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+# Mouse Maze 2001
+
+Written in 1983 during summer school, you play Henry the mouse and try to escape from the mad scientist.
+The [original](/doc/original/README.md) is also available.
+
+# Game Play
+
+This screen shot shows bombs blowing up and robots with shields!
+
+![Game Play](/doc/current/GamePlay.png)
+
+# How to run
+
+1. Install Java 8, if not already installed.  
+2. Download a [release](https://github.com/a2geek/mouse-maze-2001/releases).
+3. The JAR files are executable, so double click on the JAR file.