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Ladybug Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Ladybug Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Universal Arcade PCBs

Upgrade your original Ladybug arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, adjustable attract sounds, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware.

Designed specifically for original Universal hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic maze-chase gameplay collectors expect.

Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs
Free Play

No coins required while still supporting traditional coin operation.

Top 9 High Scores

Permanently saves the Top 9 scores with initials.

Adjustable Initial Entry

Choose between 3 or 10 character initials directly from the menu.

Optional Wi-Fi

Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards.

Upgrade Your Ladybug Arcade Experience

Restore and enhance your original Ladybug arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Universal 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 maze-style gameplay that made Ladybug one of the most recognizable early 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.

Important Information

  • Z80 Processor Required: Requires a Z80 processor to operate
  • Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB
  • Read the Ladybug Installation Guide before installation

Main Features

  • Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required
  • Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of failure-prone NVRAM or batteries
  • High Score Save: Saves the Top 9 scores permanently
  • Initial Entry: Select either 3 or 10 character initials in the on-screen menu
  • Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract rotations
  • Free Play: No coins required while still supporting Coin Up
  • Coin Up: Supports traditional coin operation if desired
  • Attract Mode: Helps prevent CRT monitor burn-in
  • Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change DIP settings without opening the cabinet
  • ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage
  • Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets

Additional Features

  • Backup and Restore: Save and restore scores anytime
  • Separate Score Tables: Independent tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives
  • Reset Button: Restart a game without powering down the cabinet

Installation Information

  • Installation Difficulty: Easy
  • Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed
  • Processor Requirement: Requires a Z80 processor
  • 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.

Ladybug Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ

Does the Ladybug kit require soldering?

No soldering is required if your Z80 processor is socketed.

How many scores can be saved?

The kit permanently saves the Top 9 scores with initials.

Can I choose different initial lengths?

Yes. Choose between 3 or 10 character initials directly in the menu system.

Can I switch between Free Play and Coin Mode?

Yes. The kit supports both Free Play and traditional Coin Up operation.

Does this work in Cocktail cabinets?

Yes. Compatible with both Upright and Cocktail cabinets.

Are attract sounds adjustable?

Yes. Attract sounds can be set to 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract rotations.

What does the Reset Button feature do?

The optional Reset Button feature lets you restart gameplay without powering down the cabinet.

Where can I get the installation guide?

Ladybug Installation Guide PDF

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