Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Upgrade your original Konami Yie Ar Kung Fu arcade PCB with permanent Top 10 high score saving, selectable 3- or 10-character initials, Free Play, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, Flip Screen, Backup and Restore, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
This HighScoreSaves kit is designed specifically for compatible original Yie Ar Kung Fu hardware using a 6809E processor. It adds modern score-saving and configuration features while continuing to use the original arcade PCB, controls, sound, timing, and gameplay hardware.
Permanently stores the Top 10 scores using reliable serial EEPROM memory.
Choose between original-style 10-character initials or shorter 3-character initials.
Rotate the display 180° directly through the on-screen menu.
Choose local high score saving or add compatible online leaderboard functionality.
What the Yie Ar Kung Fu High Score Save Kit Adds
The Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds modern score-saving and configuration features to compatible original Konami arcade hardware without replacing the game PCB with a multicade computer or unrelated emulation platform.
In addition to permanent Top 10 score saving and Free Play, the kit provides selectable initials entry, attract sounds, on-screen DIP settings, Flip Screen, Backup and Restore, ROM Saver functionality, and optional online leaderboard support.
Compatibility and What to Check Before Ordering
- PCB: Designed for compatible original Konami Yie Ar Kung Fu arcade hardware.
- Processor: Requires a 6809E processor.
- Processor Socket: The 6809E location must have a proper 40-pin socket for normal kit installation.
- Cabinets: Supports upright and cocktail Yie Ar Kung Fu cabinets.
- Original Program ROMs: May optionally be removed when using the kit's ROM Saver functionality.
Inspect 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 Yie Ar Kung Fu Kit Configuration
Select either a Standard Save Kit or a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit when ordering.
Standard Save Kit
Saves scores locally and includes the core Free Play, Top 10 score saving, selectable initials, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, Flip Screen, Backup and Restore, and ROM Saver features.
Wi-Fi Enabled Kit
Includes the same local high score and gameplay features and adds compatible online leaderboard functionality.
Settings Menu Access
Kit configuration is accessed using the cabinet's Player 1 Start button.
- 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.
Yie Ar Kung Fu Kit Features
- Permanent High Score Saving: Stores the Top 10 supported scores
- Serial EEPROM: Reliable nonvolatile score storage without batteries or NVRAM
- Initials Options: Choose 10-character original initials or 3-character initials
- Free Play: Play without coins while retaining traditional coin-up operation
- Coin-Up Support: Continue using quarters or tokens when desired
- Attract Sounds: Plays sounds during 100% of the supported attract rotation
- Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce long periods of static display content
- On-Screen DIP Settings: Configure supported settings through the kit menu
- Flip Screen: Rotate the display 180° from the menu
- 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: Adds compatible online leaderboard functionality
Top 10 High Scores and Initials Options
The Yie Ar Kung Fu kit permanently stores the Top 10 supported high scores.
Initials entry can be configured directly through the menu, allowing the cabinet owner to choose between the original-style 10-character initials or a shorter 3-character initials format.
Attract Sounds and Flip Screen
Attract Sounds
Attract sounds can play during 100% of the supported attract rotation, allowing the cabinet to provide audio while the game is idle.
Flip Screen
Flip Screen allows the video display to be rotated 180° directly through the on-screen menu for compatible cabinet configurations.
Installation Notes
- 6809E Processor Required: The kit installs at the 6809E processor location on the original Yie Ar Kung Fu PCB.
- Socketed CPU Required: The processor location must have a compatible 40-pin socket.
- 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 6809E is soldered directly to the board, a 40-pin socket must be installed before fitting the kit.
- ROM Saver: Original program ROMs may optionally be removed.
- 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 Yie Ar Kung Fu cabinet to add supported online leaderboard functionality in addition to saving scores locally.
The Standard kit does not require an internet connection for gameplay, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, configuration, or local high score storage.
Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
How many high scores does the Yie Ar Kung Fu kit save?
The kit permanently stores the Top 10 supported high scores.
Can I choose between 3-character and 10-character initials?
Yes. Select your preferred initials format directly through the on-screen menu.
What processor does the kit require?
A compatible 6809E processor is required.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required when the 6809E location already has the proper 40-pin socket. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a socket must be installed first.
How do I access the settings menu?
Power the cabinet off, hold the Player 1 Start button, power the cabinet on, and release the button when prompted.
Does Free Play disable normal coin operation?
No. Free Play and traditional coin operation can both be used.
Does the kit support attract sounds?
Yes. Attract sounds can play during 100% of the supported attract rotation.
Can I flip the screen?
Yes. Flip Screen rotates the display 180° directly through the on-screen menu.
Can I back up and restore high scores?
Yes. Backup and Restore functionality is included.
Does the kit work in upright and cocktail cabinets?
Yes. Both upright and cocktail Yie Ar Kung Fu cabinet configurations are supported.
Where can I find the installation guide?
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1 review
September 23, 2025 12:53 AM
I love these so much I bought two of them
This is one of the few great games of the past and it's nice to have the kit for it. HSS gives you the highest quality service plus the highest quality product on the planet. If you're on the fence about this one I say don't worry go ahead and grab it you're going to love it! Saving the high scores is fun and helps you to keep track of your progress of how well you do. Plus it's nice to have the free plate without having to pop in quarters or have the screen stay stagnant