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Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Edition Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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The HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Edition Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB with Donkey Kong, D2K: Jumpman Returns, and Pauline Edition Donkey Kong, plus Free Play, permanent Top 5 score and initials saving, extended scoring, practice tools, optional gameplay modes, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Nintendo arcade hardware.

Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB
PCB Stack Support: Documented two-board and four-board Nintendo Donkey Kong PCB stacks
CPU: Z80
CPU Requirement: Compatible Z80 processor required; transfer the original socketed Z80 or select a compatible processor option
CPU Socket: Compatible 40-pin Z80 socket required
Pauline Graphics Requirement: Five matching graphics EPROMs are required on the original video PCB for the complete Pauline Edition presentation
Soldering: Not required when the Z80 and required graphics EPROM locations are already socketed
PCB Access: Both the CPU board and video board must be accessed for the complete Pauline Edition installation
Donkey Kong Remix: The separate Donkey Kong Remix kit cannot be stacked with this product
Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail configurations

Installation: Remove the original Z80 from the Nintendo Donkey Kong CPU board, install it on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard, and install the daughterboard into the original 40-pin Z80 socket. For the complete Pauline Edition presentation, install five matching graphics EPROMs in the documented locations on the video PCB. If a required CPU or EPROM location is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install the appropriate socket before installation.

What This Kit Adds

Expanded Game Selection Select Donkey Kong, D2K: Jumpman Returns, or Pauline Edition Donkey Kong through the supported kit menu.
Free Play & Coin Operation Play supported games without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired.
Top 5 Scores & Initials Permanently stores supported Top 5 high scores and qualifying player initials.
Extended Scoring & Initial Entry Supports scores above 1,000,000 points and selectable three-character or 12-character initials.
Separate Score Tables Maintains supported high score tables for different lives settings.
Adjustable Attract Sounds Configure supported attract audio for 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation.
On-Screen Settings & ROM Selection Configure supported game options through the kit menu and select supported United States or Japanese Donkey Kong revisions.
Score Backup, Restore & Reset Manage supported saved score data through the kit menu, including backup, restore, and score-table reset.
Practice Tools Begin on supported Level 4 Girder, Elevator, Rivet, or Pie Factory stages and use slowdown practice for focused training.
Optional Gameplay Modes Enable Wild Barrel Mode, Color Barrel Mode, or No-Kill-Screen Mode when desired. Standard Donkey Kong remains available when these modes are disabled.
Rotating Attract Displays & Logo Selection Changes supported attract screens and allows selection between supported manufacturer and HighScoreSaves logos.
ROM Saver The kit supplies supported program code so designated original program ROMs can be removed where directed by the installation guide.

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.

Required for Pauline graphics: five matching graphics EPROMs are required for the complete Pauline Edition presentation and are separate from the base daughterboard kit.

Games Included

Donkey Kong The original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade game remains available with its standard gameplay, controls, graphics, sound, and timing.
D2K: Jumpman Returns A separate Donkey Kong-based game with additional stages, layouts, patterns, and increased challenges.
Pauline Edition Donkey Kong An alternate Donkey Kong presentation using Pauline-themed graphics. Five matching graphics EPROMs are required on the original video PCB for the complete presentation.

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Saves supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. No internet connection is required for Donkey Kong, D2K, Pauline Edition, Free Play, game selection, or the practice features.

Wi-Fi Enabled Kit

Includes the same local features and can also submit qualifying completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard after initials are entered.

Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving, Free Play, Donkey Kong, D2K, Pauline Edition, game selection, settings, practice tools, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Kit FAQ

How do I enter the Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline kit menu?

Power the game off, hold Player 1 Start while turning the game on, then release Player 1 Start when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.

Which main games are included?

The kit includes selectable Donkey Kong, D2K: Jumpman Returns, and Pauline Edition Donkey Kong.

What is required for the complete Pauline Edition graphics?

Five matching graphics EPROMs must be installed in the documented locations on the original Donkey Kong video PCB. The daughterboard provides the Pauline Edition game selection, while the graphics EPROMs provide the matching artwork.

