Kung Fu Master Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Kung Fu Master Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Kung-Fu Master Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Irem Arcade PCBs
Upgrade your original Kung-Fu Master arcade PCB with reliable Free Play, Top 20 high score saving, serial EEPROM storage, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original Irem arcade hardware.
Designed specifically for original Irem hardware, this plug-in upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic side-scrolling martial arts gameplay collectors expect.
Play without coins while still supporting traditional Coin-Up operation.
Permanently stores the Top 20 scores using serial EEPROM storage.
Attract sounds can play during every attract cycle.
Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards.
Upgrade Your Kung-Fu Master Arcade Experience
Restore and enhance your original Kung-Fu Master arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Irem arcade hardware.
Original boards often lose scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and side-scrolling martial arts action that made Kung-Fu Master one of the most recognizable arcade classics.
Unlike emulation or reproduction hardware, 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 a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit.
Optional processor and socket upgrades are also available to simplify installation on original hardware.
Ships in 1–3 days.
Important Installation Information
- Z80 Processor Required: This kit requires a Z80 processor to operate.
- Socketed CPU Required: Install a compatible 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB.
- You may need to slightly raise the daughter card to prevent contact underneath the PCB.
- Additional spacers may be required depending on your board revision.
- Read the Kung-Fu Master Installation Guide before installation.
Main Features
- Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required when the CPU is already socketed
- Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of NVRAM or batteries
- High Score Save: Stores the Top 20 scores permanently
- Attract Sounds: Hear attract sounds during every attract cycle
- Copyright Options: Switch between original manufacturer and HighScoreSaves logos
- Free Play: No coins required while still supporting Coin-Up operation
- Coin-Up: Supports traditional coin operation if desired
- Attract Mode Protection: Helps minimize CRT burn-in through screen cycling
- Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change supported settings directly on screen
- ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage when installed as directed
- Cabinet Compatibility: Works in upright and cocktail cabinets
Additional Features
- Backup and Restore: Save and restore scores anytime
- Separate Score Tables: Independent tables for 3, 4, or 5 lives
- Stealth Mode: Access supported settings during power-on
- Fast Boot: Quick self-test available through the menu or DIP switches
- God Mode: Practice and fun gameplay mode with endless play support
- Difficulty Settings: Adjustable Easy or Hard modes
- Energy Loss Settings: Adjust how quickly energy depletes
- Flip Screen: Rotate display orientation for cabinet setup flexibility
Installation Information
- Installation Difficulty: Easy when the CPU is already socketed
- Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed
- Processor Requirement: Requires a Z80 processor
- Socketed CPU Required: Install a compatible 40-pin socket if needed
- Daughter Card Clearance: Board revision may require additional spacing or card height adjustment
- 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.
Kung-Fu Master Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
Does the Kung-Fu Master kit require soldering?
No soldering is required if your Z80 processor is already installed in a compatible socket. If the CPU is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed first.
How many high scores are saved on the Kung-Fu Master kit?
The kit stores the Top 20 supported scores permanently using serial EEPROM storage.
Does the Kung-Fu Master kit support Free Play and Coin-Up operation?
Yes. You can use Free Play or traditional Coin-Up operation.
Which cabinet types are supported by the Kung-Fu Master kit?
The kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.
What is ROM Saver on the Kung-Fu Master kit?
ROM Saver allows original program ROMs to be removed to reduce power usage when the kit is installed as directed.
Does the Kung-Fu Master kit include God Mode?
Yes. God Mode is included for practice and fun gameplay sessions.
Can I change difficulty and energy settings?
Yes. Difficulty and energy depletion settings are adjustable through the menu system.
Where can I download the Kung-Fu Master installation guide?
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1 review
January 10, 2026 2:35 AM
Much needed kit
Wanted to save scores, so bought the kit. Works great