Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Product number: SW10069.1

Product information "Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit for original Exidy arcade PCB

The HighScoreSaves Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Exidy Mouse Trap arcade hardware with Free Play, permanent Top 5 score saving with initials, battery-free serial EEPROM storage, adjustable attract sounds, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver, Backup and Restore, separate lives-based score tables, Reset Button support, Fast Boot, Stealth Mode, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Exidy arcade PCB.

Mouse Trap Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Exidy Mouse Trap arcade PCB

Processor: 6502 processor

Processor Location: Compatible 40-pin CPU socket

Soldering: Not required when the 6502 processor is already socketed

ROM Saver: Supports removal of designated original program ROMs as directed in the installation guide

Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations

Installation: Plug-in installation when the original 6502 is already socketed. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.

Not Sure Which PCB You Have?

View Mouse Trap Installation Guide PDF

Mouse Trap Settings Menu Access

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.

What This Kit Adds

Free Play Start Mouse Trap without inserting coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired.

Permanent Top 5 Scores & Initials Permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores with player initials.

Battery-Free Serial EEPROM Retains supported saved-score data without requiring batteries or NVRAM.

Adjustable Attract Sounds Configure attract sounds for 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-screen rotations.

Attract-Mode Protection Helps reduce prolonged static-screen display and monitor burn-in during idle operation.

Copyright Message Option Select original manufacturer branding or HighScoreSaves branding.

Menu-Driven DIP Settings Change supported settings on screen without repeatedly accessing the physical PCB.

ROM Saver The program runs from the kit, allowing designated original program ROMs to be removed when installed as directed.

Backup & Restore Back up saved high scores and restore them later for service, tournaments, parties, or maintenance.

Separate Score Tables Maintains separate supported high-score tables for 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-lives settings.

Reset Button Support Restart Mouse Trap without cycling cabinet power.

Fast Boot Reduces startup waiting by avoiding the normal initialization delay.

Stealth Mode Boots directly into the game for a more stock-style cabinet startup appearance.

Upright & Cocktail Support Supports documented compatible upright and cocktail Mouse Trap cabinet configurations.

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Permanently saves supported scores locally and provides Free Play, adjustable attract sounds, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver, Backup and Restore, separate score tables, Reset Button support, Fast Boot, Stealth Mode, and other documented local features without requiring an internet connection.

Wi-Fi Enabled Kit

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

Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

Mouse Trap Kit FAQ

Which arcade PCB does the Mouse Trap kit support?

The kit is designed for documented compatible original Exidy Mouse Trap arcade PCBs.

Which processor is required?

The Mouse Trap kit requires a 6502 processor installed in a compatible 40-pin CPU socket.

Does installation require soldering?

No soldering is required when the original 6502 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 are saved?

The kit permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores with player initials using serial EEPROM storage.

How do I access the Mouse Trap settings menu?

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?

Fast Boot reduces startup waiting time by avoiding the normal initialization delay.

What is Stealth Mode?

Stealth Mode boots directly into Mouse Trap for a more stock-style startup appearance.

Does the kit maintain separate score tables?

Yes. Separate score tables are supported for 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-lives settings.

Does the kit support upright and cocktail cabinets?

Yes. Documented compatible upright and cocktail cabinet configurations are supported.

Is Wi-Fi required?

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

Helpful Mouse Trap Resources

Learn How HighScoreSaves Kits Work

What's a Wi-Fi Kit?

View Global Arcade High Scores

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