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Lost Tomb Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Stern Arcade PCBs
Upgrade your original Lost Tomb arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sounds, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware.
Designed specifically for original Stern hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic maze-action gameplay collectors expect.
No quarters required while still supporting traditional coin operation.
Permanently stores the Top 10 scores.
Enable sound during every attract screen cycle.
Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards.
Upgrade Your Lost Tomb Arcade Experience
Restore and enhance your original Lost Tomb arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Stern 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-action gameplay that made Lost Tomb a memorable arcade classic.
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 Installation Notes
- Socketed Z80 Required: If your Z80 processor is not socketed, install a 40-pin socket before setup
- Read the Lost Tomb Installation Guide before setup
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: Stores the Top 10 scores permanently
- Attract Sounds: Enable sound during every attract cycle
- Free Play: No quarters required
- Coin Up: Keep traditional coin operation enabled if preferred
- Attract Mode: Helps minimize CRT burn-in
- Copyright Options: Select original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves logos
- Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Full on-screen DIP switch adjustment menu
- 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 reload high scores anytime
- Separate Score Tables: Independent tables based on 3 or 5 lives settings
- Stealth Mode: Hold Player 1 during power-on to enter hidden settings menu
- Disable Continues: Ideal for Free Play mode and tournament settings
- Disable Advertising: Removes in-game advertisement screens
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.
Lost Tomb Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
Does the kit permanently save scores?
Yes. The Top 10 scores remain saved even after the arcade machine is powered off.
Can I use both Free Play and Coin Up?
Yes. The kit supports both Free Play and traditional Coin Up operation.
Are attract sounds included?
Yes. Attract audio can play during every attract screen rotation.
Is soldering required?
No. The kit plugs directly into a socketed Z80 processor.
What extra features are included?
Includes Backup and Restore, Stealth Mode, Disable Advertising, Disable Continues, and separate score tables.
Does this require a socketed CPU?
Yes. A socketed Z80 processor is required.
Where can I download the installation guide?
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Z80 8-Bit Microprocessor (40-Pin CPU) The Z80 is a classic 8-bit microprocessor widely used in arcade machines from the late 1970s through the 1980s. This processor served as the main CPU in many arcade PCBs, executing game code, processing player inputs, and coordinating communication with memory, sound hardware, and video circuitry. The Z80 became one of the most popular processors in arcade hardware due to its reliability and expanded instruction set compared to earlier CPUs. Because of its widespread use, the Z80 is commonly found in a variety of classic arcade games and remains an essential component when repairing or restoring vintage arcade boards. This processor uses a standard 40-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package) and installs directly into a compatible socket on the arcade PCB. Replacing a faulty CPU can often resolve boot failures, lockups, or other operational issues in aging arcade hardware. Key Features Z80 8-bit microprocessor Standard 40-pin DIP package Common CPU used in many classic arcade PCBs Handles core game logic, timing, and system control Ideal for arcade PCB troubleshooting, repair, and restoration Used In Arcade Games Such As Donkey Kong Galaga Donkey Kong Jr. Frogger Galaxian Dig Dug Xevious …and many other classic arcade titles Installation Notes Installs into a standard 40-pin DIP socket on compatible arcade PCBs Ensure correct notch orientation when installing the CPU Recommended for technicians performing arcade board repair or restoration *Manufacturer brands or markings may vary.
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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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