Mario Bros Free Play and High Score Save Kits
Upgrade your original Mario Bros cabinet with a plug-and-play Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled kit to upload scores to your personal online page (that we provide), or a Standard kit for local score saving—both preserve authentic gameplay while adding modern features.
Learn about Wi-Fi vs Standard kits, browse install guides and explore online scoreboards at ArcadeHighScores.com.
Braze Mario Bros Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Braze Mario Bros. High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A simple-to-install high score save kit for Mario Bros. that permanently remembers the top 5 scores and initials and also saves your current Free Play setting. No batteries required. Installs in minutes—no special wiring or soldering is typically needed. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the Z80 CPU from the Mario Bros. CPU board. Insert the Z80 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated Z80 socket on the CPU board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring. Top 5 High Score Save: remembers scores and initials permanently (no batteries). Free Play saved: preserves your Free Play setting; toggle via the standard Mario Bros. test mode. Easy reset: clear the table in test mode by resetting the bookkeeping distributions. Just the FAQ's Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? Typically no. Most installations require no soldering or special wiring. How do I reset the high scores? Enter Mario Bros. test mode and clear the “bookkeeping distributions” to restore the default table. Is Free Play saved? Yes. The kit saves your current Free Play setting; you can enable or disable it in the standard test mode. Which CPU does this kit use? The kit interfaces with the Z80 CPU—remove the Z80, place it in the daughter card, then insert the card into the Z80 socket.
Mario Bros Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Mario Bros 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 EPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save — Saves the Top 5 scores with initials. Attract Sounds — Toggle ON/OFF during attract-screen rotation. Freeplay — No more coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up — Still supports coins if desired. Attract Mode — Minimizes screen burn; no static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings — Change DIP switches without opening the game. ROM Saver — Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power. Cabinet support — Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore — Back up high scores and restore later; ideal for parties. Separate score tables — Different high score saving for lives chosen (2, 3, or 4). Reset Button — Restart a game without powering the cabinet (enable in menu). Self-test accessible — Via main menu or by setting all PCB DIP switches to OFF. Important Ensure your Z80 is socketed; if not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Read the Mario Bros installation guide (PDF) before you install. Frequently Asked Questions Does this kit permanently save scores? Yes. Scores are saved to a serial EPROM, so they persist after power-off. Will Freeplay disable coin operation? No. You can run in Freeplay or keep Coin Up enabled for token/coin use. Do I need to solder anything? No soldering is required if your Z80 is socketed. If not, add a 40-pin socket first. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. The on-screen menu lets you adjust DIP options like lives, coinage, and Freeplay. Is there a way to restore scores after a party? Yes. Use the Backup & Restore feature to save your table beforehand and reload it later. Where’s the installation guide? Right here: Mario Bros Installation Guide (PDF).