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 Arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kit PCB Upgrade
1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Capcom Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Capcom 1942 arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Capcom hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay, timing, sound, or the classic arcade experience collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play Play without coins while retaining optional coin operation. High Score Saving Battery-free EEPROM storage retains scores after power off. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Original Hardware Designed for authentic Capcom arcade PCB gameplay. Upgrade Your 1942 Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original 1942 arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Capcom arcade hardware. Original boards often lose high scores, rely on aging components, or require repeated maintenance. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, sound, timing, and arcade feel that made 1942 a classic vertical shooter. Unlike multigame systems or replacement hardware, this kit keeps your original arcade PCB intact while improving long-term reliability for collectors, operators, and restoration projects. Included Features Free Play Mode: No coins required with optional coin operation support High Score Saving: EEPROM score retention with no batteries required Top Score Tracking: Displays Top 5 and saves Top 25 scores Menu Settings: Configure game options without opening the cabinet Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce screen burn during attract mode Backup and Restore: Save and reload score data Multiple Score Tables: Different score tables based on lives selection God Mode: Practice mode with unlimited lives (scores not saved) ROM Saver: Reduce power usage by removing original ROMs Cabinet Compatibility: Supports Upright and Cocktail cabinets Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Average Install Time: Approximately 10–20 minutes Soldering Required: No Z80 CPU Must Be Socketed: Install a 40-pin socket if needed Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and Cocktail 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. All Global Arcade High Scores 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Is the 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit plug and play? Yes. No soldering is required. The Z80 CPU must be socketed. How many high scores are saved? The kit displays the Top 5 scores and stores up to 25 scores. What is the difference between Wi-Fi and Standard kits? Wi-Fi kits upload scores online to global leaderboards. Standard kits save scores locally only. What is God Mode? God Mode is a practice mode with unlimited lives. Scores are not saved while active. Where can I download the installation guide? Download the 1942 Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. 1942 Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store
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.