Ladybug Free Play and High Score Save Kit
$74.50
Available, processing time: 1-3 days
Product information "Ladybug Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Ladybug Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Universal Arcade PCBs
Upgrade your original Ladybug arcade PCB with Free Play, Top 9 high score saving with initials, adjustable attract sounds, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver support, 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.
No coins required while still supporting traditional Coin-Up operation.
Permanently saves the Top 9 scores with initials.
Choose 3 or 10 character initials directly from the menu.
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.
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.
- Original Universal hardware: Designed for documented compatible original Ladybug arcade PCBs.
- Read the Ladybug Installation Guide before installation.
Main Features
- Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required when the Z80 is already socketed
- 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 operation
- Coin-Up: Supports traditional coin operation if desired
- Attract mode protection: 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 settings
- 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 compatible 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 already socketed. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed first.
How many scores can the Ladybug kit save?
The kit permanently saves the Top 9 scores with initials using serial EEPROM storage.
Can I choose different Ladybug initial lengths?
Yes. Choose between 3 or 10 character initials directly through the menu system.
Does the Ladybug kit support Free Play and Coin-Up operation?
Yes. Free Play and traditional Coin-Up operation are both supported.
Does the Ladybug kit work in cocktail cabinets?
Yes. The kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.
Are Ladybug 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 download the Ladybug installation guide?
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