Pengo Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Pengo Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Customize Your Pengo 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 a serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores with initials. Attract sounds: Enable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-screen rotations. Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up: Coins/tokens still supported if desired. Attract mode: Reduce screen burn—no more static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings: Change settings on-screen—no cabinet pull-out. 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 before/after parties. Separate score tables: Different tables for chosen lives (2, 3, or 4). Reset button: Restart a game without powering off (enable in menu). Important Ensure your Z80 is socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Use a standard Z80: Some PCBs use an encrypted Z80 that is not compatible with this save kit. Read the installation guide (PDF) before installing. Just the FAQ's Do I need to solder anything? No, the kit is plug-and-play. No soldering or board modifications required. Does it save my high scores permanently? Yes, scores are stored on EEPROM and don’t need batteries. How many high scores does it save? The kit saves the Top 5 scores with initials. Does it support attract sounds? Yes, you can enable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% frequency. Can I use Free Play and coins? Yes, the kit supports both Free Play and Coin Up modes. Does it work in all cabinet types? Yes, it works in upright and cocktail cabinets. Can I back up and restore scores? Yes, you can back up scores and restore them later, perfect for before/after parties. Does it provide separate score tables? Yes, you can save distinct tables for different life settings (2, 3, or 4 lives). What CPUs are compatible? You must use a standard Z80. Encrypted Z80 CPUs are not supported. Where can I download the installation guide? You can download it here: Pengo Installation Guide (PDF)