Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Black Widow Arcade Experience
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Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit Upgrade your original Black Widow arcade PCB with this Free Play and High Score Save Kit designed by HighScoreSaves for fast installation, reliable score retention, and enhanced attract features. This plug and play upgrade adds automatic free play mode, stable high score saving, menu driven configuration, and refinements that improve gameplay convenience while preserving the authentic Atari vector experience. 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 in and play. Save your scores forever: Uses serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores. Attract sounds: Set to 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation. Freeplay & Coin-Up: Play without coins or keep quarters/tokens enabled. Attract mode: Minimizes static screens to help reduce screen burn. Menu-driven settings: Change options on-screen—no cabinet digging for DIP switches. ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power. Cabinet support: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Copyright text: Choose High Score Saves or the original manufacturer. Additional Features Separate score tables: Different high-score tables by lives/bonus awards (up to 4 tables per game). Backup & Restore: Back up high scores and restore later—great for game-room parties. Reset button: Restart a game without powering the cabinet off (enable in menu). Fast boot: No waiting for initialization. Stealth Mode: Boots straight into the game. Optional Features View Black Widow High Scores Want to take your scores beyond the cabinet? Before adding this kit to your cart, simply use the dropdown labeled “Make this WiFi Enabled to upload your scores?” and select Yes or No. Choosing Wi-Fi enables secure online score uploads so you can compare your performance globally, within your country, or even against players in your own game room. All Global High Scores Important Installation Notes Socketed 6502 required: If your 6502 isn’t socketed, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Read the Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide / Manual (PDF) before setup. Just the FAQ's How many scores are saved?This kit saves the Top 5 scores. Does it support both Freeplay and coin-up?Yes. You can run in Freeplay mode or keep coin-up enabled. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet?Yes. All settings are menu-driven, no cabinet digging required. Does it have separate score tables?Yes. It supports separate score tables based on lives or bonus awards (up to 4 tables). What is Stealth Mode?Stealth Mode allows the kit to boot straight into the game without showing extra menus. What is the Reset Button feature?Enable the Reset Button in the menu to restart a game without powering off. Where can I download the Installation Guide?Download it here: Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit Setup Instructions / Installation Manual (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. Resources Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
Looking for more technical details before purchasing? The information below outlines the full capabilities and installation requirements of the Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit.
The Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original vector arcade hardware and addresses common issues on aging vector PCB systems, including lost high scores, reset reliability, and limited configuration options. This kit delivers modern stability and quality-of-life features while preserving the authentic vector gameplay experience.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play with flexibility — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
- Reliable score retention — High scores are stored permanently using non-volatile memory
- On-screen control menu — Adjust vector game options without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce burn-in on vector displays
- Cabinet compatibility — Works in Upright vector cabinets
Advanced Features
- Backup and restore — Save and reload high score data as needed
- Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on configuration settings
- Practice modes — Additional settings for training and testing
Important Installation Notes
A socketed 6502 vector CPU or compatible processor is required. If your board is not already socketed, install the appropriate socket before using this kit. Always review the installation guide prior to installation to ensure proper setup and reliable operation.
Optional Wi-Fi enabled versions allow scores to be uploaded online and synced to your personal player page in addition to local high score saving on the vector PCB.