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Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kits

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Upgrade Your Bomb Jack Arcade Experience

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

Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Tehkan Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Bomb Jack arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sound enhancements, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Tehkan 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 Stores the Top 10 scores directly on screen. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Original Hardware Designed for authentic Tehkan arcade PCB gameplay. Upgrade Your Bomb Jack Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Bomb Jack arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Tehkan 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, sound effects, timing, and arcade feel that made Bomb Jack a beloved arcade classic. 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 High Score Save: Saves the Top 10 scores directly on screen Real Attract Sounds: Includes authentic gameplay sound effects Attract Sound Options: Adjustable attract sound frequency settings Free Play and Coin-Up: Supports both gameplay styles Menu-Driven Settings: Configure options directly from the cabinet ROM Saver: Optionally remove original ROMs to reduce power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Supports Upright and Cocktail cabinets No Emulation: Designed for authentic original arcade hardware Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores anytime Fast Boot and Self-Test: Quickly verify hardware operation Attract Mode Protection: Improved attract mode behavior helps reduce screen burn Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No Socketed Z80 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 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 Global Arcade High Scores Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ How many scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 10 scores directly on screen. Does it support Free Play and coin operation? Yes. You can use either Free Play or traditional coin-up operation. What are real attract sounds? Attract mode can include authentic gameplay sound effects for a more arcade-accurate experience. Can I change settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. Most options are configured through the on-screen menu system. Do I need a socketed CPU? Yes. A socketed Z80 CPU is required for installation. Where can I download the installation guide? Download the Bomb Jack Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Bomb Jack Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store

Regular price: From $66.00

Details and Benefits

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

The Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original arcade hardware and addresses common issues on aging boards, such as lost high scores, reset reliability, and limited configuration options. This upgrade delivers modern stability and quality-of-life features while preserving the original gameplay experience.

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 modes — Additional options for training and testing

Important Installation Notes

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