Pengo Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Pengo Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Customize Your Pengo Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation.
Learn More About This Kit
Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide.
Main Features
- Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring—plug in and go.
- Save your scores forever: Uses a serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries).
- High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores with initials.
- Attract sounds: Enable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-screen rotations.
- Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door.
- Coin Up: Coins/tokens still supported if desired.
- Attract mode: Reduce screen burn—no more static screens.
- Menu-driven DIP settings: Change settings on-screen—no cabinet pull-out.
- ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power.
- Cabinet support: Works in upright or cocktail cabinets.
Additional Features
- Backup & restore: Back up high scores and restore later—ideal before/after parties.
- Separate score tables: Different tables for chosen lives (2, 3, or 4).
- Reset button: Restart a game without powering off (enable in menu).
Important Installation Notes
- Ensure your Z80 is socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work.
- Use a standard Z80: Some PCBs use an encrypted Z80 that is not compatible with this save kit.
- Read the installation guide (PDF) before installing.
Game List
- Pengo
FAQ
Do I need to solder anything?
No, the kit is plug-and-play. No soldering or board modifications required.
Does it save my high scores permanently?
Yes, scores are stored on EEPROM and don’t need batteries.
How many high scores does it save?
The kit saves the Top 5 scores with initials.
Does it support attract sounds?
Yes, you can enable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% frequency.
Can I use Free Play and coins?
Yes, the kit supports both Free Play and Coin Up modes.
Does it work in all cabinet types?
Yes, it works in upright and cocktail cabinets.
Can I back up and restore scores?
Yes, you can back up scores and restore them later, perfect for before/after parties.
Does it provide separate score tables?
Yes, you can save distinct tables for different life settings (2, 3, or 4 lives).
What CPUs are compatible?
You must use a standard Z80. Encrypted Z80 CPUs are not supported.
Where can I download the installation guide?
You can download it here: Pengo Installation Guide (PDF)
Login
1 review
January 10, 2026 2:38 AM
Finally bought this high score save kit
Glad I did! Fast ship and simple installation guide that's easy to follow
Level up with these!
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.
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.
Spark your interest -
Customize Your Mappy Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Main Features Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring—just plug in and play. Save your scores forever: Uses reliable serial EPROM, not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries. High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores. Attract sounds: Plays on every attract cycle. Full attract sounds: Includes the dot munching sound from the attract gameplay screen. Freeplay: No more coins needed. Coin up: Keep coin operation enabled if desired. Attract mode: Minimizes static screens to reduce burn-in. Menu-driven DIP settings: Full on-screen DIP adjustment menu. ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Separate score tables: Distinct tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Backup & Restore: Save and reload high scores anytime. Selectable character names: Choose between Goro or Meowky. Important Installation Notes Processor required: Must have a 6809E installed. Socketed CPU required: If your CPU is not socketed, install a 40-pin socket. Read the Mappy Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide / Manual (PDF) before setup. FAQ Does this kit permanently save scores?Yes—your Top 5 scores are permanently saved using serial EPROM. Freeplay and coin operation?Yes, choose between Freeplay or Coin-Up. Attract sounds?Includes the full attract sound set including dot munching. Soldering required?No—just plug into a socketed 6809E processor. Backup & Restore?Yes—save and load scores anytime. Download the Installation Guide Download the Mappy Free Play and High Score Save Kit Setup Instructions / Installation Manual (PDF) Socketed CPU required?Yes—a socketed 6809E. Resources Mappy Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Customize Your Xevious Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Main Features Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Plug in and go. Save your scores forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores with initials. Initials entry: 3 characters using Highscoresaves copyright or 10 using NAMCO copyright. Copyright: Switch between manufacturer logo or Highscoresaves logo. Freeplay: No more coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up: Still supports tokens/coins if desired. Attract Mode: Minimizes screen burn. On-screen DIP settings: Menu-driven DIP control. ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs if desired. Cabinet support: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Save and restore high scores for events or parties. Separate score tables: Different HSS tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives. Fast Boot: Self-test available via menu or DIP switches. Cross Hatch: Pattern for monitor adjustment. RAM / Input Test: Enable RAM and input diagnostics. Important Installation Notes Z80 CPU must be socketed: Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered. Read the Xevious Installation Guide (PDF) before beginning installation. P1 and P2 start buttons will not light while on Free Play FAQ Is installation truly plug-and-play?Yes. No soldering required. Just ensure your Z80 CPU is socketed. How many scores are saved and can I enter initials? Top 5 scores saved. Enter 3 or 10 initials depending on copyright option selected. What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and Standard kits? The Wi-Fi kit uploads scores online; the Standard kit saves locally only. Does it support coins as well as Freeplay? Yes. You can use Freeplay or coin-up. What diagnostics and setup tools are included? Includes Fast Boot, Cross Hatch, and RAM/Input Test features. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Xevious Installation Guide (PDF) Do P1/P2 start buttons light up in Free Play? No. P1 and P2 start buttons will not illuminate while in Free Play. Resources Xevious — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Customize Your Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket — optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Features Easy install — No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Save your scores forever — Reliable serial EEPROM (not NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save — Stores the Top 10 scores with initials. Copyright options — Switch between manufacturer logo and HighScoreSaves logo. Freeplay — Play with no coins needed. Coin Up — Still supports coin operation. Attract Mode — Prevents CRT burn-in via screen cycling. Menu-driven DIP settings — Change DIP settings on-screen. ROM Saver — Remove original program ROMs to reduce heat and power. Cabinet support — Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore — Save and reload high scores. Separate score tables — Unique tables for 2, 3, and 4 lives. Stealth Mode — Access menu by holding Player 1 during power-on. Fast Boot — Self-test from menu or with all DIP switches OFF. God Mode — Unlimited lives (scores not saved in this mode). Flip Screen — Rotate screen for upside-down cabinets. Important Information This kit requires a Z80 processor. If the CPU is not socketed, install a 40-pin socket. Read the installation guide — Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide (PDF) . Just the FAQ's Does this kit require soldering? No. As long as your Z80 is socketed, the kit is fully plug-and-play. How many high scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 10 scores with initials. Does it work in Upright and Cocktail cabinets? Yes — fully compatible with both types. Can I still use coins with Freeplay enabled? Yes — Coin Up works even when Freeplay is active. What extra features does it include? Includes Stealth Mode, Backup & Restore, Fast Boot, Flip Screen, and God Mode. Where can I download the installation guide? Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide (PDF) What is ROM Saver? Allows removing original ROMs, reducing heat/power and extending PCB life. Resources Kangaroo Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Customize Your Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Features Easy install — No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Save your scores forever — Serial EEPROM (not NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save — Stores the Top 20 scores. Attract Sounds — Sound enabled every attract rotation. Free Play — No coins required; Coin Up still supported. Screen saver attract — Reduces CRT burn by rotating content. Menu-driven DIP settings — Change DIP options on-screen. ROM Saver — Remove program ROMs to reduce heat/power. Cabinet support — Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Separate score tables — Individual tables for 3, 4, 5, and 7 lives. Backup & Restore — Save & reload scores (great for parties). Stealth Mode — Boots to look stock/original. Important Information This kit requires a 6809E processor. Your Konami-1 CPU must be socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket. Read the installation guide — Juno First Installation Guide (PDF) . Just the FAQ's Which boards does this kit support? Designed for original Juno First PCBs. Check that your Konami-1 CPU is socketed. How many high scores are saved? Saves the Top 20 scores using reliable serial EEPROM. Does it support Free Play and coins? Yes — Free Play and Coin Up are supported. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet? Yes — DIP options are fully menu-driven. What is ROM Saver? Allows removal of original program ROMs, lowering heat and power load. Are lives tracked separately? Yes — separate tables for 3, 4, 5, and 7 lives. Where can I get the installation guide? Juno First Installation Guide (PDF) Does it work in both Upright and Cocktail cabinets? Yes — fully compatible. Resources Juno First Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