How is this different from the Braze D2K kit?

This HighScoreSaves kit adds Pauline Edition support, practice tools, optional gameplay modes, extended configuration features, and optional Wi-Fi. The Braze D2K product is a separate Donkey Kong and D2K two-game kit with its own documented feature set and diagnostics.

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

Yes. Local score and initials saving, Free Play, game selection, D2K, Pauline Edition, settings, practice tools, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.

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Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Choose Your Kit Version: Wi-Fi Enabled Kit — Saves Scores + Online Leaderboard (+$35) Add a New Z80 CPU?: Yes — Include a New Z80 CPU (+$7) Add a 40-Pin CPU Socket?: No — Do Not Include a Socket

The HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB with selectable Donkey Kong and Pauline Edition presentations, Free Play, permanent Top 5 score and initials saving, extended scoring, practice tools, optional gameplay modes, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Nintendo arcade hardware. Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition Compatibility & Requirements Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB PCB Stack Support: Documented two-board and four-board Donkey Kong PCB stacks CPU: Z80 CPU Requirement: Compatible Z80 processor required; transfer the original socketed Z80 or select a compatible processor option CPU Socket: Compatible 40-pin Z80 socket required Pauline Graphics Requirement: Five matching graphics EPROMs are required on the original video PCB for the complete Pauline Edition presentation Soldering: Not required when the Z80 and required graphics EPROM locations are already socketed PCB Access: Both the CPU board and video board must be accessed for the complete Pauline Edition installation Donkey Kong Remix: The separate Donkey Kong Remix kit cannot be stacked with this product Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail configurations Installation: Remove the original Z80 from the Nintendo Donkey Kong CPU board, install it on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard, and install the daughterboard into the original 40-pin Z80 socket. For the complete Pauline Edition presentation, install five matching graphics EPROMs in the documented locations on the video PCB. If a required CPU or EPROM location is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install the appropriate socket before installation. Compare Donkey Kong Kits View Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition Installation Guide PDF What This Kit Adds Donkey Kong & Pauline Edition Select standard Donkey Kong or the Pauline Edition presentation through the supported kit menu. Free Play & Coin Operation Play without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired. Top 5 Scores & Initials Permanently stores the Top 5 supported high scores and associated player initials. Extended Scoring & Initial Entry Supports scores above 1,000,000 points and selectable three-character or 12-character initials. Separate Score Tables Maintains supported high score tables for different lives settings. Adjustable Attract Sounds Configure supported attract audio for 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation. On-Screen Settings & ROM Selection Configure supported game options through the kit menu and select supported United States or Japanese Donkey Kong revisions. Score Backup, Restore & Reset Manage supported saved score data through the kit menu, including backup, restore, and score-table reset. Practice Tools Begin on supported Level 4 Girder, Elevator, Rivet, or Pie Factory stages and use slowdown practice for focused training. Optional Gameplay Modes Enable Wild Barrel Mode, Color Barrel Mode, or No-Kill-Screen Mode when desired. Standard Donkey Kong remains available when these options are disabled. Rotating Attract Displays & Logo Selection Changes supported attract screens and allows selection between supported manufacturer and HighScoreSaves attract-screen logos. ROM Saver The kit supplies supported program code so designated original program ROMs can be removed where directed by the installation guide. 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. Pauline graphics EPROMs: five matching graphics EPROMs are required for the complete Pauline Edition graphics presentation and are separate from the base daughterboard kit. Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit Standard Kit Saves supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. No internet connection is required for Donkey Kong, Pauline Edition, Free Play, game selection, or the practice features. Wi-Fi Enabled Kit Includes the same local features and can also submit qualifying completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard after initials are entered. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving, Free Play, Pauline Edition, game selection, settings, practice tools, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition Kit FAQ How do I enter the Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition kit menu? Power the game off, hold Player 1 Start while turning the game on, then release Player 1 Start when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue. What is required for the complete Pauline Edition graphics? Five matching graphics EPROMs must be installed in the documented locations on the original Donkey Kong video PCB. The daughterboard provides the Pauline Edition game selection, but the graphics EPROMs provide the matching Pauline artwork. Does this kit include D2K: Jumpman Returns? No. This product includes selectable Donkey Kong and Pauline Edition presentations. D2K: Jumpman Returns is available with the separate Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Edition product. Are Wild Barrel and Color Barrel separate games? No. They are optional gameplay and training modes. Standard Donkey Kong remains selectable when the optional modes are disabled. Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled? Yes. Local score and initials saving, Free Play, Pauline Edition, game selection, settings, practice tools, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable. Helpful Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition Resources Donkey Kong Pauline Graphics EPROMs Donkey Kong TKG4-UP Operation Manual Donkey Kong TKG4 CPU and Video PCB Schematics Learn How HighScoreSaves Kits Work What's a Wi-Fi Kit? View Global Arcade High Scores Get HighScoreSaves Arcade Updates Get new kit releases, restocks, technical tips, and occasional subscriber-only offers. Join the Newsletter

