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Burgertime Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Product information "Burgertime Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

The HighScoreSaves BurgerTime Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Data East and Bally/Midway BurgerTime arcade PCBs with Free Play, permanent Top 5 high score saving, authentic attract sounds, menu-driven settings, separate score tables, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original arcade hardware and gameplay.

BurgerTime Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Data East and Bally/Midway BurgerTime arcade PCBs
Installation Method: Ribbon cable daughterboard installation
CPU Removal: Not required when installed as directed
Soldering: Not required on documented compatible PCBs
Connector Requirement: Ribbon cable connectors must match the documented compatible PCB configuration
Ribbon Cable Fitment: Some ribbon cable notches may require minor filing for proper fitment
Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail configurations

Installation: The BurgerTime kit installs between the documented ribbon cable connections on compatible original Data East or Bally/Midway BurgerTime hardware. CPU removal and soldering are not required when the PCB and ribbon cable connectors match the installation guide.

BurgerTime Settings Menu Video

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

What This Kit Adds

Free Play & Coin Operation Play BurgerTime without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired.
Top 5 High Score Saving Permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores using battery-free serial EEPROM storage.
Authentic Attract Sounds Restores supported BurgerTime gameplay sound effects during attract mode.
Separate Score Tables Maintains separate supported high score tables for two-, three-, four-, and five-life settings.
On-Screen DIP Settings Configure supported game and operator settings directly through the kit menu.
Score Backup & Restore Back up stored high score data and restore it later when needed.
Reset & Fast Boot Restart the game without cycling cabinet power and reduce startup initialization time.
Stealth Mode Boot directly into BurgerTime gameplay without displaying the normal startup screens.
Attract-Mode Protection Supported attract-mode behavior helps reduce prolonged static-screen display time.
ROM Saver Supports removal of designated original program ROMs as described in the installation guide.

What's Included

  • 1 × HighScoreSaves BurgerTime daughter PCB
  • 1 × ribbon cable

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Saves supported scores, settings, and configuration data locally on the installed BurgerTime 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, settings, Backup and Restore, Reset, Fast Boot, Stealth Mode, ROM Saver operation, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

BurgerTime Kit FAQ

How do I enter the BurgerTime 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.

Which BurgerTime arcade PCBs are compatible?

The kit supports documented compatible original Data East and Bally/Midway BurgerTime arcade PCBs. It installs between the documented ribbon cable connections with no CPU removal or soldering required when installed as directed. Compare your PCB and ribbon cable connections with the installation guide before ordering.

How are BurgerTime high scores organized?

The kit permanently saves the Top 5 supported scores and maintains separate supported score tables for two-, three-, four-, and five-life settings.

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

Yes. Local score saving, settings, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, service functions, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.

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October 16, 2025 12:06 PM

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

great kit! Easy to install!

This kit adds some needed items to the game! Highscoresave with attract mode is fantastic!

Super easy to install.