Harvard Evening Van

Harvard Evening Van is a ride-sharing app for safe travel around the University.

The Harvard Evening Van app enables you to book a van to and from anywhere within the service area. Harvard Evening Van provides you a safe, convenient travel experience in and around the Harvard University campus. With the app you will be able to select your pick up location, tell us where you want to go, and track your van so you know when to head to the pick up location. The Harvard Evening Van is proudly operated by Harvard Transportation and powered by Via.

A new way to get around the Harvard University campus

The Harvard Evening Van matches customers with others going in the same direction via a customized and flexible route. Sophisticated technology coordinates your trip, picking you up from near your location, or a convenient location nearby, and taking you to where you want to go within the service zone.

On-demand

On average, a vehicle will come in minutes, and you'll always get an estimate of your pickup ETA before booking. You can also track your van in real-time in the app.

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What's New in the Latest Version 4.16.9

Last updated on Jun 21, 2024

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

Introduction

Harvard Evening Van is a text-based adventure game released in 1992 for MS-DOS. The game is set in Harvard University and follows the player character, a Harvard student, as they navigate the campus at night.

Gameplay

The game is played from a first-person perspective and uses a text-based interface. The player can explore the campus by typing in commands, such as "go north" or "examine door." The game world is described in detail, and the player can interact with objects and characters.

The game's main objective is to find the missing Harvard Van, which has been stolen. The player must search the campus for clues and solve puzzles in order to find the van and return it to its rightful place.

Setting

The game is set in Harvard University, a prestigious Ivy League school in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The game's world is based on the real-life Harvard campus, and the player can visit many of the university's landmarks, such as the Yard, Widener Library, and the Science Center.

Characters

The player character is a Harvard student who is trying to find the missing Harvard Van. The player can also interact with other characters, such as Harvard professors, students, and staff.

Themes

The game explores themes of mystery, adventure, and problem-solving. The player must use their wits and resourcefulness to solve the puzzles and find the missing van.

Reception

Harvard Evening Van was praised for its innovative gameplay, detailed world, and challenging puzzles. The game was a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies.

Legacy

Harvard Evening Van is considered a classic text-based adventure game. The game's innovative gameplay and detailed world have inspired many other games, including Myst and Riven.