MAME game high scores are supported on both Pixelcade LED and Pixelcade LCD marquees. Please note that high scores are supported on 30% of MAME games meaning not all MAME games will display high scores. Refer to this list which documents which MAME games do and do not support high scores and this in general if you want to dive into the inner workings of how high scores work. High scores will not display for non MAME based games.

Step 1: Install the latest version of Pixelcade Windows from https://pixelcade.org/download-pc/

You must also complete the Pixelcade Arcade Front End Setup Wizard that launches at the end of the Pixelcade installation. Choose your arcade front end and follow the prompts. 

VERY IMPORTANT: You must select the correct folder with your MAME location during the Arcade Front End Wizard.

Please also ensure your MAME folder contains a sub-directory called “hi”. Note that newer versions of MAME will have high scores in a sub-folder called “hiscore” which is also fine. BUT if you have both “hi” and a “hiscore” folder, then rename the “hi” folder to someone else as most likely “hiscore” is the active folder which contains your .hi files.

Step 2: After purchasing LEDBlinky, you will receive two registration files in your email. Copy these files to your LEDBlinky directory (D:\Arcade\LEDBlinky for example).

Step 3: Launch your arcade front end and choose a MAME game that supports high scores. 

Step 4: Play the game and actually obtain a high score.

Step 5: Exit the game and launch again. Pixelcade should now be scrolling “Now Playing plus the top 3 high scores as in the above video. Proceed to the Troubleshooting section if high scores are not displaying.