1942 Arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "1942 Arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Upgrade Your Original Capcom 1942 Arcade PCB
The HighScoreSaves 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds Free Play, permanent high score saving, and adjustable game settings to your original Capcom 1942 arcade PCB. Keep your original hardware and gameplay, with optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
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Free Play Play with or without coins |
High Score Saving Top 5 shown; up to 25 stored with initials! |
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Attract Sounds Selectable in settings |
Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores to Personal and Global pages! |
1942 PCB Compatibility at a Glance
| Compatible PCB | Original Capcom 1942 arcade PCB |
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| CPU location | Original Z80 CPU position |
| CPU socket | 40-pin socket required |
| Installation | Plug-in when the original Z80 is socketed |
| Cabinet support | Upright and cocktail |
Choose Your 1942 Kit Version
Standard Kit
Stores supported scores and settings locally on the arcade PCB. No internet connection required.
Wi-Fi Enabled Kit
Includes Standard features and can submit qualifying scores to the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard.
What's Included
Base kit: 1 × HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter PCB.
A new Z80 CPU and 40-pin CPU socket are optional selections above; neither is included unless selected.
Installation & Helpful Guides
Check your PCB and review the installation guide before fitting your kit.
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Identify Your Original Arcade PCB
Not sure which board is in your cabinet? |
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View 1942 Installation Guide PDF
Illustrated installation and ROM locations |
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Watch 1942 Settings Menu Video
See the menu options and controls in action |
Additional Details & Resources
Select any section below to see more details.
Advanced Kit Features
| On-Screen Settings Menu | Change supported game and kit options using the arcade controls. |
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| Multiple Score Tables | Separate score tables for supported lives settings. |
| Score Backup & Restore | Back up saved score data and restore it when needed. |
| Attract-Mode Options | Settings that help reduce prolonged static-image display. |
| God Mode | Practice with unlimited lives. Scores earned in this mode are not saved. |
| ROM Saver | Supports removal of designated original program ROMs; refer to the PDF for locations and procedure. |
Installation & Settings Access
Enter the settings menu: Hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds while turning on the cabinet.
For CPU orientation, installation steps and optional ROM locations, use the illustrated PDF linked above.
Wi-Fi Setup & Global Scores
The Wi-Fi version uses a compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi can be disabled or unavailable without affecting local score saving or normal gameplay.
Manuals, Schematics & More
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3 reviews
September 14, 2026 3:56 PM
Excellent customer service and fast shipping!
I love how the description actually answers alot of my questions I had before ordering. Kit shipped out quickly and arrived in excellent shape. Easy to install and use, very happy!
February 8, 2026 2:37 PM
Easy installation
Perfect kit for saving high scores. Shipped fast and easy to install.
February 1, 2026 3:48 PM
Great kit
Saves all the scores, even when turned off and back on next time we play. No more coins are needed. Fast shipping