The Oregon Trail

Get ready to experience life as a pioneer in this reimagining of the classic game, The Oregon Trail! A game that combines adventure, simulation, and settlement survival. Build, grow, craft and harvest as you turn the small frontier village, of Independence Missouri, into a thriving boom town!

Dysentery, Cholera, Typhoid and snakes - oh my! Help Settlers survive the dangerous journey west in this reimagining of the classic game, The Oregon Trail!

Send Your Wagons West!

Help pioneers survive the trail, and prepare for their dangerous journey across the Oregon Trail and outfit settlers with all the supplies they need to survive! Follow the progress of the Pioneers as their wagons forge the way west across America’s frontier on their way to a new life. The wagons may call for supplies along the way, so be ready to collect resources and send them food, tomatoes, corn, eggs, medicine, clothes or whatever else they need to survive. Challenge your survival skills as you fix your wagons and face the harsh desert conditions.

Make Independence Your Own Town!

Create the town of your dreams in this town-building simulator game! Start with building marketplaces, shops, and saloons on your own land. Upgrade with a port, rail station, museum, or even a university for your villagers. Arrange and rearrange your layout. Add decorations, design, upgrade and monuments to make your town beautiful. As you level up, new buildings are unlocked, opening exciting new possibilities. With hard work and creativity, you can truly build the Independence of your dreams!

Farm, Build, Craft!

Design, Manage and grow your very own frontier boom town in this farming and city-building simulator inspired by the classic game The Oregon Trail! Plant, collect, and harvest crops, raise and care for a variety of farm animals on the land, build stores, factories and more as you help prepare pioneers for their journey west along The Oregon Trail. The town of their dreams is in your hands!

Join Events and Clans!

Go beyond your own town to participate in a wide variety of weekly and seasonal events. You can connect with your friends or family, join a clan, and compete or collaborate in special challenges.

Are you ready? Do you have the skill, foresight, and creativity to turn Independence into a Boom Town? Hopeful settlers are gathering in Independence, counting on you to make their dreams come true. The journey begins when you join this thrilling town-building simulator game—

The Oregon Trail: Boom Town!

The Oregon Trail, an iconic text-based video game, simulates the arduous journey undertaken by 19th-century pioneers as they traversed the unforgiving American wilderness in search of a new life in the Oregon Territory.

Gameplay

Players assume the role of a wagon master leading a group of pioneers westward along the Oregon Trail. They manage resources such as food, supplies, and money, while making strategic decisions that impact the well-being of their party. The game presents a series of challenges and random events, testing players' resourcefulness and decision-making skills.

Obstacles and Perils

The journey is fraught with hazards, including inclement weather, disease, starvation, and attacks by wildlife or hostile Native Americans. Players must navigate treacherous river crossings, hunt for food, and treat illnesses to keep their pioneers alive and healthy.

The Trail

The Oregon Trail follows a 2,000-mile route from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City, Oregon. Along the way, players encounter various landmarks and historical events that provide a glimpse into the real-life experience of pioneers. The game features accurate depictions of the landscapes, wildlife, and challenges faced by those who embarked on this epic westward expansion.

Historical Significance

The Oregon Trail game serves as an educational tool, offering players an immersive experience of the westward expansion period in American history. It highlights the hardships, determination, and resilience of the pioneers who played a pivotal role in shaping the nation.

Legacy and Impact

Since its release in 1971, The Oregon Trail has become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring numerous adaptations and sequels. Its legacy extends beyond gaming, as it has been used in schools to teach students about American history and the challenges of westward expansion. The game remains a testament to the ingenuity of early video game developers and the enduring fascination with the American pioneer spirit.