Megazone Free Play and High Score Save Kit
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Megazone Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Konami Arcade PCBs
Upgrade your original Megazone 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 Konami hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the fast-paced shooter gameplay collectors expect.
No coins required while still supporting traditional coin operation.
Permanently stores the Top 5 scores with initials.
Hear attract sounds during every attract screen rotation.
Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards.
Upgrade Your Megazone Arcade Experience
Restore and enhance your original Megazone arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Konami 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 hybrid shooter gameplay that made Megazone a memorable early Konami 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
- 6809E Processor Required: Requires a 6809E processor to operate
- Socket Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your processor is soldered directly to the PCB
- Read the Megazone 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: Saves the Top 5 scores permanently
- Attract Sounds: Hear attract sounds during every attract screen rotation
- Free Play: No coins required while still supporting Coin Up
- Coin Up: Supports traditional coin operation if desired
- Attract Mode: Helps minimize CRT monitor burn-in
- Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change DIP switches without opening the cabinet
- ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power
- Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets
Additional Features
- Separate Score Tables: 16 independent score tables based on difficulty and lives settings
- Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores later for parties or tournaments
- Flip Screen: Rotate the display image 180° when needed
Installation Information
- Installation Difficulty: Easy
- Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed
- Processor Requirement: Requires a 6809E processor
- Socket 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.
Megazone Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
Does this kit permanently save high scores?
Yes. Scores are stored in reliable serial EEPROM memory that keeps data even when powered off.
Can I still use coins if Free Play is enabled?
Yes. The kit supports both Free Play and Coin Up simultaneously.
Is soldering required?
No soldering is required if your 6809E CPU is already socketed.
How many score tables are included?
The kit includes 16 separate score tables based on difficulty and lives settings.
Does the kit support Flip Screen?
Yes. Flip Screen rotates the image 180° when needed.
Where can I download the installation guide?
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6809E 8-Bit Microprocessor (40-Pin CPU) The 6809E is a powerful 8-bit microprocessor commonly used in classic arcade PCBs during the early and mid-1980s. This processor served as the main CPU for many arcade boards, executing game code, handling player inputs, and coordinating communication between memory, sound hardware, and video circuitry. Known for its advanced architecture compared to earlier processors, the 6809E provided improved instruction sets and efficient memory addressing, making it a popular choice for more complex arcade games. A properly functioning CPU is essential for reliable board operation, making the 6809E a common replacement component during arcade PCB repair and restoration. Key Features Motorola 6809E 8-bit microprocessor Standard 40-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package) Used as the main CPU in many classic arcade boards Handles game logic, timing, and hardware communication Ideal for arcade PCB repair and restoration work Used In Arcade Games Such As Circus Charlie Juno First Track & Field Hyper Sports Star Wars Qix …and many other classic arcade titles Some arcade boards use the 6809E processor in conjunction with other supporting chips or adapters. In certain Konami systems, the 6809E can be used with a 42-pin Konami-1 adapter, which is included with some HighScoreSaves kits. Installation Notes Installs into a standard 40-pin DIP socket on compatible arcade PCBs Ensure proper notch orientation when installing the CPU Recommended for technicians performing arcade board troubleshooting or restoration *Can be used with a 42-pin Konami-1 adapter (included with some HighScoreSaves kits). *Manufacturer brands may vary.
