Oregon Trail has been a favorite computer game around our house (and in my classroom when I was teaching elementary school) for years. My son could always manage to allow his sister to get bit by a rattlesnake, drown, wander off, or something equally bad. She rarely made it all the way to the end of the trail. For the 40th anniversary of Oregon Trail (hard to believe!), SVG Distribution has created an updated version for Wii.
As with any game, this one had it's ups and downs. It begins as all Oregon Trail games did by trying to make it to Oregon with everyone in the family surviving. In this edition players must make it by the beginning of the winter season or risk having to start over, meaning players have to make tracks to get there. When I saw my son waving the controller around like a whip, I asked him what he was doing. "Trying to get these oxen to move!" he replied. Obviously, this game adds realistic touches.
The basic elements of the game are still here. Hunting, fishing, and gathering berries for food are staples, as well as talking to traders and other characters along the trail. The sicknesses and other disasters occur with regularity. My son was mumbling, "What do I do about the flu?"
New additions to the game include the ability to customize the wagon. My son had a field day with this option. There's also four different stories set in three different time periods and the ability to unlock special items along the way.
My son did have a few complaints about the game. The graphics are basic and the wagon can be hard to steer. I found there was a good bit of reading that must be done so younger children would require adult help to play the game. The updated version of Oregon Trail is educational, teaching kids the hardships and dangers these brave settlers faced as they chose to relocate into the wilderness. While driving the wagon can become a little repetitive, it's an easy and interesting way to learn about American History.
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185 comments:
I remember playing the first version back in 1985!
I have never played this before.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
Yes I've played before
yes. :)
I loved this game on the computer when I was little. I might like the wii game better than the kids. :)
I used to love playing this as a kid!
bethsbookreviewblog2 AT gmail DOT com
I've never even heard of it, but it sounds great!
no but I have traveled part of it in Oregon.
rlrlaney at yahoo dot com
Of course! In elementary school and I was JUST talking about that game to someone a couple of days ago...so weird. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com
no,ive never played this game before
I've never played it, but it looks really fun
have not played it but would like to
Not yet!
I have never played but it sounds fun
ctymice at gmail dot com
I remember playing Oregon Trail on the computer 20 years ago in the library when I was in middle school! :)
I have not played this before it sounds like atlo of fun
flanagan@mebtel.net
yes in school growing up
I have never played this before.
in school on a PC, I LOVED it! never on Wii though
No I have never played this before
alsmalu at hotmail.com
I loved playing it when I was a kid!
b(dot)cardone(at)hotmail(dot)com
I have played a very earlier version about 19 years ago and my kids and I enjoyed it. Sure did make you be aware about keeping those supplies up.
I played Oregon trail when I was in Elementary School
thransom@gmail.com
I have never played any games before.Now that I am retired , this would be fun.
kat_emerick@yahoo.com
I used to play in elementary school. I loved it!
Yes, I played many years ago on my PC :D
I have played an old PC version years ago
I played one of the very early versions.
I used to play it when I was a kid!
Yes, back in the mid 80s and I loved it.
ykatrina at hotmail dot com
I LOVE The Oregon Trail!!! With 4 little boys, this would be such a great thing to have in the house!!
I loved this game during elementary school. Rainy days were so much better because of it.
Aimee
beagahoula at yahoo.com
All the time in Grade school. Not telling you how long ago that was lol.
I played it when I was little, on those silly green and black computer monitors, lol...we've come a long way!
only played in middle school on computer... awesome!
matthew b
No, I have not.
I have.....MANY years ago!
I love this game! I remember when I was in school we would be too excited for friday because we knew we were going to play Oregon Trail! Plus I just bought a Wii and don't have any games yet! lol
I have played before
No I have never played this game before.
I think I played this when I was in school!
No, I have not played.
No I haven't played before
s2s2 at comcast dot net
No I have not played but looks fun!
I have played Oregon Trail since I was a tiny child! It's a great game, and I'd love to have it for the Wii!
lanemahnke@yahoo.com
I haven't played it, but my kids have.
