Vanguard Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Vanguard Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Customize Your Vanguard 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. Just plug in and go. Save your scores forever — Uses reliable serial EEPROM (no failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save — Stores the Top 5 scores. Initials entry — Enter 3 characters like the original game. Freeplay — No more coins or opening the coin door to start a game. Coin Up — Supports quarters or tokens if desired. Attract Mode — Minimizes screen burn by avoiding static screens. Copyright message — Choose original manufacturer or Highscoresaves. On-screen DIP settings — Change dips via menu; no cabinet pull-out required. ROM Saver — Original program ROMs can be removed (program stored on the save kit). Cabinet support — Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup and Restore — Save and restore high scores (perfect before/after parties). Reset Button — Restart without powering off (enable in menu). Separate score tables — Different HSS tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Fast boot — No long initialization wait. Stealth Mode — Boots straight to the game. God Mode — Go man… GO! Choose your shooting — 1-button or 4-button shooting (separate score tables). Important Ensure your 6502 CPU is socketed; if not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Read the Installation Guide (PDF) before you install. Just the FAQ's Is installation truly plug-and-play? Yes. No soldering or board mods are required. Make sure your 6502 is socketed (or add a 40-pin socket). What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and Standard kits? The Wi-Fi kit can upload and view scores online and sync them to your personal web page; the Standard kit saves locally only. How many scores are saved? This Vanguard kit saves the Top 5 scores and supports initials entry. Does it support both coin play and Freeplay? Yes. You can use Freeplay and still accept coins/tokens if desired. Are there separate score tables for different lives settings? Yes. Separate high-score tables exist for 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives. Can I back up or restore high scores? Yes. Use the Backup/Restore feature to save scores before events and restore them afterward. How do I use the Reset Button? Enable the Reset Button in the menu; once enabled, you can restart a game without power-cycling. Does it support 1-button and 4-button shooting? Yes. You can choose 1-button or 4-button shooting in the menu. Each mode maintains separate score tables. Will this work in my cabinet? Yes. The kit supports Upright and Cocktail Vanguard cabinets. Where can I download the installation guide? Right here: Vanguard Installation Guide (PDF) .