Once you've downloaded and installed one of the programs mentioned in the 'What program(s) do I need to play?' preface, the next question becomes 'where do I find a game', well, a really good resource for this is:

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From the main page click '1857 Mud Listings', then click 'Listings by category', which will provide the most complete listing for all the variety of games.

Also once you have your program installed you can open a window to the Online Gaming Resource game. Online Gaming Resource (OGR) is what they call a 'Social MU*', meaning it's not designed as a playing environment, but as a networking environment, and it's global boards (see +help bb) and embassies (after you type 'connect guest guest' at the login screen, follow the instructions) can help you find a game that fits your needs.

OGR can be found at: ogrmush.com port 6700.

I highly recommend checking out the Dragonswords mud (www.dragonswords.net)

its one of the best ones I've played so far.