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1943 Arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kit PCB Upgrade

Product information "1943 Arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kit PCB Upgrade"

The HighScoreSaves 1943 Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a compatible original Capcom 1943 arcade PCB with permanent high score saving, Free Play, configurable game settings, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original arcade hardware and gameplay.

1943 Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Original Capcom 1943 arcade PCB
CPU: Z80
CPU Requirement: Original Z80 must be socketed
Socket: 40-pin CPU socket
Soldering: Not required when the original Z80 is already socketed
Installation Location: Original Z80 CPU position
Cabinet Support: Upright and cocktail

Installation: Plug-in installation when the original Z80 is already socketed. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.

1943 Settings Menu Video

See how to enter the 1943 settings menu and review the available options and controls.

What This Kit Adds

Free Play Start games without coins while retaining normal coin operation when desired.
Permanent High Score Saving Displays the Top 5 scores and stores up to 25 scores after the machine is powered off.
On-Screen Settings Menu Adjust supported game and kit options from the arcade controls.
Difficulty-Based Score Tables Maintains separate high score tables for supported difficulty settings.
Score Backup & Restore Back up stored score data and restore it when needed.
Attract-Mode Options Additional settings help reduce prolonged static-image display time.
God Mode Practice with unlimited lives. Scores earned while God Mode is active are not saved.
ROM Saver Supports removal of designated original program ROMs as described in the installation guide.

What's Included

Base 1943 Kit: 1 × HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter PCB

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Saves supported scores and settings locally on the installed arcade PCB. No internet connection is required.

Wi-Fi Enabled Kit

Includes the same local score-saving features and can also submit qualifying scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard.

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.

1943 Kit FAQ

How do I enter the 1943 kit settings menu?

Hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds while turning on the cabinet. The settings menu video above shows the available options and controls.

Are scores earned in God Mode saved?

No. God Mode is intended for practice and scores earned while it is active are not saved.

What does ROM Saver do on the 1943 kit?

ROM Saver supports removal of designated original program ROMs. Refer to the 1943 installation guide for the specific ROM locations and installation procedure.

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

Yes. Local score saving and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.

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November 16, 2025 10:06 PM

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Must have kit

Very happy that Highscoresaves makes kits for these classic arcade games. Ordered and received within a few days. Install guide is straight forward for an easy installation. The save kit works perfectly. Highly recommended!