Playing MUME!

From your browser

The web client is the simplest option, recommended if you want to get a quick feel of the game. Also, it should work from most corporate/school networks, whereas MUD clients (below) may not.

For older browsers, you can also try this client.

Using MMapper

MMapper is the most powerful option that 95% of our playerbase uses. This option requires installing and configuring software on your computer. MMapper is a community developed, open source MUME game client that helps you navigate by showing your current position within Middle-earth on a map.

Download and install MMapper for your platform. When starting MMapper, you will be given the option to either use the built-in client (great for a quick start) or to connect your own MUD client to MMapper.

If you want to use a MUD client with MMapper, just connect to localhost port 4242 and you are ready to go.

For alternatives, you can check out the mappers page.

Using a MUD client

MUME was originally intended to be played using telnet or a MUD client. There was no visual map to aid you and players would map out the world in their head or draw it down on paper. This option is retro and the least popular option. Most of our power-players use a MUD client with MMapper.

If you already have a MUD client, just connect to mume.org port 4242 and you are ready to go.

If you do not have a client, a good option to download and install would be Mudlet.

For alternatives, check out our clients list for guidance or download a client from our mirror.