EB Pronto

Version 1.3

for Windows

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FAQ

EB Pronto Build a desktop railroad empire right now with Empire Builder Pronto. Your favorite "crayon rail" board games are now available in computer form.

Play 1) vs. the computer AI, 2) hotseat, 3) solo, 4) local human opponents on your home network, and 5) live online vs. remote human opponents. detailed EBP feature list, game rules

NEW! Blitz Mode option - all players take their turns simultaneously for an intensely fast match.

Try EB Pronto free for 30 days: all the familiar crayon colors are inside. Please note that continued use of the program beyond the trial period requires registration ($25).

The download below includes the classic USA game map free:

DOWNLOAD
HERE
EBP.ZIP (approx. 1.6M; 4M after installation)
SIMPLE INSTALL Experienced PC users can simply unzip the download file into a new subdirectory, and run EBP.EXE. Should you later wish to uninstall, just delete that new subdirectory.

Detailed install instructions are below.

DETAILED INSTALL
INSTRUCTIONS
After downloading, unzip and run INSTALL.BAT. Or, follow these detailed instructions:
  • If your unzip program has started automatically:
    • 1) choose the its Extract or Unzip feature (tell it to extract all files)
    • 2) specify where to extract the files to, such as C:\EBP
    • 3) exit your unzip program
    • 4) via the Windows "My Computer", find where you placed the extracted files, such as C:\EBP, and there double click on INSTALL.BAT to run it
  • If your unzip program has NOT started automatically:
    • 1) use Windows "My Computer" to find the folder/subdirectory into which you saved the EBP.ZIP download.
    • 2) click once on EBP.ZIP from within Windows
    • 3) choose the File, Extract All pull down menu (tell it to extract all files)
    • 4) specify where to extract the files to, such as C:\EBP
    • 5) via the Windows "My Computer", find where you placed the extracted files, such as C:\EBP, and there double click on INSTALL.BAT to run it
  • If your Windows cannot uncompress ZIP files, use WinZip or PkUnZip.
After installing, to run the program, click on the program's icon on your desktop, or find EBP in the Windows list of "All Programs". For other basic information, view the README.TXT file.
DESKTOP ICON EBP icon If the program's icon does not appear on your Windows desktop, create one manually: right click on an empty area of your Desktop, and select New, Shortcut. When Windows prompts for the location of the item, enter the path to where you installed the program, such as C:\EBP\EBP.EXE

REGISTRATION BENEFITS EBP's registration fee is $25. Registration entitles you to the following benefits:
  • use of the program past the free, initial 30-day trial period
  • a copy of the EB6 USA/Canada/Mexico game map
  • discounts on alternate maps purchased at the same time
  • technical support via email
  • discounted shareware upgrades
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
  • "Wintel" computer ('486 minimum)
  • 800 x 600 display resolution minimum in 16-bit or more color
  • 32M or more RAM available
  • mouse or pointing device
  • Microsoft Windows 98 or compatible (NT4, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, etc.)
  • VB6 runtime libraries (most computers already have them, or you can download from link below)
  • users report EBP also runs under Linux via Wine, or on a Mac via Parallels
MISSING DLL In the rare event that Windows reports a missing DLL or component when you attempt to run EBP, do the following:
  • 1) download VBRUN60.EXE (approx. 1000k)
  • 2) run the downloaded copy of VBRUN60.EXE and answer Yes when asked "Would you like to install the Visual Basic 6.0 run time files?"
  • 3) if problems persist, review the information in the EBP FAQ


EBPEdit

Want to modify or create your own game maps? Visit the EBPEdit map editor page.


ebXXX Alternate Maps

For a fun, new challenge, play on an alternate map! Currently available are USA+Mexico, Europe, Australia, Japan, New York City, Great Britain, Colorado, Africa, California, South America, Russia, India and The Moon; more maps are in development.

alternate maps in computer format

RB Player

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How to Order

EBP CD Ultra Trouble downloading? You can get a copy on CD, or register a copy you already have via these order forms:

Click for printable order form, or email copy & paste order form

Ordering details/instructions

ICI logoMayfair logo Empire Builder is a trademark of Mayfair Games, and used here under license. The software and alternate maps described here are not products of Mayfair Games. EB Pronto, EBP, EBPEdit, ebXXX map name and the EBP logo are trademarks of Intersystem Concepts, Inc. Use of the Porter steam locomotive photo courtesy of the B&O Railroad Museum.

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