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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High-score backup and restore: Manage supported saved score data through the kit menu. High-score display: Access supported saved-score tables through the menu controls. Battery-free storage: Scores, initials, and settings use serial EEPROM storage. Gameplay, Scoring, and Operator Options Fast and original-speed modes: Choose between supported original and accelerated gameplay speeds. Extended scoring: Supports displayed and saved scores as high as 9,999,990. Separate speed-mode tables: Fast and original-speed play maintain independent supported score tables. Ghost-behavior options: Select documented original bug behavior or corrected AI patterns where supported. Ghost-name options: Choose between supported original and alternate ghost names. Level-start options: Begin at Level 1, the Apple level, the Key level, or Level 255 where supported. Level 255 option: Practice the kill-screen level or use the supported option to continue beyond the original Level 255 behavior. 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Soldered processor: If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket. Program ROM removal: Remove the designated original program ROMs as directed by the installation guide. RAM Test version 1.09 and later: Setting DIP switches 1 and 2 to OFF enables the documented automatic RAM diagnostics during startup. Cabinet compatibility: Supports documented upright, cabaret, and cocktail cabinet configurations. Pin orientation: Verify Pin 1 alignment and inspect every processor pin before restoring cabinet power. Installation Information Installation type: Multigame daughterboard for compatible original Pac-Man-family hardware Included games: Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, Ms. Pac-Man Plus, and Pengo Processor: Compatible Z80 processor Processor location: Documented 40-pin Z80 socket Soldering required: No, when the required Z80 location is already socketed Program ROM requirement: Remove the designated original program ROMs PCB compatibility: Documented compatible Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and Pac-Man Plus PCBs Cabinet compatibility: Documented upright, cabaret, and cocktail configurations Installation guide: Download the Pac-Man Multigame installation guide Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions The Standard Kit permanently saves supported scores, initials, game settings, and configuration data locally. It does not require an internet connection. 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Top 10 Scores and Initials Permanently stores qualifying scores and player initials. Expanded Gameplay Adds Rearranged content, speed choices, ghost options, and level-start settings. Optional Wi-Fi Submit supported completed scores to HighScoreSaves leaderboards. The Expanded Pac-Man Multigame Option This is the largest multigame option in the HighScoreSaves Pac-Man product lineup. It includes everything from the five-game Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man multigame kit, then adds Pac-Man Rearranged and a second Pengo version. Choose the standard Pac-Man kit when only original-speed and fast Pac-Man are wanted. Choose the five-game Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man kit for the classic games and one Pengo version without Rearranged content. Pac-Man Rearranged combines supported maze and gameplay elements from Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, and Ms. Pac-Man Plus into a changing gameplay experience. Open the HighScoreSaves Game Menu During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds to open the supported game-selection and settings menu. Included Games Pac-Man Rearranged Combines supported maze, graphics, and gameplay elements from Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, and Ms. Pac-Man Plus into one changing game experience. Pac-Man Includes the classic Pac-Man maze game with supported original-speed and fast gameplay choices. Ms. Pac-Man Includes the changing mazes, moving fruit, and gameplay patterns associated with Ms. Pac-Man. Pac-Man Plus Includes the documented Plus-version graphics, challenge elements, and alternate gameplay behavior. Ms. Pac-Man Plus A Plus variation of Ms. Pac-Man with its supported alternate graphics and gameplay settings. Pengo V2 One supported Pengo version using the cabinet joystick and Player 1 button. Pengo V3 A second supported Pengo version, also playable without control-panel modifications. Free Play and Permanent High Score Saving Permanent Top 10 scores: Retains the ten highest supported scores after cabinet power is removed. Player initials: Stores qualifying initials with supported high scores. Separate score tables: Maintains independent supported score tables, including separate tables for fast and original-speed modes. Free Play: Start games without inserting coins. Coin operation: Continue accepting quarters or tokens when Free Play is disabled. High-score backup and restore: Manage supported saved score data through the kit menu. Extended scoring: Supports displayed and saved scores as high as 9,999,990. Battery-free storage: Scores, initials, and settings use serial EEPROM storage. Gameplay and Operator Options Fast and original-speed modes: Choose between supported original and accelerated gameplay speeds. Pac-Man Rearranged: Select the combined Rearranged game from the main game menu. Ghost-behavior options: Select documented original bug behavior or corrected AI patterns where supported. Ghost-name customization: Change supported ghost names through the settings menu. Level-start options: Begin at Level 1, the Apple level, the Key level, or Level 255 where supported. Level 255 option: Start at the kill-screen level or use the supported continuation option beyond the original Level 255 