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Where Oregon Trail Forged Its First River [History]

Where Oregon Trail Forged Its First River [History] In a small apartment Crystal, Minnesota, a history teacher spent his nights dreaming up methods to bring his subjects to life. It wasn’t until his two math teacher roommates helped turn his ideas into code that Oregon Trail was born .

City Pages has an in-depth look at Oregon Trail creator Don Rawitsch, and the game’s journey from break up pieces of cardboard on a front room floor to a world sensation, beloved (and constantly referenced) by millions. It’s an interesting story-with a cameo by Steves Jobs and Wozniak-that’s definitely worth the attention of anyone who’s ever lost a member of their party to dysentary. [ City Pages ]

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