructions on their own devices. You can easily track progress via the smartboard or your own computer.

Want a preview before playing with your class? Try it with two colleagues first. Want more background or to see exactly how the game works? You can download the manual here.

Team science!

This game uses the student's device as an educational tool. They must use each other's devices to solve puzzles. This encourages collaboration and stimulates students to truly connect. Just as they would in scientific work.

News

MedievalMe wins prestigious Dutch Interactive Award

During the Dutch Interactive Awards, MedievalMe received a Gold DIA in the Content category. The jury praised the interactivity, level-crossing collaboration, and clever integration of subjects. An excellent recognition of how heritage, education and technology come together in one game.
National media attention for MedievalMe

MedievalMe received extensive press coverage, including a one-and-a-half page spread in the weekend edition of Algemeen Dagblad. The project was also featured on NPO Radio 1 and 2. Its impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
MedievalMe now also physical at Expeditie Next

For the national science festival Expeditie Next in Roermond, we developed a physical variant of MedievalMe. In an interactive installation, primary school students could experience the game and solve puzzles together. Thus we bring science and heritage to life even outside the classroom.

The background of MedievalMe

Utrecht University, Doyle, and the KB National Library joined forces to bring digital heritage to life. Our project was made possible by contributions from the National Science Agenda (NWA) and the Creative Industries Fund.

We want to thank all teachers and students who helped develop this game, especially teacher Joris Huis In 't Veld and his students.