Wizard of Wor Free Play, High Score Save and Multigame Kits
Upgrade documented compatible original Bally Midway Wizard of Wor arcade hardware with either a dedicated Wizard of Wor Free Play and High Score Save Kit or the expanded Wizard of Wor | Robby Roto Multigame Kit.
Both options preserve the original Bally Midway arcade hardware while adding permanent high score saving, Free Play, serial EEPROM storage, menu-driven settings, attract sounds, ROM Saver functionality, Backup and Restore, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support. Choose the dedicated kit if you want to keep the cabinet focused on Wizard of Wor, or choose the multigame kit to add Robby Roto.
Choose the Correct Wizard of Wor Upgrade
Wizard of Wor Free Play and High Score Save Kit
The dedicated Wizard of Wor kit keeps the cabinet focused on the original game while adding permanent Top 5 score saving with initials, Free Play, selectable attract sounds, multilingual support, menu-driven settings, separate score tables, Reset, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi.
- Wizard of Wor only
- Top 5 high scores with initials
- Separate score tables for 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives
- English, German, and French language support
- 25%, 50%, or 100% attract sounds
- Upright and cocktail cabinet support
- Optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support
Wizard of Wor | Robby Roto Multigame Kit
The multigame version adds both Wizard of Wor and Robby Roto to documented compatible Bally Midway hardware with independent high score saving, Free Play, attract sounds, game selection, Stealth Mode, ROM Saver, Backup and Restore, and optional Wi-Fi.
- Includes Wizard of Wor and Robby Roto
- Wizard of Wor saves Top 5 scores
- Robby Roto saves Top 21 scores
- Separate Wizard of Wor tables based on lives selected
- Separate Robby Roto tables based on difficulty
- Selectable startup game or last-played-game boot behavior
- Upright and cocktail cabinet support
- Optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support
Verify Wizard of Wor Hardware Compatibility Before Ordering
- These upgrades are designed for documented compatible original Bally Midway arcade hardware.
- A compatible Z80 processor is required.
- The Z80 location must use a compatible 40-pin socket for normal installation.
- No soldering is required when the required CPU location is already properly socketed.
- If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible socket must be installed before fitting the kit.
- The original Z80 is installed on the HighScoreSaves daughter card.
- The Program/ROM/RAM or memory-board configuration changes when the kit is installed, so follow the installation guide for the exact product selected.
- Verify Pin 1 orientation, board-stack positioning, socket condition, and all connections before restoring cabinet power.
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Wizard of Wor Kit Details and Comparison
HighScoreSaves offers two upgrade paths for documented compatible original Bally Midway Wizard of Wor hardware. The dedicated kit preserves a Wizard of Wor-only cabinet experience, while the multigame version adds Robby Roto alongside Wizard of Wor.
Both options add permanent serial EEPROM score storage, Free Play, Coin-Up support, menu-driven settings, attract sounds, Backup and Restore, ROM Saver functionality, upright and cocktail cabinet support, and optional Wi-Fi. The primary decision is whether you want only Wizard of Wor or the additional Robby Roto game.
Main Wizard of Wor Upgrade Features
- Original Bally Midway hardware: Designed for documented compatible original arcade PCB stacks.
- Permanent score saving: Uses serial EEPROM storage without batteries or NVRAM.
- Free Play: Start supported games without inserting coins.
- Coin-Up operation: Continue using normal coin play when desired.
- Attract sounds: Select 25%, 50%, or 100% of supported attract rotations.
- On-screen settings: Configure supported game and kit options without accessing physical DIP switches.
- ROM Saver: Supported game program code runs from the HighScoreSaves kit.
- Backup and Restore: Preserve and restore saved high scores when needed.
- Reset support: Restart supported gameplay without cycling cabinet power when enabled.
- Cabinet compatibility: Supports documented upright and cocktail configurations.
- Optional Wi-Fi: Add supported online leaderboard submission while retaining local score storage.
Dedicated Wizard of Wor Kit
Choose the dedicated Wizard of Wor Free Play and High Score Save Kit when you want to preserve a single-game Wizard of Wor cabinet while adding score saving and modern operator features.
- Saves the Top 5 Wizard of Wor scores with initials
- Separate score tables for 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives settings
- English, German, and French language selection
- 25%, 50%, or 100% attract sounds
- Original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves copyright selection
- Reset can be enabled and activated with Player 1 + Player 2
- Original ROM board is not required with the kit installed
Wizard of Wor | Robby Roto Multigame Kit
Choose the multigame version when you want Wizard of Wor plus Robby Roto on supported original Bally Midway hardware. Each game retains its own score-saving behavior and settings.
- Wizard of Wor: Saves the Top 5 scores with initials.
- Robby Roto: Saves the Top 21 scores.
- Separate tables: Wizard of Wor tables are separated by lives selected.
- Robby Roto tables: Score tables are separated by difficulty level.
- Stealth Mode: Boot directly into gameplay.
- Startup selection: Choose a startup game or automatically load the last played game.
- Latest supported revisions: Includes the supported game ROM revisions provided by the kit.
- Reset support: Restart supported gameplay without cycling cabinet power.
Wizard of Wor on Robby Roto Hardware
The multigame kit can operate on documented compatible Wizard of Wor or Robby Roto hardware, but there is an important difference when running Wizard of Wor from Robby Roto hardware: due to PCB limitations, the Wizard of Wor presentation does not include the starfield background, sparkle effect, or speech support.
Installation and Bally Midway PCB Requirements
- A compatible Z80 processor is required.
- The required Z80 location must use a compatible 40-pin socket.
- No soldering is required for normal kit installation when the Z80 location is already properly socketed.
- If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed first.
- The Z80 is removed from the original CPU board and installed on the HighScoreSaves daughter card.
- Pin 1 orientation must be verified before the daughter card is installed.
- The Program/ROM/RAM or memory-board arrangement changes with the kit installed.
- Graphics RAM boards remain installed where required.
- Follow the board-stack positions shown in the installation guide.
- Double-check all board seating and connections before restoring cabinet power.
Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions
Standard kits save supported high scores locally using serial EEPROM storage. An internet connection is not required for normal gameplay, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, settings-menu use, or local score saving.
Optional Wi-Fi Enabled versions retain the same local features and add supported online score submission through the HighScoreSaves leaderboard platform.
Choose the Wi-Fi option when ordering if online leaderboard functionality is desired.
Wizard of Wor Kit FAQ
Which Wizard of Wor kit should I choose?
Choose the dedicated Wizard of Wor kit if you want a single-game upgrade. Choose the Wizard of Wor | Robby Roto Multigame kit if you also want to play Robby Roto.
How many Wizard of Wor scores are saved?
Both products save the Top 5 Wizard of Wor scores with initials.
How many Robby Roto scores are saved?
The multigame kit saves the Top 21 Robby Roto scores.
Are the score tables separated by game settings?
Yes. Wizard of Wor separates supported score tables by the selected number of lives, while Robby Roto separates supported tables by difficulty level.
What processor is required?
A compatible Z80 processor is required.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required when the Z80 location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. A socket must be installed first if the processor is soldered directly to the PCB.
Does the dedicated Wizard of Wor kit support multiple languages?
Yes. English, German, and French selections are supported.
Does the multigame kit play Wizard of Wor exactly the same on Robby Roto hardware?
No. When Wizard of Wor is run on Robby Roto hardware, PCB limitations prevent the starfield background, sparkle effect, and speech from being supported.
Do the kits support upright and cocktail cabinets?
Yes. The current products specify support for both upright and cocktail configurations.
Is Wi-Fi required?
No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for supported online leaderboard functionality.