Frontline Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Original Taito Hardware
Upgrade a compatible original Taito Frontline or vertical Taito arcade PCB with 7-game multigame support, Free Play, Top 10 high score saving with initials, serial EEPROM storage, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
This HighScoreSaves multigame kit works with compatible original Taito arcade hardware rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system.
Games included: Frontline, Wild Western, Alpine Ski, Bio Attack, Water Ski, Highway Race, and Space Cruiser.
The kit installs through the documented Z80 processor location on compatible original hardware. No soldering is required when the Z80 is already installed in a compatible 40-pin socket.
HighScoreSaves Frontline Multigame Kit
Designed for players, collectors, and operators who want Frontline plus additional supported vertical Taito titles, permanent score saving, Free Play, menu-driven settings, and optional online leaderboard support while keeping original arcade hardware in service.
- 7-game multigame support on compatible original Taito arcade hardware
- Free Play with traditional Coin-Up operation retained
- Top 10 score saving with initials for supported games
- Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or NVRAM required
- Adjustable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation intervals
- Menu-driven DIP and gameplay settings
- ROM Saver support for optional original program ROM removal
- Reset, self-test, continue, God Mode, and Flip Screen options
- Optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support
View Frontline Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
View Frontline Multigame Installation Guide
Before ordering: confirm that your machine contains a documented compatible original Taito arcade PCB and a socketed Z80 processor. Rotary dial support is required when using Jungle Hunt or Elevator Action PCB compatibility.
Frontline Multigame Kit Details and Benefits
The HighScoreSaves Frontline Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds 7-game multigame support, Free Play, Top 10 high score saving with initials, serial EEPROM storage, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver support, reset and self-test options, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support to documented compatible original Taito arcade hardware.
This daughterboard works with compatible original Taito Frontline and vertical Taito arcade PCBs rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system.
Games Included
- Frontline
- Wild Western
- Alpine Ski
- Bio Attack
- Water Ski
- Highway Race
- Space Cruiser
Main Frontline Multigame Features
- 7-game multigame support: Select from Frontline, Wild Western, Alpine Ski, Bio Attack, Water Ski, Highway Race, and Space Cruiser.
- Top 10 score saving: Saves the Top 10 scores with initials for supported games.
- Battery-free storage: Uses reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or NVRAM required.
- Free Play: Start supported games 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% rotation intervals.
- Attract mode protection: Helps reduce monitor burn-in during idle operation.
- Menu-driven DIP settings: Configure supported gameplay and operator settings through the on-screen menu.
- ROM Saver: Original program ROMs may be removed when using supported ROM Saver features.
- High Scores button: Quickly access saved score tables for the selected game.
- All Global High Scores button: View global score tables when using Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
- Backup and restore: Save and restore supported high scores when needed.
- Separate score tables: Maintains individual supported score tables for 2, 3, and 4 lives settings.
- Reset button: Restart gameplay without powering off the cabinet when enabled.
- Self-test: Access diagnostics through the menu or DIP switches.
- Continue feature: Enable optional continue support where available.
- God Mode: Practice with unlimited lives while score saving is disabled.
- Flip Screen: Rotate the image 180 degrees when supported.
- Optional Wi-Fi: Add online leaderboard score submission while keeping local score saving.
Included Vertical Taito Games
Frontline
Taito’s military combat arcade shooter featuring infantry combat, tank battles, and classic vertical scrolling gameplay.
Wild Western
Western-themed shooting gameplay with horseback action and classic Taito arcade mechanics.
Alpine Ski
Classic skiing arcade gameplay with downhill racing, obstacle avoidance, and score-based action.
Bio Attack
Biological-themed arcade shooter gameplay with classic Taito action mechanics.
Water Ski
Water sports arcade gameplay featuring obstacle avoidance and fast reflex action.
Highway Race
Classic driving gameplay featuring highway racing and arcade speed action.
Space Cruiser
Vintage Taito space shooter gameplay with classic enemy wave action and arcade scoring.
Free Play and Permanent High Scores
Free Play allows supported Frontline Multigame titles to start without inserting coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation as an available setting.
Supported score data is stored using serial EEPROM, so batteries and NVRAM are not required for saved scores. The kit saves Top 10 scores with initials for supported games.
Separate score tables are supported for 2, 3, and 4 lives settings. This keeps score results organized across different gameplay configurations.
Taito Hardware Compatibility
This kit is designed for documented compatible original Taito arcade PCBs, including Frontline and compatible vertical Taito hardware. It does not replace the original PCB with a computer, emulator, or reproduction board.
The kit requires a Z80 processor installed in a compatible 40-pin socket. No soldering is required when the Z80 location is already socketed.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Designed for documented compatible original Frontline and compatible vertical Taito arcade PCBs.
- Compatible PCB families include Frontline, Wild Western, Jungle Hunt, and Elevator Action hardware.
- Rotary dial support is required for Jungle Hunt or Elevator Action PCB compatibility.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- The kit installs at the documented 40-pin Z80 processor location.
- 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 socket.
- Remove only the designated original program ROMs identified in the Frontline Multigame 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, menu operation, settings changes, 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 Frontline Multigame gameplay, Free Play, local score saving, score tables, ROM Saver operation, or menu-driven settings.
Frontline Multigame Kit FAQ
Which games are included with the HighScoreSaves Frontline Multigame kit?
The HighScoreSaves Frontline Multigame kit includes Frontline, Wild Western, Alpine Ski, Bio Attack, Water Ski, Highway Race, and Space Cruiser.
How many high scores does the Frontline Multigame kit save?
The Frontline Multigame kit saves Top 10 scores with initials for supported games using serial EEPROM storage.
Does the HighScoreSaves Frontline Multigame 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.
Which original arcade PCBs are supported?
The kit is designed for documented compatible original Frontline, Wild Western, Jungle Hunt, and Elevator Action Taito arcade PCBs.
Is rotary dial support required for the Frontline Multigame kit?
Rotary dial support is required when using Jungle Hunt or Elevator Action PCB compatibility.
Which processor is required for the Frontline Multigame kit?
The Frontline Multigame kit requires a Z80 processor installed in a compatible socketed 40-pin processor location.
Does the Frontline Multigame 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.
What extra features are included with the Frontline Multigame kit?
The kit includes reset, self-test, continue support, God Mode, Flip Screen, backup and restore, menu-driven settings, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
Is Wi-Fi required for the HighScoreSaves Frontline Multigame kit?
No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.