behavior. Stealth/default game: Choose which supported game or mode appears when the cabinet starts. Menu lock: Restrict access to supported configuration submenus on public or guest-operated cabinets. Game-selection menu: Choose among all seven installed games through an on-screen menu. Pengo controls: Both Pengo versions use the cabinet joystick and Player 1 button without requiring control-panel modifications. Attract Sounds, Logos, and Settings Adjustable attract sounds: Select sound for 25%, 50%, or every supported attract-screen rotation, or disable attract audio. Rotating attract displays: Changes supported attract screens rather than continuously displaying one static screen. Copyright and logo options: Display supported original Midway identification or HighScoreSaves branding. On-screen DIP settings: Adjust supported game settings through the menu rather than changing physical DIP switches. Saved configuration: Supported settings are retained locally after they are changed. ROM Saver operation: The kit supplies the supported program code, so the designated original program ROMs must be removed during installation. Version 2.00B features: Includes the game-selection, scoring, diagnostics, ghost-name, gameplay, and operator options documented for this version. Important PCB and Installation Requirements Supported hardware: Designed for documented compatible original Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and Pac-Man Plus arcade PCBs. PCB access required: The original game board must be accessed during installation. 40-pin Z80 location: The kit installs at the documented Z80 processor socket. Original processor: The Z80 is removed from the PCB and installed on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard unless a compatible processor option is selected. No soldering when socketed: Installation does not require soldering when the Z80 location already has a compatible socket. Soldered processor: If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket. Program ROM removal: Remove the designated original program ROMs as directed by the installation guide. RAM Test version 2.00B and later: Setting DIP switches 1 and 2 to OFF enables the documented automatic RAM diagnostics during startup. Cabinet compatibility: Supports documented upright, cabaret, and cocktail cabinet configurations. Pin orientation: Verify Pin 1 alignment and inspect every processor pin before restoring cabinet power. Installation Information Installation type: Expanded multigame daughterboard for compatible original Pac-Man-family hardware Included games: Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, Ms. Pac-Man Plus, Pac-Man Rearranged, Pengo V2, and Pengo V3 Processor: Compatible Z80 processor Processor location: Documented 40-pin Z80 socket Soldering required: No, when the required Z80 location is already socketed Program ROM requirement: Remove the designated original program ROMs PCB compatibility: Documented compatible Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and Pac-Man Plus PCBs Cabinet compatibility: Documented upright, cabaret, and cocktail configurations Installation guide: Download the Pac-Man Rearranged installation guide Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions The Standard Kit permanently saves supported scores, initials, game settings, and configuration data locally. It does not require an internet connection. The optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Kit includes the same local features and can also submit supported completed scores after qualifying initials are entered. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting game selection, gameplay, Free Play, local score saving, or menu operation. Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kits View Global Arcade High Scores Pac-Man Rearranged Kit FAQ Which games are included? The kit includes Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, Ms. Pac-Man Plus, Pac-Man Rearranged, Pengo V2, and Pengo V3. What is Pac-Man Rearranged? Pac-Man Rearranged combines supported gameplay and maze elements from Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man Plus, and Ms. Pac-Man Plus into one changing game experience. How is the game-selection menu opened? Hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds during attract mode. Which original PCBs are compatible? The kit supports documented compatible original Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and Pac-Man Plus arcade PCBs. How many high scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 10 supported scores with qualifying player initials and separate supported score tables. Can ghost names be changed? Yes. Supported ghost names can be customized through the settings menu. Can the kit continue beyond Level 255? Yes. The kit includes documented Level 255 starting and continuation options where supported. How are Pengo V2 and V3 controlled? Both versions use the cabinet joystick and Player 1 button without requiring control-panel modifications. Must the original program ROMs be removed? Yes. Remove the designated original program ROMs as directed by the installation guide while the kit is installed. Does installation require soldering? Not when the required Z80 location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. A qualified arcade technician must install a socket when the processor is soldered directly to the PCB. Is Wi-Fi required? No. The standard kit saves supported scores, initials, and settings locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online score submission. Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for documented compatible Pac-Man-family arcade hardware. Resources 1. Pac-Man Rearranged Installation Guide 2. HighScoreSaves Tips and Tricks 3. Pac-Man Standard Kit 4. Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Multigame Kit 5. Compare All Pac-Man Kits