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Crazy Kong Part II Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Crazy Kong Part II Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Choose Your Kit Version: Standard Kit — Saves Scores on the Kit Add a New Z80 CPU?: No — Reuse My Original Working Z80 Add a 40-Pin CPU Socket?: Yes — Include a Loose 40-Pin Socket (+$1.50)

The HighScoreSaves Crazy Kong Part II Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a documented compatible original Falcon Crazy Kong Part II arcade PCB with Free Play, permanent Top 5 high score saving, on-screen settings, Backup and Restore, Reset, Fast Boot, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original arcade hardware and gameplay. Crazy Kong Part II Compatibility & Requirements Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Falcon Crazy Kong Part II arcade PCB Not Compatible: ORCA Crazy Kong PCBs CPU: Z80 CPU Requirement: Compatible Z80 processor required; transfer the original socketed Z80 or select a compatible processor option Socket: Compatible 40-pin CPU socket required Soldering: Not required when the original Z80 location is already socketed Installation Location: Documented Z80 CPU position Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail configurations Installation: Plug-in installation when the original Z80 is already socketed. Remove the original Z80 from the Falcon PCB, install it on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard, and install the daughterboard into the original Z80 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. Compare Crazy Kong Kits View Crazy Kong Part II Installation Guide PDF Crazy Kong Part II Settings Menu Video See how to enter the Crazy Kong Part II settings menu and review the available options and controls. Watch Crazy Kong Part II Settings Menu Video What This Kit Adds Free Play & Coin Operation Play Crazy Kong Part II without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired. Top 5 High Score Saving Permanently stores the five highest supported scores using battery-free serial EEPROM storage. On-Screen Settings Configure supported game and operator options directly through the kit menu. Score Backup & Restore Back up supported high score data and restore it later when needed. Reset Restart Crazy Kong Part II without cycling cabinet power when the supported Reset option is used. Fast Boot Reduces initialization time so Crazy Kong Part II starts quickly after cabinet power is applied. Attract-Mode Protection Dynamic supported attract behavior helps reduce prolonged static-screen display during idle operation. ROM Saver Supports optional removal of original program ROMs when using the kit's ROM Saver functionality. What's Included 1 × HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter PCB Z80 processor required: transfer your current compatible Z80 to the kit or select a compatible Z80 option when ordering. A compatible 40-pin socket is also available as an optional add-on if the original CPU location requires one. Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit Standard Kit Saves supported scores, settings, and configuration data locally on the installed Crazy Kong Part II 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, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, settings, Backup and Restore, Reset, Fast Boot, ROM Saver operation, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Crazy Kong Part II Kit FAQ How do I enter the Crazy Kong Part II 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 Crazy Kong PCBs are compatible? This Crazy Kong Part II kit is designed for documented compatible Falcon PCBs only. It is not compatible with ORCA boards. Verify your PCB before ordering. How many Crazy Kong Part II high scores are saved? The kit permanently stores the Top 5 supported high scores using battery-free serial EEPROM storage. Crazy Kong Part II or Crazy Kong Remix Multigame? Choose this Crazy Kong Part II kit for the focused single-game experience on a compatible Falcon PCB. Choose the Crazy Kong Remix Multigame kit if you want multiple Crazy Kong variants, on-screen game selection, and per-game high score tables. Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled? Yes. Local score saving, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, settings, Backup and Restore, Reset, Fast Boot, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable. Helpful Crazy Kong Part II Resources Crazy Kong Arcade Technical Manual Crazy Kong Falcon PCB Schematics Learn How HighScoreSaves Kits Work What's a Wi-Fi Kit? View Global Arcade High Scores Get HighScoreSaves Arcade Updates Get new kit releases, restocks, technical tips, and occasional subscriber-only offers. Join the Newsletter

