Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Bally Midway Arcade PCB
Upgrade your original Bally Midway Discs of Tron arcade PCB with Free Play, Top 10 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, adjustable attract sounds, ROM Saver support, bonus-life settings, selectable initials entry, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
Designed for documented compatible original Bally Midway hardware, this HighScoreSaves daughterboard preserves the original arcade PCB, gameplay, timing, sound, and cabinet experience while adding modern save-kit features for collectors, operators, and restoration projects.
Play without coins while retaining optional Coin-Up operation.
Stores the Top 10 scores using reliable serial EEPROM storage.
Designed for documented compatible Bally Midway Discs of Tron PCBs.
Add online leaderboard score submission while keeping local score saving.
Upgrade Your Discs of Tron Arcade PCB
The Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit is built for original Bally Midway arcade hardware. It keeps the original PCB in service rather than replacing the cabinet with a reproduction board, emulation platform, or multicade system.
The kit adds local score saving, Free Play, attract-sound options, settings-menu control, ROM Saver support, separate score tables, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving the authentic Discs of Tron gameplay experience.
Main Discs of Tron Kit Features
- Top 10 score saving: Stores the ten highest supported scores.
- Battery-free storage: Uses reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or NVRAM required.
- Free Play: Start Discs of Tron without inserting coins.
- Traditional Coin-Up operation: Continue accepting quarters or tokens when Free Play is disabled.
- Attract sounds: Adjustable attract audio at 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract cycle rotation.
- Attract mode protection: Helps reduce screen burn during idle operation.
- Copyright options: Choose original manufacturer branding or HighScoreSaves branding.
- Menu-driven settings: Configure supported game and operator options through the settings menu.
- ROM Saver: Remove only the designated original program ROMs identified in the installation guide.
- Backup and restore: Save and restore supported score data.
- Separate score tables: Individual score tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives.
- Bonus life options: Select supported bonus-life settings of 10k, 20k, 40k, or 80k.
- Initial entry options: Select 2 or 3 initials.
- Upright and cocktail support: Compatible with documented cabinet configurations.
- Optional Wi-Fi: Add online score submission while retaining local score saving.
Access the HighScoreSaves Discs of Tron Settings Menu
To access the settings menu, hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
To reset supported DIP/settings data to factory defaults, power off the cabinet, hold Player 1 Start and Player 2 Start, then turn the cabinet on while continuing to hold both buttons. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Designed for documented compatible original Bally Midway Discs of Tron arcade PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- The kit installs at the documented 40-pin Z80 processor location.
- A Z80 processor is required.
- No soldering is required when the Z80 processor location already has a compatible 40-pin socket.
- If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket.
- Remove only the designated original program ROMs identified in the Discs of Tron installation guide when using ROM Saver features.
- Verify Pin 1 orientation, processor alignment, socket condition, and every processor pin before restoring cabinet power.
Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions
The Standard Kit saves supported scores, settings, and configuration data locally to the PCB. It does not require an internet connection for gameplay, Free Play, settings-menu operation, or local score saving.
The optional Wi-Fi Enabled Kit includes the same local features and adds online score syncing through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform.
Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting Discs of Tron gameplay, Free Play, attract sounds, local score saving, ROM Saver operation, or settings-menu operation.
Discs of Tron Kit FAQ
How many high scores does the Discs of Tron kit save?
The kit stores the Top 10 supported scores.
Does the Discs of Tron kit support Free Play?
Yes. The kit supports Free Play while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation.
How is the HighScoreSaves settings menu opened?
Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
What bonus life options are included?
Supported bonus-life settings include 10k, 20k, 40k, or 80k.
Can I choose 2 or 3 initials?
Yes. The initials entry system supports either 2 or 3 initials.
Which CPU is required?
A Z80 processor is required and must be installed in a compatible socketed location.
Does installation require soldering?
Not when the documented Z80 processor location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. A qualified arcade technician must install a socket if the processor is soldered directly to the PCB.
Is Wi-Fi required?
No. Standard kits save supported scores and settings locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.
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2 reviews
February 8, 2026 8:40 PM
Easy installation
Perfect kit for saving high scores. Shipped fast and easy to install.
October 15, 2025 11:21 PM
Discs-of-Tron Revival with Score Saver
This Discs-of-Tron Free Play & High Score Save Kit installs easily and ensures your top scores are safely stored via EEPROM, bringing classic gameplay into the modern era. Plus, the fast shipping meant I had it installed and running before the weekend.