Taito Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kits for Original Taito Hardware
Upgrade documented compatible original Taito arcade PCBs with Free Play, permanent high score saving, menu-driven settings, attract-sound options, ROM Saver support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support through supported Taito multigame kit options.
This category covers Taito multigame upgrades for two related hardware paths: the Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action | Taito Multigame Kit for original SJ Taito hardware, and the Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame Kit for supported vertical Taito hardware. These are original-hardware upgrades, not emulation platforms, reproduction boards, or generic multicade replacements.
Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action | Taito Multigame Kit
Choose this kit for compatible original SJ Taito Jungle Hunt or Elevator Action arcade PCBs when you want the seven-game Taito multigame setup.
- Designed for original SJ Taito Jungle Hunt and Elevator Action PCBs
- Includes Elevator Action, Jungle King, Jungle Hunt, Pirate Pete, Time Tunnel, Space Seeker, and Seafighter Poseidon
- Permanent Top 5 score saving with initials for each supported game
- Free Play with traditional Coin-Up operation available
- Serial EEPROM score storage with no batteries required
- Attract sounds adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100%
- Menu-driven DIP switch settings
- ROM Saver support for documented original ROM removal
- Optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi leaderboard support
Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame Kit
Choose this kit for supported Frontline, Wild Western, and compatible vertical Taito hardware when you want the Frontline-style multigame setup.
- Designed for supported original Frontline-style vertical Taito hardware
- Supports Frontline, Wild Western, Alpine Ski, Bio Attack, Water Ski, Highway Race, and Space Cruiser
- Permanent Top 10 score saving with initials
- Free Play with traditional Coin-Up operation available
- Serial EEPROM score storage with no batteries required
- Attract sounds adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100%
- Menu-driven DIP switch settings
- ROM Saver support for documented original ROM removal
- Optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi leaderboard support
Settings Menu Access
To access supported HighScoreSaves settings, hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
Verify Taito PCB Compatibility Before Ordering
- The Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action | Taito Multigame Kit is for compatible original SJ Taito hardware.
- The Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame Kit is for supported Frontline-style vertical Taito hardware.
- A Z80 processor is required for the documented Taito multigame installations.
- Main and sound Z80 daughter cards are used in the documented installation guides.
- Original program and sound ROM removal is part of the documented multigame installation process.
- No soldering is required when the needed Z80 locations already have compatible sockets.
- Review the correct installation guide before setup and verify processor orientation, socket condition, ROM removal, ribbon cable placement, PCB stack alignment, and all installation steps before restoring cabinet power.
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Taito Multigame Kit Details and Benefits
The Taito Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kits are original-hardware upgrades for supported Taito arcade PCBs. Depending on the cabinet and board set, choose either the Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action | Taito Multigame Kit or the Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame Kit.
These kits add Free Play, permanent high score saving, attract-sound control, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver support, backup and restore, reset options, self-test access, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while keeping the original Taito PCB platform in use.
Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action Kit
- Hardware path: Compatible original SJ Taito Jungle Hunt and Elevator Action PCBs.
- Games included: Elevator Action, Jungle King, Jungle Hunt, Pirate Pete, Time Tunnel, Space Seeker, and Seafighter Poseidon.
- Score saving: Each supported game stores its own Top 5 scores with initials.
- Core features: Free Play, Coin-Up support, attract sounds, menu-driven DIP settings, ROM Saver support, Backup and Restore, Reset Button, self-test, Continue, God Mode, and Stealth Mode.
Frontline Vertical Taito Kit
- Hardware path: Supported Frontline, Wild Western, Jungle Hunt, and Elevator Action PCBs, with rotary dial requirements where applicable.
- Games included: Frontline, Wild Western, Alpine Ski, Bio Attack, Water Ski, Highway Race, and Space Cruiser.
- Score saving: Saves the Top 10 scores with initials.
- Core features: Free Play, Coin-Up support, attract sounds, menu-driven DIP settings, ROM Saver support, Backup and Restore, separate score tables, Reset Button, self-test, Continue, God Mode, and Flip Screen.
