Pac-Man High Score Save Kit Compatibility and Multigame Comparison
Compare three Pac-Man high score save kit options for documented compatible original Pac-Man-family arcade hardware. Choose between the focused Pac-Man Standard Kit, the five-game Pac-Man | Ms. Pac-Man Multigame Kit, or the expanded seven-game Pac-Man Rearranged Multigame Kit.
Choosing the Correct Pac-Man Arcade PCB Upgrade
HighScoreSaves offers three upgrades for documented compatible original Pac-Man-family arcade hardware. The correct Pac-Man high score save kit depends on which games you want available and how extensive an installation you want to perform on the original arcade PCB.
The Pac-Man Standard Kit is the focused Pac-Man-only choice. The Pac-Man | Ms. Pac-Man Multigame Kit adds five selectable games, while Pac-Man Rearranged expands the collection to seven games. The multigame installations use additional daughterboards and PCB locations beyond the Z80 processor socket.
Original Pac-Man-Family PCB Compatibility
Compare the Three Pac-Man Kits
Use this comparison to choose the upgrade that best fits your game selection and installation preferences. Complete features, current options, pricing, included components, and ordering information remain on the individual product pages.
| Kit | Best Fit | Important Compatibility / Installation Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Pac-Man Standard Kit | Best for customers who want Pac-Man only, including original-speed and fast Pac-Man, without adding the larger multigame collection | Uses a Z80 daughter card on documented compatible Pac-Man / Ms. Pac-Man hardware. The current guide requires removal of the program ROMs in row 6 and transfer of the Z80 to the kit |
| Pac-Man | Ms. Pac-Man Multigame Kit | Best for customers wanting Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, Ms. Pac-Man Plus, and Pengo on one compatible original PCB | More involved installation using the main daughterboard, GFX multiboard at 5E, and PROM multiboards at 7F, 4A, and 1M |
| Pac-Man Rearranged Multigame Kit | Best for customers wanting the largest collection, including Pac-Man Rearranged plus Pengo V2 and Pengo V3 | Uses the Pac-Man multigame installation path on documented compatible Bally Midway Z80 hardware; verify all required multiboard locations before ordering |
Pac-Man Standard Kit Installation
The Pac-Man Standard Kit uses a single Z80 daughter card. A compatible Z80 processor is required.
The current guide instructs the installer to remove the Z80, install it on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard with the correct Pin 1 orientation, and connect the kit through the original processor location.
The current Standard Kit guide also specifically instructs the installer to remove all program ROMs in row 6. Follow the current guide rather than assuming those original program ROMs remain installed.
Pac-Man Multigame Installation Requirements
The five-game Multigame Kit and Pac-Man Rearranged use a more extensive installation than the Standard Kit. The current multigame guide documents a main CPU daughterboard plus additional graphics and PROM multiboards.
Pac-Man Pre-Order Compatibility Checklist
After Choosing the Correct Pac-Man Kit
Once the PCB, Z80 socket, required installation locations, and preferred game collection have been confirmed, use the matching product page for complete features, current Standard and Wi-Fi options, included components, processor and socket choices, pricing, and ordering information.
This category is intended to help determine which Pac-Man upgrade fits your original arcade hardware and installation needs before ordering.
Pac-Man Kit Compatibility FAQ
How many Pac-Man upgrade choices are in this category?
Three: the Pac-Man Standard Kit, the five-game Pac-Man | Ms. Pac-Man Multigame Kit, and the seven-game Pac-Man Rearranged Multigame Kit.
Which kit has the simplest installation?
The Pac-Man Standard Kit uses a simpler Z80 daughtercard installation. The multigame installation adds graphics and PROM multiboards and requires additional component removal.
Can the Standard Kit install on a Ms. Pac-Man PCB?
Yes, according to the current Standard Kit installation guide. The existing Ms. Pac-Man daughterboard and ribbon cable are removed, and its Z80 is reused on the HighScoreSaves kit.
Does the Pac-Man Multigame Kit use only the Z80 socket?
No. The current multigame installation also uses the GFX location at 5E and PROM locations at 7F, 4A, and 1M, along with removal of the documented program and graphics ROMs.
Does installation require soldering?
Not when all required installation locations are properly socketed. A soldered required processor or component location must be handled appropriately by a qualified arcade technician before installation.
Which kit includes Pac-Man Rearranged?
Only the seven-game Pac-Man Rearranged Multigame Kit includes Pac-Man Rearranged.