I LOVE Oregon Trail - been playing it since elementary school! 20+ years!! Maija pinkmaija (at) yahoo.com
I have never played Oregon Trail, but my friend was telling me it is a lot of fun.
abfantom at yahoo dot com
not the wii version, but i loved playing it on the computer
Yes, I love it :)
I played it back on the Apple II. Yikes
I used to play when I was in elementary school.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
I've played the Oregon Trail computer game and totally love it!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
No, I have never played it before.
jodysis at windstream dot net
Played the original many years ago.
slb3334@gmail.com
No, I've never played it before.
mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com
Yeah I used to play the old school version in elementary school lol
twilightvamp1979@yahoo.com
I've never played this game before, but it looks fun.
I played on the computer back in the day!
no i haven't
I have not played but I think the kids would like
ddx155 at gmail.com
have not played ...I'm sure the grandkids would enjoy
I first played Oregon Trail about twenty years ago on an old IBM. Needless to say, I'd love to try a new school version. LOL. Thanks.
sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com
I have not played Oregon Trail before.
I played the old, old version on the Apple!
Thanks,
selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com
I played it many, many, many years ago.
monster6236 at gmail dot com
I've never played this game but I'd like to.
traymona[at]aol.com
No, I've never played it, but it looks fun! Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Yes. I have. :) Back in grade school we used to play this in computer class.
I played the early version at school (if we were very good we got to insert floppy disks and do stuff on the magic box!)
I think we did something with Oregon trail in High school or maybe it was middle school
I remember years ago my son playing a game by this name on the computer. He loved it!
No, I have never played the game. I was wanted to win it for my grandsons. They are wanted it. I want to thank you for this awesome sweep and hope to win :) corrysue@yahoo.com
yes i have played this before crystletellerday@yahoo.com
I played Oregon Trail looooong ago in junior high school when it was on floppy disc lol :D Loved it the and sure to love it now :)
Yes, I loved playing this game in 6th grade!
cody_endres(at)hotmail(dot)com
I have never played it but I am sure my girls would love it.
mpapetti@live.com
YES! I think it was the first computer game I ever played
hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com
Jennifer B
I played Oregon Trail on an antiquated computer in Middle School LOL
lterek1027@gmail.com
No. I haven't had the chance.
sflickinger at rocketmail dot com
I first started playing this game in middle shool when it was on a floppy disk. It's come along way.
I have never played Oregon Trail before.
jcarrturq5@yahoo.com
I have never played it but it sounds like fun
Yes, I LOVED it in school.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
i have been playing this game since the 80's
No I haven't played before
Nope, but I have a Wii, so I'd like to!
Yes, I played one of the very original computer games. Loved it.
Never played it, but I always wanted to
I played it in school years ago!
freebiegoddess03@aol.com
yes, I used to play it in middle school!
Gena
omg i was addicted to this in gradeschool ;)
hope i win!
Nichole
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I used to play this when I was really young!
I was also an old school player from the 90's.
missysweepsalot at gmail dot com
I LOVED playing this in elementary school on those old IBM computers. :P
Yes! On a Apple about 24 years ago.
Oh yes! I remember playing Oregon Trail in school on our Apple computers! I am pretty sure it was the first computer game I ever played!
I played in Elementary School!
snaugle81@gmail.com
No and I've never heard of it! It looks like something I would have enjoyed playing though.
nera_caligula at yahoo dot com
last time i played was in 94 or 95 i think
my favorite!
I have not played yet, but I am looking forward to this one.
no i haven't mverno@roadrunner.com
Yes, I loved this game in elementary school!
no I have never played before
A long time ago!!
I remember playing this when I was younger on the computer-I would love to play with my kids!!
No I haven't but this looks fun. Thanks!
romapup at gmail dot com
never played it
I've never played it but it looks fun!
braaisjo at gmail dot com
yes we've played the old pc games and love it, my grandson would love playing this now on his wii he got for christmas, thanks for the chance
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com
Yes I have played this alot on the computer many years ago. I loved this game.
omg on an old old old skool MAC!
