Jr. Pac-Man Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Original Bally Midway Hardware
Upgrade a compatible original Bally Midway Jr. Pac-Man arcade PCB with Free Play, Top 10 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, selectable Fast and Original gameplay modes, attract sounds, menu-driven DIP settings, ROM Saver support, Fast Boot, Stealth Mode, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
The HighScoreSaves Jr. Pac-Man Kit works with original Jr. Pac-Man and Field Kit PCBs rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system.
The kit installs through the documented Z80 processor location. No soldering is required when the Z80 is already installed in a compatible 40-pin socket.
HighScoreSaves Jr. Pac-Man Kit
Designed for players, collectors, and operators who want Free Play, permanent score saving, selectable game speed, menu-driven settings, attract sound options, and optional online leaderboard support while keeping original Jr. Pac-Man arcade hardware in service.
- Compatible with original Jr. Pac-Man and Field Kit PCBs
- Free Play with traditional Coin-Up operation retained
- Permanent Top 10 high score saving using serial EEPROM storage
- Separate Top 10 tables for Fast and Original gameplay versions
- Separate score tables for 1, 2, 3, or 5 lives settings
- Adjustable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation frequency
- Screen-save attract mode to help reduce CRT monitor burn-in
- Original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves copyright selection
- Menu-driven DIP and operator settings
- ROM Saver support for optional original ROM removal
- Bonus life options at 10K, 15K, 20K, or 30K
- Normal and Hard difficulty selection
- Backup and restore support for saved high scores
- Fast Boot and Stealth Mode support
- Upright and cocktail cabinet support
- Optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support
View Jr. Pac-Man Free Play and High Score Save Kit
View Jr. Pac-Man Installation Guide
Before ordering: confirm that your machine contains a documented compatible original Jr. Pac-Man or Field Kit PCB and a socketed Z80 processor location. If the Z80 processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.
Jr. Pac-Man Kit Details and Benefits
The HighScoreSaves Jr. Pac-Man Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds Free Play, Top 10 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, selectable Fast and Original gameplay versions, attract sounds, menu-driven DIP settings, ROM Saver support, screen-save attract mode, bonus life options, difficulty selection, Fast Boot, Stealth Mode, upright/cocktail support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support to documented compatible original Bally Midway hardware.
This daughterboard works with original Jr. Pac-Man and Field Kit PCBs rather than replacing the game board with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system.
Main Jr. Pac-Man Kit Features
- Top 10 score saving: Stores the Top 10 supported high scores permanently.
- Battery-free storage: Uses reliable serial EEPROM storage instead of NVRAM or batteries.
- Free Play: Start Jr. Pac-Man without inserting coins.
- Traditional Coin-Up operation: Coins remain fully supported when desired.
- Fast and Original modes: Supports selectable gameplay versions with separate score tables.
- Lives-specific score tables: Separate saves for 1, 2, 3, or 5 lives settings.
- Adjustable attract sounds: Select 25%, 50%, or 100% attract rotation frequency.
- Screen-save attract mode: Helps minimize CRT monitor burn-in.
- Copyright selection: Choose original manufacturer branding or HighScoreSaves branding.
- Menu-driven DIP settings: Change supported settings directly on screen.
- ROM Saver: Original ROMs may be removed when installed as directed.
- Bonus life options: Select 10K, 15K, 20K, or 30K bonus life settings.
- Difficulty selection: Normal and Hard modes are available.
- Backup and restore: Save and reload high scores when needed.
- Fast Boot: Self-test is available through the menu or DIP OFF mode.
- Stealth Mode: Supports a more original-style startup appearance.
- 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 Jr. Pac-Man 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, Fast Mode, and Permanent High Scores
Free Play allows Jr. Pac-Man to start without inserting coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation as an available setting.
Supported score data is stored using serial EEPROM, so NVRAM or batteries are not required for saved scores. The kit stores the Top 10 supported scores.
Fast and Original gameplay versions have independent Top 10 score tables. Lives-specific tables are also supported for 1, 2, 3, or 5 lives settings.
Bally Midway Hardware, Attract Sounds, and ROM Saver
Jr. Pac-Man uses original Bally Midway arcade hardware, and this kit is designed to keep the original maze-action gameplay, controls, timing, sound, and cabinet behavior intact.
Attract sounds are adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation frequency. Screen-save attract mode helps minimize CRT monitor burn-in during idle operation.
ROM Saver support allows designated original ROMs to be removed when the kit is installed as directed in the Jr. Pac-Man installation guide.
Bonus Life, Difficulty, Fast Boot, and Stealth Mode
Bonus life options are selectable at 10K, 15K, 20K, or 30K. Difficulty can be set to Normal or Hard through the supported menu options.
Fast Boot provides self-test access through the menu or DIP OFF mode. Stealth Mode supports a more original-style startup appearance for collectors who want a stock cabinet feel.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Compatible with documented original Jr. Pac-Man and Field Kit PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- This kit requires a Z80 processor installed in a compatible 40-pin socket.
- No soldering is required when the Z80 location is already socketed.
- If the Z80 processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket.
- Remove only the designated original ROMs identified in the Jr. Pac-Man installation guide when using ROM Saver features.
- Verify Pin 1 orientation, processor alignment, socket condition, board seating, and all processor pins before restoring cabinet power.
- Review the Jr. Pac-Man installation guide before installation.
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, ROM Saver operation, Fast and Original modes, Fast Boot, Stealth 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 Jr. Pac-Man gameplay, Free Play, local score saving, score tables, ROM Saver operation, Fast and Original modes, or menu-driven settings.
Jr. Pac-Man Kit FAQ
Which arcade PCBs does the HighScoreSaves Jr. Pac-Man kit support?
The Jr. Pac-Man kit is compatible with documented original Jr. Pac-Man and Field Kit PCBs.
Which processor is required for the Jr. Pac-Man kit?
The kit requires a Z80 processor installed in a compatible socketed 40-pin processor location.
How many high scores does the Jr. Pac-Man kit save?
The kit saves the Top 10 supported scores using serial EEPROM storage.
Does Jr. Pac-Man support Fast and Original score tables?
Yes. The kit supports separate Top 10 tables for Fast and Original gameplay versions.
Does the Jr. Pac-Man kit support Free Play and Coin-Up operation?
Yes. Free Play and traditional Coin-Up operation are both supported.
How is the HighScoreSaves Jr. Pac-Man 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 bonus life options are available on the Jr. Pac-Man kit?
Bonus life options include 10K, 15K, 20K, and 30K settings.
Does the Jr. Pac-Man kit support upright and cocktail cabinets?
Yes. The Jr. Pac-Man kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.
Is Wi-Fi required for the HighScoreSaves Jr. Pac-Man kit?
No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.