Time Pilot 84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Time Pilot 84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Time Pilot '84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Upgrade your original Konami Time Pilot '84 arcade PCB with permanent Top 5 high score saving, Free Play, 16 separate score tables, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, backup and restore, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
This HighScoreSaves kit is designed specifically for compatible original Time Pilot '84 hardware using a 6809E processor. It adds modern convenience while continuing to use the original arcade PCB, controls, sound, and gameplay hardware.
Permanently saves the Top 5 scores using reliable serial EEPROM memory.
Maintains independent high score tables for the supported difficulty and lives combinations.
Play without coins or continue using normal quarters or tokens when desired.
Choose local high score saving or add compatible online leaderboard support.
What the Time Pilot '84 High Score Save Kit Adds
The Time Pilot '84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds useful modern features to compatible original Konami arcade hardware without replacing the game PCB with a multicade computer or unrelated emulation platform.
The kit adds permanent high score storage, Free Play, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, 16 separate score tables, score backup and restore, ROM Saver functionality, and optional online leaderboard support while retaining the original arcade hardware.
Compatibility and What to Check Before Ordering
- PCB: Designed for compatible original Konami Time Pilot '84 arcade hardware.
- Processor: Requires a 6809E processor.
- Processor Socket: The CPU location must have the proper 40-pin socket for normal kit installation.
- Cabinets: Supports upright and cocktail Time Pilot '84 cabinets.
- Original Program ROMs: May optionally be removed when using the kit's ROM Saver functionality.
Check your PCB before ordering. If the 6809E processor is soldered directly to the board, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed before the kit can be fitted.
Choose Your Time Pilot '84 Kit Configuration
Select either a Standard Save Kit or a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit when ordering.
Standard Save Kit
Saves scores permanently and includes the core Free Play, attract-sound, menu, score-table, backup, and restore features without online connectivity.
Wi-Fi Enabled Kit
Includes the same local high score features and adds support for uploading qualifying scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard through a compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi hardware must be selected when ordering and cannot be added later to a Standard kit.
Settings Menu Access
Kit configuration is accessed using the cabinet's Player 1 Start button, so normal settings-menu access does not require an additional external control.
- Open the Settings Menu: Power the cabinet off, hold the Player 1 Start button, power the cabinet back on, and release the button when prompted.
Time Pilot '84 Kit Features
- Permanent High Score Saving: Stores the Top 5 scores
- Serial EEPROM: Reliable nonvolatile score storage without a battery
- 16 Separate Score Tables: Independent high score tables for supported difficulty and lives settings
- Free Play: Play without coins while retaining traditional coin-up operation
- Coin-Up Support: Continue using quarters or tokens when desired
- Attract Sounds: Enable sound throughout the supported attract-mode rotation
- On-Screen DIP Settings: Configure supported settings through the kit menu
- Attract Mode: Helps reduce long periods of static display content
- ROM Saver: Original program ROMs may optionally be removed
- Backup and Restore: Back up saved high scores and restore them later
- Cabinet Compatibility: Supports upright and cocktail cabinets
- Optional Wi-Fi: Compatible kits can upload qualifying scores to the online leaderboard
Installation Notes
- 6809E Processor Required: The kit requires a compatible 6809E processor to operate.
- Socketed CPU Required: The kit installs at the 40-pin processor location on the original Time Pilot '84 PCB.
- No Soldering on a Properly Socketed PCB: If the processor is already installed in the correct socket, no soldering is required for normal kit installation.
- Unsocketed PCB: If the processor is soldered directly to the board, a 40-pin socket must be installed before fitting the kit.
- Orientation Matters: Follow the installation guide and verify processor and kit orientation before powering the cabinet.
Optional Wi-Fi and Online High Scores
Choose the Wi-Fi Enabled version if you want your compatible Time Pilot '84 cabinet to upload qualifying scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard in addition to saving scores locally.
Wi-Fi kits use a compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. The Standard kit does not require a network connection and keeps scores locally.
Time Pilot '84 Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
How many high scores does the Time Pilot '84 kit save?
The kit permanently stores the Top 5 scores and provides 16 separate high score tables for the supported difficulty and lives combinations.
What processor does the kit require?
The Time Pilot '84 kit requires a compatible 6809E processor.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required when the PCB already has the proper 40-pin processor socket. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a socket must be installed before the kit can be fitted.
How do I enter the settings menu?
Power the cabinet off, hold the Player 1 Start button, power the cabinet on, and release the button when prompted.
Can I still use coins?
Yes. The kit supports both Free Play and normal coin-up operation.
Does the kit work in upright and cocktail cabinets?
Yes. Both upright and cocktail Time Pilot '84 cabinet configurations are supported.
Can I back up and restore high scores?
Yes. Backup and Restore functionality is included.
What is the ROM Saver feature?
The kit can run the supported program without relying on the original program ROMs, allowing those ROMs to be removed and stored if desired.
What is the difference between Standard and Wi-Fi Enabled versions?
Both versions save scores locally and include the core kit features. The Wi-Fi Enabled version also supports uploading qualifying scores to the online leaderboard through a compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
Can I upgrade a Standard kit to Wi-Fi later?
No. Wi-Fi hardware must be selected during the original purchase.
Where can I find the installation guide?
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1 review
July 1, 2026 6:00 PM
Fantastic upgrade for Time Pilot '84
I installed this kit in my original Time Pilot '84 PCB, and it has been flawless from day one. The installation instructions were easy to follow, and everything worked perfectly on the first power-up. Free play is a nice convenience, but the high score save feature is what really makes this kit special. It's great being able to keep track of everyone's best runs instead of starting over every time the machine is turned on.
The kit is very well made, installs without permanently modifying the original hardware, and has been completely reliable. Shipping was fast, everything arrived securely packaged, and HighScoreSaves answered my questions before I placed my order. If you own an original Time Pilot '84 arcade machine and want to preserve the original PCB while adding modern functionality, this kit is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!