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Arkanoid Free Play and High Score Save Kits

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Upgrade Your Arkanoid Arcade Experience

Bring modern convenience to your original Arkanoid arcade hardware with our collection of Arkanoid Multigame 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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Arkanoid Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Arkanoid Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Taito Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Arkanoid arcade PCB with reliable free play, permanent high score saving, attract sounds, optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support, and multigame functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Taito hardware, this plug and play multigame upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic paddle gameplay collectors expect. Games Included: Arkanoid • Arkanoid Tournament Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Installation Guide Multigame Support Switch between Arkanoid and Arkanoid Tournament on original hardware. Top 5 High Scores Saves separate Top 5 score tables for each game. Attract Sounds Selectable attract music and sound effects during attract mode. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Arkanoid Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Arkanoid arcade machine with a professionally designed multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Taito arcade hardware. Original boards often lose scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and iconic paddle-and-ball gameplay that made Arkanoid one of the most recognizable arcade classics. Unlike emulation or multicade systems, this kit preserves authentic arcade hardware behavior while adding modern conveniences like score saving, free play, attract sounds, and optional online leaderboard support. Hardware Compatibility Original Hardware: Designed for original Taito Arkanoid arcade PCBs Processor Requirement: Requires a socketed Z80 processor Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Display Support: Supports Flip Screen functionality for alternate cabinet orientations Customize Your Arkanoid Multigame Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. Optional processor and socket upgrades are also available to simplify installation on original hardware. Main Features Easy Install: No soldering or board modifications required Permanent High Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or failure-prone NVRAM High Score Tracking: Saves Top 5 scores per game with separate score tables based on lives selected Attract Sounds: Selectable music and sound effects during attract screen rotations Free Play: Play without coins while still supporting traditional coin operation Continue Mode: Continue gameplay in coin mode (not available in Free Play) Coin Up Support: Full support for traditional coin operation Screen Burn Protection: Helps minimize CRT burn-in Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Adjust settings without opening the cabinet ROM Saver: Optionally remove original ROMs to reduce power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and Cocktail cabinet support High Scores Button: Quickly view saved score tables for the selected game All Global High Scores Button: Ideal for Wi-Fi enabled leaderboard support Backup and Restore: Save and reload scores for tournaments or parties Separate Score Tables: Independent tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives Reset Button: Restart gameplay without cycling cabinet power Self-Test Access: Run diagnostics directly from the menu Default Game Selection: Boot directly to Arkanoid, Tournament, or last played game God Mode: Practice endlessly without score saving Flip Screen: Rotate display 180° for alternate cabinet orientations Games Included Arkanoid The original Taito arcade brick-breaking classic featuring paddle-based gameplay, power-ups, enemy attacks, and precise arcade control timing on authentic hardware. Arkanoid Tournament Tournament edition gameplay with modified difficulty and gameplay balancing designed for competitive arcade play and score chasing. 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. View All Global Arcade High Scores Arkanoid Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Which games are included? This multigame kit includes Arkanoid and Arkanoid Tournament. How many scores are saved? Top 5 scores are saved per game with separate score tables based on life settings. Does the kit support Continue Mode? Yes. Continue Mode is available only in Coin Mode and is disabled during Free Play. Can I set a default game? Yes. Configure the cabinet to boot directly into Arkanoid, Arkanoid Tournament, or the last played game. What is God Mode? God Mode allows unlimited gameplay for practice sessions. Scores are not saved while enabled. Does the kit support Flip Screen? Yes. Rotate the display 180° for alternate cabinet orientations. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download the Arkanoid Multigame Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Arkanoid Multigame Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store

Regular price: From $140.00

Details and Benefits

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

The Arkanoid Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original arcade hardware and addresses common issues found on aging boards, such as lost high scores, reset reliability, and limited configuration options. This upgrade delivers modern stability and convenience while preserving the original gameplay and visuals of this classic title.

What This Kit Adds

  • Free Play with flexibility — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
  • Reliable score retention — High scores are stored permanently using non-volatile memory
  • On-screen control menu — Adjust game options without opening the cabinet
  • Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce burn-in on CRT displays
  • Cabinet compatibility — Supports Upright arcade cabinets

Advanced Features

  • Backup and restore — Save and reload high score data as needed
  • Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on configuration settings
  • Practice mode support — Training features available depending on game configuration

Important Installation Notes

A socketed processor (Z80 or compatible) is required. If your board is not socketed, install the appropriate socket before using this kit. Always review the installation guide prior to installation to ensure correct setup and reliable operation.

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.