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Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Product information "Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

The HighScoreSaves Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Konami Pooyan arcade hardware with Free Play, permanent Top 10 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, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while retaining the original Konami arcade PCB.

Pooyan Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Konami Pooyan arcade PCB
Processor: Standard Z80 processor
Encrypted CPU: Encrypted Z80 processors are not compatible with this save kit
Processor Location: Compatible 40-pin Z80 socket
Soldering: Not required when the documented Z80 processor location 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 a compatible standard Z80 is already installed in the required 40-pin socket. 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.

Pooyan Settings Menu Video

See how to enter the Pooyan settings menu and review the available options and controls.

What This Kit Adds

Free Play Start Pooyan without inserting coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired.
Permanent Top 10 Scores With Initials Permanently stores the Top 10 supported high scores with player initials.
Battery-Free Serial EEPROM Retains supported 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 during idle operation.
Menu-Driven DIP Settings Configure supported operator settings directly through the on-screen menu.
ROM Saver Supports removal of designated original program ROMs when installed as directed in the Pooyan installation guide.
Backup & Restore Back up supported saved high scores and restore them later for service work, events, parties, or tournaments.
Separate Score Tables Maintains separate supported high-score tables for 2-, 3-, and 4-lives settings.
Reset Button Support Restart Pooyan without powering the cabinet off when the option is enabled.
Upright & Cocktail Support Supports documented compatible upright and cocktail cabinet configurations.

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

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

Wi-Fi Enabled Kit

Includes the same local features and adds qualifying online leaderboard score submission through the HighScoreSaves 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.

Pooyan Kit FAQ

Which arcade PCB does the Pooyan kit support?

The kit is designed for documented compatible original Konami Pooyan arcade PCBs.

Which processor is required?

A standard Z80 processor is required at the documented CPU location.

Are encrypted Z80 processors compatible?

No. Encrypted Z80 processors are not compatible with this save kit.

Does installation require soldering?

No soldering is required when the documented Z80 processor location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible socket must be installed first.

How many high scores does the Pooyan kit save?

The kit permanently stores the Top 10 supported scores with player initials.

How do I access the Pooyan settings menu?

Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.

Are separate score tables supported?

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

Can saved scores be backed up and restored?

Yes. Supported saved high scores can be backed up and restored later.

Are upright and cocktail cabinets supported?

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

Is Wi-Fi required?

No. Standard kits save supported scores and settings locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard support.

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