Moon Cresta Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Moon Cresta Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Moon Cresta Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Nichibutsu Arcade PCBs
Upgrade your original Moon Cresta arcade PCB with reliable Free Play, permanent high score saving, attract sounds, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware.
Designed specifically for compatible original Nichibutsu Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic fixed-shooter gameplay collectors expect.
Start games without coins while still supporting Coin-Up operation.
Permanently stores the Top 5 scores using reliable serial EEPROM storage.
Adjustable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-screen rotations.
Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards.
Upgrade Your Moon Cresta Arcade Experience
Restore and enhance your original Moon Cresta arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for compatible Nichibutsu arcade hardware.
Original boards often lose high scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and fixed-shooter gameplay that made Moon Cresta one of the most recognizable arcade classics.
Unlike multigame systems or reproduction boards, 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 between 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
- Z80 Processor Must Be Socketed: Install a compatible 40-pin socket if the Z80 processor is soldered directly to the PCB.
- Hardware Compatibility: Works only on documented compatible Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class hardware.
- Installation Guide: Read the Moon Cresta Installation Guide before installation.
Main Features
- Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required when the Z80 processor is already socketed
- Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of batteries or NVRAM
- High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores permanently
- Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-screen rotations
- Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce monitor burn-in from static screens
- Free Play: No coins required to start gameplay
- Coin-Up: Coins are still supported if desired
- Menu-Driven Settings: Change supported DIP options directly on screen
- ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage
- Cabinet Support: Works in upright and cocktail cabinets
Additional Features
- Backup and Restore: Back up scores and restore them later
- Separate Score Tables: Different score tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives settings
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
- Hardware Compatibility: Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class hardware only
- Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and cocktail supported
- Installation Guide: View/Download Moon Cresta Install Guide (PDF)
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.
Moon Cresta Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
Which PCB hardware is supported by the Moon Cresta kit?
This kit works only on documented compatible Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class hardware.
Does the Moon Cresta kit require a socketed CPU?
Yes. A socketed Z80 processor is required. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed before setup.
How many high scores does the Moon Cresta kit save?
The kit stores the Top 5 supported high scores using serial EEPROM storage.
Does the Moon Cresta kit support Free Play and Coin-Up operation?
Yes. Free Play and traditional Coin-Up operation are both supported.
Are Moon Cresta attract sounds adjustable?
Yes. Attract sounds can be set to 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-screen rotations.
Does the Moon Cresta kit support Backup and Restore?
Yes. Saved scores can be backed up and restored later.
Does the Moon Cresta kit support separate score tables?
Yes. Separate score tables are supported for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives settings.
Does the Moon Cresta kit work in cocktail cabinets?
Yes. The kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.
Where can I download the Moon Cresta installation guide?
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1 review
November 16, 2025 10:02 PM
Must have kit
Very happy that Highscoresaves makes kits for these classic arcade games. Ordered and received within a few days. Install guide is straight forward for an easy installation. The save kit works perfectly. Highly recommended!