Choosing the Correct Taito Multigame Kit
Choose the Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action | Taito Multigame Kit when the goal is the seven-game SJ Taito set built around Elevator Action, Jungle King, Jungle Hunt, Pirate Pete, Time Tunnel, Space Seeker, and Seafighter Poseidon.
Choose the Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame Kit when the cabinet and controls match the Frontline-style vertical Taito game set, including Frontline, Wild Western, Alpine Ski, Bio Attack, Water Ski, Highway Race, and Space Cruiser.
Free Play, Coin-Up, and Score Saving
Free Play allows supported Taito games to start without inserting coins. Traditional Coin-Up operation can still be used when desired, depending on the selected kit settings and cabinet configuration.
The Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action kit stores the Top 5 scores with initials for each supported game. The Frontline Vertical Taito kit stores the Top 10 scores with initials. Supported score and setting data is saved locally on the PCB using serial EEPROM storage rather than batteries or NVRAM.
Backup and Restore support makes it easier to preserve saved scores before service work, testing, events, or tournament use. Separate score tables are supported where documented by the selected kit.
Attract Sounds, ROM Saver, and Menu Settings
Attract sounds can be configured at 25%, 50%, or 100% intervals. Menu-driven DIP settings allow supported cabinet and gameplay options to be changed through the on-screen interface instead of pulling the board for ordinary setting changes.
ROM Saver support allows documented original program and sound ROM removal so the game program can run from the upgrade kit. This can reduce heat and power use on aging original hardware when installed according to the proper guide.
Supported advanced features may include Reset Button, self-test access, Continue mode, God Mode with score saving disabled, Stealth Mode, and Flip Screen depending on the selected Taito multigame kit.
Settings Menu Access
To access supported HighScoreSaves settings, hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- These kits are designed for documented compatible original Taito arcade PCBs.
- The Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action | Taito Multigame Kit works with original SJ Taito hardware.
- The Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame Kit works with supported Frontline-style vertical Taito hardware.
- A Z80 processor is required for the documented installations.
- The documented multigame installations use a Z80 main daughter card and a Z80 sound daughter card.
- Original program and sound ROM removal is required in the documented installation process.
- Main CPU installation is documented at IC56, and sound CPU installation is documented at IC52 on the supported Taito PCB stack.
- No soldering is required when the needed Z80 locations already have compatible sockets.
- If a required processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed before using the kit.
- Verify processor orientation, Pin 1 alignment, ROM removal, daughter card clearance, ribbon cable placement, PCB stack assembly, and all installation steps before restoring cabinet power.
Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions
Standard kits save supported scores and settings locally. An internet connection is not required for gameplay, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, menu access, or local score saving.
Optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi kits include the same local features and add supported online score submission through the HighScoreSaves leaderboard platform.
Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local gameplay, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, score saving, game selection, or settings-menu operation.
Taito Multigame Kit FAQ
Which Taito multigame kit should I choose?
Choose the Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action kit for compatible original SJ Taito hardware. Choose the Frontline Vertical Taito kit for supported Frontline-style vertical Taito hardware.
Which games are included in the Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action kit?
Elevator Action, Jungle King, Jungle Hunt, Pirate Pete, Time Tunnel, Space Seeker, and Seafighter Poseidon are included.
Which games are included in the Frontline Vertical Taito kit?
Frontline, Wild Western, Alpine Ski, Bio Attack, Water Ski, Highway Race, and Space Cruiser are included.
How many scores are saved?
The Jungle Hunt | Elevator Action kit saves Top 5 scores with initials. The Frontline Vertical Taito kit saves Top 10 scores with initials.
Does it support Free Play and Coin-Up?
Yes. Free Play and traditional Coin-Up operation are supported on the applicable Taito multigame setup.
What processor is required?
A Z80 processor is required for the documented Taito multigame installations.
Do original ROMs need to be removed?
Yes. The documented multigame installation process includes removing original program and sound ROMs before installing the daughter cards.
How do I access the settings menu?
Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
Is Wi-Fi required?
No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.