Berzerk Frenzy Multigame Arcade PCB Upgrade Overview for Original Stern Hardware
Review the available HighScoreSaves upgrade option for compatible original Stern Berzerk and Frenzy arcade PCBs, including Berzerk and Frenzy gameplay support, Free Play, permanent high score saving, installation requirements, hardware compatibility, serial EEPROM storage, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, multiple score tables, Backup and Restore, Reset Button support, Fast Boot, God Mode practice features, ROM Saver support, upright/cocktail cabinet support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
This category is intended for collectors, operators, and restoration projects using original Stern Berzerk or compatible Frenzy arcade hardware. The upgrade keeps the original Stern PCB in service rather than replacing the cabinet with an emulation platform, reproduction board, or generic multicade system.
Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame installation requires a Z80 processor installed in a compatible 40-pin socket. No soldering is required when the Z80 processor location is already socketed.
Berzerk and Frenzy Hardware Compatibility and Upgrade Features
The Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit is designed for original Stern arcade hardware and adds modern reliability, score saving, game selection, menu settings, practice options, and optional leaderboard support while preserving original Berzerk and Frenzy gameplay, timing, controls, sound, and classic arcade behavior.
- Designed for compatible original Stern Berzerk and Frenzy arcade PCBs
- Includes Berzerk and Frenzy
- Free Play with traditional Coin-Up operation support
- Saves the Top 5 scores
- Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or failure-prone NVRAM required
- Multiple score tables based on lives and bonus settings
- Adjustable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100%
- Attract mode protection to help reduce monitor burn and static screens
- Menu-driven settings for supported game options
- Backup and Restore support for saved high score data
- Reset Button support for soft restart without cycling cabinet power
- Fast Boot support for quick startup and game loading
- God Mode practice option with score saving disabled
- ROM Saver support for optional original program ROM removal
- Stern or HighScoreSaves branding selection
- Upright and cocktail cabinet support
- Optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support
View Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
View/Download Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame Install Guide (PDF)
Before ordering: confirm that your machine contains a documented compatible original Stern Berzerk or Frenzy arcade PCB and a socketed Z80 processor location. If the Z80 processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.
Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame PCB Upgrade Details and Benefits
The HighScoreSaves Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds Berzerk and Frenzy gameplay support, Free Play, permanent Top 5 score saving, battery-free serial EEPROM storage, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, multiple score tables, Backup and Restore, Reset Button support, Fast Boot, God Mode, ROM Saver support, upright/cocktail cabinet support, Stern or HighScoreSaves branding selection, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support to documented compatible original Stern arcade hardware.
This upgrade is designed for original Stern Berzerk and compatible Frenzy arcade PCBs. It keeps the original board in service rather than replacing the cabinet with an emulation system, reproduction PCB, or generic multicade platform.
Main Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame Kit Features
- Supported games: Includes Berzerk and Frenzy on compatible original Stern arcade hardware.
- Permanent score saving: Stores the Top 5 high scores.
- Battery-free storage: Uses reliable serial EEPROM storage instead of batteries or failure-prone NVRAM.
- Free Play: Start Berzerk or Frenzy without inserting coins.
- Traditional Coin-Up operation: Normal coin operation remains supported when desired.
- Multiple score tables: Maintains separate score tables based on lives and bonus settings.
- Adjustable attract sounds: Attract sounds can be set to 25%, 50%, or 100%.
- Attract mode protection: Helps reduce monitor burn and static screen display during idle periods.
- Menu-driven settings: Configure supported game options directly on screen.
- Backup and Restore: Back up stored score data and restore it when needed.
- Reset Button: Perform a soft restart without cycling cabinet power.
- Fast Boot: Supports quick startup and game loading.
- God Mode: Practice with unlimited gameplay. Scores earned in God Mode are not saved.
- ROM Saver: Designated original program ROMs may be removed when installed as directed.
- Branding selection: Choose Stern or HighScoreSaves branding.
- Upright and cocktail support: Supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.
