Using this app, visitors move through exhibition rooms in which Lessing’s life, especially his years as librarian in Wolfenbüttel from 1770 until his death in 1781, are illustrated by historical documents, paintings and other exhibits. With his versatile mind, he worked as a journalist, playwright and librarian as well as in other fields – always driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire for intellectual independence. Works such as Minna von Barnhelm, Emilia Galotti and Nathan the Wise established Lessing as one of the key writers of the Enlightenment and a pioneer of tolerance, reason and humanity.

The game’s format takes up these themes. Visitors can use their own smartphones or tablets to interactively explore the exhibition via tasks and quiz questions – at any time during the opening hours of the Lessinghaus.

After downloading the free Actionbound app, participants can scan a QR code to load the content. Subsequently, the paper chase can be played offline.

The paper chase begins in the entrance area. It was conceived for students aged 15–16 (German Year 10) and older, but is also suitable for individuals, families and other small groups. Children and adolescents under the age of 18 need the consent of a parent or guardian.

Data protection: The app runs entirely on the Actionbound servers. No personal data is collected or processed.