Arcade Schematics - Kangaroo

Customize Your Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket — optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Features Easy install — No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Save your scores forever — Reliable serial EEPROM (not NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save — Stores the Top 10 scores with initials. Copyright options — Switch between manufacturer logo and HighScoreSaves logo. Freeplay — Play with no coins needed. Coin Up — Still supports coin operation. Attract Mode — Prevents CRT burn-in via screen cycling. Menu-driven DIP settings — Change DIP settings on-screen. ROM Saver — Remove original program ROMs to reduce heat and power. Cabinet support — Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore — Save and reload high scores. Separate score tables — Unique tables for 2, 3, and 4 lives. Stealth Mode — Access menu by holding Player 1 during power-on. Fast Boot — Self-test from menu or with all DIP switches OFF. God Mode — Unlimited lives (scores not saved in this mode). Flip Screen — Rotate screen for upside-down cabinets. Important Information This kit requires a Z80 processor. If the CPU is not socketed, install a 40-pin socket. Read the installation guide — Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide (PDF) . Just the FAQ's Does this kit require soldering? No. As long as your Z80 is socketed, the kit is fully plug-and-play. How many high scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 10 scores with initials. Does it work in Upright and Cocktail cabinets? Yes — fully compatible with both types. Can I still use coins with Freeplay enabled? Yes — Coin Up works even when Freeplay is active. What extra features does it include? Includes Stealth Mode, Backup & Restore, Fast Boot, Flip Screen, and God Mode. Where can I download the installation guide? Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide (PDF) What is ROM Saver? Allows removing original ROMs, reducing heat/power and extending PCB life. Resources Kangaroo Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store