Megazone Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Megazone Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Customize Your Megazone 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. Attract Sounds — Hear what you’ve been missing; can play on every attract screen rotation. Freeplay — No more coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up — Still supports coins if wanted. Attract Mode — Minimizes screen burn; no static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings — Change DIP switches without opening your game. ROM Saver — Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power. Cabinet support — Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Separate score tables — 16 distinct HSS tables (one for each difficulty × lives setting). Backup & Restore — Back up high scores and restore later; ideal for parties. Flip Screen — Rotate image 180° when needed. Important Requires a 6809E to run. Ensure your processor is socketed; otherwise install a 40-pin socket. Read the Megazone Installation Guide (PDF) before you install. Frequently Asked Questions Does this kit permanently save high scores? Yes. Scores are stored in a serial EPROM that keeps data even when powered off. Can I still use coins if Freeplay is enabled? Yes. The kit supports both Freeplay and Coin Up modes simultaneously. Do I need to solder anything to install? No soldering is required if your 6809E processor is already socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket. How many high score tables are available? The kit saves 16 independent high score tables—one for each difficulty and lives setting combination. Can I rotate the screen for cocktail cabinets? Yes. The kit includes a Flip Screen option for alternate display orientations. Where can I download the installation guide? Download it here: Megazone Installation Guide (PDF).