§ Release notes

What changed.

A reverse-chronological log of notable changes — new sections, features, and fixes. Aimed at teachers and students using the archive.

Current build: v0.3.0
Commit: dev
Built: 2026-06-18

v0.3.02026-05-03
Smoother sign-in, fuller versions list
- Sign in and Create account are one button now — Continue with Google takes you straight in, and the account is created automatically the first time.
- Versions page (/play/versions) now lists every Trail release we know about — the 1988 DOS port, every Windows build, the 3rd / 4th / 5th Editions, plus the Amazon Trail re-releases.
- Each version card calls out what makes that release different (visuals, route, edition), with a clearer Playable / Preview / Coming-soon badge.
- Homepage games strip is in proper chronological order — 1988, then 1990, then 1992 — instead of jumping back and forth.
- You can now delete your own account from the dashboard (Account → Danger zone). It clears your name, email, and avatar; quiz history stays anonymous on the leaderboard so you don't disturb other players' rankings.
- Signing out no longer hard-reloads the page — the chrome flips back to the signed-out state in place.
v0.2.02026-05-03
Your dashboard, for real
- Your student dashboard now shows your real quiz history — every attempt, score, percentage, and how long it took.
- Average score, attempt count, and best run sit at the top so you can see your progress at a glance.
- New release-notes page (this one) — a quiet log of what's new since you last visited.
v0.1.02026-04-01
First public archive cut
- Encyclopedia chapters: Oregon 101, History, Daily Life, Hazards, People, Notable Figures, Trail Places, Gear, Native Nations.
- Interactive trail map with 17 milestones from Independence to Oregon City.
- Knowledge quiz with mixed multiple-choice + sort + map questions, no-repeat across sessions for signed-in users.
- Leaderboard, glossary, events calendar.
- Original 1990 Oregon Trail playable in-browser (DOSBox), plus a games catalogue and version history.
- Google sign-in, student dashboards, full keyboard navigation and dark theme by default.

Smoother sign-in, fuller versions list

Sign in and Create account are one button now — Continue with Google takes you straight in, and the account is created automatically the first time.

Versions page (/play/versions) now lists every Trail release we know about — the 1988 DOS port, every Windows build, the 3rd / 4th / 5th Editions, plus the Amazon Trail re-releases.

Each version card calls out what makes that release different (visuals, route, edition), with a clearer Playable / Preview / Coming-soon badge.

Homepage games strip is in proper chronological order — 1988, then 1990, then 1992 — instead of jumping back and forth.

You can now delete your own account from the dashboard (Account → Danger zone). It clears your name, email, and avatar; quiz history stays anonymous on the leaderboard so you don't disturb other players' rankings.

Signing out no longer hard-reloads the page — the chrome flips back to the signed-out state in place.

Your dashboard, for real

Your student dashboard now shows your real quiz history — every attempt, score, percentage, and how long it took.

Average score, attempt count, and best run sit at the top so you can see your progress at a glance.

New release-notes page (this one) — a quiet log of what's new since you last visited.

First public archive cut

Encyclopedia chapters: Oregon 101, History, Daily Life, Hazards, People, Notable Figures, Trail Places, Gear, Native Nations.

Interactive trail map with 17 milestones from Independence to Oregon City.

Knowledge quiz with mixed multiple-choice + sort + map questions, no-repeat across sessions for signed-in users.

Leaderboard, glossary, events calendar.

Original 1990 Oregon Trail playable in-browser (DOSBox), plus a games catalogue and version history.

Google sign-in, student dashboards, full keyboard navigation and dark theme by default.