Bubble Bobble Free Play and High Score Save Kit
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Bubble Bobble Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Taito Arcade PCB
Upgrade your original Bubble Bobble arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract mode protection, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware.
Designed specifically for original Taito hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay, timing, sound, or the classic arcade experience collectors expect.
Play without coins while retaining optional coin operation.
Stores the Top 10 scores using reliable EEPROM storage.
Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards.
Designed for authentic Taito arcade PCB gameplay.
Upgrade Your Bubble Bobble Arcade Experience
Restore and enhance your original Bubble Bobble arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Taito 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, music, timing, and arcade feel that made Bubble Bobble one of the most beloved cooperative 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.
Included Features
- Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required
- Permanent Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries required
- High Score Save: Saves the Top 10 scores
- Freeplay and Coin-Up: Supports both gameplay styles
- Attract Mode Protection: Helps minimize screen burn by avoiding static screens
- Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change options directly on-screen
- ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage
- Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets
- Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores anytime
- Reset Button: Restart a game without powering the cabinet off
- Separate Score Tables: Supports 2, 3, or 4 lives
- Self-Test Access: Available via main menu or all PCB DIP switches OFF
Installation Information
- Installation Difficulty: Easy
- Soldering Required: No
- CPU Requirements: Some boards require a Z80B 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
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.
Bubble Bobble Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
How many scores are saved?
The kit saves the Top 10 scores.
Does it support Freeplay and coin operation?
Yes. You can use either Freeplay or standard coin-up operation.
Can I change settings without opening the cabinet?
Yes. All options are available directly through the on-screen menu system.
How do I access Self-Test mode?
Self-Test is accessible through the main menu or by setting all PCB DIP switches to OFF.
What is ROM Saver?
ROM Saver allows original program ROMs to be removed because the program runs directly from the kit.
Does it support separate score tables?
Yes. Separate score tables are supported for 2, 3, or 4 lives.
Are there CPU requirements?
Yes. Some boards require a Z80B processor.
Where can I download the installation guide?
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Bubble Bobble Kit - Read Install Guide
You get free play, high score saving and attract mode. Read the installation guide and inspect your PCB to determine if you will need to desolder your Z80. I had to socket mine, so if you are not comfortable or cable, find a friend or technician who can help you. Highly recommended for any Bubble Bobble owner even if you have to socket your Z80!
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40-Pin Socket Specifications This 40-pin DIP socket is designed for reliable installation of integrated circuits and arcade daughter boards that use a standard 40-pin layout. Using a socket allows the chip or module to be easily removed or replaced without soldering directly to the PCB, helping protect the board during upgrades, repairs, or troubleshooting. Pin Pitch: 2.54 mm (0.100″) standard DIP spacing Total Pins: 40 pins arranged in two rows (2×20) Mounting Type: Through-hole (THT) for secure soldered installation Compatibility: Designed for standard 40-pin DIP integrated circuits and modules Installation Benefit: Allows ICs to be inserted or removed without repeated soldering Use Case: Ideal for arcade PCB upgrades, ROM installations, and repair work The standard 2.54 mm (0.100″) pin spacing matches the layout used on most classic arcade PCBs and DIP integrated circuits. Once soldered to the board, the socket provides a stable connection while allowing the chip to be safely inserted and removed when needed.
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