Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Original Bally Midway Hardware
Upgrade a documented compatible original Bally Midway Discs of Tron arcade PCB with Free Play, Top 10 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, adjustable attract sounds, lives-based score tables, bonus-life options, ROM Saver support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
The HighScoreSaves Discs of Tron Kit operates with original Bally Midway arcade hardware rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system. Discs of Tron remains the only selectable game.
HighScoreSaves Discs of Tron Standard Kit
A focused upgrade for original Discs of Tron gameplay with Free Play, permanent score saving, attract sound options, ROM Saver features, and modern operator settings.
- Discs of Tron support on compatible original Bally Midway arcade hardware
- Stores the Top 10 high scores
- Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or NVRAM required
- Free Play with traditional Coin-Up operation available
- Adjustable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% attract cycle rotation
- Attract mode protection to help reduce screen burn during idle operation
- Separate score tables for 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives
- Bonus life options for 10k, 20k, 40k, or 80k
- Initial entry options for 2 or 3 initials
- Copyright option for original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves branding
- Menu-driven DIP and operator settings through the settings menu
- ROM Saver support for optional original program ROM removal
- Backup and restore support for saved scores
- Documented upright and cocktail cabinet support
- Optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support
Verify PCB Compatibility Before Ordering
- The kit is designed for documented compatible original Bally Midway Discs of Tron arcade PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- The kit installs at the documented 40-pin Z80 processor location.
- The original Z80 is transferred to the daughterboard unless a compatible processor option is selected.
- No soldering is required when the Z80 location already has a compatible 40-pin socket.
- A qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket if the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB.
- Remove only the original program ROMs identified in the Discs of Tron installation guide when using ROM Saver features.
- Verify Pin 1 orientation, processor alignment, socket condition, and all pins before restoring cabinet power.
Discs of Tron Kit Details and Benefits
The HighScoreSaves Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds Free Play, Top 10 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, adjustable attract sounds, lives-based score tables, bonus-life options, ROM Saver support, 2-or-3 initial entry, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support to a documented compatible original Bally Midway Discs of Tron arcade PCB.
The daughterboard works with the original Bally Midway arcade hardware rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system. Discs of Tron remains the only selectable game.
Main Discs of Tron Kit Features
- Top 10 score saving: Stores the ten highest supported scores.
- Battery-free storage: Uses reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or NVRAM required.
- Free Play: Start Discs of Tron without inserting coins.
- Traditional Coin-Up operation: Continue accepting quarters or tokens when Free Play is disabled.
- Adjustable attract sounds: Supported attract sounds can be set for 25%, 50%, or 100% attract cycle rotation.
- Attract mode protection: Helps reduce screen burn during idle operation.
- Lives-based score tables: Maintains separate supported score tables for 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives.
- Bonus life options: Supports 10k, 20k, 40k, or 80k bonus-life settings.
- Initial entry options: Supports either 2 or 3 initials.
- Copyright option: Select original manufacturer branding or HighScoreSaves branding.
- On-screen DIP settings: Configure supported settings directly through the settings menu.
- ROM Saver: Original program ROMs may be removed when using supported ROM Saver features.
- Score backup and restore: Save and restore supported scores when needed.
- Upright and cocktail support: Compatible with documented cabinet configurations.
- Optional Wi-Fi: Add online leaderboard score submission while keeping local score saving.
Access the HighScoreSaves Discs of Tron Settings Menu
To access the settings menu, hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
Free Play and Permanent High Scores
Free Play allows Discs of Tron to start without inserting coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation as an available setting. The kit stores the Top 10 supported high scores locally.
Supported score data is stored using serial EEPROM, so batteries and NVRAM are not required for saved scores. Backup and restore functions are included for supported score data.
Discs of Tron also supports separate score tables for 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives. This keeps supported score results organized across different gameplay configurations.
Attract Sounds, Bonus Lives, and Operator Settings
Supported attract sounds can be adjusted for 25%, 50%, or 100% attract cycle rotation. Attract mode protection also helps reduce screen burn during idle operation.
Bonus-life settings include 10k, 20k, 40k, or 80k. Initial entry can also be configured for either 2 or 3 initials, depending on the preferred operator setup.
On-screen DIP settings allow supported options to be adjusted through the settings menu instead of relying only on physical switch changes.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Designed for documented compatible original Bally Midway Discs of Tron arcade PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- The kit installs at the documented 40-pin Z80 processor location.
- The original Z80 is removed from the PCB and installed on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard unless a compatible processor option is selected.
- No soldering is required when the Z80 location already has a compatible 40-pin socket.
- If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket.
- Remove only the designated original program ROMs identified in the Discs of Tron installation guide when using ROM Saver features.
- Verify Pin 1 orientation, processor alignment, socket condition, and every processor pin before restoring cabinet power.
Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions
The Standard Kit saves supported scores locally to the PCB and does not require an internet connection for gameplay, Free Play, settings-menu operation, or local score saving.
The optional Wi-Fi Enabled Kit includes the same local features and adds online score syncing through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform.
Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting Discs of Tron gameplay, Free Play, attract sounds, local score saving, score tables, bonus-life settings, or settings-menu operation.
Discs of Tron Kit FAQ
How many high scores does the Discs of Tron kit save?The kit stores the Top 10 supported high scores.
Does the Discs of Tron kit support Free Play?Yes. The kit supports Free Play while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation.
How is the HighScoreSaves settings menu opened?Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
Are there separate score tables?Yes. Separate score tables are available for 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives.
What bonus life options are included?Bonus life settings include 10k, 20k, 40k, or 80k.
Can I choose 2 or 3 initials?Yes. The initials entry system supports either 2 or 3 initials.
Which processor is required?A Z80 processor is required and must be installed in a compatible socketed location.
Does installation require soldering?Not when the Z80 location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. A qualified arcade technician must install a socket if the processor is soldered directly to the PCB.
Is Wi-Fi required?No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.