Christopher Lim
Portfolio Project Software Development

Oregon Trail Game - Python Flask Web Application | Interactive Historical Adventure Game

Oregon Trail Flask Game: A Modern Recreation of the Classic Educational Adventure

This project is a web-based recreation of the iconic Oregon Trail game, built using Python Flask and deployed on Vercel. The application demonstrates full-stack web development skills while paying homage to one of gaming's most beloved educational titles.

Key Features:

  • Interactive Gameplay: Players manage resources including health, food supplies, and travel progress across 2000 miles of challenging frontier terrain
  • Real-time Game State Management: Dynamic tracking of days traveled, remaining distance, and player health status
  • Strategic Decision Making: Choose between traveling, resting to recover health, or hunting for food supplies
  • Responsive Web Interface: Clean, emoji-enhanced UI that works seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices
  • Game Persistence: Reset functionality allows players to start fresh adventures

Technical Implementation:

  • Backend: Python Flask framework handling game logic and state management
  • Frontend: HTML/CSS with interactive JavaScript for smooth user experience
  • Deployment: Hosted on Vercel for optimal performance and reliability
  • Architecture: RESTful design patterns with efficient resource management

This project showcases proficiency in Python web development, game state management, user interface design, and modern deployment practices. It demonstrates the ability to transform classic gaming concepts into contemporary web applications while maintaining the educational and entertainment value of the original.

Christopher Lim

Christopher Lim

Rails developer and Unity explorer. Family man, lifelong learner, and builder turning ideas into polished applications. Passionate about quality software development and continuous improvement.

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