Fab giveaway! thanks again! Janna Johnson
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janna @ feedyourpig on gfc
I used to love this game a a kid!
Carli-cjkcoupon at gmail dot com
I remember playing it at school when I was a kid and enjoyed it. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
yup. it was my favorite computer game in the early 90s!
ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
nope. never
Yes, played it on the computer many years ago.
no
I have never played it.
katfam95 at aim dot com
When I was in 5th grade, loved it!
leenburke at yahoo dot com
ha, have i played it, i was a master in elementary school on my commodore 64!
ebienic(at)hotmail(dot)com
no but it looks like fun
thank you
tatertot3741@gmail.com
I use to play it in grade school, also have it on my ipod. love it!
Lesli Kerfien
(josh lesli Kerfien)
true_blonde_87@hotmail.com
I played when I was a kid!
Yes! Waaaaay back in the day we were allowed to play it at school sometimes (late 80s or very early 90s).
I remember playing not only in elementary school, but as a joke in high school as well. My English teacher had an old computer and that was the only game on it and we used to play it.
the imagine tree at aol dot com
Yes! I used to play in 5th grade on an old dinosaur of a computer. We thought it was such a blast!
Never played but want to.
I remember playing the original game!
ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
Yes- I actually played it in school! (The original one!) Jess M.
I played the old school, practically text only version in school back in the day!
yes on the pc years ago
vmkids3 at msn dot com
i have not played it before
marygardner49 at aol dot com
Yes I've played before
Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com
I play it on my Ipad all the time!
I haven't played this yet but really want too.
Bshaw75015@aol.com
no--not yet--but looks like fun :)
marci h
tristatecruisers at yahoo dot com
Spent countless hours as a child playing the trail.
Yes
Nope, I nver have. But it sounds like something I would like.
Yes, I have.
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
No, I have never played.
choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com
in middle school I used to play and it was great!
I have not played but it looks like fun.
Nope I've never played Oregon Trail before but it looks fun
I played oregon trail in grade school.
sweepsking35 at yahoodotcom
oh yes years ago
I used to play it back in the day in elementary school and now my kids want to play it.
shawnac68@hotmail.com
Not yet...
I played the original Oregon Trail in school and had Oregon Trail II at home for my good ol' 486!
I have never played it, but it sounds fun!
I have never played this game before.
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I played when I was in elementary school!
yes i have played every version they have made for the computer!
I played on the computer all the time
have never played but looks like it would be fun
brich22 at earthlink dot net
yes! i loved this game when i was little! piggymel85 at yahoo dot com
my kids have
thanks
aunteegem@yahoo.com
ages ago on the computer
kendraco22 at yahoo dot com
I played it as a kid ALL the time. Apple IIgs. Such a cute little game!
Tam S. Rafflecopter
No I have never played.
kat_emerick@yahoo.com
never played it.
tannerboyle12@hotmail.com
I have never played before but I would like to :-)
I have never played this
I played when it was a DOS game, haha!
Not ever even once lol :)
Yet
I used to LOVE OT back in the day.
I used to play it at school when I was little.
I have never played it.
sewingmema1720@yahoo.com
I played the game when I was a kid and LOVED it!
I have been playing Oregon Trail since my family got our first computer in 1988 when I was 8 years old. I've played it in multiple versions during that time, and still have fun with it.
Aaron Bretveld
I've played it
no but i want to
I used to play in on the computer when I was young. Great game!
landfjacobson @ charter.net
Looong time ago on my super old mac
Never played before!
firstrosegrrl@yahoo.com
-No I have never played it
Email: starseeds88 (at) yahoo dot com
THANKS!! :)
I've never played and unless my kids have played at a friend's they have also never played!~
thanks!
ejrichter60 at gmail dot com
I have played oregon trail on my computer.
Only when it was still on a floppy disk! LOL
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I used to play Oregon Trail on the computers at school- about 10+ years ago!
nbalogh522 at gmail dot com
On the computer!
YES ON THE COMPUTER
THIS IS AN AWESOME LEARNING GAME.
I used to play it in grade school!! Loved the game!
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