Dig Dug Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Dig Dug Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
The HighScoreSaves Dig Dug Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Namco and Atari Dig Dug arcade PCBs with Free Play, permanent Top 5 score and initials saving, lives-specific score tables, menu-driven settings, Backup and Restore, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Dig Dug hardware and gameplay.
Dig Dug Compatibility & Requirements
Installation: Plug-in installation when the original Z80 location is already socketed. Remove the original Z80 from the Dig Dug PCB, install it on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard, and install the daughterboard into the original CPU socket. 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.
Dig Dug Settings Menu Video
See how to enter the Dig Dug settings menu and review the available options and controls.
What This Kit Adds
What's Included
- 1 × HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter PCB
Z80 processor required: transfer your current compatible Z80 to the kit or select a compatible processor option when ordering.
A compatible 40-pin CPU socket is available as an optional add-on if the original processor location requires one.
Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit
Standard Kit
Saves supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally on the installed Dig Dug kit. 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, initials, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, lives-specific score tables, settings, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.
Dig Dug Kit FAQ
How do I enter the Dig Dug kit settings menu?
Hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds while turning on the cabinet. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue. The settings menu video above shows the available options and controls.
How are Dig Dug high scores organized?
The kit permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores and qualifying player initials. Separate supported score tables are maintained for two-, three-, four-, and five-life configurations.
Why don't the Player 1 and Player 2 Start lights flash in Free Play?
This is normal Dig Dug kit behavior. When Free Play is enabled, the Player 1 and Player 2 Start button lights do not flash and this does not indicate a problem with the cabinet or kit.
Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled?
Yes. Local score and initials saving, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, lives-specific score tables, settings, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.
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4 reviews
February 8, 2026 8:39 PM
Easy installation
Perfect kit for saving high scores. Shipped fast and easy to install.
November 16, 2025 10:05 PM
Must have kit
Very happy that Highscoresaves makes kits for these classic arcade games. Ordered and received within a few days. Install guide is straight forward for an easy installation. The save kit works perfectly. Highly recommended!
September 23, 2025 2:01 AM
Easy peasy to install, don't have to manually add credits anymore.
Kit has the usual bells & whistles, and yes you can reach the Player 1 button and the rear power switch using both hands. Apparently there are several Dig Dug board configurations and this kit worked just fine with mine (the middle picture in the instruction guide).
September 23, 2025 12:24 AM
Works great dealing with my Namco dig dug board
Not only does it save scores, and have free play which, is great it works with my Namco board. Most people have an Atari board but with either one it's easy to install. So this is good news for those outside of the United States who are more likely to have a Namco boardset. This is totally worth every penny!