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Berzerk | Frenzy Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Product information "Berzerk | Frenzy Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

The HighScoreSaves Berzerk and Frenzy Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Stern Berzerk and Frenzy arcade hardware to play Berzerk and Frenzy with Free Play, permanent Top 5 score and initials saving, configurable settings, practice features, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original arcade hardware and gameplay.

Berzerk & Frenzy Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Original Stern Berzerk or Frenzy ZPU or ZZPU PCB
CPU: Z80
CPU Requirement: Original Z80 must be socketed and is transferred to the HighScoreSaves daughterboard unless a compatible processor option is selected
Socket: Compatible 40-pin CPU socket
Soldering: Not required when the original Z80 is already socketed
Installation Location: Documented Z80 position on the ZPU or ZZPU PCB
ROM Saver: Designated original program ROMs may be removed as directed by the installation guide
Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail configurations

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 compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.

Berzerk & Frenzy Settings Menu Video

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

What This Kit Adds

Two-Game Multigame Play Berzerk and Frenzy on documented compatible original Stern arcade hardware.
Free Play & Coin Operation Start games without coins while retaining supported traditional coin operation when desired.
Top 5 Scores & Initials Permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores and qualifying player initials using battery-free serial EEPROM.
Separate Score Tables Maintains supported score tables based on documented lives and bonus configurations.
Adjustable Attract Sounds Select supported 25%, 50%, or 100% attract-sound frequency settings.
On-Screen Settings Configure supported game, score, attract-sound, and operator options through the kit menu.
Score Backup, Restore & Reset Back up and restore supported score data or clear stored high-score tables through the menu.
God Mode Practice without normal game-ending restrictions while score saving is disabled.
Fast Boot & Software Reset Quickly initialize the kit and restart the selected game without cycling cabinet power.
ROM Saver Supports removal of designated original program ROMs as described in the installation guide.

What's Included

Base Berzerk & Frenzy Multigame Kit: 1 × HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter PCB

Z80 processor required: transfer your current compatible Z80 to the kit or select a compatible processor option when ordering.

Games Included

Berzerk

Stern's original maze shooter featuring robotic enemies, synthesized speech, electrified walls, and Evil Otto.

Frenzy

The follow-up to Berzerk with expanded maze elements, additional enemy behavior, speech, and new gameplay challenges.

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Saves supported Berzerk and Frenzy scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. No internet connection is required.

Wi-Fi Enabled Kit

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

Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting game selection, local score saving, Free Play, settings, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

Berzerk & Frenzy Multigame Kit FAQ

How do I enter the 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.

How do I open the Berzerk and Frenzy game-selection menu?

During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds to open the game-selection menu and choose Berzerk or Frenzy.

How are high scores organized?

The kit stores the Top 5 supported scores and qualifying player initials using battery-free serial EEPROM, with separate supported score tables based on documented lives and bonus configurations.

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

Yes. Local score saving, initials, settings, game selection, Free Play, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.

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2 reviews

February 1, 2026 9:50 PM

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Great kit

Saves all the scores, even when turned off and back on next time we play. No more coins are needed. Fast shipping

October 15, 2025 11:19 PM

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

This Berzerk Free Play & High Score Save Kit installs without soldering and reliably stores top scores via EEPROM. I was impressed by how fast the kit arrived — it shipped within just a couple of days and was plug-and-play out of the box.