Tutankham Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Original Konami Hardware

Tutankham Kit Details and Benefits

The Tutankham Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Konami Tutankham arcade hardware with Free Play, permanent Top 5 high score saving with initials, menu-driven settings, serial EEPROM storage, attract sounds, ROM Saver support, backup and restore, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.

This is a focused original-hardware upgrade for Tutankham. It keeps the original PCB, controls, sound, timing, and gameplay platform while adding reliable score retention and convenient operator features.

Main Tutankham Kit Features

• Original Tutankham PCB support: Designed for documented compatible original Konami hardware.
• Permanent score saving: Saves the Top 5 supported high scores with initials.
• Free Play: Start games without inserting coins.
• Coin-Up operation: Continue using traditional coins or tokens when desired.
• Serial EEPROM storage: Saves supported scores without batteries or NVRAM.
• Attract sounds: Enable sound during the full supported attract rotation.
• Attract mode protection: Helps reduce long periods of static display content.
• Menu-driven DIP switches: Change supported settings directly on-screen.
• ROM Saver support: Original program ROMs may optionally be removed.
• Backup and restore: Save and restore supported high-score data when needed.
• Separate score tables: Independent tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives.
• Cabinet compatibility: Works in upright and cocktail configurations.
• Optional Wi-Fi: Add supported online score uploading while retaining local score saving.

Accessing the Settings Menu

To access the supported HighScoreSaves settings menu, power the cabinet off, hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on, and release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.

Free Play, Coin-Up, and Top 5 Score Saving

Free Play allows Tutankham to start without inserting coins, while traditional Coin-Up operation can still be used when desired.

The kit permanently saves the Top 5 supported scores with initials using serial EEPROM storage rather than batteries or NVRAM.

Separate high score tables are provided for supported 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives settings, and Backup and Restore functionality allows saved score data to be preserved and restored when needed.

Attract Sounds, ROM Saver, and Cabinet Support

Attract sounds can be enabled during 100% of the supported attract rotation, allowing the cabinet to provide audio while the game is idle.

ROM Saver support allows the original program ROMs to be removed if desired while the HighScoreSaves kit provides the supported game program.

The Tutankham kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations while retaining the original arcade PCB as the core hardware platform.

Installation and PCB Requirements

• Designed for compatible original Konami Tutankham arcade hardware.
• A 6809E processor is required.
• The processor must be installed in a compatible 40-pin socket for normal plug-in installation.
• No soldering is required when the CPU location is already properly socketed.
• If the CPU is soldered directly to the board, a compatible socket must be installed first.
• Original program ROMs may optionally be removed as part of the ROM Saver setup.
• Review the installation guide and double-check the PCB and processor installation before restoring cabinet power.

Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions

Standard kits save supported scores locally and do not require an internet connection for gameplay, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, menu access, or local score saving.

Optional Wi-Fi Enabled kits include the same local features and add supported online score uploading through the HighScoreSaves leaderboard platform.

Tutankham Kit FAQ

Which PCB is required?

This kit is designed for documented compatible original Konami Tutankham arcade hardware.

What CPU is required?

A compatible 6809E processor is required.

Does installation require soldering?

Not when the processor location already has a compatible socket. If the CPU is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed first.

How many scores are saved?

The kit saves the Top 5 supported high scores with initials.

Does it support Free Play and Coin-Up?

Yes. Free Play is supported, and traditional Coin-Up operation can still be used.

How do I access the settings menu?

Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on and release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.

Does it support attract sounds?

Yes. Attract sounds can be enabled during the full supported attract rotation.

Is Wi-Fi required?

No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for supported online leaderboard functionality.