Upgrade Your Galaga Arcade Experience
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Bring modern convenience to your original Galaga arcade hardware with our collection of Galaga 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—no cabinet disassembly or PCB changes required.
Galaga Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Galaga 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, tips, or the installation guide. Main Features Easy installation: No soldering or modifications required—plug in and go. Permanent score saving: Uses a serial EPROM, not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries. High Score Save: Saves the Top 5 scores. Real attract sounds: Off, 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract cycle. Full attract audio: Set attract to 100% to hear the entire sound rotation. Freeplay: No coins required; Coin Up still supported. Attract mode screen saver: Reduces monitor burn-in. Menu-driven DIP settings: No need to access the PCB. ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs to reduce power and heat. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Save and restore high scores. Separate score tables: Individual tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Wide PCB compatibility: Works on Midway, Namco, and many clone boards. Attract logo choice: Switch between Midway, Namco, or HighScoreSaves. Auto fire option: Toggle via game menu. Extended scoring: Supports 8-digit scoring (up to 99,999,990). Level 255 fix: Allows level progression beyond 255. Four shooting speeds: Normal, Slow, Fast, Fastest. Important Installation Notes Socketed Z80 required: If yours is not socketed, install a 40-pin socket. Read the Galaga Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide (PDF) before setup. FAQ Which PCBs are supported? This kit supports Midway, Namco, and many clone Galaga PCBs. How many scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 5 high scores, with Backup & Restore options. Does it support Freeplay and Coin-Up? Yes—run in Freeplay or keep Coin Up active. Are attract sounds adjustable? Yes: Off, 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract rotation. What advanced features are included? Includes Auto Fire, Extended Scoring, Level 255 Fix, and multi-speed firing modes. Where can I download the installation guide? Galaga Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Galaga Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
Looking for more technical details before purchasing? The information below outlines the full capabilities and installation requirements of the Galaga Free Play and High Score Save Kit.
The Galaga Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original arcade hardware and addresses common issues on aging boards, such as lost high scores, reset reliability, and limited configuration options. This upgrade delivers modern stability and quality-of-life improvements while preserving the authentic Galaga gameplay experience.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play with flexibility — Enable coin-free play while still supporting traditional coin play
- Reliable score retention — High scores are stored permanently using non-volatile memory
- On-screen control menu — Adjust game options without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce burn-in on CRT displays
- Cabinet compatibility — Supports Upright arcade cabinets
Advanced Features
- Backup and restore — Save and reload high score data as needed
- Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on configuration settings
- Practice mode support — Additional options for training and testing
Important Installation Notes
A socketed processor (such as Z80 or compatible) is required. If your board is not already socketed, install the appropriate socket before using this kit. Always review the installation guide prior to installation to ensure proper setup and reliable operation.
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.