The Oregon Trail 4th Edition facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Oregon Trail 4th Edition |
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| Developer(s) | MECC |
| Publisher(s) | The Learning Company (Riverdeep, Inc.) Selectsoft (Selectsoft Publishing) |
| Series | The Oregon Trail |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows 95 (1.0 and 1.1), Mac OS 7.5 (1.1) |
| Release date(s) | 1999 (Riverdeep, Inc.) 2005? (Selectsoft) |
| Genre(s) | Edutainment |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Oregon Trail 4th Edition is a computer game released in 1999. It is the third sequel in The Oregon Trail game series. This game helps players learn important skills. You will practice teamwork, managing your supplies, and making smart decisions.
About the Game
This game is an edutainment title. This means it teaches you things while you play! It's all about the historic journey across America. You will travel west towards the frontier, just like pioneers did long ago.
How to Play
The way you play The Oregon Trail 4th Edition is much like other games in the series. You need to be very careful with your resources. This includes food, water, and other supplies. Managing them well is key to a successful trip.
Your Journey Begins
Your adventure starts in Independence, Missouri, in the year 1848. First, you will choose two people to join your wagon party. These partners will travel with you. The game ends if both of your partners leave your group. So, keeping them happy and healthy is very important!
Making Choices
As you travel, you will face many challenges. You will need to make tough decisions. Sometimes, you might have to give up something small to help your whole journey succeed. These choices test your critical thinking skills.
Exploring the Trail
When you reach a town or a famous landmark, you can explore it. The game uses cool full-motion videos or 3D graphics for these parts. This makes the historical locations come alive!
