Join us for a journey into medieval celebrations and culinary traditions! Three curious cats will guide you through Tallinn Old Town, revealing its history through the flavors and feasts of the past.

Step back in time to the Middle Ages, mainly the 15th–16th centuries, with stops in the 13th–14th centuries and a quick peek into the 1600s. Maybe even grab a bite along the way! Through this interactive journey, you’ll uncover the quirks of historical food culture: what offal was really used for, why people once consumed bleached dog feces, where gilded peacocks were displayed, how archaeologists uncover ancient eating habits, and the purpose of deer leg goblets.

Watch an introductory video of the game

How does it work?

• Download the LoQuiz app
• Scan the QR code
  
  or enter username and password Tallinn1.
• Look at the game journey on the map. If you have solved one task, a new purple dot with a cat appears on the map. You can zoom in and out on the map to better see a new place or small side streets.
• In respect to the chosen character (Ronja, Pusa or Mummy Cat), you can compete with other players at your own pace by solving tasks for a record time or taking it slow and discovering Tallinn Old Town and its eating habits in a calmer manner. You can solve video tasks by directing your own videos and photos. This can also be done by playing alone. For those who don’t want to be recorded, Mummy Cat is the suitable character.
• For the game to go smoothly, we ask for access to your photo gallery and location on your phone. This allows us to bring you a more personalised and engaging experience.
• Depending on your chosen character, pace and knowledge of the city, the game can take one to two hours. Paused games can be resumed later.

P.S. If you’re playing in winter or on a rainy day, watch your step, wet cobblestones can be slippery! And keep an eye out for snowy rooftops above!

The game is based on a script created by the winners of the “Journey through Medieval Tallinn” school contest: The Knights of the Sword of Tarvastu Gymnasium I. Learn more about the contest HERE. 

The contest and video production were sponsored by the Estonian Research Council.

Language editing: Maarja Valk

Translation: Luisa Translation Agency

Operator: Madis Reimund

Director: Tarvi Roos

Actors: Jane Meresmaa-Roos, Lasse Roos, Anni Roos, Villem Meresmaa

With special thanks to:

llustrations used in the game:   

Art Museum of Estonia, Tallinn City Museum, TLÜ archaeological research collection, Estonian Museum of Architecture, Olde Hansa Shoppe, Meeli Küttim, Jaana Ratas, Andrus Anderson, Küllike Tint, Ivan Digon, Tuuli Maiste, Peeter Sirge, Robert Lang, Karl-Erik Talvet

Music: Epidemic Sound