De Tocht

A family across three races

De Tocht is a choice-driven visual novel with survival mechanics and interactive skating, following a Frisian skating family across three generations. The story takes place during three editions of the Elfstedentocht: 1986, 1997 and 2027. You skate the 200-kilometer route through eleven historic Frisian towns while uncovering family memories and secrets.

Choices and survival

Between towns, you control the skating stroke by stroke. Your energy, warmth, morale and physical condition are at risk throughout the race, and decisions can affect both your condition and your relationships. You might stop to help a fallen skater, join a faster group, or push through pain rather than spend time recovering.