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'''''Pringles Pony Express''''' was a 2002 online game that ran on the [[3D Groove Games (partially found online games; 1998-2009)|3D Groove]] engine.
'''''Pringles Pony Express''''' was a 2002 online game that ran on the [[3D Groove Games (partially found online games; 1998-2009)|3D Groove]] engine.


Another game on the Pringles website, running on the same engine, was called ''Pringles: Super Spud'' Boxing, but unlike ''Pony Express'', is still available while the other is lost.
Another game on the Pringles website, running on the same engine, was called ''Pringles: Super Spud'' Boxing, but unlike ''Pony Express'', itis still available.


When going back to the game's address on the Wayback Machine, a Shockwave logo appears but the game never fully loads.
When going back to the game's address on the Wayback Machine, a Shockwave logo appears but the game never fully loads.
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==Possible Gameplay Features==
==Possible Gameplay Features==
From what can assume from the gameplay stills is that it takes place in the desert of the wild west with saguaro cacti, buttes, and buildings as scenery. The player controls the Pringles guy on a horse most likely delivering the Sweet Mesquite BBQ flavor Pringles from point A to point B. It is most likely that the oats were powerups, but it is unknown of what enemies are in the game. It's also unknown if there was ever a time limit in the game too.
From what can be assumed from the gameplay stills, it takes place in the desert of the wild west with saguaro cacti, buttes, and buildings as scenery. The player controls the Pringles guy on a horse, most likely delivering the Sweet Mesquite BBQ flavor Pringles from point A to point B, and the oats pictured could be powerups. It is unknown what sorts of enemies are present, if there are any, and if there are any other features, such as a time limit.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 01:26, 6 April 2018

Pringles Pony Express Banner.png

Banner from 3D Groove's website.

Status: Lost

Pringles Pony Express was a 2002 online game that ran on the 3D Groove engine.

Another game on the Pringles website, running on the same engine, was called Pringles: Super Spud Boxing, but unlike Pony Express, itis still available.

When going back to the game's address on the Wayback Machine, a Shockwave logo appears but the game never fully loads.

Plot

Even though the game is lost, there is a plot written on both the Pringles website and 3D Groove site on the Wayback Machine. The summary reads:

"Buckle your saddle, 'cause you'll be racing through canyons and prairies to deliver those dang tasty new Sweet Mesquite BBQ Pringles. Gather up a posse and invite your friends to play along."

Possible Gameplay Features

From what can be assumed from the gameplay stills, it takes place in the desert of the wild west with saguaro cacti, buttes, and buildings as scenery. The player controls the Pringles guy on a horse, most likely delivering the Sweet Mesquite BBQ flavor Pringles from point A to point B, and the oats pictured could be powerups. It is unknown what sorts of enemies are present, if there are any, and if there are any other features, such as a time limit.

Gallery

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