Pepper 2 Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Upgrade your original Pepper 2 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.

Pepper 2 Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Pepper 2 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: Saves the Top 5 scores. 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. Copyright message: Set to original manufacturer or Highscoresaves. Menu-driven DIP settings: Change settings on-screen—no cabinet pull-out. ROM Saver: Original program ROMs can be removed (program is on the save kit). Cabinet support: Works in upright or cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & restore: Back up high scores and restore later—great for before/after parties. Separate score tables: Different tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Reset button: Restart a game without powering off (enable in menu). Fast boot: No waiting for initialization. Stealth Mode: Boots straight to the game. Important Ensure your 6502 is socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Read the installation guide (PDF) before installing. Just the FAQ's Do I need to solder anything? No, this kit is plug-and-play. No soldering or board modifications required. Does it save high scores permanently? Yes, scores are stored in EEPROM and do not require batteries. How many high scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 5 scores. 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, you can enable Free Play or continue to use Coin Up. Will it work in all cabinet types? Yes, it supports both upright and cocktail cabinets. Does it support backup and restore? Yes, you can back up scores and restore them later—perfect for before/after parties. What CPUs are compatible? You must use a socketed 6502 processor. Encrypted/custom CPUs will not work. What is Stealth Mode? Stealth Mode allows the kit to boot directly to the game without showing menus. Where can I download the installation guide? You can download it here: Pepper 2 Installation Guide (PDF)