Ghosts 'N Goblins Free Play and High Score Save Kit
$75.00
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Ghosts 'N Goblins Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Capcom Arcade PCBs
Upgrade your original Ghosts 'N Goblins arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sounds, practice modes, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware.
Designed specifically for original Capcom hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the brutal arcade challenge collectors expect.
Start games without coins while still supporting Coin Up operation.
Permanently stores the Top 5 scores.
Start from levels 2–6 with infinite lives for advanced practice sessions.
Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards.
Upgrade Your Ghosts 'N Goblins Arcade Experience
Restore and enhance your original Ghosts 'N Goblins arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Capcom arcade hardware.
Original boards often lose high scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and intense arcade difficulty that made Ghosts 'N Goblins legendary.
Unlike multigame systems or reproduction boards, this kit keeps your original arcade PCB intact while improving long-term reliability for collectors, operators, and restoration projects.
Available Kit Options
Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose between a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit.
Optional processor and socket upgrades are also available to simplify installation on original hardware.
Important Installation Notes
- 6809 Processor Required: This kit uses a standard 6809 CPU and is not compatible with 6809E processors
- Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your processor is soldered directly to the PCB
- Read the Ghosts 'N Goblins Installation Guide before installation
Included Features
- Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required
- Permanent Score Saving: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of failure-prone NVRAM or batteries
- High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores permanently
- Attract Sounds: Enable 100% attract-screen sound rotation
- Freeplay Mode: Start games without coins while still supporting Coin Up
- Attract Mode Protection: Prevents screen burn from static images
- Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change game settings without opening the cabinet
- ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage
- Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets
- Backup and Restore: Save and restore highscores before and after parties or events
- Continue Mode: Enable or disable continues as desired
- Stealth Mode: Boots to appear stock when enabled
- Game Menu: Easily select gameplay and practice options
- Separate Score Tables: Different high-score tables for different lives settings
- Practice Mode: Start from levels 2–6 with infinite lives enabled
Installation Information
- Installation Difficulty: Easy
- Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed
- Processor Requirement: Requires a standard 6809 processor
- 6809E Compatible: No
- Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if needed
- Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and Cocktail supported
- Installation Guide: Download PDF Installation Guide
Optional Wi-Fi Features and Online Leaderboards
Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit to upload scores online and compete against players around the world, locally within your arcade, or across your own connected cabinet network.
Standard kits save scores locally to the PCB, while Wi-Fi kits add automatic online score syncing through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform.
Ghosts 'N Goblins Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
Is installation truly plug-and-play?
Yes. No soldering or board modifications are required if your CPU is socketed.
How many high scores does it save?
The kit stores the Top 5 scores.
Does it support Freeplay and Coin-Up?
Yes. You can enable Freeplay or continue using Coin-Up mode.
How do I change settings without opening the cabinet?
All DIP and gameplay settings are menu-driven directly on-screen.
What CPU does this kit require?
This kit requires a standard 6809 processor and is not compatible with 6809E CPUs.
What is ROM Saver?
ROM Saver allows you to remove original program ROMs while the kit runs the game code directly.
Can I practice later levels?
Yes. Practice Mode allows starting from levels 2–6 with infinite lives enabled.
Where can I download the installation guide?
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6809E 8-Bit Microprocessor (40-Pin CPU) The 6809E is a powerful 8-bit microprocessor commonly used in classic arcade PCBs during the early and mid-1980s. This processor served as the main CPU for many arcade boards, executing game code, handling player inputs, and coordinating communication between memory, sound hardware, and video circuitry. Known for its advanced architecture compared to earlier processors, the 6809E provided improved instruction sets and efficient memory addressing, making it a popular choice for more complex arcade games. A properly functioning CPU is essential for reliable board operation, making the 6809E a common replacement component during arcade PCB repair and restoration. Key Features Motorola 6809E 8-bit microprocessor Standard 40-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package) Used as the main CPU in many classic arcade boards Handles game logic, timing, and hardware communication Ideal for arcade PCB repair and restoration work Used In Arcade Games Such As Circus Charlie Juno First Track & Field Hyper Sports Star Wars Qix …and many other classic arcade titles Some arcade boards use the 6809E processor in conjunction with other supporting chips or adapters. In certain Konami systems, the 6809E can be used with a 42-pin Konami-1 adapter, which is included with some HighScoreSaves kits. Installation Notes Installs into a standard 40-pin DIP socket on compatible arcade PCBs Ensure proper notch orientation when installing the CPU Recommended for technicians performing arcade board troubleshooting or restoration *Can be used with a 42-pin Konami-1 adapter (included with some HighScoreSaves kits). *Manufacturer brands may vary.
40-Pin Socket Specifications This 40-pin DIP socket is designed for reliable installation of integrated circuits and arcade daughter boards that use a standard 40-pin layout. Using a socket allows the chip or module to be easily removed or replaced without soldering directly to the PCB, helping protect the board during upgrades, repairs, or troubleshooting. Pin Pitch: 2.54 mm (0.100″) standard DIP spacing Total Pins: 40 pins arranged in two rows (2×20) Mounting Type: Through-hole (THT) for secure soldered installation Compatibility: Designed for standard 40-pin DIP integrated circuits and modules Installation Benefit: Allows ICs to be inserted or removed without repeated soldering Use Case: Ideal for arcade PCB upgrades, ROM installations, and repair work The standard 2.54 mm (0.100″) pin spacing matches the layout used on most classic arcade PCBs and DIP integrated circuits. Once soldered to the board, the socket provides a stable connection while allowing the chip to be safely inserted and removed when needed.
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