1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kits

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Upgrade Your 1942 Arcade Experience

Bring modern convenience to your original 1942 arcade hardware with our collection of 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play functionality, and an on-screen settings menu—no cabinet disassembly or DIP switch changes required.

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1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Make this WiFi Enabled to upload your scores?: No, Standard Kit is good enough! Would you like to add a z80?: No Would you like to add a 40pin Socket?: No

Customize Your 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit Upgrade your classic Capcom 1942 arcade machine with this Free Play and High Score Save Kit designed by HighScoreSaves for fast installation and long-term reliability. This plug and play arcade PCB upgrade adds automatic free play mode, accurate high score retention, and optional Wi-Fi features so you can manage settings and view scores without opening the cabinet. The 1942 high score save kit is built for original hardware and solves common issues such as the game not saving scores, inconsistent resets, or worn-out daughter cards. This 1942 arcade PCB upgrade kit works on authentic boards and requires no soldering, making it ideal for collectors, operators, and restoration projects. If you want the best performance upgrade for the 1942 arcade shooter, this HighScoreSaves modification provides a modern feature set while preserving the gameplay of the original Capcom vertical shooter. Looking for more information? Visit the Wi-Fi versus Standard Kit guide or download the 1942 Install Guide . 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. This HighScoreSaves upgrade adds Free Play mode, accurate high score retention, optional Wi-Fi connectivity, and modern reliability improvements while preserving the authentic gameplay of your original 1942 arcade PCB. Main Features Easy installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring—just plug and play. Permanent score saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage (no batteries or failure-prone NVRAM). High score tracking: Saves the Top 5 scores on screen and Top 25 total scores. Attract sounds: Play sounds at 25 percent, 50 percent, or 100 percent of attract-screen rotations. Freeplay mode: Coin-free play with optional coin operation. Attract mode protection: Reduces screen burn by eliminating static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings: Change game options without opening the cabinet. ROM saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power use. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail arcade cabinets. Additional Features Backup and restore: Save and reload high scores—great for game-room parties. Separate score tables: Unique high-score tables based on lives selected. God Mode: Practice endlessly (scores are not saved in this mode). Optional Features View 1942 High Scores Want to take your scores beyond the cabinet? Before adding this kit to your cart, simply use the dropdown labeled “Make this WiFi Enabled to upload your scores?” and select Yes or No. Choosing Wi-Fi enables online score uploads and lets you see how you stack up globally, within your country, or even against players in your own game room. You can also explore and view all supported kits that participate in Global Arcade High Scores. All Global High Scores Why This Kit is the Best Upgrade for 1942 Unlike multigame boards or reproduction PCBs, this HighScoreSaves kit preserves original Capcom hardware while adding modern features such as free play mode, accurate high score retention, Wi-Fi configuration, and improved long-term stability. It delivers the most authentic 1942 experience possible while fixing common issues like inconsistent resets or unreliable score saving. Important Installation Notes Socketed Z80 required: If your Z80 is not socketed, install a 40-pin socket for this kit to work. Read the 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide Manual PDF before setup. Just the FAQ's Is installation truly plug and play? Yes. No soldering or board modifications are required. Ensure your Z80 is socketed or add a 40-pin socket. How many scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 5 scores on-screen and up to 25 total scores. What is the difference between Wi-Fi and Standard kits? The Wi-Fi kit uploads scores online and syncs to your personal page. The Standard kit saves locally only. What is God Mode? God Mode allows endless practice without losing lives. Note: scores are not saved in this mode. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download the 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit Setup Instructions Installation Manual PDF Resources 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide PDF HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page eBay Store — HighScoreSaves

$77.00

Details and Benefits

Looking for more technical details before purchasing? The information below outlines the full capabilities and installation requirements of the 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit.

The 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original Capcom hardware and addresses the most common issues found on aging arcade boards, including lost high scores, reset reliability, and daughter-card wear. You get modern stability and quality-of-life improvements while preserving the authentic gameplay of this classic vertical shooter.

What This Kit Adds

Free Play with flexibility — Enjoy coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play when desired
Reliable score retention — High scores are stored permanently using non-volatile memory (no batteries required)
On-screen control menu — Adjust difficulty and game options without opening the cabinet
Attract sound control — Select Off, 25 percent, 50 percent, or 100 percent of the attract cycle
Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Reduces burn-in by avoiding static attract screens
ROM saver option — Original program ROMs may be removed to reduce power draw
Cabinet compatibility — Supports both Upright and Cocktail configurations

Advanced Features

Backup and restore — Save and reload high score data, ideal before or after tournaments and events
Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on selected lives settings
God Mode — Practice with unlimited lives (scores are disabled while active)

Important Installation Notes

A socketed Z80 CPU is required. If your Z80 processor is not already socketed, a 40-pin socket must be installed before using this kit. Always review the installation guide prior to installation to ensure proper setup.

Optional Wi-Fi enabled versions allow scores to be uploaded online and synced to your personal player page in addition to local high score saving on the PCB.