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Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Add an Instruction Magnet?: Yes — Include an Instruction Magnet (+$5) Add a New Z80 CPU?: Yes — Include a New Z80 CPU (+$7) Add a 40-Pin CPU Socket?: No — Do Not Include a Socket

Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Kit Expand a compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB with seven selectable Donkey Kong game versions, tournament modes, training tools, permanent high-score saving, and optional Free Play. The collection includes the original Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Remix, Donkey Kong Deranged, Donkey Kong Trainer, a pace-calculator version, Donkey Kong Tournament Edition, and Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition. Each selection provides its own purpose, settings, and saved high-score table. Included Selections: Donkey Kong • Donkey Kong Remix • Donkey Kong Deranged • Donkey Kong Trainer • Donkey Kong with Pace Calculator • Donkey Kong Tournament Edition • Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Original Donkey Kong PCB • Seven Selectable Versions • Tournament Codes • Training Tools View Donkey Kong Remix Installation Guide Seven Selectable Versions Choose original, Remix, Deranged, Trainer, pace, and tournament variations. Permanent High Scores Retains supported score tables after cabinet power is removed. Tournament Codes Create and share matching tournament configurations across machines. Advanced Training Practice stages, alter game speed, view pacing, and study game behavior. A Donkey Kong Remix, Tournament, and Training Collection This product is intended for players who want more than a standard Donkey Kong Free Play and high-score-save upgrade. It combines alternate stage designs, tournament configuration tools, advanced practice functions, pacing information, and increased-difficulty variations. When the original Donkey Kong selection is chosen, the kit runs the Donkey Kong program ROMs from the original PCB. The other selections intentionally provide alternate stages, mechanics, settings, and challenges. This is a separate product from the HighScoreSaves standard Donkey Kong kit, Braze D2K: Jumpman Returns, Pauline Edition products, and the HighScoreSaves 3DK Rearranged multigame system. Included Game Versions and Tools Donkey Kong Plays the original Donkey Kong program ROMs from the compatible Nintendo arcade PCB. Donkey Kong Remix Adds six new stages and three bonus stages alongside the original Donkey Kong stages, with progressive variations and additional mechanics. Donkey Kong Deranged An increased-difficulty variation in which gameplay continues scaling beyond Level 5 with faster enemies, more aggressive spawning, additional Wild Barrel behavior, and a custom kill screen. Donkey Kong Trainer A dedicated practice version with stage restarting, stage skipping, adjustable speed, pacing tools, point displays, gameplay indicators, and event timers. Donkey Kong with Pace Calculator Adds on-screen pacing information for players tracking score progress during a Donkey Kong game. Donkey Kong Tournament Edition Uses a configurable tournament-code system to create matching gameplay conditions that can be shared among different players and machines. Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Combines the Remix stage collection and mechanics with the configurable tournament-code system. Main Kit Features Game Select screen: Choose among the seven supported Donkey Kong versions and tools. Permanent high-score saving: Retains supported scores after the cabinet is powered off. Individual score tables: Each supported selection maintains its own high-score table. Free Play: Enable coin-free game starts through the kit settings. Coin operation: Traditional coin play remains available when Free Play is disabled. Selectable default game: Configure any supported selection as the default power-on choice. Individual service settings: Each selection provides its own supported configuration options. Configurable kit functions: Game switching, score saving, and Free Play can be enabled or disabled. Board and ROM support: Supports documented United States and Japanese Donkey Kong board and ROM configurations. Original Donkey Kong ROM operation: Uses the program ROMs on the original PCB when standard Donkey Kong is selected. Donkey Kong Remix Features Additional stages: Six new stages and three new bonus stages are included with the originals. Progressive stage variations: Stage behavior changes as the game advances. Blue-hammer jumping: Adds the supported blue-hammer jump mechanic. Collapsing Rivets girders: Selected Rivets stages allow collapsing floors to crush Firefoxes. Reversible elevators: Included on the third Remix