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Cosmic Avenger Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Cosmic Avenger Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Universal Arcade PCB

Upgrade your original Universal Cosmic Avenger arcade PCB with Free Play, permanent Top 7 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, attract sound enhancements, ROM Saver support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware.

Designed specifically for original Universal hardware, this plug-and-play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay, timing, sound, or the classic arcade experience collectors expect.

Original Universal Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs
Free Play

Play without coins while retaining optional coin operation.

Top 7 Score Saving

Stores the Top 7 scores using reliable serial EEPROM storage.

Optional Wi-Fi

Upload supported scores online to global arcade leaderboards.

Authentic Universal Hardware

Designed for original Cosmic Avenger arcade PCB gameplay.

Upgrade Your Original Cosmic Avenger PCB

Restore and enhance your original Cosmic Avenger arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Universal arcade hardware.

Original boards often lose high scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, sound effects, timing, and arcade feel that made Cosmic Avenger a memorable early 1980s arcade shooter.

Unlike multigame systems or reproduction boards, this kit keeps your original arcade PCB intact while improving long-term reliability for collectors, operators, and restoration projects.

Why Upgrade Your Original Cosmic Avenger PCB?

This kit adds modern save-kit convenience while keeping Cosmic Avenger on the original Universal arcade board. It is intended for owners who want Free Play, permanent score saving, easier operator settings, and reliable storage without converting the cabinet to an emulator or replacement PCB.

Included Features

  • Easy Installation: No soldering is required when the CPU is already socketed
  • Reliable Score Saving: Serial EEPROM storage with no batteries required
  • High Score Save: Stores the Top 7 scores
  • Attract Sounds: Plays audio during 100% of attract rotations
  • Free Play: Unlimited play without coins
  • Coin-Up Support: Still accepts quarters or tokens when coin operation is enabled
  • Attract Mode Protection: Gameplay demos help reduce screen burn
  • On-Screen DIP Settings: Configure supported settings directly from the menu
  • ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs
  • Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets
  • Separate Score Tables: Eight tables based on lives and difficulty settings
  • Backup and Restore: Useful for parties, events, and tournaments
  • Stealth Mode: Boots with a stock appearance while preserving all save features

Installation Information

  • Installation Difficulty: Easy
  • Soldering Required: No, if the CPU is socketed
  • Processor Requirement: Requires a Z80 processor
  • Socketed CPU Required: Install a compatible 40-pin socket if needed
  • Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and Cocktail supported
  • Installation Guide: Download PDF Installation Guide

Optional Wi-Fi Features and Online Leaderboards

Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit to upload supported scores online and compete against players around the world, locally within your arcade, or across your own connected cabinet network.

Standard kits save scores locally to the PCB, while Wi-Fi kits add automatic online score syncing through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform.

Cosmic Avenger Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ

How many scores are saved?

The kit saves the Top 7 high scores.

Does it support Free Play and coin use?

Yes. The kit supports both Free Play and Coin-Up operation.

Are separate score tables included?

Yes. The kit includes eight separate high-score tables based on difficulty and lives settings.

What is Stealth Mode?

Stealth Mode boots with a stock appearance while keeping all save features active.

Which processor is required?

A Z80 processor is required and must be installed in a compatible socketed location.

Can I adjust settings on-screen?

Yes. Supported settings are configurable directly through the on-screen menu system.

Will this kit change the original gameplay?

No. The kit is designed to preserve the original Cosmic Avenger gameplay, timing, sound, and arcade hardware experience.

Where can I download the Installation Guide?

Download the Cosmic Avenger Installation Guide PDF

Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts.

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September 23, 2025 2:43 PM

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Cosmic Avenger

I recently purchased this pcb and was super happy Highscoresaves.com offered a kit that saves high scores and has a free play option. It makes you want to play the game more when there is a high score to beat. I also really like the option of adjusting how often the attract sounds play. The kit is super easy to install.

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