Jungle Hunt and Jungle King Free Play and High Score Save Kits for Original SJ Taito Hardware
Upgrade compatible original Jungle Hunt, Jungle King, or supported SJ Taito arcade hardware with Free Play, Top 5 high score saving with initials, serial EEPROM storage, menu-driven DIP settings, attract sounds, ROM Saver support, game selection, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
This category focuses on the Jungle Hunt / Jungle King compatible SJ Taito multigame upgrade. The kit runs on original arcade hardware rather than replacing the cabinet with an emulation platform, reproduction PCB, or multicade system.
The kit supports a selectable lineup of classic SJ Taito titles including Elevator Action, Jungle King, Jungle Hunt, Pirate Pete, Time Tunnel, Space Seeker, and Seafighter Poseidon.
Jungle Hunt / Jungle King Kit Features
Choose this kit when you want Free Play, permanent score saving, menu-driven configuration, selectable games, and optional online leaderboard support while keeping compatible original SJ Taito arcade hardware in service.
- Includes Elevator Action, Jungle King, Jungle Hunt, Pirate Pete, Time Tunnel, Space Seeker, and Seafighter Poseidon
- Designed for compatible original Jungle Hunt and Elevator Action SJ Taito PCBs
- Free Play with traditional Coin-Up operation retained
- Permanent Top 5 high score saving with initials for each supported game
- Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or NVRAM required
- Adjustable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% attract rotations
- Attract mode screen saver to help reduce monitor burn-in
- Menu-driven DIP and gameplay settings
- ROM Saver support for optional original program ROM removal
- High Scores button and All Global High Scores button support
- Backup and restore support for saved high scores
- Separate score tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings
- Reset button option
- Accessible self-test through the menu or DIP switches
- Continue feature support
- God Mode practice with score saving disabled
- Stealth Mode for a stock-style boot appearance
- Upright cabinet support
- Optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support
View Jungle Hunt / Elevator Action / Taito Multigame Kit
View Jungle Hunt / Elevator Action / Taito Multigame Installation Guide
Before ordering: confirm that your machine contains a documented compatible original Jungle Hunt, Jungle King, or supported SJ Taito arcade PCB. A socketed Z80 processor is required. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.
Jungle Hunt / Jungle King Kit Details and Benefits
The Jungle Hunt / Jungle King compatible SJ Taito Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds Free Play, Top 5 high score saving with initials, serial EEPROM storage, selectable game support, attract sounds, menu-driven DIP settings, ROM Saver support, backup and restore, reset support, self-test access, Continue options, God Mode practice, Stealth Mode, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support to documented compatible original SJ Taito arcade hardware.
This kit preserves original arcade hardware behavior and does not replace the cabinet with an emulation system, reproduction PCB, or multicade board.
Games Included
Elevator Action
Taito espionage action with elevators, enemy agents, and mission-based gameplay.
Jungle King
Early Taito jungle platform action with vine swinging, swimming, and obstacle timing.
Jungle Hunt
Classic jungle adventure gameplay with running, vine, water, and hazard sections.
Pirate Pete
Pirate-themed variant using the same style of staged action gameplay.
Time Tunnel
Included SJ Taito title available through the kit’s selectable game menu.
Space Seeker
Included SJ Taito title available through the kit’s selectable game menu.
Seafighter Poseidon
Included SJ Taito title available through the kit’s selectable game menu.
Main Jungle Hunt / Jungle King Features
- Seven supported games: Select Elevator Action, Jungle King, Jungle Hunt, Pirate Pete, Time Tunnel, Space Seeker, or Seafighter Poseidon.
- Permanent score saving: Saves Top 5 scores with initials for supported games.
- Battery-free storage: Uses serial EEPROM instead of NVRAM or batteries.
- Free Play: Start games without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation.
- Attract sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract rotations.
- Attract mode screen saver: Helps reduce monitor burn-in during idle operation.
- Menu-driven DIP settings: Configure supported settings directly on screen.
- ROM Saver: Original program ROMs may be removed when installed as directed.
- High Scores button: Quickly access score tables for the selected game.
- All Global High Scores button: Useful for Wi-Fi enabled leaderboard support.
- Backup and restore: Save and restore supported scores before maintenance, parties, or tournaments.
- Separate score tables: Supports unique score tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings.
- Reset button option: Restart gameplay without powering off the cabinet.
- Self-test access: Launch self-test from the menu or DIP switches.
- Continue feature: Enable or disable continues through the supported settings.
- God Mode: Practice with unlimited lives while score saving is disabled.
- Stealth Mode: Boots and behaves like a stock original PCB.
- Optional Wi-Fi: Add online leaderboard score submission while keeping local score saving.
Access the HighScoreSaves 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.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Designed for documented compatible original Jungle Hunt and Elevator Action SJ Taito PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB stack is required during installation.
- A socketed Z80 processor is required.
- If the Z80 processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket.
- The installation guide identifies both the main Z80 daughter card and sound Z80 daughter card.
- Program and sound ROMs must be removed as directed in the installation guide.
- The guide identifies Z80 Main CPU location IC56 and Z80 Sound CPU location IC52 for installation steps.
- Verify Pin 1 orientation, CPU alignment, daughterboard seating, ribbon cable orientation, board clearance, and all connectors before restoring cabinet power.
- Review the Jungle Hunt / Elevator Action / Taito Multigame installation guide before setup.
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, local score saving, game selection, ROM Saver operation, menu settings, or self-test access.
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 local gameplay, Free Play, score saving, ROM Saver operation, game selection, menu settings, or supported cabinet operation.
Jungle Hunt / Jungle King Kit FAQ
Which games are included with the Jungle Hunt / Jungle King compatible kit?
The kit includes Elevator Action, Jungle King, Jungle Hunt, Pirate Pete, Time Tunnel, Space Seeker, and Seafighter Poseidon.
Which arcade PCBs does this SJ Taito kit support?
The kit is designed for documented compatible original Jungle Hunt and Elevator Action SJ Taito PCBs.
Which processor is required for the Jungle Hunt / Jungle King kit?
A socketed Z80 processor is required. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed first.
How many scores does the Jungle Hunt / Jungle King kit save?
The kit saves Top 5 scores with initials for supported games using serial EEPROM storage.
Does the Jungle Hunt / Jungle King kit support Free Play and Coin-Up?
Yes. Free Play and traditional Coin-Up operation are both supported.
Are original ROMs removed during installation?
The installation guide directs removal of the required program and sound ROMs during setup. Follow the guide exactly for the supported PCB stack.
How is the settings menu opened?
Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on, then release it when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
What are Continue, God Mode, and Stealth Mode?
Continue mode can be enabled or disabled. God Mode provides unlimited-lives practice with score saving disabled. Stealth Mode boots and behaves like a stock original PCB.
Is Wi-Fi required for the Jungle Hunt / Jungle King kit?
No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.