MAME, which stands for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator, is a software application that allows users to play classic arcade games on modern computers. It emulates the hardware of arcade machines, enabling the recreation of the original gaming experience. MAME supports thousands of games, preserving the history of arcade gaming and making it accessible to new generations. Developed in 1997, MAME is open-source, meaning that its source code is freely available for anyone to modify and improve. The project aims to document and protect arcade games, ensuring that they are not lost to time as technology evolves. MAME has a dedicated community that contributes to its ongoing development and support.