Arcade Schematics - Kangaroo

Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Sun Electronics Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Kangaroo arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract mode enhancements, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Sun Electronics hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic platform arcade gameplay collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play Play with no coins required while still supporting Coin Up. High Score Saving Permanently stores the Top 10 scores with initials. God Mode Optional unlimited lives mode for practice and fun gameplay sessions. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Kangaroo Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Kangaroo arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Sun Electronics arcade hardware. Original boards often lose high scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and platform-style gameplay that made Kangaroo one of the early arcade classics. Unlike multigame systems or reproduction boards, this kit keeps your original arcade PCB intact while improving long-term reliability for collectors, operators, and restoration projects. Available Kit Options Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose between a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. Optional processor and socket upgrades are also available to simplify installation on original hardware. Important Information Z80 Processor Required: This kit requires a Z80 processor Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Kangaroo Installation Guide before installation Main Features Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of NVRAM or batteries High Score Save: Stores the Top 10 scores with initials Copyright Options: Switch between original manufacturer and HighScoreSaves logos Free Play: Play without coins while still supporting Coin Up Attract Mode: Helps reduce CRT burn-in through screen cycling Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings directly on-screen ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs to reduce heat and power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Additional Features Backup and Restore: Save and reload high scores anytime Separate Score Tables: Independent tables for 2, 3, and 4 lives Stealth Mode: Access the menu by holding Player 1 during power-on Fast Boot: Self-test available through menu or all DIP switches OFF God Mode: Unlimited lives mode available (scores are not saved) Flip Screen: Rotate screen for upside-down cabinet installations Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a Z80 processor Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if needed Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and Cocktail supported Installation Guide: Download PDF Installation Guide Optional Wi-Fi Features and Online Leaderboards Learn About Wi-Fi Enabled Kits Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit to upload scores online and compete against players around the world, locally within your arcade, or across your own connected cabinet network. Standard kits save scores locally to the PCB, while Wi-Fi kits add automatic online score syncing through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform. View Global Arcade High Scores Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Does this kit require soldering? No. As long as your Z80 processor is socketed, the kit is fully plug-and-play. How many high scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 10 scores with initials. Does it work in Upright and Cocktail cabinets? Yes. Fully compatible with both cabinet styles. Can I still use coins with Free Play enabled? Yes. Coin Up still works while Free Play is enabled. What extra features are included? Includes Stealth Mode, Backup and Restore, Fast Boot, Flip Screen, and God Mode. What is ROM Saver? ROM Saver allows removal of original ROMs to reduce heat, power consumption, and PCB stress. Where can I download the installation guide? Kangaroo Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store