Ghosts 'n Goblins Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Original Capcom Hardware
Upgrade a compatible original Capcom Ghosts 'n Goblins arcade PCB with Free Play, Top 5 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, attract sounds, menu-driven DIP settings, ROM Saver support, practice mode, continue mode, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
The HighScoreSaves Ghosts 'n Goblins Kit works with original Capcom arcade hardware rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system.
This kit requires a standard 6809 processor and is not compatible with 6809E processors. No soldering is required when the processor location is already socketed with a compatible 40-pin socket.
HighScoreSaves Ghosts 'n Goblins Kit
Designed for players, collectors, and operators who want Free Play, permanent score saving, attract sound support, practice options, and optional online leaderboard support while keeping original Ghosts 'n Goblins arcade hardware in service.
- Free Play with traditional Coin-Up operation retained
- Permanent Top 5 high score saving using serial EEPROM storage
- Attract sounds with 100% attract-screen sound rotation
- Attract mode protection to help reduce static-screen burn-in
- Menu-driven DIP and gameplay settings
- ROM Saver support for optional original program ROM removal
- Backup and restore support for saved high scores
- Continue mode support
- Practice mode for levels 2–6 with infinite lives enabled
- Separate score tables for different lives settings
- Upright and cocktail cabinet support
- Optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support
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View Ghosts 'n Goblins Installation Guide
Before ordering: confirm that your machine contains a documented compatible original Capcom Ghosts 'n Goblins arcade PCB and a socketed standard 6809 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.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Kit Details and Benefits
The HighScoreSaves Ghosts 'n Goblins Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds Free Play, Top 5 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, attract sounds, menu-driven DIP settings, ROM Saver support, continue mode, practice mode, separate score tables, upright/cocktail support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support to documented compatible original Capcom arcade hardware.
This daughterboard works with the original Capcom Ghosts 'n Goblins arcade PCB rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system.
Main Ghosts 'n Goblins Kit Features
- Top 5 score saving: Stores the Top 5 supported high scores permanently.
- Battery-free storage: Uses reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or NVRAM required.
- Free Play: Start Ghosts 'n Goblins without inserting coins.
- Traditional Coin-Up operation: Continue accepting quarters or tokens when Free Play is disabled.
- Attract sounds: Enable 100% attract-screen sound rotation.
- Attract mode protection: Helps reduce static-screen burn-in during idle operation.
- Menu-driven DIP settings: Adjust supported game and operator 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.
- Continue mode: Enable or disable continues as desired.
- Practice mode: Start from levels 2–6 with infinite lives enabled for advanced practice.
- Separate score tables: Maintains different high-score tables for different lives settings.
- 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins 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 stores the Top 5 supported high scores permanently.
Separate score tables are supported for different lives settings, helping keep score results organized across different gameplay configurations.
Practice Mode, Continue Mode, and Operator Settings
Practice mode allows advanced players to start from levels 2–6 with infinite lives enabled. This is useful for learning later stages without changing the original arcade gameplay used during normal play.
Continue mode can be enabled or disabled through supported settings. Menu-driven DIP settings allow supported options to be adjusted through the on-screen interface instead of relying only on physical switch changes.
The kit also includes attract sounds, attract mode protection, backup and restore support, and ROM Saver support when installed as directed.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Designed for documented compatible original Capcom Ghosts 'n Goblins arcade PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- This kit requires a standard 6809 processor for operation.
- This kit is not compatible with 6809E processors.
- 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins 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, practice mode, continue mode, 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins gameplay, Free Play, local score saving, score tables, ROM Saver operation, practice mode, or menu-driven settings.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Kit FAQ
Which arcade PCB does the HighScoreSaves Ghosts 'n Goblins kit support?
The HighScoreSaves Ghosts 'n Goblins kit is designed for documented compatible original Capcom Ghosts 'n Goblins arcade PCBs.
Which processor is required for the Ghosts 'n Goblins kit?
The Ghosts 'n Goblins kit requires a standard 6809 processor and a compatible socketed 40-pin processor location.
Is the Ghosts 'n Goblins kit compatible with 6809E processors?
No. This kit uses a standard 6809 processor and is not compatible with 6809E processors.
How many high scores does the Ghosts 'n Goblins kit save?
The Ghosts 'n Goblins kit stores the Top 5 supported high scores using serial EEPROM storage.
Does the HighScoreSaves Ghosts 'n Goblins 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins settings menu opened?
Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
What does practice mode do on the Ghosts 'n Goblins kit?
Practice mode allows players to start from levels 2–6 with infinite lives enabled for advanced practice sessions.
Does the Ghosts 'n Goblins kit support upright and cocktail cabinets?
Yes. The Ghosts 'n Goblins kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.
Is Wi-Fi required for the HighScoreSaves Ghosts 'n Goblins kit?
No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.