The Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator (MAME) is a software program that allows users to play classic arcade games on modern computers. It emulates the hardware of various arcade machines, enabling the recreation of games from the 1970s to the 2000s. MAME supports thousands of games, preserving the history of arcade gaming. MAME is open-source, meaning that its source code is freely available for anyone to modify and improve. It has a dedicated community that contributes to its development, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of games. Users can find game ROMs, which are the game files needed to play, from various online sources, although legal considerations apply.