Braze Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Braze Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Braze Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Atari Vector Arcade PCB
Upgrade a compatible original Atari Battlezone arcade PCB with the Braze Technologies Battlezone kit, adding Free Play, permanent Top 10 high score and initials saving, and ROM Saver functionality without requiring a backup battery.
The kit installs through the original 6502 CPU socket and uses the original processor from your Battlezone board. No soldering is required when the original 6502 is already installed in a socket.
Start games without inserting coins.
Permanently saves the ten highest scores and player initials.
Provides Braze ROM Saver functionality for the Battlezone PCB.
Uses the original processor from the Atari Battlezone board.
Braze Battlezone Kit Features
- Free Play: Start games without inserting coins.
- Permanent High Score Saving: Retains the Top 10 scores and player initials after cabinet power is turned off.
- Battery-Free Storage: Score and initials storage does not require a backup battery.
- ROM Saver: Includes the ROM Saver functionality provided by the Braze Battlezone design.
- Machined Header Pins: Uses gold-plated machined header pins on the daughterboard.
- Score-Clearing Procedure: Saved scores can be cleared through the original cabinet Self Test.
- No Attract Sounds: Attract sounds are not included with this Braze version. They are available with the separate HighScoreSaves Battlezone kit.
Hardware Compatibility
- Compatible Hardware: Compatible original Atari Battlezone arcade PCB
- Processor: Original 6502 CPU from the Battlezone board
- CPU Socket Requirement: The 6502 processor must be installed in a compatible 40-pin socket
- Cabinet Access: Access to the Battlezone CPU board is required during installation
- Installation Guide: Download the Braze Battlezone Installation Guide PDF
Installation Requirements
- Installation Difficulty: Easy when the original 6502 CPU is already socketed
- Soldering Required: No, when the original 6502 CPU is already installed in a socket
- If the 6502 Is Soldered: A qualified arcade technician must remove the processor and install a 40-pin socket before the kit can be used
- Special Wiring: No special cabinet wiring is required for normal installation
Installation Overview
- Turn off and unplug the arcade cabinet before accessing the Battlezone CPU board.
- Carefully remove the original 6502 CPU from its socket on the Battlezone PCB.
- Install the original 6502 processor into the socket on the Braze daughterboard, observing the correct Pin 1 orientation.
- Install the assembled daughterboard into the vacated 6502 CPU socket on the Battlezone board.
- Confirm all processor and daughterboard orientation before restoring cabinet power.
- Power on the cabinet and verify operation using the Braze installation guide.
How to Clear the Saved High Scores
Place the cabinet into Self Test using the cabinet’s test switch.
While Self Test is active, press and hold Start and Fire.
Continue holding both controls until the screen displays ERASED, confirming that the saved score table has been cleared.
Braze Battlezone Kit FAQ
Is this the Braze or HighScoreSaves Battlezone kit?
This page is for the Battlezone kit manufactured by Braze Technologies. A separate HighScoreSaves-designed Battlezone kit is also available in the Battlezone category.
Does the Braze Battlezone kit include Free Play?
Yes. The Braze Battlezone kit supports Free Play operation.
How many scores and initials are saved?
The kit permanently saves the Top 10 scores and player initials.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required when the original 6502 CPU is already installed in a socket. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified technician must install a 40-pin socket first.
Does this Braze kit include attract sounds?
No. Attract sounds are not included with the Braze Battlezone kit. The separate HighScoreSaves Battlezone kit includes adjustable attract-sound options.
Which processor does the kit use?
The kit uses the original 6502 processor removed from the Atari Battlezone board. The processor is installed into the Braze daughterboard before the daughterboard is installed on the PCB.
How are the saved high scores cleared?
Enter Self Test and hold Start and Fire until the screen displays ERASED.
Where can I download the installation guide?
Braze Battlezone Kit Resources
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2 reviews
September 23, 2025 4:58 PM
Battlezone
Excellent kit. Easy install. I like how you can make the attract sound more or less. I use 1-4. You can turn off if that’s your preference.
September 23, 2025 12:03 AM
Super fun, super easy to install worth every penny
So I got this kit a little while back and I absolutely love it! Just like they say it's easy to install and I love watching my scores and not having to coin up on every game. In fact by being able to hold the high scores it allows me to come back after I've turned off the machine turn it back on and challenge myself again.. it helps with the replayability