Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Black Widow Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Black Widow arcade hardware with our collection of Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play vector upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play functionality, and an on-screen settings menu—no cabinet disassembly or vector board changes required.
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Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Atari Vector Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Black Widow arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract mode protection, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving authentic vector gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Atari vector hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay, timing, sound, or the classic vector arcade experience collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play Play without coins while retaining optional coin operation. High Score Saving Stores the Top 5 scores using reliable serial EEPROM. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Original Hardware Designed for authentic Atari vector arcade PCB gameplay. Upgrade Your Black Widow Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Black Widow arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Atari vector arcade hardware. Original boards often lose high scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original vector graphics, sound effects, gameplay timing, and arcade feel that made Black Widow one of Atari’s most unique vector arcade shooters. Unlike multigame systems or replacement hardware, this kit keeps your original arcade PCB intact while improving long-term reliability for collectors, operators, and restoration projects. Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Permanent Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries required High Score Tracking: Stores the Top 5 scores Attract Sounds: Adjustable attract sound frequency options Free Play and Coin-Up: Supports Free Play or standard coin operation Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce vector monitor screen burn Menu-Driven Settings: Configure settings directly from the on-screen menu ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Supports Upright and Cocktail cabinets Copyright Selection: Choose original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves branding Separate Score Tables: Supports up to 4 different score tables Backup and Restore: Save and restore scores before or after parties and tournaments Reset Button: Soft restart without turning off the cabinet Fast Boot: Minimal startup initialization time Stealth Mode: Boots directly into gameplay Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: Only if your 6502 CPU is not socketed Socketed 6502 Required: Install a 40-pin socket if needed Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and Cocktail supported Installation Guide: Download PDF Installation Guide Optional Wi-Fi Features and Online Leaderboards Learn About Wi-Fi Enabled Kits Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit to upload scores online and compete against players around the world, locally within your arcade, or across your own connected cabinet network. Standard kits save scores locally to the PCB, while Wi-Fi kits add automatic online score syncing through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform. View Global Arcade High Scores Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ How many scores are saved? This kit stores the Top 5 scores. Does it support both Free Play and coin-up? Yes. You can use Free Play or standard coin operation. Can I change settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. All settings are adjusted through the menu-driven on-screen interface. Does it support separate score tables? Yes. Separate score tables are supported based on lives and bonus awards. What is Stealth Mode? Stealth Mode boots directly into the game without showing startup menus. What does the Reset Button do? The Reset Button allows a soft restart without turning the cabinet off. Is a socketed CPU required? Yes. A socketed 6502 CPU is required. Install a 40-pin socket if needed. Where can I download the installation guide? Download the Black Widow Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Black Widow Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. 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.