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Lost Tomb Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Product information "Lost Tomb Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

The HighScoreSaves Lost Tomb Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Stern Lost Tomb arcade hardware with Free Play, permanent Top 10 score saving, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver support, separate score tables, Stealth Mode, Disable Continues, Disable Advertising, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while retaining the original arcade PCB and authentic gameplay.

Lost Tomb Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Stern Lost Tomb arcade PCB
Processor: Z80
Processor Location: Compatible 40-pin CPU socket
Soldering: Not required when the Z80 is already socketed
ROM Saver: Supports optional removal of designated original program ROMs
Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations

Installation: Plug-in installation when the original Z80 is already socketed. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed before the kit can be used.

Lost Tomb Settings Menu Access

To access the HighScoreSaves Lost Tomb settings menu, hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.

What This Kit Adds

Free Play Play Lost Tomb without inserting coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired.
Permanent Top 10 High Scores Permanently stores the Top 10 supported high scores using battery-free serial EEPROM storage.
Attract Sounds Enable sound during every attract cycle.
Copyright Logo Options Select between the original manufacturer logo and the HighScoreSaves logo.
Attract-Mode Protection Helps minimize prolonged static imagery and CRT monitor burn-in during idle operation.
Menu-Driven DIP Settings Adjust supported game and operator options through the on-screen DIP switch menu.
ROM Saver Allows designated original program ROMs to be removed when the kit is installed as directed.
Separate Score Tables Maintains independent supported score tables for 3-lives and 5-lives settings.
Score Backup & Restore Save and reload supported high-score data when needed.
Stealth Mode Provides settings-menu access while helping preserve a more original-looking startup appearance.
Disable Continues Prevent continue play for Free Play setups, tournaments, events, or operator-controlled gameplay rules.
Disable Advertising Removes supported in-game advertisement screens for a cleaner cabinet presentation.
Upright & Cocktail Support Supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations using compatible original Stern hardware.

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Saves supported scores locally and provides the documented Free Play, menu settings, ROM Saver, Disable Continues, Disable Advertising, separate score tables, and other local features without requiring an internet connection.

Wi-Fi Enabled Kit

Includes the same local features and adds supported online score syncing through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform.

Lost Tomb Kit FAQ

Does Lost Tomb kit installation require soldering?

No soldering is required when the Z80 processor is already socketed. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed first.

How many high scores does the Lost Tomb kit save?

The kit permanently stores the Top 10 supported high scores using serial EEPROM storage.

Are attract sounds included?

Yes. Attract audio can be enabled during every attract cycle.

Are separate high-score tables supported?

Yes. Independent supported score tables are available for 3-lives and 5-lives settings.

What does Disable Continues do?

Disable Continues prevents continue play and can be useful for Free Play, tournaments, events, or operator-controlled gameplay rules.

What does Disable Advertising do?

Disable Advertising removes supported in-game advertisement screens.

What is ROM Saver?

ROM Saver allows designated original program ROMs to be removed when the kit is installed as directed.

Does the Lost Tomb kit work in cocktail cabinets?

Yes. The kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.

Is Wi-Fi required?

No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard score syncing.

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