- Optional Wi-Fi: Add qualifying online leaderboard score submission while keeping local score saving.
Open the HighScoreSaves Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame Menu
During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds to open the supported multigame selection and settings menu.
Berzerk, Frenzy, and Score Saving
The Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit supports both Berzerk and Frenzy on compatible original Stern arcade hardware.
Supported score data is stored using serial EEPROM, so batteries or NVRAM are not required for saved scores. The kit stores the Top 5 high scores and supports multiple score tables based on lives and bonus settings.
High score access, Backup and Restore, and menu-driven settings make it easier to manage saved scores for home arcades, events, route use, and restored cabinets.
Free Play, Coin-Up, Attract Sounds, and Fast Boot
Free Play allows Berzerk and Frenzy gameplay without inserting coins while traditional Coin-Up operation remains available when desired.
Adjustable attract sounds can be set to 25%, 50%, or 100%. Attract mode protection helps reduce monitor burn and prolonged static-screen display during idle periods.
Fast Boot support helps the game start and load quickly after power-up or service. Reset Button support allows a soft restart without turning cabinet power off.
Stern Hardware, ROM Saver, and Practice Features
Berzerk and Frenzy use original Stern arcade hardware, and this kit is intended for documented compatible original Stern Berzerk and compatible Frenzy arcade PCBs.
ROM Saver support allows designated original program ROMs to be removed when the kit is installed as directed in the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame installation guide.
God Mode provides an unlimited-play practice option for testing and gameplay practice. Scores earned while God Mode is active are not saved.
Branding, Cabinet Support, and Local Saving
The kit includes a branding option that allows Stern or HighScoreSaves identification to be selected where supported.
Upright and cocktail cabinet configurations are supported when used with documented compatible original Stern arcade hardware.
Standard kits save supported scores and settings locally to the installed arcade PCB. Wi-Fi is optional and is not required for normal gameplay, local score saving, game selection, menu operation, or ROM Saver operation.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Designed for documented compatible original Stern Berzerk and compatible Frenzy arcade PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- This kit requires a socketed Z80 processor.
- The Z80 processor must be installed in a compatible 40-pin socket.
- No soldering is required when the Z80 processor location is already socketed.
- If the Z80 processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must remove the processor and install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.
- Remove only the designated original program ROMs identified in the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame installation guide when using ROM Saver features.
- Verify Pin 1 orientation, processor alignment, socket condition, board seating, ROM removal locations, and all processor pins before restoring cabinet power.
- Review the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame installation guide before installation.
Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions
The Standard Kit saves supported scores and settings locally to the PCB and does not require an internet connection for gameplay, Free Play, game selection, menu settings, ROM Saver operation, Backup and Restore, Reset Button support, Fast Boot, God Mode, or local score saving.
The optional Wi-Fi Enabled Kit includes the same local features and can submit qualifying scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard after a player enters their initials.
Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting Berzerk or Frenzy gameplay, Free Play, local score saving, ROM Saver operation, cabinet settings, game selection, or menu-driven options.
Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame Kit FAQ
Which games are included with the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit?
The kit includes Berzerk and Frenzy for documented compatible original Stern arcade hardware.
Which arcade PCB does the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit support?
The kit is designed for original Stern Berzerk and compatible Frenzy arcade PCBs.
Which processor is required for the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit?
A socketed Z80 processor is required. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed before using the kit.
How many high scores does the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit save?
The kit stores the Top 5 high scores and supports multiple score tables based on lives and bonus settings.
Does the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit support Free Play and Coin-Up?
Yes. Free Play and traditional Coin-Up operation are both supported.
What does God Mode do on the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit?
God Mode is a practice mode that allows unlimited gameplay while disabling score saving.
What does the Reset Button do on the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit?
Reset Button support performs a soft restart without requiring the cabinet to be powered off.
Does the Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit support upright and cocktail cabinets?
Yes. The kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations using compatible original Stern arcade hardware.
Is Wi-Fi required for the HighScoreSaves Berzerk / Frenzy Multigame kit?
No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.