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Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Product information "Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

The HighScoreSaves Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a documented compatible original Tehkan Bomb Jack arcade PCB with Free Play, permanent Top 10 high score saving, authentic attract sounds, configurable settings, service features, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original arcade hardware and gameplay.

Bomb Jack Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Tehkan Bomb Jack arcade PCB
CPU: Z80
CPU Requirement: Compatible Z80 processor required; transfer the original socketed Z80 or select a compatible processor option
Socket: Compatible 40-pin CPU socket required on the original PCB
Soldering: Not required when the original Z80 location is already socketed
Installation Location: Documented Z80 CPU position
Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail configurations

Installation: Plug-in installation when the original Z80 location 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.

Bomb Jack Settings Menu Video

See how to enter the Bomb Jack settings menu and review the available options and controls.

What This Kit Adds

Free Play & Coin Operation Play Bomb Jack without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired.
Top 10 High Score Saving Permanently stores the Top 10 supported scores using battery-free serial EEPROM.
Authentic Attract Sounds Adds authentic Bomb Jack gameplay sound effects during attract mode with supported adjustable sound-frequency settings.
On-Screen Settings Configure supported game and kit options directly through the cabinet controls.
Score Backup & Restore Back up stored high score data and restore it later when needed.
Fast Boot & Self-Test Provides quicker startup and a supported Self-Test for setup, service, and hardware verification.
Attract-Mode Protection Improved attract-mode behavior helps reduce prolonged static-screen display.
ROM Saver Supports removal of designated original program ROMs as described in the installation guide.

What's Included

Base Bomb Jack 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.

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Saves supported scores, settings, and configuration data locally on the installed Bomb Jack arcade PCB. 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 local score saving, Free Play, menu operation, Self-Test, Fast Boot, ROM Saver operation, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

Bomb Jack Kit FAQ

How do I enter the Bomb Jack kit 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 many Bomb Jack high scores are saved?

The kit permanently saves the Top 10 supported high scores using battery-free serial EEPROM storage.

What additional service features does the Bomb Jack kit provide?

The kit includes Fast Boot and a supported Self-Test to help with startup, setup, service, and hardware verification.

Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled?

Yes. Local score saving, settings, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, Self-Test, Fast Boot, ROM Saver operation, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.

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