'Both times my entire party bit the dust before reaching Fort Kearney,' she admitted. So, of course, I sent her a link to play the game - she played it twice, and told me one particular inaccuracy stuck out instantly. She's an expert on all things real life Oregon Trail, but interestingly, has never been asked to compare the history of the trail to the game.

Lee Kreutzer has served as a cultural resources specialist and archeologist for the intermountain region of the National Park Service for over 16 years. They were able to get a feel for that sense of adulthood and making choices, while being immersed right in the middle of the game instead of observing the action.'īut how historically accurate was the game, really? 'It involved themes that seemed to be historically accurate, but also more mature. 'Kids enjoyed it because it gave them control over a scenario, which can be really appealing for a 10-year-old,' Dean said. And sure, if you weren't playing 'Oregon Trail' in elementary school, you'd be improving your typing speed with games like Mavis Beacon or blowing up multiplication equations with a laser in Math Blaster.īut 'Oregon Trail' had something more to offer.

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