The Oregon Trail 3
Oregon Trail 3rd 3 PC MAC CD Pioneers travel old west wagon across country game!
Children
Windows/Mac
Learning Company
1997
CD
$8.99
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Oregon Trail 3rd Edition Pioneer Adventures
Experience the adventure of the Oregon Trail and stake your claim in the Old West! Survival hinges on the many crucial decisions you'll make. Oregon Trail 3rd Edition allows you to choose who will travel with you, based on the individuals skills and supplies. Also included are new activities – fishing, gathering and first person perspective 3D river crossings. The choices you make result in a different outcome each time you play, so there's no end to the fun to be had. But times a wasting. Hit the Trail!
The Year is 1848....
Perhaps you are a farmer from New England, or a teacher from Alabama, or a freed slave from Virginia. No matter what your background, you are consumed with the prospect of an incredible opportunity: the chance to move West and start a new life.
You have heard stories about people who have already traveled the Oregon Trail. Young and old, rich and poor, individuals and families - people from all walks of life - have been embarking upon this great journey. The reason? Free, fertile farmland for anyone brave enough to make the trip. And now you want to make the journey yourself!
It had all started about 50 years before. Over the first half of the nineteenth century, the United States acquired most of the land west of the Mississippi River from France, Great Britain, and other countries. (None of these countries acknowledged the rights of the Native Americans, who had occupied the land for countless centuries.) At first, only a few hardy fur trappers and mountain men went West. But then, in 1836, a small group of missionaries traveled all the way to present-day Oregon, proving that the trip could be made by entire families. In 1842, a man named John Fremont made a map of the Oregon Trail, and emigrants began traveling the route in large numbers. Over the next six years, about 15,000 people headed West. In 1849, gold was discovered in California and 30,000 fortune hunters took to the trail. By the early 1860s, when the migration died down, more than 300,000 people moved West on the Oregon Trail.
Even in the later years, when forts and general stores has been established, the trip was exhausting and dangerous. The rough trail made riding in a wagon so bumpy that most people walked the entire 2,000 miles. There were raging rivers to cross and buffalo stampedes to avoid. The weather could be unbearably hot or brutally cold. Life-threatening diseases like cholera or influenza could strike at any time.
The keys to overcoming the challenges of the trail were good planning and decision-making: With whom should you travel? What supplies should you bring? Which way should you go when you reach a fork in the trail? What can you do to keep yourself and your companions in good spirits?
The world will probably never again see such a massive, voluntary migration. But for more than 25 years now, kids of all ages have used a marvelous computer program called The Oregon Trail to experience the adventures and dangers of this exciting period of American history.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) / Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Experience the adventure of the Oregon Trail and stake your claim in the Old West! Survival hinges on the many crucial decisions you'll make. Oregon Trail 3rd Edition allows you to choose who will travel with you, based on the individuals skills and supplies. Also included are new activities – fishing, gathering and first person perspective 3D river crossings. The choices you make result in a different outcome each time you play, so there's no end to the fun to be had. But times a wasting. Hit the Trail!
The Year is 1848....
Perhaps you are a farmer from New England, or a teacher from Alabama, or a freed slave from Virginia. No matter what your background, you are consumed with the prospect of an incredible opportunity: the chance to move West and start a new life.
You have heard stories about people who have already traveled the Oregon Trail. Young and old, rich and poor, individuals and families - people from all walks of life - have been embarking upon this great journey. The reason? Free, fertile farmland for anyone brave enough to make the trip. And now you want to make the journey yourself!
It had all started about 50 years before. Over the first half of the nineteenth century, the United States acquired most of the land west of the Mississippi River from France, Great Britain, and other countries. (None of these countries acknowledged the rights of the Native Americans, who had occupied the land for countless centuries.) At first, only a few hardy fur trappers and mountain men went West. But then, in 1836, a small group of missionaries traveled all the way to present-day Oregon, proving that the trip could be made by entire families. In 1842, a man named John Fremont made a map of the Oregon Trail, and emigrants began traveling the route in large numbers. Over the next six years, about 15,000 people headed West. In 1849, gold was discovered in California and 30,000 fortune hunters took to the trail. By the early 1860s, when the migration died down, more than 300,000 people moved West on the Oregon Trail.
Even in the later years, when forts and general stores has been established, the trip was exhausting and dangerous. The rough trail made riding in a wagon so bumpy that most people walked the entire 2,000 miles. There were raging rivers to cross and buffalo stampedes to avoid. The weather could be unbearably hot or brutally cold. Life-threatening diseases like cholera or influenza could strike at any time.
The keys to overcoming the challenges of the trail were good planning and decision-making: With whom should you travel? What supplies should you bring? Which way should you go when you reach a fork in the trail? What can you do to keep yourself and your companions in good spirits?
The world will probably never again see such a massive, voluntary migration. But for more than 25 years now, kids of all ages have used a marvelous computer program called The Oregon Trail to experience the adventures and dangers of this exciting period of American history.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) / Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
