Galaga 3 / Gaplus Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Original Namco Hardware
Upgrade a compatible original Namco Galaga 3 / Gaplus arcade PCB with Free Play, Top 5 high score saving, 16 separate score tables, serial EEPROM storage, attract sounds, menu-driven DIP settings, ROM Saver support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
The HighScoreSaves Galaga 3 / Gaplus Kit works with original Namco arcade hardware rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system.
The kit requires a 6809E processor and a compatible 40-pin socket. No soldering is required when the processor location is already socketed.
HighScoreSaves Galaga 3 / Gaplus Kit
Designed for players, collectors, and operators who want Free Play, permanent score saving, attract sound options, menu-driven settings, and optional online leaderboard support while keeping original Galaga 3 / Gaplus arcade hardware in service.
- Free Play with traditional Coin-Up operation retained
- Permanent Top 5 high score saving using serial EEPROM storage
- 16 separate score tables for supported difficulty and lives combinations
- Attract sounds and attract mode screen saver support
- 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
View Galaga 3 / Gaplus Free Play and High Score Save Kit
View Galaga 3 / Gaplus Installation Guide
Before ordering: confirm that your machine contains a documented compatible original Namco Galaga 3 / Gaplus arcade PCB and a socketed 6809E processor location. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.
Galaga 3 / Gaplus Kit Details and Benefits
The HighScoreSaves Galaga 3 / Gaplus Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds Free Play, Top 5 high score saving, 16 separate score tables, serial EEPROM storage, attract sounds, menu-driven DIP settings, ROM Saver support, upright and cocktail cabinet support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support to documented compatible original Namco arcade hardware.
This daughterboard works with the original Namco Galaga 3 / Gaplus arcade PCB rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system.
Main Galaga 3 / Gaplus Kit Features
- Top 5 score saving: Saves the Top 5 supported high scores permanently.
- 16 separate score tables: Maintains unique high-score tables for supported difficulty and lives combinations.
- Battery-free storage: Uses reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or NVRAM required.
- Free Play: Start Galaga 3 / Gaplus without inserting coins.
- Traditional Coin-Up operation: Continue accepting quarters or tokens when Free Play is disabled.
- Attract sounds: Enable supported attract-screen audio behavior.
- Attract mode screen saver: Helps reduce monitor burn-in during idle operation.
- Menu-driven DIP settings: Adjust supported settings through the on-screen menu.
- ROM Saver: Original program ROMs may be removed when using supported ROM Saver features.
- Backup and restore: Save and restore supported high scores before or after game-room events.
- Upright and cocktail support: Supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.
- Optional Wi-Fi: Add online leaderboard score submission while keeping local score saving.
Access the HighScoreSaves Galaga 3 / Gaplus 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 Galaga 3 / Gaplus 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 the Top 5 supported high scores permanently.
Galaga 3 / Gaplus includes 16 separate score tables for supported difficulty and lives combinations, helping keep score results organized across different gameplay configurations.
Attract Sounds, Settings, and ROM Saver Support
The kit includes attract sound support and an attract mode screen saver to help reduce static-screen burn-in during idle operation.
Menu-driven DIP settings allow supported options to be adjusted through the on-screen interface instead of relying only on physical switch changes.
ROM Saver support allows designated original program ROMs to be removed when following the Galaga 3 / Gaplus installation guide.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Designed for documented compatible original Namco Galaga 3 / Gaplus arcade PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- This kit requires a 6809E processor for operation.
- The processor location must have a compatible 40-pin socket.
- No soldering is required when the processor location is already socketed.
- If the processor 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 Galaga 3 / Gaplus 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 Galaga 3 / Gaplus gameplay, Free Play, local score saving, score tables, ROM Saver operation, or menu-driven settings.
Galaga 3 / Gaplus Kit FAQ
Which arcade PCB does the HighScoreSaves Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit support?
The HighScoreSaves Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit is designed for documented compatible original Namco Galaga 3 / Gaplus arcade PCBs.
How many high scores does the Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit save?
The Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit saves the Top 5 supported high scores using serial EEPROM storage.
Why does the Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit include 16 score tables?
The kit includes 16 separate high-score tables for supported difficulty and lives combinations.
Does the HighScoreSaves Galaga 3 / Gaplus 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 Galaga 3 / Gaplus settings menu opened?
Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
Which processor is required for the Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit?
The Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit requires a 6809E processor and a compatible socketed 40-pin processor location.
Does the Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit installation require soldering?
Not when the processor location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible socket.
Does the Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit support upright and cocktail cabinets?
Yes. The Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.
Is Wi-Fi required for the HighScoreSaves Galaga 3 / Gaplus kit?
No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.