Danger in Pompeii

Description

Relive the last day of Pompeii in this adventure puzzle game! Decipher Mercury’s message by helping the townspeople solve their mysterious problems and escape the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Live a rich story and solve unique puzzles in the heart of the famous city of Pompeii. Something strange is happening in the city... Use your wits to solve a variety of puzzles and uncover the story piece by piece. Decode the secret to the perfect bread at the Pistrinum, unmask the culprit behind the attempted murder of the famous actor Clodius, track down the sacred chickens, and much more... Explore the streets and mythical sites of Pompeii freely, faithfully reconstructed from historical documents. Explore the temples of the Forum , stand on the stage of the Grand Theater , or join the crowd at the Amphitheatre for the games! Discover the daily life of the Romans. Complete side quests scattered across the city to reveal the story of its people and unlock all educational insights created by experts from Institut le Rosey. In short: Unravel a unique story by solving a wide variety of puzzles. Relive the last day of Pompeii and escape the eruption of Vesuvius A short adventure game packed with content you can explore at your own pace Wander through the city and its most famous monuments as if you were a Roman Art based on historical sources in a unique comic book style Over 60 characters with their own stories 9 quests and 28 educational insights written by the experts of Institut le Rosey Multiple save slots so that the whole family can play on the same computer! Recommended Age From age 9 and up to fully enjoy the game’s educational content. Why Pompeii? Although the eruption of Vesuvius destroyed the city in 79 AD and claimed many lives, it also preserved a part of Roman history for future generations. Discover this ancient city like never before. Created by Institut le Rosey This collaborative project was initiated and guided by a Pompeii expert, with contributions from students from Institut le Rosey. They composed the original soundtrack and took part in the game design, visual development, and testing. The game was fully funded by the Fondation le Rosey, which receives no profit from its sale. It is developed and published by DNA Studios. The Fondation le Rosey also provides a classroom-ready educational version. Educational institutions can contact support for information on access conditions available to them.