Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit
$66.00
Product information "Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Exidy Arcade PCBs
Upgrade your original Mouse Trap arcade PCB with reliable Free Play, Top 5 high score saving with initials, attract sounds, Fast Boot, Stealth Mode, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving authentic Exidy arcade hardware.
Designed specifically for original Exidy Mouse Trap arcade hardware, this plug-and-play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic maze-action arcade gameplay collectors expect.
Start Mouse Trap without coins while still supporting traditional Coin-Up operation.
Permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores with player initials.
Boot quickly and choose a more stock cabinet startup appearance.
Upload scores online to the HighScoreSaves global arcade leaderboard platform.
Upgrade Your Mouse Trap Arcade Experience
Restore and enhance your original Mouse Trap arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Exidy 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, sound, and maze-action gameplay that made Mouse Trap one of Exidy's most recognizable arcade classics.
Unlike multigame systems, reproduction boards, or emulation platforms, this kit keeps your original arcade PCB intact while improving long-term reliability for collectors, operators, and restoration projects.
Available Kit Options
Build your Mouse Trap kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit.
Optional processor and 40-pin socket upgrades are also available to simplify installation on original Exidy arcade hardware.
Important Installation Notes
- Socketed 6502 required: This kit requires a 6502 processor installed in a compatible 40-pin socket.
- No soldering required if socketed: If your 6502 processor is already socketed, no soldering is required for normal installation.
- Socket installation: If your 6502 processor is soldered directly to the PCB, install a compatible 40-pin socket before installing the kit.
- Read the Mouse Trap Installation Guide before installation.
Main Features
- Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required when the 6502 processor is already socketed
- Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM storage instead of batteries or NVRAM
- High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 supported scores with initials
- Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% attract-screen rotations
- Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door
- Coin Up: Quarters and tokens remain supported if desired
- Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce monitor burn-in from static screens
- Copyright Message: Select original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves branding
- Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change supported settings on screen without opening the cabinet
- ROM Saver: The program runs from the kit so original program ROMs can be removed when installed as directed
- Cabinet Support: Works in upright and cocktail cabinets
Additional Mouse Trap Kit Features
- Backup and Restore: Back up high scores and restore them later for parties, tournaments, service work, or maintenance
- Separate Score Tables: Different score tables are supported for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives settings
- Reset Button: Restart a game without powering off the cabinet
- Fast Boot: No waiting for initialization during startup
- Stealth Mode: Boots directly into the game for a stock-style appearance
Access the HighScoreSaves Mouse Trap Settings Menu
To access the settings menu, hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
Installation Information
- Installation Difficulty: Easy
- Soldering Required: No, if the 6502 processor is socketed
- Processor Requirement: Requires a 6502 processor
- Socketed CPU Required: Install a compatible 40-pin socket if needed
- Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and cocktail cabinets supported
- Installation Guide: Download Mouse Trap Installation 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.
Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
Which arcade PCB does the HighScoreSaves Mouse Trap kit support?
The kit is designed for documented compatible original Exidy Mouse Trap arcade PCBs.
Which processor is required for the Mouse Trap kit?
The Mouse Trap kit requires a socketed 6502 processor in a compatible 40-pin processor location.
How many high scores does the Mouse Trap kit save?
The kit stores the Top 5 supported scores with initials using serial EEPROM storage.
Does the Mouse Trap kit support Free Play and Coin-Up operation?
Yes. Free Play and traditional Coin-Up operation are both supported.
How is the HighScoreSaves Mouse Trap settings menu opened?
Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
What is Fast Boot on the Mouse Trap kit?
Fast Boot reduces startup waiting by avoiding the normal initialization delay.
What is Stealth Mode on the Mouse Trap kit?
Stealth Mode boots directly into the game for a more stock-style cabinet appearance.
Does the Mouse Trap kit support upright and cocktail cabinets?
Yes. The Mouse Trap kit supports documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.
Is Wi-Fi required for the HighScoreSaves Mouse Trap kit?
No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.
Login