Rail Baron®
Version 3.6
Millions of games played!
"Great game!" -RS
"Can't stop playing it!" -JK
"One of the best computer from board game conversions I have ever seen." -AS
"I love RBP because, unlike most games, it is actually a challenge to win consistently against the computer." -BB
Play the Rail Baron® app on your computer and tablet!
The Rail Baron® brand game is a train-themed strategy game. Play 1) solo vs. the computer, 2) hotseat, or 3) social gaming: via your home network, live online, or via email. The RBP software is an open system: it works with many maps, and comes with a standard free USA map. You can even create your own alternate maps to play on computer or as a board game. Features:
- it's fast: typical matches take just 15 minutes per human participant
- Web play option: no special server needed, just pick a GM and connect
- Play by Email with event review, banter box, and nudge features
- adjustable AI: modify the skill and style of computer opponents
- create and configure your own AI opponents
- statistical reports: city service, monopolies, net worth, dice rolls, and much more
- Boardgame Conductor window: does all the table lookups for you
- continuous play option: study effect of skill and play style by letting computer players oppose each other repeatedly; can make use of multi-core processors
- save games to disk for recordkeeping or to resume later
- includes context-sensitive on-line help
- for a fun, new challenge, play on an alternate map
- download free multimedia add-ons
- detailed feature list
- software FAQ
RBP Download
HW&SW Required:
"Wintel" computer or tablet
16-bit or more color display
16M or more RAM available
mouse or touch screen
Microsoft Windows (98, NT4, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, etc.)
also runs under Linux via Wine, or on a Mac via Parallels or Vmware Fusion
Get your free 30-day trial with this download:
RBP.ZIP (approximately 1.7M; 3.5M after installation)
| SIMPLE INSTALL |
It's easy: after downloading, just unzip RBP.ZIP and run RBP.EXE.
Or, see the detailed install instructions. After installing, to run the program, click on the program's icon on your desktop, or find RBP in the Windows list of "All Programs". For other basic information, view the README.TXT file. |
| REGISTRATION BENEFITS |
RBP's registration fee is $29. Registration entitles you to the following benefits:
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| SIMPLE UNINSTALL | Didn't care for the game? If you installed RBP into its own folder/subdirectory, such as C:\RBP, to uninstall simply delete that folder/subdirectory. |
RBxxx Alternate Maps
Computer and Board Game Versions
For a fun, new challenge, play on one of our Rail Baron® brand alternate maps! Available maps include US2 (like USA, except with 140 RRs), UNE (northeastern US), NYC (the NYC subway system), and BWA (the Baltimore/Washington Area).
Alternate maps in computer format
Alternate maps in board game format
Download free multimedia add-ons for a map
RBPEdit
Create Your Own Game Maps
RBPEdit is our graphics editor program that helps you modify existing RBP game maps, and create new ones. Detailed information can be found on the RBPEdit page.
Rail Baron
On CD
Trouble downloading RBP from above? We can send it to you on CD instead if you pre-pay the registration fee. Note that after running RBP on your computer, you will need to contact us to obtain a registration passcode. To order, use the form described in "How to Order" below.
Want it all? Order the Rail Baron Ambassador CD.
How to Order
Click for printable order form, or email copy & paste order form
Ordering details/instructions