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Fantasy Games Unlimited · 1981
Oregon Trail
Rating
5.3
/10
Votes
51
Weight
2.0
/5
Players
1–8
Time
120
min
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Description
Oregon Trail recreates the journeys of the pioneers who traveled across the Western U.S. during the 1820's - 1860's. To a certain extent it is a role-playing game, as players are cast into the role of Trail Boss, responsible for shepherding his party from their jumping-off point to their ultimate destination. Trail Bosses measure success (in relation to the other players) by retaining the highest percentage of the starting wagons, personnel and stock when they arrive at their final destination.
Categories
AdventureAmerican WestEducationalExplorationPost-NapoleonicWargame
Mechanics
Action PointsDice RollingEventsGrid MovementHexagon GridMovement PointsRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimulationVariable Set-up
Designers
Leonard H. KantermanSteven J. Ulberg