Hilde's Journey

A country in the year 2400 is hurting. Travel back through its real history to understand where each wound began.

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How it works

A journey back to the beginning

Twelve chapters, each a real moment in a country's past, from today back through kingdoms, migrations and deep time.

Meet historyTalk to people of every age, from market sellers to famous figures who ask Hilde for advice.
Play to find the wayEvery chapter hides little games: markets, star routes, mazes, rhythms and more, never the same twice.
Connect the threadsFoods, animals, places and choices link across time, until the roots of each problem become clear.
A look inside

Real places, real history

Hand-drawn worlds, real species and dishes, and facts you can visit today.

Port Louis, Mauritius, in the game
Port Louis, Mauritius, today
A market mini-game
A market with real coins
The map of Mauritius in the game
The island's map, chapter by chapter
Where to go

Choose a country

The first chapter of every country is free to play, no account needed.

Mauritius

The island of the dodo, of cane and many faiths.

Play the free chapter
Madagascar

The red island of baobabs and lemurs.

Play the free chapter
Ecuador

The land of the equator, of volcanoes, cacao and the Galápagos.

Play the free chapter
More countries are on the way.