Boise Historic Natatorium: VR Tour of Idaho's Lost Landmark

6/23/2026, 6:46:21 PM

Release date: 11/27/2018

Tags: #education

User Reviews

Score: 83%Positive
Review Count: 12 reviews
Fetched At: 6/23/2026, 6:46:22 PM

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 6/23/2026, 6:46:21 PM

Key highlight

Explore a detailed VR recreation of the Boise Natatorium and White City Amusement Park, featuring narrated historical tours. Developed by Gordon Roberts, this educational VR experience is free to play.

Who this is for

Recommended for those interested in historical architecture and amusement park recreations, and for anyone wanting to experience the past through VR. It's a great free-to-play option.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel i7

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia GTX 1080

Comfortable play target

20,288 pts(~130% above spec of 15,606 pts)

Parts near this range

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti20,244 pts Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB20,155 pts Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB20,093 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Step back in time with Boise Historic Natatorium, a unique virtual reality experience that meticulously recreates the grandeur of the Boise Natatorium and the adjacent White City Amusement Park. Developed by Gordon Roberts, this educational application invites players to explore these once-vibrant historical sites in Boise, Idaho, as they were in their prime.

Highlights

Immersive Historical Recreation: Explore 3D models of the Boise Natatorium (1892-1934) and White City Amusement Park (1910-1940), brought to life using archival photos and stories.
Educational VR Tour: Experience a narrated journey through these significant landmarks, learning about their history and cultural impact.
Free to Play: This VR-only educational title is available at no cost on Steam, making history accessible to all.

Who It's For

Boise Historic Natatorium is perfect for history buffs, virtual reality enthusiasts, and anyone interested in learning about early 20th-century American leisure and architecture. It's an ideal tool for educational purposes, offering an engaging way to connect with the past.

Game Info

This title is a VR-only experience, requiring a VR headset to play. It focuses on historical education and exploration, featuring narrated tours and detailed 3D reconstructions. Developed and published by Gordon Roberts, it was released on November 27, 2018.