MicroProse Software, Inc.

One of their earlier slogans was

"The action is simulated. The excitement is real!"

Contributed by Kasey Chang.

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Address and contact information ca. 1983:

MicroProse Software 10616 Beaver Dam Road Hunt Valley, MD 21030 (301) 667-1151

Contributed by Terok Nor.

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Address and contact information ca. 1985 to 1987:

MicroProse Software 120 Lakefront Drive Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030 301-667-1151

Contributed by Terok Nor.

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MicroProse Software was supposedly founded on a bet between "Wild Bill" Stealey and Sid Meier.

The story goes that "Wild Bill", a real USAF pilot, was challenging all comers on this arcade game called Red Baron, a WW1 flight shooter. No one was able to beat Stealey's score, until this shorter mousy guy took up the challenge, and beat Stealey's score handily. When asked "How did you do that?" He pointed out that the AI always come in patterns, which he was able to take advantage of. And he was a programmer.

Stealey offered guy a deal: Stealey will put up the cash to found a new company, and Meier will be the head programmer. They will make simulations that are arms and shoulders above the rest, with realistic AI. The guy agreed.

The guy was Sid Meier, and the rest is history!

Contributed by Kasey Chang.

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Originally, Microprose was the only developer with the licensing rights for Star Trek:Next Generation. Activision later purchased developing rights for all Star Trek properties from Paramount.

Contributed by Scott Monster.

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Location and contact information in March 1995:

MicroProse Inc.
180 Lakefront Drive
Hunt Valley, MD 21030-2245
Tel: 410-771-0440

Contributed by Jeanne.