Congo Bongo Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Original Arcade Hardware
Upgrade a documented compatible original Congo Bongo arcade PCB with the Braze Congo Bongo Free Play and High Score Save Kit. This kit adds permanent Top 6 score and initials saving, Free Play with attract screens, improved power-on self-test support, and flip-screen operation while preserving original Congo Bongo gameplay.
The Braze Congo Bongo kit is a single-game upgrade for original arcade hardware. It is not an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system. Congo Bongo remains the only selectable game.
Braze Congo Bongo Free Play and High Score Save Kit
A focused Braze daughterboard upgrade for original Congo Bongo hardware with saved scores, Free Play, test-mode improvements, and simple Z80 installation.
- Congo Bongo support on documented compatible original arcade hardware
- Permanently saves the Top 6 scores and player initials
- Free Play with attract screens
- Free Play enabled or disabled through DIP switch settings
- Improved power-on self-test support
- DIP verification and mini POST features
- Flip-screen option for supported monitor orientation setups
- High-score reset through Congo Bongo test mode and on-screen prompts
- Z80 daughterboard installation using the original Z80 CPU
- No special wiring or soldering required when the original Z80 is socketed
Free Play and Score Reset Settings
Free Play is enabled using the DIP switch settings shown in the Congo Bongo installation guide. Saved scores can be reset through Congo Bongo test mode by following the on-screen prompts.
Verify PCB Compatibility Before Ordering
- The kit is designed for documented compatible original Congo Bongo arcade hardware.
- Access to the original Congo Bongo CPU board is required during installation.
- Carefully remove the original Z80 CPU from the Congo Bongo board.
- Install the Z80 CPU into the included Braze daughter card.
- Plug the daughter card into the original Z80 socket.
- No special wiring or soldering is required when the original Z80 is socketed.
- Review the installation guide before setup and verify CPU orientation, socket condition, and all pins before restoring cabinet power.
Congo Bongo Kit Details and Benefits
The Braze Congo Bongo Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds permanent Top 6 score and initials saving, Free Play with attract screens, improved power-on self-test support, flip-screen operation, and simple Z80 daughterboard installation to documented compatible original Congo Bongo arcade hardware.
This Braze daughterboard works with the original arcade PCB rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system. Congo Bongo remains the only selectable game.
Main Congo Bongo Kit Features
- Top 6 score saving: Permanently saves the six highest supported scores.
- Player initials: Stores initials with qualifying saved scores.
- Free Play: Enables coin-free operation with attract screens.
- DIP switch Free Play setting: Free Play is enabled or disabled through the DIP switch settings shown in the installation guide.
- Improved power-on self-test: Adds improved POST support for startup verification.
- DIP verification and mini POST: Helps confirm supported switch and startup behavior.
- Flip-screen support: Supports screen orientation changes for compatible monitor setups.
- High-score reset: Saved scores can be reset through Congo Bongo test mode using the on-screen prompts.
- Z80 daughterboard installation: Uses the original Z80 CPU from the Congo Bongo board.
- No special wiring or soldering: Installation is plug-and-play when the original Z80 CPU is socketed.
Free Play and Score Reset Settings
Free Play is enabled using the DIP switch settings shown in the Congo Bongo installation guide. Saved high scores can be reset by entering Congo Bongo test mode and following the on-screen prompts.
Free Play and Permanent High Scores
The Braze Congo Bongo kit permanently remembers the Top 6 supported scores and player initials. This helps preserve score data after cabinet power is removed.
Free Play allows Congo Bongo to operate without coins while still preserving the original game experience. Free Play is controlled through the DIP switch settings documented in the installation guide.
Improved Test Mode and Flip-Screen Support
The kit adds improved power-on self-test support, DIP verification, and mini POST features to help confirm startup behavior and supported switch settings.
Flip-screen support allows the display orientation to be adjusted for compatible monitor setups. This is useful when restoring or configuring original Congo Bongo cabinets with different monitor orientations.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Designed for documented compatible original Congo Bongo arcade hardware.
- Access to the original Congo Bongo CPU board is required during installation.
- Carefully remove the original Z80 CPU from the Congo Bongo board.
- Install the Z80 CPU into the included Braze daughter card.
- Plug the daughter card into the original Z80 socket.
- No special wiring or soldering is required when the original Z80 CPU is socketed.
- Review the Congo Bongo installation guide before setup.
- Verify CPU orientation, socket condition, and every processor pin before restoring cabinet power.
Congo Bongo Braze Kit FAQ
How many high scores does the Congo Bongo kit save?The Braze Congo Bongo kit permanently saves the Top 6 supported scores and player initials.
Does the kit support Free Play?Yes. Free Play is supported and is enabled using the DIP switch settings shown in the Congo Bongo installation guide.
Does installation require soldering?No special wiring or soldering is required when the original Z80 CPU is socketed.
Which CPU does the kit use?The kit uses the original Z80 CPU from the Congo Bongo board. The Z80 is removed, installed into the Braze daughter card, and the daughter card is plugged into the original Z80 socket.
How are high scores reset?Enter Congo Bongo test mode and follow the on-screen prompts to restore defaults.
Does the kit include improved test features?Yes. The kit includes improved power-on self-test support, DIP verification, and mini POST features.
Does the kit replace the original arcade PCB?No. The Braze daughterboard operates with documented compatible original Congo Bongo arcade hardware.