Carnival Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Upgrade your original Carnival 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.
Carnival Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Carnival 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—plug in and go. Permanent score saving: Uses serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Displays the Top 3 on-screen and stores up to 30 scores total. Real attract sounds: Not just music—gameplay sounds are included. Attract sounds options: Set to 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation. Freeplay & Coin-Up: Play without coins or keep quarters/tokens enabled. Attract mode: Helps minimize screen burn by avoiding static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings: Change options on-screen—no cabinet digging required. ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Back up high scores and restore later—perfect for game-room parties. Important Installation Notes Socketed Z80 required: If your Z80 isn’t socketed, install a 40-pin socket for this kit to work. Read the Carnival Installation Guide (PDF) before setup. Just the FAQ's How many scores are saved? The kit displays the Top 3 scores on-screen and stores up to 30 in total. Does it support Freeplay and coin operation? Yes. You can use Freeplay or keep coin-up enabled. What are real attract sounds? In addition to music, the attract mode plays actual gameplay sounds for a more engaging demo. Can I change settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. DIP settings are menu-driven and accessible on-screen. What is ROM Saver? You can remove original program ROMs since the program runs directly on the kit, reducing power draw. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download it here: Carnival Installation Guide (PDF). Do I need a socketed CPU? Yes. A socketed Z80 is required. If your board doesn’t have one, install a 40-pin socket.