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Features

Everything in this section is optional. Zaparoo launches games out of the box; these features are the things you can turn on or configure when you want more. If you are new, start with device backups and playlists.

Everyday​

  • Device Backups: save and restore your settings and user data, locally for free or automatically off-site with Warp
  • Playlists: put a folder or a list of games on one card and step through it with repeated scans
  • Audio Playback: play music and sound files through Core, including background music while you game
  • Play Controls: hold disruptive scans for confirmation and enforce playtime limits
  • Device Profiles: give each person their own settings, limits, and (on MiSTer) saves

Matching and metadata​

  • Mappings: assign ZapScript to tokens that can't be written, such as Amiibo, barcodes, and discs
  • Tags: labels pulled from filenames (region, disc number, and more) used to filter and match games
  • Media Database and Scraping: index launchable media, then import local artwork and metadata
  • Systems: reference of every system ID used in configuration and ZapScript

Automation and integration​

  • Hooks: run ZapScript when a token is scanned, media starts or exits, or Core becomes ready
  • Launchers: how Core starts games on each platform, plus custom launchers and launcher controls
  • Publishers: send Core events to MQTT brokers or PixelCade LED displays

Looking for something specific? The common tasks page links straight to the answer.