- Time Detectives is a first of its kind multi-sensory augmented reality game that turns players into time-travelling detectives tasked with solving the mystery of the sinking of Henry VIII's most famous warship, the Mary Rose.
- Become a time travelling detective investigating the mysterious sinking of Henry VIII's favorite warship, The Mary Rose, that claimed the lives of almost all the 500 soldiers and sailors on board.
A first of its kind multi-sensory augmented reality game aimed at engaging family audiences in diverse stories from history.
Launching during the anniversary month of the sinking of Henry VIII's favorite ship, the Mary Rose (that sank on 19th July in 1545), this first episode of Time Detectives examines the mysterious circumstances surrounding the sinking. Using a mobile phone as a magical spyglass to reveal secrets from the past, you will follow a trail based on your chosen character, collecting and interrogating clues to solve the mystery and complete your mission for the King. In addition to players experiencing the sights and sounds of life on board a Tudor warship and having the chance to eavesdrop on conversations among the crew, those playing at the Mary Rose Museum location, will have the option to wear a scent backpack that releases scent at certain key points in the game, to experience the smells of the ship as they're transported back in time.
When most people imagine Tudor England, they think of a homogeneous society of white Englishmen and women. But, interestingly, scientific research has shown that approximately a third of the 173 skeletons found in the wreckage were non-English, with many from the Mediterranean and North Africa. A key storytelling goal in the game design was to reflect this diversity.
The app will be available for remote play (without scent) on iOS App Store and Google Play Store from Thursday 19th July.
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