Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Upgrade your original Battlezone cabinet with a plug-and-play Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled kit to upload scores to your personal online page (that we provide), or a Standard kit for local score saving—both preserve authentic gameplay while adding modern features.
Learn about Wi-Fi vs Standard kits, browse install guides and explore online scoreboards at ArcadeHighScores.com.
Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Main Features Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring—just plug the kit in and go. Save your scores forever: Uses serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Stores the Top 10 scores. Attract sounds: Set to 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract screen rotation. Freeplay: No more coins or opening the coin door to start a game. Coin up: Keep quarters or tokens enabled if you want. Attract mode: Minimizes static screens to help reduce screen burn. Copyright message: Choose original manufacturer or High Score Saves. Change DIP settings: On-screen menu—no manual DIP switches. ROM Saver: Original program ROMs can be removed; program resides on the save kit. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Back up high scores and restore later—perfect before/after parties. Reset button: Restart a game without turning off the cabinet (enable in menu). Separate score tables: Unique high-score tables for different lives selected (2/3/4/5). Fast boot: No waiting for initialization. Important Installation Notes Socketed 6502 required: If your 6502 isn’t socketed, install a 40-pin socket for this kit to work. Read the Battlezone Installation Guide (PDF) before setup. FAQ How many scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 10 scores. Does it support Freeplay and coin operation? Yes. You can use Freeplay for convenience or keep coin-up enabled. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. DIP switch settings are available in the on-screen menu. What is the Reset Button feature? Enable the Reset Button in the menu to restart a game without powering off. Does it have separate score tables? Yes. The kit maintains separate high-score tables for different lives chosen (2/3/4/5). Does it support fast boot? Yes. It has a fast boot with minimal initialization time. Can I change the copyright message? Yes. You can display either the original manufacturer or High Score Saves branding. Where can I download the Installation Guide? You can download it here: Battlezone Installation Guide (PDF). Do I need a socketed CPU? Yes. A socketed 6502 is required. If your board doesn’t have one, install a 40-pin socket.
Braze Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Braze Battlezone High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A high score save kit for Battlezone that permanently remembers the top 10 scores and initials—even after power-off—without any batteries. It also doubles as a “ROM saver”, reducing issues from aging ROM sockets. Note: this version does not include attract sounds; the Highscoresaves.com version does. No special wiring or soldering is required. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the 6502 CPU from the Battlezone board. Insert the 6502 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 6502 CPU socket on the board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. To clear saved scores: enter Self Test, then press and hold the Start and Fire buttons together until the screen shows “ERASED.” Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring. Top 10 High Score Save: remembers scores and initials permanently (no batteries). ROM Saver: reduces problems from old or faulty ROM sockets. Premium hardware: gold-plated machined header pins for a strong, reliable connection; daughter card snaps firmly into place. Easy reset: clear the table via Self Test (Start + Fire) with on-screen “ERASED” confirmation. Attract sounds: not included in this version (available on the Highscoresaves.com version). FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? No. Installation requires no soldering or special wiring. How do I clear the high scores? Enter Self Test, then press and hold the Start and Fire buttons together until “ERASED” appears. Does this kit include attract sounds? No. This version has no attract sounds. The Highscoresaves.com version includes them. What CPU does this kit interface with? The kit uses the 6502 CPU—remove the existing 6502, place it in the daughter card, then plug the card into the 6502 socket. What makes the connection reliable? Gold-plated machined header pins provide a secure, long-lasting connection to the Battlezone CPU socket.