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Physical collections
Give digital games a place on your shelf with cards, cartridges, discs, and other objects.
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Building hardware or publishing a game? Integrate with Zaparoo or turn your game into a card.
Start with NFC cards
The most common setup, in three steps.
1. Install Zaparoo
Free software for the device that plays your games.
2. Link a card
Choose a game in the Zaparoo App and save it to a card.
3. Tap and play
Tap the card on your reader and the game launches.
What you'll need: free Zaparoo software, an NFC reader, and NFC cards. Use your own, or grab a starter kit.
Works with your setup
Use Zaparoo across supported gaming platforms, readers, and token types.
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Why people use Zaparoo
Turn digital game libraries into collections people can browse, share, and play.
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Family and game nights
Let family and guests browse physical choices and start playing without learning your frontend.
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Arcades and custom builds
Switch games with tokens in cabinets, event setups, and custom hardware without opening menus.
Makers can build with the Core API, while ZapScript can launch media and trigger custom actions beyond games.
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