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Welcome to the Zaparoo Wiki! Zaparoo is an open system for launching games and scripted actions using physical objects like NFC tags. It's a great way to make playing games more accessible, and add some tactile fun to your gaming setup!
See the Getting started page for everything you need to get up and running. Additional hardware may be necessary but is aimed to be affordable and easily available. Please join the Discord if you need any help or want to show off your work!
Zaparoo is currently supported on MiSTer FPGA, Windows, MiSTeX and Commodore 64.
New to Zaparoo?
- Getting started - A step-by-step guide for everything you need to get up and running with your own Zaparoo setup!
- Vendors - Vendors recognized by the Zaparoo community selling NFC reader, custom cases and labels.
- Support - Where to get help if you're having a problem.
- Community projects - Get inspired by these awesome custom Zaparoo projects created by the community!
Software
- Zaparoo Core - The core Zaparoo software which runs on your game playing device.
- Config file (tapto.ini) - A guide for each option available in the Zaparoo config file.
- Zaparoo Designer - A web app to help you create awesome looking labels for NFC cards.
- Zaparoo App - Manage Zaparoo, create tokens and scan them all using your phone!
Readers
- NFC readers - A list of all types of generic NFC readers which work with Zaparoo, and known good sellers.
- Custom cases - Custom NFC reader enclosures created by the community.
- Reader drivers - Different connection methods available with the Zaparoo software and how to use them.
Tokens
- NFC tags - A full rundown of the different types of NFC tags (cards, stickers, etc.) and which ones you should get.
- QR codes - How to use QR codes to launch games.
- Labels - Advice for designing and creating your own labels for Zaparoo tokens.
- ZapScript - A comprehensive guide to how the text on tokens work and the custom commands available.