Rivets stage. Custom kill screen: Provides a new final challenge. Extra Jumpman settings: Configure an additional life at 150,000, 250,000, or 350,000 points. Tournament Edition Configuration Donkey Kong Tournament Edition and Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition use shareable tournament codes. Matching codes allow different players and machines to use the same supported gameplay configuration. Select among three supported playable characters with different abilities. Enable or disable warp pipes that skip selected stages. Adjust the number and duration of available hammers. Enable supported jumping-hammer behavior. Configure starting and ending levels. Change stage order. Modify supported randomizer behavior. Enable display timers or timed-play conditions. Use supported context-sensitive control enhancements. Donkey Kong Trainer Features Level 5 starting point: Begin directly at Level 5. Stage restart and skip: Restart or advance past a stage using a supported button command. Adjustable game speed: Select speeds from 0% through 150% in 10% increments. Pace calculator and chart: View scoring pace information during play. Stage scoring displays: Show supported jump and smash points for each stage. Gameplay indicators: Display supported Donkey Kong logic, spring types, fireball behavior, and related training information. Event timers: Track hammer duration, difficulty changes, Firefox spawning, and other supported events. Donkey Kong Deranged Features Difficulty continues to increase beyond the standard Level 5 behavior. Includes additional Wild Barrel variations. Supports as many as eight fireballs or Firefoxes simultaneously during advanced play. Increases supported fireball, conveyor, and elevator speeds. Accelerates enemy spawning and barrel-release rates. Includes a custom high-difficulty kill screen. Compatibility and Installation Requirements Original hardware required: Designed for compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCBs. Board and ROM verification: Confirm that the original PCB and ROM configuration is supported before ordering. PCB access required: The Donkey Kong CPU board must be accessed during installation. Socketed Z80 required: The processor installation location must have a compatible 40-pin socket. No soldering when socketed: Installation does not require soldering when the Z80 is already installed in a compatible socket. Soldered processor: If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install the appropriate socket before fitting the kit. Installation guide: Review the complete guide and verify all component orientation before applying power. Installation Information Installation type: Multigame daughterboard upgrade for compatible original hardware Processor location: Original 40-pin Z80 position Soldering required: No, when the required Z80 location is already socketed Board support: Documented United States and Japanese Donkey Kong configurations Original Donkey Kong ROMs: Used directly from the PCB when the original game is selected Installation guide: Download the Donkey Kong Remix installation guide Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition FAQ Which versions are included? The kit includes Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Remix, Donkey Kong Deranged, Donkey Kong Trainer, Donkey Kong with a pace calculator, Donkey Kong Tournament Edition, and Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition. Does each selection have its own high-score table? Yes. Each supported game selection maintains its own saved high-score table. Is Free Play supported? Yes. Free Play can be enabled through the kit menu, and coin operation remains available when Free Play is disabled. How do tournament codes work? A code represents a supported tournament configuration. Players can enter the same code on different compatible machines to use matching game settings. Can I practice individual stages? Yes. Donkey Kong Trainer supports stage restarting, stage skipping, a Level 5 start, adjustable speed, pacing tools, and gameplay indicators. Does the original Donkey Kong selection use my PCB ROMs? Yes. The original Donkey Kong selection runs the supported program ROMs installed on the original PCB. Does installation require soldering? Not when the Z80 is already installed in a compatible 40-pin socket. A qualified arcade technician must install a socket when the processor is soldered directly to the PCB. Is this the same as D2K or 3DK Rearranged? No. This product focuses on Donkey Kong Remix, tournament play, training, pacing, and Deranged modes. Braze D2K and HighScoreSaves 3DK Rearranged are separate multigame products. Resources 1. Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Installation Guide 2. Compare All Donkey Kong Kits

