EB Pronto Alternate Maps

EB Pronto not only works with the standard USA map, but also other fun, interesting computer version game maps. Each presents a new strategy challenge.

Maps are discounted to as little as $8 each in certain package deals.

Free Classic Map click screen shots for larger version	ebUSA: The classic Empire Builder USA/Canada map comes free with EBP and EBPEdit as part of the initial trial package.
Registration Bonus free when you register	ebEB7: An Empire Builder (7th edition) alternate map is included as your free bonus when you register EBP and/or EBPEdit (no need to list it on the order form). It is similar to the USA map, except adds Mexico and has additional load types and events. (This map was renamed from EB6 so as to correct its numbering to match the board game editions.)
Essential Maps $15 individually or if purchased at the same time you pay to register EBP: $34 for Express Package (ebEU4+ebAU2 and map editor) $64 for SuperExpress Package (five at right plus map editor) Requires EBP Version 1.3.x	ebEU4: The Eurorails (4th edition) map gives the game a continental flavor as it spans Europe from Spain to Russia. Ferries connect close and remote ports. Contracts new to this edition make parts of Scandinavia a viable play. Note that Chunnel construction is handled slightly differently than in the board game. Get this map at a discount as part of the Express or SuperExpress packages. widescreen shot ebAU2: You and your mates will enjoy this new version of Australian Rails (2nd edition). After riding the ferry to Tasmania, should you build along the coast or cross-continent? This map will be familiar to those who have played the box-format board game. Also available is the original edition. ebJPN: The narrow islands of Japan make this a good map for 2 or 3 players. Watch out for volcanic eruptions! Get this Nippon Rails map at a discount as part of the SuperExpress package. ebNYC: depicts the New York City metro area. Track building costs are high, but the payoffs are large and there are many load types to monopolize. The quickest map, takes only about half the play time of most other maps: you can win in under 30 rounds. Get this map at a discount as part of the SuperExpress package. ebGB3: On this updated British Rails map (3rd edition), the jumbo-sized city of London dominates the southeast, but more importantly, can you find the key loads and rail corridors? A good map for 3 or 4 players. Also available is the original edition. Express and SuperExpress Packages include the EBPEdit map editor.
Free Maps The best free maps will be posted here. Such inclusion entitles the map's designer to free EBP upgrades for life.	ebCOL: Mountainous terrain will challenge your track building in Colorado. Watch out for those steep snowy alpines that will tolerate only tunnels, and the valleys too deep to be spanned. Daryl Poe has contributed his excellent Colorado map free for use in EBP. Comes with custom "old-timey" icons and steam engine sound effects. Copyright Daryl Poe. Download ebCOL.ZIP. ebCAN: Pour yourself a frosty mug of the #1 commodity on this free Canada map from Greg Johnson. The Great Lakes and other obstacles will have you racing to build track along the best corridors before your opponents can. Requires EBP version 1.3.5 or newer. Copyright Greg Johnson. Download ebCAN.ZIP. Other free user-created maps are at the RailGameFans group
More Board Game Favorites $15 each or $12 when you register EBP or discounted as part of the Boardgamer Special and Ultra Packages Requires EBP Version 1.2.x, or newer except Martian Rails which requires 1.3.5	ebRUS: When Communism falls, on which side of the border will your Russian Rails train be? You'll have to pay a bribe to get your train into the Russian Federation. Special Demand events create a new form of competition: they are open to all, but only the first player to deliver the demanded loads collects the payoff. Note there are some minor event differences from the board game. ebIND: In India Rails, Pilgrims crowd aboard your train while you're delivering other loads, but if you drop them off at the temple in a major city, you can collect a small bonus even if you're not holding a contract that demands them. Generally considered a nicely balanced map. Note there are some minor event differences from the board game. ebMOO: Prepare for a different kind of space warp: in Lunar Rails your tracks can wrap around the surface from near side to far side via teleports, but beware the meteor shower events. Figuring the shortest route is a unique, mind-bending experience. Note there are some minor map and event variations from the board game. ebCHN: The diverse terrain of China Rails presents new empire building challenges. The State will require you to interrupt your well-made plans and deliver Officials to a big city. There is much trade with Taiwan, but the island employs a different track gauge, so instead you rely on Container ferries to exchange loads. Plan carefully because the Containers limit your pickups and deliveries. A fresh and exciting game map. ebMAR: Inspired by science-fiction literature, in Martian Rails you criss-cross the red planet's canals with exploratory locomotives. Wrap points, like those in Lunar Rails (also by designer Bob Stribula), help connect you around the ruddy globe. Unique events will keep you on your little green toes. Plays fast (about 25% fewer rounds than most maps). Note there are some minor map and event variations from the board game. widescreen shot
Prior Editions $15 each or about $8 as part of the Ultra Package Requires EBP Version 1.1.x or newer Note: board-game-style load icons not included with these	ebEB5: Expand on the USA and get this North American alternate map. It is similar to the USA map, except adds Mexico and has additional load types and events. Get this map at a discount as part of the Ultra Package. ebEUR: The original edition Europe map spans the continent from Spain to Russia. The British Isles are connected via ferries. Should you build to Spain for oranges, Italy for tobacco, or Warsaw for ham? Get this map at a discount as part of the Ultra Package. ebAUS: Experience railroading down under. Unusual Australian topography, such as deserts and dry rivers give this map a unique feel. This original edition will be familiar to those who have played the tube-format board game. The Ghan locomotive image is courtesy Graham D Baker. Get this map at a discount as part of the Ultra Package. ebGB1: Great Britain, where standard gauge railroading was invented, is the setting for this original edition map. Good competition for 2 to 4 players who vie for the best north-south track alignments. Get this British map at a discount as part of the Ultra Package.
Marr Maps $15 each or $30 for all 3 when you register EBP	ebAFR: Build through the Saraha or follow the Nile? That's one of the decisions to be made in African Rails, one of three maps designed by Jeff Marr. ebCAL: Zoom into the California/Nevada area with this Jeff Marr-designed map. Jeff has included social commentary in his choice of loads (note to parents: this map contains references to load types such as Weed). ebSAM: Discover railroading in the southern hemisphere. The lengthy Amazon River dominates the South American Rails map designed by Jeff Marr.

All non-free maps above cost $15 each individually, or $12 each if purchased at the same time you pay to register EB Pronto. On the order form, simply list the ebXXX names of the maps you want, or:

Save more with a package deal:

• The Express Package combines Eurorails + Australian Rails and the map editor for just $34 (save $21).
• The SuperExpress gives you Eurorails, Australian Rails, Nippon Rails, New York City, and British Rails maps plus the map editor for $64 (save $36).
• The Boardgamer Special: Eurorails, Australian Rails, Nippon Rails, British Rails, Russian Rails, India Rails, Lunar Rails, China Rails, Martian Rails and the map editor for $98 (save $62).
• The Marr Maps set of 3 adds Africa, California and South America for $30 (save $15).
• The Ultra Package: one of everything above (17 maps + 3 free + map editor) for $152 (save $128).

Example: EBP registration ($25) + Boardgamer Special ($98) totals $123. To place an order, use the printable order form, or the emailable order form.

As you probably realize, these maps are not the physical board games themselves, but rather counterparts that work with EBP.

To use an alternate map you have obtained, uncompress it into the directory in which you previously installed EBP.EXE or EBPEDIT.EXE. Then, inside the EBP program, from the File menu, select Open Map. From the dialog box that appears, choose the desired map. Please note that to play on alternate maps, you must have a registered copy of EBP.