Targ | Spectar | Side Trak Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Targ | Spectar | Side Trak Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit

$86.00

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Product number: SW10073.1

Product information "Targ | Spectar | Side Trak Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

Targ Spectar Side Trak Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit for original Exidy arcade PCB

The HighScoreSaves Targ | Spectar | Side Trak Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades compatible original Exidy Targ arcade hardware with three selectable games, permanent Top 5 high score saving with initials, Free Play, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, ROM Saver, Backup and Restore, Fast Boot, Stealth Mode, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original arcade PCB, controls, timing, and sound.

Targ Multigame Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Original Exidy Targ arcade hardware

Processor: Compatible 6502 processor required

CPU Socket: Proper compatible 40-pin socket required at the documented 6502 location

Cabinet Support: Upright and cocktail configurations

ROM Saver: Documented original program ROMs may be removed and stored when using ROM Saver

Installation: Plug-in installation when the original 6502 processor location already has the proper compatible 40-pin socket. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible socket must be installed before the kit can be fitted.

Not Sure Which PCB You Have?

View Targ Multigame Installation Guide PDF

Game Selection & Settings Menu Access

Select a Game: During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds to enter the game-selection menu and choose Targ, Spectar, or Side Trak.

Open the Settings Menu: Turn the cabinet off, hold Player 1 Start, turn the cabinet back on, and release the button when prompted.

Three Games on Original Targ Hardware

Targ Play the original Targ game on the original Exidy arcade hardware while adding permanent score saving, Free Play, and configurable kit features.

Spectar Select Spectar from the multigame menu while continuing to use the original Targ-compatible arcade hardware platform.

Side Trak Add Side Trak to the same cabinet and switch between all three supported games through the game-selection menu.

What This Kit Adds

Top 5 High Score Save Permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores with player initials.

Battery-Free Serial EEPROM Stores supported scores and settings without a battery or NVRAM.

Lives-Specific Score Tables Maintains separate supported score tables for 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-life settings.

Free Play & Coin-Up Play without inserting coins while retaining traditional coin-up operation when desired.

Attract Sounds Configure supported attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100%.

Menu-Driven DIP Settings Adjust supported game and cabinet settings directly through the on-screen menu.

ROM Saver Allows documented original program ROMs to be removed and stored while the supported game program runs from the upgrade.

Backup & Restore Back up supported high-score data and restore it later.

Reset Function Restart supported gameplay without cycling cabinet power.

Fast Boot Starts without long initialization delays.

Stealth Mode Boots directly into gameplay for a more stock arcade presentation.

High Scores Access Quickly view stored score tables for the selected game.

Copyright Display Select the supported original manufacturer display or HighScoreSaves message.

Before Restoring Cabinet Power

Verify the 6502 processor orientation, Pin 1 alignment, socket condition, kit orientation, ROM Saver configuration, and all documented installation steps before applying power.

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Stores supported Targ Multigame scores and settings locally and includes the core Free Play, multigame, menu, and high score features without requiring an internet connection.

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.

Targ Multigame Kit FAQ

Which arcade PCB is this kit designed for?

The product documentation identifies compatible original Exidy Targ arcade hardware.

Which games are included?

Targ, Spectar, and Side Trak.

Which processor is required?

A compatible 6502 processor is required. The compatible processor from the original PCB may be used, or an optional processor may be selected when ordering.

Does installation require soldering?

No soldering is required when the PCB already has the proper compatible socket at the 6502 location. If the processor is soldered directly to the board, a socket must be installed first.

How do I select Targ, Spectar, or Side Trak?

During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds to enter the game-selection menu.

How do I open the settings menu?

Turn the cabinet off, hold Player 1 Start, turn the cabinet back on, and release the button when prompted.

How many high scores are saved?

The kit permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores with initials.

Does it support upright and cocktail cabinets?

Yes. Both upright and cocktail configurations are supported.

What is the difference between Standard and Wi-Fi Enabled versions?

Both versions save supported scores locally and include the core kit features. The Wi-Fi Enabled version also supports online leaderboard submission through a compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.

Helpful Targ Multigame Resources

Learn How HighScoreSaves Kits Work

What's a Wi-Fi Kit?

View Global Arcade High Scores

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