Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Skip to content Customize Your Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road 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. Features Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Plug in and go. Save your scores forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores. Attract sounds: Hear what you’ve been missing; can play every attract screen. Freeplay: No more coins or opening the coin door; Coin Up still supported. Attract mode: Minimizes screen burn; no static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings: Change options on-screen without opening the cabinet. ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power use. Cabinet support: Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Separate score tables: 16 distinct tables (one for each Difficulty × Lives setting). Backup & Restore: Back up high scores and restore later — perfect for parties. Important Processor: Requires a 6809E to run. Socketing: Ensure your processor is socketed; otherwise install a 40-pin socket. Read the Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road Installation Guide (PDF) before you install. Just the FAQ's Which game(s) does this kit support? This kit is built for Kicker (also known as Shao-Lin’s Road) on the original PCB. How many scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 5 high scores. It also maintains 16 separate tables based on lives and difficulty settings. Does it support Freeplay and coin operation? Yes. You can enable Freeplay or keep Coin Up active — your choice. Do I need to solder anything? No soldering is required for installation; however, your 6809E CPU must be socketed. If it isn’t, you’ll need to install a 40-pin socket. What is ROM Saver? ROM Saver means the program runs from the kit, allowing you to remove the original program ROMs to reduce power consumption and heat. How do I change DIP settings? All options are menu-driven on screen — no need to open the cabinet or flip physical DIP switches. Are attract sounds adjustable? Yes. You can enable attract sounds (including every attract screen) or turn them off entirely. Will it work in my cabinet? Yes. The kit supports both Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Can I back up and restore scores? Yes. Use the Backup & Restore feature to save high scores and restore them later — great for parties or tournaments. Where do I get the installation guide? Download it here: Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road Installation Guide (PDF).