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Galaga Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Galaga Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Add an Instruction Magnet?: Yes — Include an Instruction Magnet (+$5) Choose Your Kit Version: Wi-Fi Enabled Kit — Saves Scores + Online Leaderboard (+$35) Add a New Z80 CPU?: Yes — Include a New Z80 CPU (+$7) Add a 40-Pin CPU Socket?: Yes — Include a Loose 40-Pin Socket (+$1.50)

HighScoreSaves Galaga Free Play and High Score Save Kit Upgrade documented compatible original Midway, Namco, or supported Galaga arcade hardware with Free Play, permanent Top 5 score and initials saving, eight-digit scoring, selectable firing speeds, Auto Fire, a Level 255 fix, menu-driven settings, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support. This HighScoreSaves upgrade operates on the original Galaga arcade PCB without replacing it with an emulation platform, reproduction game board, or generic multicade system. Standard Galaga gameplay remains available, while Auto Fire and alternate shooting speeds are optional settings. Original Arcade Hardware  •  No Emulation  •  Top 5 Scores & Initials  •  Optional Wi-Fi View Galaga Installation Guide PDF View Galaga PCB Compatibility Information Galaga Kit Highlights Free Play Start Galaga without inserting coins while retaining supported traditional coin operation when Free Play is disabled. Top 5 Scores & Initials Permanently stores the five highest supported scores and qualifying player initials. Gameplay Options Includes Auto Fire, four firing speeds, eight-digit scoring, and the Level 255 progression fix. Optional Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Enabled versions can submit qualifying scores to supported HighScoreSaves online leaderboards. Compatibility & Requirements Documented Hardware: The current installation guide illustrates compatible Midway, Namco, and one documented Galag bootleg PCB configuration. Z80 Processor: A compatible Z80 is required. Use the existing processor or select a compatible replacement CPU option when ordering. Z80 Socket: The required Z80 location must have a compatible 40-pin socket. Included Daughterboards: The current installation guide identifies one Z80 daughter card and one 3JH daughter card in the Galaga kit. Bootleg-Specific Installation: The documented Galag bootleg configuration uses an additional supplied 2732 EPROM at socket J4, not K4. Important: Do not assume every Galaga clone, reproduction, or Galaga-style PCB is compatible. Compare your exact board with the current installation guide. Not Sure Which Galaga PCB You Have? Identify Your Arcade PCB Before Ordering Compare Your PCB with the Galaga Installation Guide A Galaga Upgrade for Original Arcade Hardware This product adds modern score-saving, menu, and optional gameplay features to documented compatible original Galaga arcade hardware. It does not replace the original game board with an emulator, reproduction PCB, or multicade platform. The original Galaga controls, graphics hardware, sound hardware, timing, and game platform remain in service. Auto Fire and alternate firing speeds intentionally change firing behavior only when enabled. Select Normal firing speed and disable Auto Fire when standard Galaga shooting behavior is desired. Free Play and Permanent Score Saving Top 5 Score Saving Retains the five highest supported scores after cabinet power is removed. Player Initials Stores qualifying initials with each supported saved score. Battery-Free Storage Uses serial EEPROM storage rather than a replaceable score-save battery. Separate Score Tables Maintains supported high-score tables for two-, three-, four-, and five-life settings. Backup & Restore Manage supported saved high-score data through the kit menu. Score Reset Clear supported saved high-score data through the settings menu. Galaga Gameplay and Scoring Options Auto Fire Enable or disable automatic firing through the HighScoreSaves menu. Four Firing Speeds Choose Normal, Slow, Fast, or Fastest firing behavior. Eight-Digit Scoring Supports displayed scores as high as 99,999,990. Level 255 Fix Allows supported game progression to continue beyond the original Level 255 behavior. Want Standard Galaga Firing? Disable Auto Fire and select Normal firing speed. Attract Sounds, Logos, and Menu Settings Adjustable attract sounds: Choose Off, 25%, 50%, or 100% of the supported attract rotation. Full attract audio: Select 100% for supported sound throughout each attract cycle. Rotating attract displays: Changes supported attract screens instead of continuously displaying one static screen. Attract-logo selection: Choose a supported Midway, Namco, or HighScoreSaves logo. Menu-driven game settings: