The Underground Railroad: In the Ohio River Valley

Kids can learn about the lives of American slaves in the 19th century, particularly the challenges faced by those who decided to escape and make a bid for freedom in the North. The game describes the Underground Railroad, explores the reasons why slaves would decide to try to escape, and depicts some of the potential results of their escape attempts, both failed and successful. The experience wraps up with a brief look at the end of slavery, including details on the Emancipation Proclamation and the political actions that followed. This isn't the most traditional game experience, but it's a great supplementary tool for classroom lessons. As students relive a troubling period of history, The Underground Railroad: In the Ohio River Valley provides an opportunity to learn and think.

Players take on the role of a courageous slave risking capture and potentially death to find freedom in the North. The player's character has no avatar or dialogue, but choices help to loosely define the character.