Neuthal Anno 1870 – Experience Industrialization as a Game

Description

An exciting simulation of factory life around work, wages, and survival
What was life like during the Industrial Revolution? With “Neuthal Anno 1870,” the journey takes you back to the time of industrialization in the 19th century.

In a Monopoly-style game, players take on the roles of factory workers and their families. Under the leadership of factory director Adolf Guyer-Zeller, they must assert themselves through hard work, low wages, and unexpected misfortunes.

Who will manage to get their family through the challenges of this era – and maybe even achieve social advancement?

Why participate?
“Neuthal Anno 1870” is not an ordinary game but a vivid time travel experience. History becomes tangible together – with surprising twists, exciting decisions, and plenty of topics for discussion. Ideal for families, groups of friends, or anyone who wants to experience history differently.

Duration: about one hour.

Register now and experience industrialization up close!
Participants: for everyone aged 10 and up
The game is played in groups of 8-14 people. Registration as an individual or family/small group is possible.

Participants play together in a mixed group formed on-site.
Registration: recommended, spontaneous participation possible if places are available
Cost: included in museum admission

Highlights

• Interactive time travel into industrialization
• For groups of 8-14 people aged 10 and up
• Duration about one hour

General Information

The game “Neuthal Anno 1870” allows participants to relive life during the industrialization of the 19th century. It is a vivid simulation where players take on the roles of factory workers and their families. The game takes place at the Neuthal Textile & Industrial Culture Museum in Bäretswil and is included in the museum admission.

Location

Im Neuthal 6, 8344 Bäretswil, Schweiz

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