When you first start the game, you should buy the following items: 5 to 10 boxes of ammunition, 2 oxen, 2 sets of clothing, 1 of each spare part, and 75 pounds of food. When the trail begins, hunt once a day (for big game) until the game becomes sparse, then switch to every other day. When there is no more game to be found, stop looking for land. The price of everything on the trail will increase as you go along, but you can sell any item that you don't need anymore for profit. At the end of each week, count your money and see what parts of your budget you can afford to spend more money on (e.g., better clothes). If you want more money, go look for work. At the beginning of each season, you should check with the town mayor or leader of the settlement to make sure you are allowed to travel the Oregon Trail. If not, move on to another site. The last thing you want is for the government to forbid people from leaving their state! Once you're allowed to travel the trail, set out with your oxen from the beginning station toward the end station. Travel only during daylight hours; otherwise, you might get attacked by wild animals. Don't forget to take your time through small towns and cities, visit museums, and enjoy entertainment like plays and concerts.