Elevator Action Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Elevator Action Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Elevator Action arcade hardware with our collection of Elevator Action Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play functionality, and an on-screen settings menu while preserving the classic vertical shooter and spy-mission gameplay that define Elevator Action.
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Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action | Taito Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action | Taito Multigame 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, setup tips, or the installation guide. Main Features Easy installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Plug in and play. Permanent high score saving: Uses serial EPROM, not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries. High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores with initials. Game selection: Choose from Elevator Action, Jungle King, Jungle Hunt, Pirate Pete, Time Tunnel, Space Seeker, and Seafighter Poseidon. Attract sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100%. Freeplay mode: No coins required, but still supports coin-up if desired. Attract mode screen saver: Reduces monitor burn-in. Menu-driven DIP switch settings: No need to pull out your board. ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs to reduce power use. Cabinet support: Fully compatible with Upright cabinets. Additional Features Backup & restore: Perfect before and after parties. Separate score tables: Unique tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives. Reset button option: Restart a game without powering down. Accessible self-test: From menu or DIP switches. Continue feature: Enable or disable. God Mode: Unlimited lives (scores not saved). Stealth Mode: Boots to look stock. Important Installation Notes Socketed Z80 required: Install a 40-pin socket if not already present. Read the Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action | Taito Multigame Installation Guide (PDF) before setup. PCB compatibility: Works with Jungle Hunt and Elevator Action SJ-Taito PCBs. Game List Elevator Action Jungle King Jungle Hunt Pirate Pete Time Tunnel Space Seeker Seafighter Poseidon FAQ Which games are included? This multigame kit includes Elevator Action, Jungle King, Jungle Hunt, Pirate Pete, Time Tunnel, Space Seeker, and Seafighter Poseidon. How many scores are saved per game? Each game saves its own Top 5 scores. Does it support Freeplay and coin-up? Yes — use Freeplay or leave coin-up active. Can I change DIP settings on-screen? Yes — all DIP settings are menu-driven. What is ROM Saver? Allows removal of original ROMs to reduce heat/power. PCB compatibility? Compatible with original SJ Taito PCBs. How do attract sounds work? Play at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract rotations. Continue mode & God Mode? Both are available (God Mode does not save scores). Self-test / reset? Self-test via menu or DIP switches; reset via menu. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download here: Installation Guide (PDF). Resources Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action | Taito Multigame — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Elevator Action Free Play and High Score Save Kit is engineered for original arcade hardware and targets the most common longevity and convenience pain points found on aging boards. This upgrade brings modern stability while preserving the fast-paced espionage action that defines Elevator Action.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Enjoy coin-free play while still supporting traditional coin operation when desired
- Reliable high score saving — The kit stores high scores permanently and reliably without batteries or failure-prone NVRAM
- On-screen control — Menu-driven settings let you update difficulty and options without opening the cabinet
- Attract sound control — Choose attract volume or disable attract mode to suit your location
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce burn-in by eliminating long static screens
Advanced Features
- Backup and restore — Save your high scores and restore them later, useful around events
- Separate score tables — Unique high-score tables based on gameplay settings
- God mode — Practice with unlimited lives (scores will not save in this mode)
Important Installation Notes
This kit requires a socketed CPU. If your CPU is not socketed, a proper socket must be installed for the kit to work. Review the installation guide before starting so your setup goes smoothly from first power-on.
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 PCB.