Berzerk | Frenzy Multigame Instruction Magnet

The HighScoreSaves Berzerk and Frenzy Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Stern Berzerk and Frenzy arcade hardware to play Berzerk and Frenzy with Free Play, permanent Top 5 score and initials saving, configurable settings, practice features, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original arcade hardware and gameplay. Berzerk & Frenzy Compatibility & Requirements Compatible PCB: Original Stern Berzerk or Frenzy ZPU or ZZPU PCB CPU: Z80 CPU Requirement: Original Z80 must be socketed and is transferred to the HighScoreSaves daughterboard unless a compatible processor option is selected Socket: Compatible 40-pin CPU socket Soldering: Not required when the original Z80 is already socketed Installation Location: Documented Z80 position on the ZPU or ZZPU PCB ROM Saver: Designated original program ROMs may be removed as directed by the installation guide Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail configurations Installation: Plug-in installation when the original Z80 is already socketed. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used. Berzerk & Frenzy Multigame Kit Details View Berzerk & Frenzy Installation Guide PDF Berzerk & Frenzy Settings Menu Video See how to enter the Berzerk and Frenzy settings menu and review the available options and controls. Watch Berzerk & Frenzy Settings Menu Video What This Kit Adds Two-Game Multigame Play Berzerk and Frenzy on documented compatible original Stern arcade hardware. Free Play & Coin Operation Start games without coins while retaining supported traditional coin operation when desired. Top 5 Scores & Initials Permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores and qualifying player initials using battery-free serial EEPROM. Separate Score Tables Maintains supported score tables based on documented lives and bonus configurations. Adjustable Attract Sounds Select supported 25%, 50%, or 100% attract-sound frequency settings. On-Screen Settings Configure supported game, score, attract-sound, and operator options through the kit menu. Score Backup, Restore & Reset Back up and restore supported score data or clear stored high-score tables through the menu. God Mode Practice without normal game-ending restrictions while score saving is disabled. Fast Boot & Software Reset Quickly initialize the kit and restart the selected game without cycling cabinet power. ROM Saver Supports removal of designated original program ROMs as described in the installation guide. What's Included Base Berzerk & Frenzy Multigame Kit: 1 × HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter PCB Z80 processor required: transfer your current compatible Z80 to the kit or select a compatible processor option when ordering. Games Included Berzerk Stern's original maze shooter featuring robotic enemies, synthesized speech, electrified walls, and Evil Otto. Frenzy The follow-up to Berzerk with expanded maze elements, additional enemy behavior, speech, and new gameplay challenges. Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit Standard Kit Saves supported Berzerk and Frenzy scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. No internet connection is required. Wi-Fi Enabled Kit Includes the same local features and can also submit qualifying completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting game selection, local score saving, Free Play, settings, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Berzerk & Frenzy Multigame Kit FAQ How do I enter the settings menu? Hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds while turning on the cabinet. The settings menu video above shows the available options and controls. How do I open the Berzerk and Frenzy game-selection menu? During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds to open the game-selection menu and choose Berzerk or Frenzy. How are high scores organized? The kit stores the Top 5 supported scores and qualifying player initials using battery-free serial EEPROM, with separate supported score tables based on documented lives and bonus configurations. Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled? Yes. Local score saving, initials, settings, game selection, Free Play, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable. Helpful Berzerk & Frenzy Resources Berzerk Installation, Operation and Service Manual Berzerk Arcade Schematics and Wiring Diagrams Learn How HighScoreSaves Kits Work What's a Wi-Fi Kit? View Global Arcade High Scores Get HighScoreSaves Arcade Updates Get new kit releases, restocks, technical tips, and occasional subscriber-only offers. Join the Newsletter