VS Nintendo Red Tent | Dual Upright Multigame Kit The newest Multi VS kit—now upgraded with head-to-head play, 4-player support on compatible titles, on-panel game switching, and more. Key Features On-panel game switching — On the right side of the control panel, hold P4 and move the joystick Left/Right to swap games on that side. Coin Up shortcut — Hold P4 for ~5 seconds to coin up. Head-to-Head play — Play VS titles facing off across both sides. 4-player support (title-dependent) — Play games like Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, and Tennis head-to-head on Red Tent or Dual Upright. NES Zapper support — Use a Zapper gun with the optional Zapper Adapter. Independent resets — Reset either side without interrupting the other. EPROM-socket compatible — Designed for VS PCBs that use EPROM sockets. Up to 16 total games — 8 games per side (PPU/Game Pak dependent). Additional Information Your kit ships with a Game Pak for your specific PPU; see lists below. You can remove program EPROMs and play directly from the kit’s Game Pak titles. Tetris and Battle City require correct DIP palette settings on the original PCB. Important Compatible cabinets: VS Red Tent or VS Dual Screen Upright. Game list depends on your PPU — 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, or 2C03B. Identify your PPU: look for a heatsink and a number printed on the chip (e.g., 0002). Read the installation guide: VS Red Tent / Dual Upright Multigame Installation Guide (PDF) Game Paks by PPU PPU 0001 Standard: Mighty Bomb Jack, Pinball, Battle City, Excitebike, SMB, Skate Kid, Mach Rider, Tetris With Gun: Mighty Bomb Jack, Battle City, Excitebike, SMB, Mach Rider, Tetris, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt With Gun | Special “Head-to-Head”: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt Special “Head-to-Head”: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Battle City, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis PPU 0002 Standard: Mighty Bomb Jack, Excitebike, SMB, Slalom, Tetris, Battle City, Mach Rider, Golf With Gun: Mighty Bomb Jack, Battle City, Excitebike, SMB, Slalom, Tetris, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt With Gun | Special “Head-to-Head”: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt Special “Head-to-Head”: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Slalom, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis PPU 0003 Standard: Mighty Bomb Jack, Excitebike, SMB, Pinball, Tetris, Battle City, Skate Kid, Soccer With Gun: Mighty Bomb Jack, Battle City, Excitebike, SMB, Soccer, Tetris, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt With Gun | Special “Head-to-Head”: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt Special “Head-to-Head”: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Battle City, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis PPU 0004 Standard: Excitebike, SMB, Clu Clu Land, Tetris, Battle City, Skate Kid, Ice Climber, Pinball With Gun: Clu Clu Land, Ice Climber, Excitebike, SMB, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt With Gun | Special “Head-to-Head”: Clu Clu Land, Ice Climber, Tetris, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt Special “Head-to-Head”: SMB, Excitebike, Tetris, Clu Clu Land, Ice Climber, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis PPU 2C03B Standard: Ninja Jajamaru Kun, Excitebike, SMB, Star Luster, Tetris, Battle City, Skate Kid, Mighty Bomb Jack With Gun: Ninja Jajamaru Kun, Excitebike, SMB, Star Luster, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt With Gun | Special “Head-to-Head”: Ninja Jajamaru Kun, Excitebike, SMB, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt Special “Head-to-Head”: Ninja Jajamaru Kun, Excitebike, SMB, Tetris, Mighty Bomb Jack, Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, Tennis FAQ Which cabinets does this kit support? VS Red Tent and VS Dual Screen Upright only. What if I want to play Tennis, Balloon Fight or Wrecking Crew? You must select the “Head-to-Head” Game Paks for your PPUs. These enable 4-player and dual-screen support. How do I switch games? Hold P4 and move the joystick Left/Right to swap games on that side. How do I coin up quickly? Hold P4 for about 5 seconds. Does it support head-to-head and 4-player games? Yes—titles such as Wrecking Crew, Balloon Fight, and Tennis support head-to-head and some allow 4-player depending on configuration. Can I use a NES Zapper? Yes—using the optional Zapper Adapter. Check “With Gun” Game Paks for supported games. Do the two sides reset independently? Yes. You can reset one side without affecting the other. Why do some games require DIP color palette changes? Titles like Tetris and Battle City rely on original PCB palette DIP settings. This matches the real hardware behavior. How do I know which PPU I have? The PPU usually has a heatsink. Look for the number printed on the chip (0001–0004 or 2C03B). How many games can I install? Up to 16 total: 8 games per side depending on your Game Pak and PPU. Where can I download the installation guide? Download it here: VS Red Tent / Dual Upright Multigame Installation Guide (PDF)