Arcade Schematics - Battlezone

Customize Your Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Upgrade your original Battlezone arcade cabinet with this Free Play and High Score Save Kit designed for fast installation, reliable score storage, and enhanced gameplay convenience. This plug and play upgrade adds automatic free play mode, high score retention, attract mode sound options, on screen DIP configuration, ROM saver functionality, and menu driven settings while preserving the authentic vector gameplay experience Battlezone is known for. Main Features Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring—just plug the kit in and go. Save your scores forever: Uses serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Stores the Top 10 scores. Attract sounds: Set to 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract screen rotation. Freeplay: No more coins or opening the coin door to start a game. Coin up: Keep quarters or tokens enabled if you want. Attract mode: Minimizes static screens to help reduce screen burn. Copyright message: Choose original manufacturer or High Score Saves. Change DIP settings: On-screen menu—no manual DIP switches. ROM Saver: Original program ROMs can be removed; program resides on the save kit. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Back up high scores and restore later—perfect before/after parties. Reset button: Restart a game without turning off the cabinet (enable in menu). Separate score tables: Unique high-score tables for different lives selected (2/3/4/5). Fast boot: No waiting for initialization. Important Installation Notes Socketed 6502 required: If your 6502 isn’t socketed, install a 40-pin socket for this kit to work. Read the Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide / Manual (PDF) before setup. FAQ How many scores are saved?The kit saves the Top 10 scores. Does it support Freeplay and coin operation?Yes. You can use Freeplay or coin-up. Can I change DIP settings?Yes—via the on-screen menu. Reset button?Restart the game without powering down. Separate score tables?Yes—2/3/4/5 lives. Fast boot?Yes—very quick initialization. Copyright options?Choose manufacturer or HighScoreSaves. Download the Installation Guide Download the Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit Setup Instructions / Installation Manual (PDF) Socketed CPU required?Yes—a socketed 6502. Resources Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store

Braze Battlezone High Score Save Kit — Features & Install 📄 Installation Guide (PDF) Overview A high score save kit for Battlezone that permanently remembers the top 10 scores and initials—even after power-off—without any batteries. It also serves as a ROM saver, reducing failures caused by aging ROM sockets. Note: This version does not include attract sounds; the Highscoresaves.com version does. No soldering or special wiring required. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Remove the 6502 CPU from the Battlezone board. Insert the 6502 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the original 6502 socket. Power on and verify operation using the install guide. To clear saved scores, enter Self Test, then hold Start + Fire until the screen displays “ERASED.” Key Features Installs in minutes — no wiring or soldering. Top 10 High Score Save — scores + initials saved permanently. ROM Saver — reduces issues from aged or loose ROM sockets. Premium hardware — gold-plated machined header pins for a strong, reliable connection. Easy reset — clear via Self Test (Start + Fire) with on-screen confirmation. Attract sounds — not included in this Braze version (available on Highscoresaves.com version). FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Battlezone Install Guide (PDF) Do I need to solder anything? No. Installation is fully plug-and-play. How do I clear the high scores? Enter Self Test, then hold Start + Fire until “ERASED” appears. Does this kit include attract sounds? No. This Braze version has no attract sounds. Highscoresaves.com version includes them. Which CPU does this kit use? The kit uses the 6502 CPU. Remove your 6502, place it in the daughter card, then install the card. What ensures a reliable connection? Gold-plated machined header pins provide a tight, long-lasting connection in the original socket.