Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame Instruction Magnet

Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit Upgrade documented compatible original Taito SJ arcade hardware with seven selectable games, Free Play, permanent Top 10 score saving with initials, menu-driven settings, battery-free storage, ROM Saver support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard submission. The HighScoreSaves Vertical Taito multigame system continues to use the original Taito SJ PCB stack rather than replacing it with an emulation platform, reproduction board, or generic multicade system. Frontline  •  Wild Western  •  Alpine Ski  •  Bio Attack  •  Water Ski  •  Highway Race  •  Space Cruiser Original Taito SJ Hardware  •  No Emulation  •  Top 10 Scores & Initials  •  Optional Wi-Fi View Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame Installation Guide Watch the Frontline Multigame Settings Menu Guide View Frontline / Taito SJ Hardware Compatibility Information Frontline Multigame Kit Highlights 7-Game Multigame Play Frontline plus six additional supported vertical Taito titles from the original Taito SJ hardware. Top 10 Scores & Initials Permanently stores supported Top 10 score tables and qualifying player initials. Free Play & Coin Operation Enable Free Play or continue using normal coin-up operation when desired. Optional Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Enabled versions can submit supported completed scores to HighScoreSaves global leaderboards. Compatibility & Requirements Hardware Platform: The current installation guide states that this kit works with Taito SJ PCB hardware Documented Compatible Game PCBs: Frontline, Wild Western, Jungle Hunt, and Elevator Action Taito SJ configurations Main Processor: The installation uses the main Z80 processor at IC56 Sound Processor: The installation also uses the sound Z80 processor at IC52 Daughterboards: The current guide identifies one Z80 Main Daughter Card and one Z80 Sound Daughter Card Rotary Dial Requirement: Rotary-dial support is required when using documented Jungle Hunt or Elevator Action PCB compatibility Important: This installation requires access to and partial disassembly of the original multi-board Taito SJ PCB stack Not Sure Which Taito PCB You Have? Identify Your Arcade PCB Before Ordering Review the Taito SJ Installation Guide Before Ordering A Multigame Upgrade for Original Taito SJ Hardware The Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame kit expands documented compatible original Taito SJ arcade hardware without replacing the original PCB stack. The original CPU, game, video, ROM/RAM, and sound hardware remain part of the system while the HighScoreSaves daughterboards provide the supported multigame, score-saving, menu, and operator features. This makes the kit appropriate for original-hardware collectors who want additional games and convenience features while continuing to operate the authentic Taito SJ platform. Free Play and Permanent Score Saving Top 10 Score Saving Saves the Top 10 supported scores and qualifying initials for supported games. Battery-Free Storage Uses serial EEPROM storage with no score-save battery or NVRAM required. Separate Score Tables Maintains supported score tables for two-, three-, and four-life settings. Backup & Restore Save and restore supported high-score data through the kit menu. Free Play Start supported games without inserting coins. Traditional Coin-Up Continue accepting quarters or tokens when Free Play is disabled. Seven Included Taito Games Frontline Wild Western Alpine Ski Bio Attack Water Ski Highway Race Space Cruiser Additional Game and Operator Features Adjustable attract sounds: Select supported 25%, 50%, or 100% attract-sound rotation intervals. Attract-mode protection: Helps reduce continuous static imagery during idle operation. Menu-driven DIP settings: Configure supported game and operator options through the on-screen menu. High Scores menu: Quickly view saved score tables for the selected game. Global High Scores: View supported global score tables when using a Wi-Fi Enabled kit. Reset option: Restart supported gameplay without cycling cabinet power when enabled. Self-test: Access supported diagnostic functions through the kit menu or DIP switches. Continue: Enable or disable continue functionality where supported. God Mode: Unlimited-lives mode for supported games; score saving is disabled while active. Flip Screen: Rotate the image 180 degrees when required by the installation. Game Menu and Settings Menu Access Game-selection menu: During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start until the game-selection menu appears. Protected settings menu: With cabinet power off, hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue. Frontline Multigame Settings Menu Video Watch the HighScoreSaves settings guide to review the menu options available for the Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame kit. Watch the Frontline Multigame Settings Menu Guide on YouTube Important: Remove All Program and Sound ROMs The current installation guide specifically states that all documented program and sound ROMs must be removed for this kit installation. The kit will not operate correctly with those ROMs left installed. Taito SJ Installation Overview This is a multi-board Taito SJ installation. The PCB stack must be partially disassembled so the main and sound daughterboards can be installed correctly. 