Fast Freddie Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Original Kaneko Hardware
Upgrade a compatible original Kaneko Fast Freddie arcade PCB with Free Play, Top 10 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, adjustable attract sounds, ROM Saver support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
The HighScoreSaves Fast Freddie Kit works with original Kaneko arcade hardware rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system. Fast Freddie remains the only selectable game.
The kit installs through the documented 40-pin Z80 processor location. No soldering is required when the original Z80 is already installed in a compatible socket.
HighScoreSaves Fast Freddie Kit
Designed for players, collectors, and operators who want Free Play, permanent Top 10 score saving, menu-driven settings, attract sound options, ROM Saver support, and optional online leaderboard support while keeping original Fast Freddie arcade hardware in service.
- Free Play with traditional Coin-Up operation retained
- Permanent Top 10 score saving using serial EEPROM storage
- Adjustable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% attract rotation
- Attract logo selection for original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves branding
- Separate score tables for 2, 3, and 4 lives settings
- Menu-driven DIP and operator settings
- ROM Saver support for optional original program ROM removal
- Backup and restore support for saved high scores
- Upright and cocktail cabinet support
- Optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support
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View Fast Freddie Installation Guide
Before ordering: confirm that your machine contains a documented compatible original Kaneko Fast Freddie arcade PCB and a socketed Z80 processor. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.
Fast Freddie Kit Details and Benefits
The HighScoreSaves Fast Freddie Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds Free Play, Top 10 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, adjustable attract sounds, ROM Saver support, menu-driven settings, separate score tables, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support to a documented compatible original Kaneko Fast Freddie arcade PCB.
The daughterboard works with original Kaneko arcade hardware rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system. Fast Freddie remains the only selectable game.
Main Fast Freddie Kit Features
- Top 10 score saving: Saves and displays the Top 10 supported high scores.
- Battery-free storage: Uses reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or NVRAM required.
- Free Play: Start Fast Freddie 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 rotation.
- Attract logo selection: Choose original manufacturer branding or HighScoreSaves branding.
- Attract mode screen saver: Helps reduce monitor burn-in during idle operation.
- Menu-driven DIP settings: Configure supported options through the on-screen settings menu.
- ROM Saver: Original program ROMs may be removed when using supported ROM Saver features.
- Score backup and restore: Save and restore supported high scores before and after events, parties, or tournaments.
- Separate score tables: Maintains supported score tables for 2, 3, and 4 lives settings.
- 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 Fast Freddie 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 Fast Freddie to start without inserting coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation as an available setting. The kit saves and displays the Top 10 supported high scores.
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 high score data.
Fast Freddie also supports separate score tables for 2, 3, and 4 lives settings. This keeps supported score results organized across different gameplay configurations.
Attract Sounds, ROM Saver, and Operator Settings
Supported attract sounds can be adjusted for 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract rotation. Attract mode screen saver support helps reduce monitor burn-in during idle operation.
The kit includes attract logo selection, allowing the display to use original manufacturer branding or HighScoreSaves branding.
Menu-driven 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 Kaneko Fast Freddie 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 Fast Freddie 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 Fast Freddie gameplay, Free Play, attract sounds, local score saving, score tables, ROM Saver support, or settings-menu operation.
Fast Freddie Kit FAQ
Which game does the HighScoreSaves Fast Freddie kit support?
The HighScoreSaves Fast Freddie kit is designed for documented compatible original Kaneko Fast Freddie arcade PCBs.
How many high scores does the Fast Freddie kit save?
The Fast Freddie kit saves and displays the Top 10 supported high scores using serial EEPROM storage.
Does the HighScoreSaves Fast Freddie kit support Free Play and Coin-Up operation?
Yes. The kit supports Free Play while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when Free Play is disabled.
How is the HighScoreSaves Fast Freddie 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 Fast Freddie high score tables separated by lives settings?
Yes. The HighScoreSaves Fast Freddie kit maintains separate supported score tables for 2, 3, and 4 lives settings.
Which processor is required for the Fast Freddie kit?
The Fast Freddie kit requires a Z80 processor installed in a compatible socketed 40-pin processor location on the original Kaneko PCB.
Does the Fast Freddie kit installation require soldering?
Not 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 socket.
Does the Fast Freddie kit support upright and cocktail cabinets?
Yes. The Fast Freddie kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.
Is Wi-Fi required for the HighScoreSaves Fast Freddie kit?
No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.