Oregon Trail 5th Edition CD-ROM

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Grade 8-12
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I have very fond memories of playing this computer game as a child, so I was excited to take a look at this new and updated edition. I wasn't disappointed, as this edition is even more fun and exciting than the original. It's also a ton more educational than it used to be as well. For those who aren't familiar, this is a game where players fill a wagon with people and supplies and then head West on the historic Oregon Trail. Like real people who traveled the trail, you run into problems like food and water shortages, broken wagon parts, flooded rivers, illness and injuries, stolen supplies, bad weather, getting lost, and more. The game is more realistic than is used to be, as players get more choices on supplies to bring and even different wagon styles. Besides being able to hunt like the original game (with better graphics), players can also fish and forage for food, which is a lot of fun. In this edition, players can select various characters, and they'll share historic facts in a storytelling manner, like you're chatting with pioneers as they share their hopes, fears, and adventures. Another great addition is a storytelling time with Captain Jed Freedman. These are basically mini-movies of Captain Jed sharing true stories around the campfire at night. With all these things combined, I was impressed with the amount of history lessons contained in the game. They break up the daily traveling and trials in a realistic manner as players cross plains, ford rivers, and climb mountains. Students can keep track of their adventures in a trip diary, which can even be printed out at the end of the trip (hopefully when the entire wagon has reached Oregon and not when the last member has died from dysentery). More educational, multicultural, and realistic than past versions, this is the perfect supplement for history studies on this period. But honestly, your children will probably want to play just for the fun of it. A staple of many childhoods, this game has only gotten better with time. Because this game requires use of the font "New York 18", newer Mac operating systems (higher than OS 9.2 and OS X) will not be compatible with this game. Please pay special attention to system requirements before purchase.~ Rachel 

System requirements: 

Windows:
  • Windows® 98, 2000, Me, XP
  • Pentium® 166 MHz or faster
  • 32 MB RAM
  • 120 MB free hard disk space
  • 640x480 monitor, 16-bit color
  • 8X CD-ROM drive
Macintosh:
  • Mac OS 8.6-9.2, OS X
  • Power PC 180 MHz or faster
  • 32 MB RAM
  • 120 MB free hard disk space
  • 640x480 monitor, thousands of colors
  • 8X CD-ROM drive


Publisher's Description of Oregon Trail 5th Edition CD-ROM
A Trailblazing Simulation That Builds Real-Life Skills

Explore the West! Live the Adventure! Survive the Trail!

Westward, Ho! Are you ready to travel the Oregon Trail? It‘s going to take insight and careful planning to choose the right traveling companions, gear, and supplies. Even then, there are countless unpredictable hazards, like swollen rivers, poisonous creatures, and deadly diseases. You‘ll have to strategize and make quick decisions. And they‘ll have to be right.

Create Your Journey
Decide your occupation, who you‘ll take with you, and where you‘re headed!

Learn From the Pioneers
Talk with pioneers—Irish, African Americans, Native Americans, and other settlers. Share their dreams, fears, and adventures.

Blaze a Trail
Ford raging rivers. Hunt, fish, and forage for food. Be a part of the taming of the wild West. From the banks of the great Mississippi to the sweeping Williamette Valley, you‘ll carve your own trail through an historic adventure.

Discover Jed’s Tales
Through riveting mini-movies, you‘ll befriend Captain Jed Freedman, an experienced fur trader who is trail-wise and a great story-teller!
Windows:
  • Windows® 98, 2000, Me, XP
  • Pentium® 166 MHz or faster
  • 32 MB RAM
  • 120 MB free hard disk space
  • 640x480 monitor, 16-bit color
  • 8X CD-ROM drive
Macintosh:
  • Mac OS 8.6-9.2, OS X
  • Power PC 180 MHz or faster
  • 32 MB RAM
  • 120 MB free hard disk space
  • 640x480 monitor, thousands of colors
  • 8X CD-ROM drive
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Product Format:Other
Brand:The Learning Company
Grades:8-12
EAN/UPC:798936830210
Length in Inches:5.75
Width in Inches:5
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:0.1375
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5 Reviews
Rated 1 out of 5
Feb 2, 2025
"Oregon Trail" is supposed to be a GAME!!! As such this version does not apply and is a miserable failure as a teaching tool also!!!
Rated 3 out of 5
Jan 31, 2023
Doesn't work on Mac M1 computers
Was very excited to get this for my kiddos. Even spent $100 getting a Mac super drive and charger cord to play the CD-Rom, but it doesn't support it. Very disappointed.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 22, 2021
My kids enjoy playing this game and are learning while they play.
Rated 1 out of 5
Aug 11, 2021
Plays on computer which I no longer own.
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 16, 2019
Much like I remember it, with new improvements.
Oregon Trail was fun to play when I was young, and they've improved it. In addition to hunting, you can now also go fishing, and there are more options for occupation, items to purchase, even starting point and destination. It's great that I can now share this with my children.
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Why did you choose this?

wanted a game i didn't have to rely on internet to play. liked playing this game before

Great old fashioned game that is fun and educational

My kids love this game so I bought it for a Christmas gift for my nieces.

educational and fun!

Is this the Oregon Trail Game that School normally let kids play?

I presume so. The game has been around for at least two decades. It's currently in a 5th edition but please note the very old system requirements. It will not work on newer systems.

Is this a download or an actual disk?

This is an actual disk.

Is this game compatible with an older computer?

Yes, but make sure it has enough RAM. I tried on an older laptop, but the computer couldn't keep up with the game.

Will this run on windows 10?

Yes, but it's not the original version of Oregon Trail if that's what you're looking for (as I was). The graphics look much like the picture, and there are a lot more choices in this version

Will this version run on my computer windows 8?

We have windows 7. It didn't run very well. It was all blurry And you couldn't navigate thru it very well either. We finally took it off the computer.