Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kits
Find Free Play and High Score Save Kit options for the original Tehkan Bomb Jack arcade PCB. These upgrades are designed for collectors, restorers, operators, and arcade enthusiasts who want to keep authentic arcade hardware in service while adding modern play, score-saving, and setup features.
Bomb Jack is a classic Tehkan arcade title built around original Z80-based hardware, so compatibility and installation details matter. The available HighScoreSaves kit is designed to preserve the original gameplay, sound, controls, and timing while adding Free Play, Top 10 high score saving, menu-driven settings, attract sound options, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
Bomb Jack Arcade PCB Upgrade Options
This category is focused on upgrade kits for original Bomb Jack arcade hardware rather than replacement boards, emulation systems, or multigame conversions. The goal is to keep the original PCB and cabinet operating like a real Bomb Jack machine while improving day-to-day usability.
A Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit is useful for restored cabinets, home arcades, collector game rooms, route machines, and tournament setups where saved scores, reliable settings, and coin-free play are important.
What to Check Before Ordering
- Original PCB: Designed for authentic Tehkan Bomb Jack arcade hardware.
- CPU Socket: A socketed Z80 CPU is required. If the CPU is not socketed, a 40-pin socket must be installed.
- Cabinet Type: Supports Upright and Cocktail cabinet configurations.
- Installation: No soldering is required if the Z80 CPU is already socketed.
- Score Storage: Saves the Top 10 scores using reliable serial EEPROM with no battery required.
- Wi-Fi Option: Wi-Fi Enabled versions add online leaderboard support while Standard kits save scores locally.
Choosing a Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit
A Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit is intended for owners who want to keep their original Tehkan arcade hardware while adding modern usability features. Instead of replacing the game with a multigame board or emulator, the kit works with the original PCB and preserves the authentic Bomb Jack arcade experience.
For most restorations, the key things to verify are the original PCB condition, the Z80 CPU socket, cabinet type, and whether you want local score saving only or optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support. Standard kits save scores locally, while Wi-Fi Enabled kits can upload scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard system.
Bomb Jack Kit Compatibility Notes
- Game Hardware: Designed for original Tehkan Bomb Jack arcade PCBs.
- CPU Type: Uses the original Z80 CPU location on the game board.
- CPU Socket: A socketed Z80 is required for installation.
- Cabinet Support: Upright and Cocktail configurations are supported.
- Score Saving: Stores the Top 10 scores without batteries using reliable serial EEPROM.
- Gameplay: Keeps the original gameplay, timing, controls, and sound intact.
Standard Kit vs. Wi-Fi Enabled Kit
The Standard Bomb Jack kit is the best choice if you want Free Play, Top 10 high score saving, menu settings, attract sound options, and local score storage inside the machine. It is ideal for home arcades, restorations, and collectors who want reliable score retention without online features.
The Wi-Fi Enabled version adds online score syncing for players who want to compete on global arcade leaderboards. Both versions preserve the original Tehkan hardware and gameplay; the difference is whether scores remain local only or can also be uploaded online.
Installation Guide and Setup Resources
Before ordering or installing, review the Bomb Jack installation guide and confirm the Z80 CPU is socketed. If the CPU is soldered directly to the PCB, a 40-pin socket must be installed before the kit can be fitted.
Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
Is this category for original Bomb Jack arcade hardware?Yes. This category is focused on Free Play and High Score Save Kit options for original Tehkan Bomb Jack arcade PCBs.
Does the kit replace the original game board?No. The kit is designed to work with the original Bomb Jack PCB. It does not replace the cabinet with emulation, a multigame board, or reproduction hardware.
Do I need a socketed Z80 CPU?Yes. A socketed Z80 CPU is required. If your original CPU is soldered directly to the PCB, a 40-pin socket must be installed before fitting the kit.
How many Bomb Jack scores are saved?The Bomb Jack kit saves the Top 10 scores, giving players a persistent high score table without relying on batteries.
What is the difference between Standard and Wi-Fi Enabled?Standard kits save scores locally on the PCB. Wi-Fi Enabled kits include local score saving plus online leaderboard upload support.
Will the kit change how Bomb Jack plays?No. The goal is to preserve the original Bomb Jack gameplay, controls, sound, and timing while adding Free Play, score saving, settings, attract sound options, and optional leaderboard features.