1. Verify the Taito SJ PCB Confirm that the original game board is documented compatible Taito SJ hardware and is fully operational before installation. 2. Document the PCB Stack and Cables Photograph and label the flat cables, connectors, board orientation, and spacer locations before separating the PCB stack. 3. Remove the Main Z80 at IC56 The main Z80 CPU is removed from IC56 on the CPU board and transferred to the main HighScoreSaves daughter card. 4. Remove the MCU at IC24 The current guide documents removal of the MCU at IC24 during the main-board installation. 5. Install the Main Daughterboard at IC56 Install the main Z80 on the daughterboard with correct Pin 1 orientation, then install the completed daughterboard into the vacated IC56 location. 6. Remove the Sound Z80 at IC52 Remove the sound Z80 CPU from IC52 on the game board and install it on the supplied sound daughter card. 7. Remove the Sound ROMs at IC70–IC73 Remove all documented sound ROMs from locations IC70 through IC73. 8. Remove Program ROMs IC1–IC10 Remove the documented program ROMs from locations IC1 through IC10 on the ROM board. 9. Install the Sound Daughterboard at IC52 Install the sound Z80 on the daughterboard with correct Pin 1 orientation and fit the completed module into the empty IC52 socket. 10. Reassemble the PCB Stack and Check Clearance Reassemble the stack using the documented included standoffs and original spacers. Make sure neither daughterboard contacts the video board, CPU board, capacitors, or other components. PCB Stack Clearance Matters The current guide requires replacement standoffs during reassembly and specifically warns that the main daughterboard must not touch the video board, CPU board, or nearby components. Check all clearances before reconnecting the ribbon cables and restoring cabinet power. Standard and Wi-Fi Enabled Frontline Kits Standard Kit Saves supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. No internet connection is required for normal gameplay, Free Play, menus, or local score saving. Wi-Fi Enabled Kit Includes the same local functionality and can additionally sync qualifying supported scores to the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting supported Frontline gameplay, the other included Taito games, Free Play, local score saving, ROM Saver, attract sounds, or menu operation. What's a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit? View Global Arcade High Scores Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame FAQ Which arcade hardware does this kit require? The current installation guide states that the kit is designed for compatible Taito SJ PCB hardware. Which original Taito PCBs are documented as compatible? The current product documentation lists Frontline, Wild Western, Jungle Hunt, and Elevator Action PCB configurations. How many games are included? Seven: Frontline, Wild Western, Alpine Ski, Bio Attack, Water Ski, Highway Race, and Space Cruiser. How many Z80 processors are involved in the installation? The current guide transfers the main Z80 from IC56 to the main daughterboard and the sound Z80 from IC52 to the sound daughterboard. Which ROMs must be removed? The current guide documents removal of sound ROMs IC70–IC73 and program ROMs IC1–IC10. Follow the current installation guide before removing any components. Is rotary-dial support required? Rotary-dial support is required when using the documented Jungle Hunt or Elevator Action PCB compatibility. Does installation require soldering? No soldering is normally required when the required processor locations are already properly socketed. Any soldered processor that must be removed requires proper socket installation by a qualified arcade technician. How do I enter the settings menu? Hold Player 1 Start while powering the cabinet on, then release the button when prompted on screen. Is Wi-Fi required? No. Standard kits save supported scores and settings locally. Wi-Fi is optional for supported online leaderboard syncing. Frontline Multigame Resources Frontline Multigame Settings Menu Video Frontline Vertical Taito Multigame Installation Guide PDF Front Line Upright Parts & Operating Manual PDF Front Line Arcade Schematics & Wiring Diagrams PDF Frontline / Taito SJ Compatibility Category What's a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit? 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