Compare Bagman Free Play, High Score Save, and Multigame Kits
Upgrade a documented compatible original Bagman arcade PCB with Free Play, permanent score and initials saving, menu-driven settings, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
Choose the focused Bagman Standard Kit when you want the original game only, or select the Bagman Multigame Kit to play both Bagman and Super Bagman on compatible original arcade hardware.
HighScoreSaves Bagman Standard Kit
The focused upgrade for original Bagman gameplay with modern score-saving and operator features.
- Bagman as the only selectable game
- Permanent Top 10 scores and player initials
- Separate score tables for two, three, four, and five lives
- Free Play with optional coin operation
- Menu-driven settings and screen-flip control
- Score backup, restore, and reset options
- Optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi leaderboard support
HighScoreSaves Bagman and Super Bagman Multigame Kit
The expanded two-game option for playing Bagman and Super Bagman on compatible original Bagman arcade hardware.
- Bagman and Super Bagman included
- Permanent Top 10 scores and initials for each game
- Separate game and lives-specific score tables
- Free Play with optional coin operation
- On-screen game selection and operator settings
- Score backup, restore, and reset options
- Optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi leaderboard support
Open the HighScoreSaves Menu
During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds to open the supported game-selection and settings menu.
Verify PCB Compatibility Before Ordering
- Both kits are designed for documented compatible original Bagman arcade PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- The kit installs at the documented 40-pin Z80 processor location.
- No soldering is required when the Z80 location already has a compatible socket.
- A qualified arcade technician must install a socket when the processor is soldered directly to the PCB.
- The multigame daughterboard may require PCB cage removal or adjustment for sufficient clearance in some cabinets.
- Remove only the program ROMs identified in the applicable installation guide.
Bagman Kit Details and Benefits
HighScoreSaves offers two upgrade options for documented compatible original Bagman arcade PCBs. Both add Free Play, permanent score and initials saving, menu-driven settings, battery-free storage, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
Choose the focused Bagman Standard Kit when you want the original game only, or choose the Bagman Multigame Kit to add Super Bagman alongside it.
| Feature | Bagman Standard Kit | Bagman Multigame Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Focused Bagman-only upgrade | Two-game Bagman upgrade |
| Games included | Bagman |
Bagman Super Bagman |
| Saved scores | Top 10 scores and initials | Top 10 scores and initials for each game |
| Separate game tables | Bagman only | Separate Bagman and Super Bagman data |
| Lives-specific score tables | Two, three, four, and five lives | Two, three, four, and five lives |
| Game-selection menu | Not required | Select Bagman or Super Bagman |
| Free Play and coin operation | Yes | Yes |
| Menu-driven settings | Yes | Yes |
| Screen-flip setting | Supported | Use documented settings for the selected game |
| Score backup and restore | Yes | Yes |
| Optional Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Possible PCB cage adjustment | Follow the standard-kit installation guide | May be needed for daughterboard clearance |
Which Bagman Kit Should You Choose?
Choose the Bagman Standard Kit
Select the standard kit when you want to retain Bagman as the only game while adding Free Play, permanent Top 10 score and initials saving, lives-specific score tables, menu-driven settings, screen orientation control, and optional Wi-Fi.
View Bagman Standard KitChoose the Bagman and Super Bagman Multigame Kit
Select the multigame kit when you want both Bagman and Super Bagman on compatible original hardware, with separate supported score data for each game and on-screen game selection.
View Bagman Multigame KitAccess the HighScoreSaves Menu
During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds to open the supported game-selection and settings menu.
Features Shared by Both Bagman Kits
- Permanent score saving: Stores supported high scores and qualifying player initials after cabinet power is removed.
- Top 10 score tables: Retains the ten highest supported scores.
- Lives-specific tables: Maintains supported score tables for two-, three-, four-, and five-life settings.
- Free Play: Start games without inserting coins.
- Coin operation: Continue accepting quarters or tokens when Free Play is disabled.
- Menu-driven settings: Configure supported gameplay, cabinet, and operator options through an on-screen menu.
- Score backup and restore: Back up and restore supported high-score data through the kit menu.
- High-score reset: Clear supported saved scores through the settings menu.
- Battery-free storage: Uses serial EEPROM storage for supported scores, initials, and settings.
- Soft reset: Restart the supported game without switching off cabinet power.
- Upright and cocktail support: Compatible with documented cabinet configurations.
- Optional Wi-Fi: Add supported online score submission while retaining local saving.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Both kits are designed for documented compatible original Bagman arcade PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- Each kit installs at the documented 40-pin Z80 processor location.
- The original Z80 is transferred to the HighScoreSaves daughterboard unless a compatible processor option is selected.
- No soldering is required when the Z80 location already has a compatible 40-pin socket.
- If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible socket.
- The Bagman Multigame Kit may require temporary removal or adjustment of the PCB cage for sufficient daughterboard clearance.
- Remove only the designated program ROMs identified in the applicable installation guide.
- Verify Pin 1 orientation and inspect all processor pins before restoring cabinet power.
Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions
Standard kits permanently store supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. An internet connection is not required.
Optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi kits include the same local features and can submit supported completed scores after qualifying initials are entered.
Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting game selection, gameplay, Free Play, local score saving, or menu operation.
Bagman Kit FAQ
Which kit is best for Bagman only?Choose the Bagman Standard Kit. It retains Bagman as the only selectable game while adding score saving, Free Play, settings, and optional Wi-Fi.
Which kit includes Super Bagman?The Bagman Multigame Kit includes both Bagman and Super Bagman.
How is the HighScoreSaves menu opened?Hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds during attract mode.
Do both kits save player initials?Yes. Both kits permanently store qualifying initials with supported high scores.
Are separate score tables available for different lives settings?Yes. Supported tables are maintained for two-, three-, four-, and five-life configurations.
Does installation require soldering?Not when the documented Z80 location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. A qualified arcade technician must install a socket when the processor is soldered directly to the PCB.
Could the PCB cage need to be removed?Some Bagman cabinet configurations may require temporary PCB cage removal or adjustment to provide clearance for the multigame daughterboard.
Is Wi-Fi required?No. Standard kits save supported scores, initials, and settings locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online score submission.