1981
BGG rank #27719
Oregon Trail
1–8 players
120 min
Ages 0+
2.0/5 complexity
5.5/10 rating
About this game
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.
What it feels like
Simulation
Hexagon Grid
Grid Movement
Role Playing
Variable Set-up
Dice Rolling
Action Points
Events
Movement Points
Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game
Post-Napoleonic
Exploration
Wargame
American West
Educational
Adventure
Native Americans / First Peoples
Weather
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