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Emulators
The MM Randomizer can be played on PC via an emulator. Given the emulation quality difference between emulators, not every emulator can be recommended.
The emulators we support are available for free and have been extensively tested to work well with MMR, assuming proper setup.
Project64 v3.0+ (Windows) is the least resource-intensive emulator and the easiest to setup. However, it is important that versions 3.0+ are used since these are currently the only ones that provide a stable game experience. Furthermore, please keep in mind that using Project64 v2.x for racing is against our community's racing rules.
Bizhawk (Windows) is the most resource-intensive, but easier to setup than RetroArch.
Retroarch (Windows, macOS, Linux, and more) isn't as resource-intensive as Bizhawk. However, setting up RetroArch can be a frustrating experience, and especially so for certain controllers.
Dolphin (Windows, macOS, and possibly Linux and Android) is capable of running MMR through emulating Wii Virtual Console. As a result, it also has the Wii VC advantage of having less lag when opening the item menu. Other advantages include being lightweight and being easy to set up, especially with Gamecube controllers and either the official Nintendo or the Mayflash adapter. Downsides include random Wii VC crashes, having to inject the MMR ROM into a WAD for every seed and additional lag in some areas (e.g. Market) due to shortcomings in how Wii VC is emulated.
Wii Virtual Console
The Majora's Mask Randomizer can be played on a Wii (or Wii U). The advantages are fast load times, less lag and improved graphics compared to the other options available. Some also prefer the stick sensitivity and deadzone settings of the Wii VC over that of pc emulators. The downsides are random (but extremely rare) crashes, installing new seeds is a longer process than on pc emulators, and potentially additional costs if you don't already own a Wii and/or compatible controllers or if you wish to stream your gameplay.
EverDrive
The Majora's Mask Randomizer can be played on a N64 by using the EverDrive. Keep in mind that EverDrives are expensive and that the N64 is very laggy. The randomizer also requires the memory pak, even though base Ocarina of Time does not.
Patch Files
If someone shares an *.mmr file with you, these are Patch Files. They are a copyright-free method to share randomizer seeds with people. The patch files page will explain what to do with them.