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MAMERunner
MAMERunner is a front-end (or shell) to run arcade games using the MAME emulator program.
MAME stands for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator which is able to play arcade games.
Since MAME is only a command-line emulator, MAMERunner can be used as a graphical front-end for MAME so that you can easily select, play, and manage games.
Games do not come with MAME or MAMERunner, instead you must supply your own. Sample games are available from the MAME website Downloads section http://mamedev.org/roms/
If you download these games, either place them directly into the \ROMS\ subdirectory or use the Add Game option in MAMERunner.
MAMERunner (Installer) Version 3.1.1.24 (Size 978 KB) Freeware
MAMERunner (ZIP - No Installer) Version 3.1.1.24 (Size 1,158 KB) Freeware
To install MAMERunner using the MAMERunner Installer EXE:
To install MAMERunner using the MAMERunner ZIP file:
Set Path to MAME.EXE:
When starting MAMERunner for the first time you will see the following...
MAMERunner needs to know where the MAME emulator is installed.
The following dialog box allows you to search for MAME.EXE on your computer:

If no results were returned then MAME.EXE could not be found. It means that the MAME emulator was not installed. MAME which can be downloaded from http://www.mamedev.org/
Find Game ROMs Installed:
MAMERunner will then scan your computer for all the game ROMs installed under the MAME \ROMS\ subdirectory...

NOTE: Games do not come with MAME or MAMERunner, instead you must supply your own. Sample games are available from the MAME website Downloads section http://mamedev.org/roms/
If you download these games, either place them directly into the \ROMS\ subdirectory or use the Add Game option in MAMERunner.
Ask to Verify all the Game ROMs:
You will then be asked to verify the integrity of all the games...

When all these steps are complete, MAMERunner will display a list of all the installed games ready for you to play.
Playing a Game:
To run a game simply click once on the desired game and double click on it, right-click on it OR click on the Run Game button.
There are also settings for things like game controls, sound and video. These should be fairly easy to understand and use.
Press the F1 key at any time to get help using MAMERunner.