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Braze Donkey Kong 3 Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Braze Donkey Kong 3 High Score Save Kit — Features & Install

Overview

A simple-to-install high score save kit for Donkey Kong 3 that permanently remembers the top 5 scores and initials, and also saves your current Free Play setting. No batteries are required. Installs in minutes—no special wiring or soldering.

Installation Summary

  1. Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board.
  2. Carefully remove the Z80 CPU from the Donkey Kong 3 CPU board.
  3. Insert the Z80 into the included daughter card.
  4. Plug the daughter card into the vacated Z80 socket on the CPU board.
  5. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation.

Key Features

  • Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring.
  • Top 5 High Score Save: remembers scores and initials permanently (no batteries).
  • Free Play saved: preserves your Free Play setting; toggle via standard DK3 test mode.
  • Easy reset: clear the table in test mode by resetting the bookkeeping distributions.

FAQ

Where can I download the install guide?

Donkey Kong 3 Install Guide (PDF)

Do I need to solder anything?

No. Installation requires no soldering or special wiring.

How do I reset the high scores?

Enter Donkey Kong 3 test mode and clear the “bookkeeping distributions” to restore the default table.

Is Free Play saved?

Yes. The kit saves your current Free Play setting; toggle it in standard DK3 test mode.

Which CPU does this kit use?

The kit interfaces with the Z80 CPU—remove the existing Z80, place it in the daughter card, then plug the card into the Z80 socket.

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