IBM PC version

Special thanks to "Demonlord" of Retrograde Station for what appeared to be the only copy in existence and Peter Schlepphorst for locating him and rescuing this rare version from extinction.

 Click HERE to download the IBM PC version of Miner 2049er.

(DISCLAIMER: We do not provide support for this game if it fails to operate on your computer.)

The original copy of this game was supplied on a self booting 5.25" disk. It had a modified COMMAND.COM file so that after starting MS-DOS, it would automatically load and run the MINER.EXE file.

The program runs fine on most modern Pentium machines, using a DOS window. While the gameplay doesn't need to slowdown, the title screen flashes and the 'in between' level screens, among other things are lost - these need to slowdown. The only apparent way to stop the game is to ALT-TAB back to the desktop and close the window (or turn off the PC). The game also supports a joystick but it may not work correctly unless using a standard IBM joystick port such as those found on earlier Sound Blaster cards.

The Lift in Station 8 is turned on by pressing the spacebar. Use the direction keys/joystick to move the lift in the direction desired. Press the spacebar or jump button to turn the lift off and give movement back to Bounty Bob.

Here is a summary of the control keys:

TITLE SCREEN
STATION 1	STATION 2
STATION 3	STATION 4
STATION 5	STATION 6
STATION 7	STATION 8
STATION 9	STATION 10

All screenshots courtesy of Peter Schlepphorst.