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Eagle Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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

The HighScoreSaves Eagle Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades compatible original Centuri Eagle and Nichibutsu Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class arcade hardware with Free Play, permanent Top 5 score saving, adjustable attract sounds, menu-driven settings, separate score tables, Backup and Restore, Fast Boot, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original arcade PCB, controls, sound, graphics hardware, and gameplay.

Eagle Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible Hardware: Original Centuri Eagle and documented compatible Nichibutsu Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class arcade hardware
Not Compatible With: Galaxian or Gremlin hardware
CPU: Z80
CPU Requirement: Compatible Z80 processor required; transfer the current socketed Z80 or select a compatible processor option
Socket: Compatible 40-pin Z80 socket required
Installation Location: Z80B processor at documented location 8B
Soldering: Not required when the Z80B processor location is already socketed
ROM Version: Kit is preset to Eagle; select the matching Moon Cresta ROM version in the main menu when installed on compatible Moon Cresta hardware
Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail configurations

Installation: Plug-in installation when the Z80B processor at location 8B is already socketed. Remove the existing Z80, install it on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard, and install the assembled kit into the original CPU socket. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.

What This Kit Adds

Free Play & Coin Operation Play without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired.
Top 5 High Score Saving Permanently stores the Top 5 supported high scores using battery-free serial EEPROM storage.
Separate Score Tables Maintains separate supported high score tables for the selected lives configuration.
Adjustable Attract Sounds Select attract sounds during 25%, 50%, or 100% of supported attract-mode rotations.
On-Screen Settings Configure supported game and operator options through the HighScoreSaves settings menu.
Eagle / Moon Cresta ROM Selection Select the ROM version that matches the installed graphics ROMs. The kit is preset to Eagle; compatible Moon Cresta installations must select the Moon Cresta ROM version.
Score Backup & Restore Back up supported high score data and restore it later when needed.
Attract-Mode Protection Helps reduce prolonged display of supported static attract screens while the cabinet is idle.
Fast Boot Provides faster normal startup while keeping supported self-test access available through the settings menu or documented DIP-switch configuration.
ROM Saver Supports removal of designated original program ROMs when installed as directed in the Eagle 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.

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Saves supported scores, settings, and configuration data locally. No internet connection is required for Free Play, score saving, settings, ROM selection, Fast Boot, ROM Saver, or normal gameplay.

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, ROM selection, Fast Boot, ROM Saver operation, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

Eagle Kit FAQ

Does this kit also work with Moon Cresta hardware?

Yes. The kit supports documented compatible original Centuri Eagle and Nichibutsu Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class hardware. The kit is preset to Eagle. When installed with compatible Moon Cresta hardware, select the Moon Cresta ROM version in the main menu so it matches the installed graphics ROMs.

Does this kit work on Galaxian or Gremlin hardware?

No. This kit is for documented compatible Centuri Eagle and Nichibutsu Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class hardware. It does not work on Galaxian or Gremlin hardware.

How do I enter the Eagle settings menu?

With the game powered off, press and hold Player 1 Start while turning the game on. Release Player 1 Start when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.

How do I restore supported settings to factory defaults?

Power the cabinet off, hold Player 1 Start and Player 2 Start, then turn the cabinet on while continuing to hold both buttons. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

Yes. Local score saving, Free Play, settings, ROM selection, Fast Boot, ROM Saver, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.

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