Homemama2 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I wanted to get my ds the Oregon Trail game that we played on the computer when we were kids (obviously the updated one!) I found this at RR, http://www.rainbowresource.com/wldetail.php?&id=030064 but it says it's for grades 8+. Is that accurate? The Oregon Trail game that I'm thinking of was in elementary school. You had to buy your supplies and then try to make it down the trail (hunt for food, ford the river, etc.) I don't want it if they've changed it and made it for high schoolers b/c this is for my elementary kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoZeeCo's Mom Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 We played it before 8th grade, for sure. My husband actually has a copy of the original, and has played it with our 5 year old. He has no problem with the game, or the concept behind it. Maybe because we live in Oregon and go to Oregon Trail landmarks, but even if we didn't, I don't imagine an elementary school aged child would have problems understanding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy5 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I remember that game, too ... I played it in 5th grade (maybe?) ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 It's a totally different game from the text version I played in the early 80's... But it is pretty cool. You don't have to wait until 8th grade to play it, but it's possible young kids might get a little frustrated. My girls love playing it. My 8 yr old can't really play it alone -- she usually tries and gives up. They haven't technically survived the trip yet. They tend to get too caught up with which clothes they want to buy or whether they need one pot or two. Regardless, definitely read the help guide for educational information that will help you win the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcross222 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 We just played it all last week. All of my school-aged kids enjoyed it very much. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoGal Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 We borrowed the CDrom from the library. It is different from what we played as kids, but still interesting. There were a lot more choices as to what supplies to buy, etc. Some parts are a little dull (just going along the trail with occasional obstacles). There is also an ipad app that the kids prefer over the CDrom. I don't think the CDrom has hunting, but the app does. I haven't played the app myself, so I don't know that much about it but the kids like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 We are studying that chapter in history this coming year and i thought about getting the pc version of the game too. When searching amazon, i found that the newest version is on the wii and it includes hunting. i am getting that one instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks everyone! I'll see if my library has it before I buy it b/c it would be for 3rd and 5th grade. We don't have a wii, but we do have an ipod, so I'll see about the app as well. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I think it was supposed to say for ages 8+ instead of grade 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 I was wondering if they had made a mistake.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Does it run on Windows Vista? I also saw that the exact same edition is here on Amazon for $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) Glad you pointed that out! This one says it is for vista and xp (I have xp) http://www.amazon.com/Encore-16841-Oregon-Trail-Edition/dp/B002CMU748/ref=dp_ob_title_) Edited March 13, 2012 by Homemama2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wehave8 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I wanted to get my ds the Oregon Trail game that we played on the computer when we were kids (obviously the updated one!) I found this at RR, http://www.rainbowresource.com/wldetail.php?&id=030064 but it says it's for grades 8+. Is that accurate? The Oregon Trail game that I'm thinking of was in elementary school. You had to buy your supplies and then try to make it down the trail (hunt for food, ford the river, etc.) I don't want it if they've changed it and made it for high schoolers b/c this is for my elementary kids. We have that same edition. It says right on the front of the cover for ages 9+ . Our 8 & 6 yo dss just played it yesterday without any trouble. They get it out a few times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipling Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 You can actually play the old version online for free. I found this a few months ago, and my kids enjoyed it. It's just like the one we played in elementary school. http://www.oregontrail.com/hmh/site/oregontrail/home/arcade;jsessionid=AB3D491D9A391E8C6D19D24657578EC4.ProdNode2 I'm hoping the link works. Select "apple II emulator" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 DD likes the iPod app. I think I got it for .99. I want an updated "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego". I've got the old, Apple II version with an emulator, but a lot of the country names have changed since I was spending hours trying to track down Carmen. I think a Carmen iPad app would be brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 You can actually play the old version online for free. I found this a few months ago, and my kids enjoyed it. It's just like the one we played in elementary school.http://www.oregontrail.com/hmh/site/oregontrail/home/arcade;jsessionid=AB3D491D9A391E8C6D19D24657578EC4.ProdNode2 I'm hoping the link works. Select "apple II emulator" :lol::lol::lol: Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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