Adjust supported options through the on-screen kit menu. ROM Saver: Allows designated original program ROMs to be removed when directed by the current installation documentation. Saved configuration: Supported configuration changes are retained locally by the kit. Galaga Settings Menu Access The current installation guide documents protected settings access by holding Player 1 Start while powering the cabinet on and releasing the button when prompted. The kit can also provide its normal menu-access behavior during operation when that feature is enabled in the settings. Galaga PCB Installation Requirements Z80 Daughter Card Locate the compatible Z80 processor, remove it from the original socket, and install it on the HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter card while carefully maintaining Pin 1 orientation. Check Underside Clearance After installing the daughterboard, confirm that no original PCB component or test point touches the underside of the new board. The installation guide notes that some test points may need to be carefully moved away. Midway PCB — 3HJ The current installation guide identifies the documented Midway installation point at 3HJ. Namco PCB — 3F The current installation guide identifies the corresponding Namco installation point at 3F. Documented Galag Bootleg PCB — 2732 at J4 The pictured Galag bootleg configuration requires the supplied additional 2732 EPROM at J4, not K4. The kit must also be configured for the documented bootleg setting. Before Installing the Galaga Kit 1. Confirm the PCB Is Working Verify that the original Galaga board is fully operational before installing the kit. 2. Identify the PCB Layout Compare your board directly with the documented Midway, Namco, or Galag bootleg images in the installation guide. 3. Inspect the Z80 Socket Confirm the Z80 is removable from a compatible 40-pin socket and note Pin 1 orientation. 4. Record Cable and Connector Orientation Photograph and label any connectors removed from the original PCB before installation. 5. Follow the Correct PCB-Specific Procedure Use the installation path for the actual Midway, Namco, or documented bootleg PCB rather than assuming the board layouts are interchangeable. Standard and Wi-Fi Enabled Galaga Kits Standard Kit Permanently stores supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. No internet connection is required. Wi-Fi Enabled Kit Includes the same local features and can additionally submit supported completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting Galaga gameplay, Free Play, local score saving, or supported menu settings. What's a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit? View Galaga Wi-Fi High Scores Galaga Kit FAQ Which Galaga PCBs are documented? The current installation guide illustrates a Midway Galaga CPU board, a Namco Galaga CPU board, and one documented Galag bootleg PCB layout. Does that mean every Galaga clone is compatible? No. Compare the exact arcade PCB with the current installation guide. Other clone, reproduction, or Galaga-style boards may use different layouts. Which processor is required? A compatible Z80 processor is required. The original Z80 can be transferred to the kit or a compatible replacement can be selected when ordering. What are the Midway and Namco installation locations? The current guide identifies the Midway PCB at 3HJ and the Namco PCB at 3F. What is different about the documented Galag bootleg PCB? The current guide requires an additional supplied 2732 EPROM at J4, not K4, and the corresponding bootleg menu configuration. Does Auto Fire permanently change Galaga? No. Auto Fire and alternate firing speeds are optional. Disable Auto Fire and select Normal firing speed for standard Galaga firing behavior. Does installation require soldering? No soldering is normally required when the required processor location is already properly socketed. A soldered required processor must be professionally removed and socketed first. Is Wi-Fi required? No. Standard kits store supported scores, initials, and settings locally. Wi-Fi is optional for supported online score submission. Galaga Kit Resources Galaga Installation Guide PDF Galaga Parts and Operating Manual PDF Galaga Arcade Schematics & Wiring Diagrams PDF Galaga PCB Compatibility Category What's a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit? Get HighScoreSaves Arcade Updates Get the latest HighScoreSaves updates for classic arcade hardware, including new kit releases, restocks, technical tips, and subscriber-only offers. New Kit Releases Restocks Technical Tips Subscriber-Only Offers JOIN THE NEWSLETTER No spam. Just useful classic arcade updates and announcements.

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