The Oregon Trail is a historical adventure game designed to educate and entertain players by simulating the experiences of 19th-century American pioneers. Originally released in the 1970s for educational purposes, it has seen numerous versions and platforms. This iteration for the Nintendo 3DS, released in 2011, updates the classic gameplay with new graphics and controls suitable for the handheld system. It maintains the core mechanics of resource management, problem-solving, and decision-making as players lead their party of settlers from Missouri to Oregon.