WSC Literature Re-creation

The Oregon Trail

An educational text-based strategy game developed in 1971 that simulated the journey along a trail from Missouri to Oregon.

Seven Cities of Gold

A legend told by the Pubelos, a Native American tribe, to Spanish colonists in the 16th century. The legend claimed that there were seven cities in the American Southwest filled with gold and riches. It also inspired a video game developed in 1984 that allowed players to explore and interact with the American Southwest.

Sid Meier's Pirates!

A video game developed by Sidney Meier in 1987 where players assume the role of a pirate in the Caribbean during the Age of Piracy. The game allows players to explore the Caribbean, engage in naval battles, and pursue various quests and objectives.

Call of Duty

A popular video game franchise where players assume the role of a special missions soldier and engage in various military operations. The franchise is known for its first-person shooter gameplay and has multiple installments set in different time periods and locations.

Ghost of Tsushima

A video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony. It is set during the first Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274 and follows the story of a samurai named Jin Sakai. Players can choose to play stealthily or engage in intense combat as they protect the island of Tsushima.

Age of Empires

A strategy video game where players develop and advance a civilization from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. The game allows players to choose from different civilizations and engage in various activities such as resource gathering, building structures, and conducting warfare.

Assassin's Creed

A video game franchise that combines historical fiction with science fiction elements. Players assume the role of an assassin and explore various historical time periods, completing missions and interacting with historical figures. Each installment of the franchise takes place in a different era.

Railroad Tycoon

A business strategy game where players build and manage railroad companies during the industrial revolution. The game incorporates accurate stock market prices and

Catan

A board game designed by Klaus Teuber where players act as settlers on an island, trading resources to build cities and expand their empires.

Operation Sherlock

A novel by Bruce Coville that talks about five brilliant but wack kids getting dragged onto a deserted island by their scientist parents, and they decide to beat the adults at their own game.

Gameloft’s the Oregon Trail

Gameloft’s reboot of a popular game with three distinct changes to it. Being more skilled based, better graphics, and includes more indigenous perspectives.

Catan’s name change

It used to be ‘The settlers of Catan’ but was changed after it was criticized of being criticized for encouraging colonialism.