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Would be a nice idea for something like this to be created, but in answer to your question listed... Classic - a layout that is basically boxes and drawn out but still plays exactly as the real machine would, just looks different. These are usually the under workings of a DX, which brings us to; DX - a layout based on the flyer or photos of the real machine. PDX - a self-drawn DX, so a graphical representation of the machine, but not done using official stuff, this could be because they haven't been able to be sourced, or because the quality of resources is too low.

The getting started guide is excellent and I've had no technical issues getting started , so thank everyone for this it's awesome. My only question is there an FAQ or newbie guide for the definitions. I'm very new to this and a few times I've seen things referenced like "DX release coming soon" or JPM. I'm somewhat confused as to which of these are a type of layout, release, or manufacturer. If I'm over looking a post that highlights these a nudge in the correct direction would be appreciated. Thanks!

...and you are the first answer. I've pinned this post in this area - everybody - stay on-topic here, this is not a debate, memory or whatever thread. Please just post acronyms and meanings such as @slasher and his post or below that maybe useful to new members. JPM - Fruit Machine manufacturer. BFM - Fruit machine manufacturer, also know as Bellfruit. Barcrest / IGT / SGC ( Scientific Games Corporation ) - Fruit machine manufacturers ( basically the same company across various owners ). RED - Red Gaming, was another brand for Barcrest back in the day. When downloading roms, these would be the same BBS as Barcrest years ago. Vivid - Again was another brand from Barcrest back in the day. When downloading roms, these would be the same BBS as Barcrest years ago. BWB - Another brand from Barcrest back in the day. When downloading roms, these would be the same BBS as Barcrest years ago. QPS - Once an indpendant manufacturer before owned by BFM. Mazooma - Again once an indpendant manufacturer before owned by BFM. Empire - Great fruit machine manufacturer that was very friendly to the scene many years ago.

Just a quick follow-on video for this.

THIS SHOULD WORK IF FOLLOWED STEP BY STEP. I'VE KEPT IT SIMPLE TO MAKE IT OPEN TO I HOPE MOST PEOPLE - OLD, YOUNG AND OFF-WORLD. LOADING MFME FOR THE FIRST TIME Due to lots of new members who are looking to play games that have recently joined, there seems to be some problems, at least in my PM's in getting games running. Here is a real basic guide for getting everything running. 1. The first thing you need is MFME, go to the link below. Downloads You can download the emulator from there, below is what to look for. For version v19 and later of MFME, you run the installer that you have downloaded and it will auto install for you. Once installed, you need to udpate. Click on the About button and then the Check for Updates button. 2. For older versions of MFME, v6.1 and below you need to install June 2010 DirectX runtime. Direct X Runtime Link 3. or older versions of MFME, v6.1, once downloaded you will have a file in your downloads directory. 4. When extracted you will have a folder that looks like this below. TAKE NOTE ON HOW YOU EXTRACT THE FILE AS YOU DO THIS FOR LAYOUTS. 5. Now you want to play a layout, go to wherever you want to and download a layout as before, the download link is in GREEN. If you don't know how to open a .RAR file, check point 3. and 4. that showed you how to open it for MFME v6.1 6. Whatever method you used on step five ( 5. ) to extract MFME, YOU REPEAT ( DO AGAIN AS BEFORE ON STEP 5 ) ON THIS ITEM YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED. 7. You should have something like this. I have shown in GREEN the .GAM file. This is what you load into MFME. 8. With MFME running that you downloaded in step four ( 4. ), click on FILE, LOAD GAME and browse to the LOCATION ( AS SHOWN ON STEP 8 ) where the .GAM file is located and then you CLICK ON IT. I have shown in GREEN where to do this. 9. Your game will be loaded as below. You are on YOUR OWN FROM HERE AND THERE IS NOTHING ELSE I CAN SHOW YOU when it comes to lauching and running a game within MFME.

BWB were Bonner Wilson and Bonner the 3 original owners of the company and, whilst using Barcrest cabs as a base for their rebuilds, were not connected to the Barcrest company.

A true JPM classic for this one - Snakes & Ladders.

thanks all all sorted ,,,my cab is coming along nice thanks to other pepoles hard work

Maybe Im abit of a geek, but Ive all my machines into different folders for whatever Jackpot they all are, hahah

Thanks for this. Very helpful to get going