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Super Pacman Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Product information "Super Pacman Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

The HighScoreSaves Super Pac-Man Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Namco Super Pac-Man arcade hardware with permanent Top 5 high score saving with initials, Free Play, enhanced attract sounds, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver, Backup and Restore, separate lives-based score tables, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving the original arcade PCB, controls, gameplay timing, and sound.

Super Pac-Man Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Namco Super Pac-Man arcade PCB
Processor: Compatible 6809E processor required
CPU Socket: Compatible 40-pin socket at the documented 6809E location
Processor Installation: Original 6809E installs on the HighScoreSaves daughter card
ROM Saver: Designated original program ROMs may be removed as documented
Clearance: A riser socket may be needed if the original program ROMs remain installed
Cabinet Support: Documented compatible upright and cocktail Super Pac-Man configurations

Installation: Plug-in installation when the original 6809E processor is already socketed. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed before the kit can be used.

Super Pac-Man Settings Menu Access

Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue. Supported DIP and difficulty settings can then be adjusted through the on-screen menu.

What This Kit Adds

Top 5 High Score Save Permanently stores the Top 5 supported Super Pac-Man scores with player initials.
Separate Lives-Based Score Tables Maintains independent supported high-score tables for 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-life configurations.
Battery-Free Serial EEPROM Stores supported scores and settings without batteries or NVRAM.
Free Play & Coin-Up Start games without inserting coins while retaining traditional coin or token operation when desired.
Enhanced Attract Sounds Supports standard attract sounds and full attract sounds, including dot-munching audio during gameplay attract screens.
Attract Mode Protection Helps reduce prolonged static-image display and screen burn during attract operation.
On-Screen DIP Settings Change supported operator settings through the game menu without repeatedly opening the cabinet.
On-Screen Difficulty Adjust supported difficulty settings from R0 Normal through RF Auto Hard.
ROM Saver Allows designated original program ROMs to be removed to reduce power draw and heat when installed according to the guide.
Backup & Restore Back up saved high-score data and restore it when needed.
Upright & Cocktail Support Supports documented compatible upright and cocktail Super Pac-Man cabinets.

What's Included

Super Pac-Man Kit: HighScoreSaves 6809 daughter card. A compatible 6809E processor is required and installs on the daughter card during installation.

ROM Saver & Daughterboard Clearance

Designated original program ROMs may be removed as part of the ROM Saver setup.

If the original program ROMs remain installed, a riser socket may be required to provide sufficient clearance for the daughterboard.

Before Restoring Cabinet Power

Verify the 6809E notch and Pin 1 orientation, processor-pin alignment, daughterboard seating, socket condition, ROM configuration, and all documented installation steps. If the game does not start after installation, turn power off immediately and recheck the installation.

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Stores supported Super Pac-Man scores and settings locally. No internet connection is required for gameplay, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, local score saving, or menu access.

Wi-Fi Enabled Kit

Includes the same local functionality and adds supported online score submission to the HighScoreSaves 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.

Super Pac-Man Kit FAQ

Which arcade PCB is required?

The kit is designed for documented compatible original Namco Super Pac-Man arcade hardware.

Which processor is required?

A compatible 6809E processor is required and installs on the HighScoreSaves daughter card.

Does installation require soldering?

No soldering is required when the 6809E processor is already socketed. If it is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed first.

How many high scores are saved?

The kit stores the Top 5 supported Super Pac-Man scores with player initials.

Are there separate score tables for different lives settings?

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

Does the kit support attract sounds?

Yes. Standard and full attract sounds are supported, including dot-munching audio during gameplay attract screens.

Does the kit support ROM Saver?

Yes. Designated original program ROMs may be removed according to the installation guide. A riser socket may be needed if the ROMs remain installed.

Can high scores be backed up and restored?

Yes. Backup and Restore functionality is included.

Does it work in upright and cocktail cabinets?

Yes. Documented compatible upright and cocktail Super Pac-Man configurations are supported.

Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled?

Yes. Local gameplay, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, score saving, and menu operation continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.

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