Braze Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Braze Asteroids Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Key Features Installs in minutes — no special wiring or soldering required. Top 10 high scores and initials are saved permanently (no batteries ever). Extended scoring: maximum score increased from 99,990 to 9,999,990. Fix for the Atari REV2 bug that erased the last initial on the 10th score. Compatibility & Included Parts This kit targets the REV2 version of Asteroids. For proper compatibility, a REV2 vector EPROM is required. Refer to the install guide’s “Revisions” section to confirm whether your board is REV1 or REV2. Installation Overview Power down and open your cabinet to access the PCB. Carefully remove the 6502 CPU from the Asteroids board. Insert the 6502 CPU into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 6502 CPU socket on the board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. How to Clear High Scores Put the game into Self Test (using the cabinet’s self-test switch). While in Self Test, press and hold all four buttons simultaneously: Left, Right, Fire, and Thrust. The screen will immediately display “ERASED”, confirming the high scores were cleared. (Same procedure as Asteroids Deluxe.) FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Download Install Guide (PDF) Do I need to solder anything? No. The kit installs without soldering or special wiring. How long does installation take? Typically just a few minutes with basic PCB handling. Will my scores survive power-off? Yes. The top 10 scores and initials are stored permanently with no batteries required. What is “extended scoring”? The kit raises the maximum score from 99,990 to 9,999,990 to prevent rollover at 100K. Which board revisions are supported? The kit is based on REV2. A REV2 vector EPROM is required and included. Use the install guide to check your current revision. Does it fix the missing last initial on the 10th score? Yes. The included code fixes the REV2 bug that erased the final initial on the 10th entry.

Braze Battlezone High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A high score save kit for Battlezone that permanently remembers the top 10 scores and initials—even after power-off—without any batteries. It also doubles as a “ROM saver”, reducing issues from aging ROM sockets. Note: this version does not include attract sounds; the Highscoresaves.com version does. No special wiring or soldering is required. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the 6502 CPU from the Battlezone board. Insert the 6502 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 6502 CPU socket on the board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. To clear saved scores: enter Self Test, then press and hold the Start and Fire buttons together until the screen shows “ERASED.” Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring. Top 10 High Score Save: remembers scores and initials permanently (no batteries). ROM Saver: reduces problems from old or faulty ROM sockets. Premium hardware: gold-plated machined header pins for a strong, reliable connection; daughter card snaps firmly into place. Easy reset: clear the table via Self Test (Start + Fire) with on-screen “ERASED” confirmation. Attract sounds: not included in this version (available on the Highscoresaves.com version). FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? No. Installation requires no soldering or special wiring. How do I clear the high scores? Enter Self Test, then press and hold the Start and Fire buttons together until “ERASED” appears. Does this kit include attract sounds? No. This version has no attract sounds. The Highscoresaves.com version includes them. What CPU does this kit interface with? The kit uses the 6502 CPU—remove the existing 6502, place it in the daughter card, then plug the card into the 6502 socket. What makes the connection reliable? Gold-plated machined header pins provide a secure, long-lasting connection to the Battlezone CPU socket.

Congo Bongo Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A simple-to-install high score save kit for Congo Bongo that permanently remembers the top 6 scores and initials. It also adds Free Play with full attract-mode screens, a quick power-on self-test (POST), and a flip-screen option for either monitor orientation. Installs in minutes—no board modifications required. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the Z80 CPU from the Congo Bongo CPU board. Insert the Z80 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated Z80 socket on the CPU board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. No special wiring or soldering is required. Key Features Easy installation: no board modifications or special wiring. High Score Save: permanently remembers the top 6 scores and initials (no batteries). Free Play: full attract mode; enable or disable via DIP switches. Reset High Scores: use Congo Bongo test mode and follow on-screen instructions. Improved Test Mode: clear DIP verification and a mini power-on self test (POST). Flip Screen: supports either monitor orientation. FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? No. Installation requires no soldering or special wiring. How do I reset the high scores? Enter Congo Bongo test mode and follow the on-screen prompts to restore the factory defaults. How do I enable Free Play? Use the DIP switch settings described in the install guide to turn Free Play on or off.

Braze Donkey Kong 3 High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A simple-to-install high score save kit for Donkey Kong 3 that permanently remembers the top 5 scores and initials, and also saves your current Free Play setting. No batteries are required. Installs in minutes—no special wiring or soldering. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the Z80 CPU from the Donkey Kong 3 CPU board. Insert the Z80 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated Z80 socket on the CPU board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring. Top 5 High Score Save: remembers scores and initials permanently (no batteries). Free Play saved: preserves your Free Play setting; toggle via the standard DK3 test mode. Easy reset: clear the table in test mode by resetting the bookkeeping distributions. Just the FAQ's Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? No. Installation requires no soldering or special wiring. How do I reset the high scores? Enter Donkey Kong 3 test mode and clear the “bookkeeping distributions” to restore the default table. Is Free Play saved? Yes. The kit saves your current Free Play setting; toggle it in the standard DK3 test mode. Which CPU does this kit use? The kit interfaces with the Z80 CPU—remove the existing Z80, place it in the daughter card, then plug the card into the Z80 socket.

Braze Donkey Kong High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A simple-to-install high score save kit for Donkey Kong that permanently remembers the top 5 scores and initials. Includes deluxe Free Play with full attract mode, selectable attract-mode sound, power-on self-test, and an on-screen settings menu for easy configuration. Installs in minutes—no special wiring or soldering is typically required. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the Z80 CPU from the DK CPU board. Insert the Z80 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated Z80 socket on the CPU board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring. Top 5 High Score Save: remembers scores and initials permanently (no batteries). True Free Play: full attract mode while in Free Play. Selectable attract-mode sound: enable or disable via settings. Power-on diagnostics: automatic self-test each time the game powers up. On-screen settings menu: adjust options and erase high scores without opening the coin door. Just the FAQ's Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? Typically no. Most installations require no soldering or special wiring. How do I reset the high scores? Use the on-screen settings menu to erase the high score table and restore defaults. Which CPU does this kit use? The kit interfaces with the Z80 CPU—remove the Z80, place it in the daughter card, then insert the card into the Z80 socket.

Braze Donkey Kong Jr. High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A simple-to-install high score save kit for Donkey Kong Jr. that permanently remembers the top 5 scores and initials. Includes deluxe Free Play with full attract mode, attract-mode sound (selectable), power-on self-test, and an on-screen settings menu for easy configuration. Installs in minutes—no special wiring or soldering is typically required.* *Note: Some 4-boardset style DK games have the Z80 CPU soldered to the CPU board. Inspect your board before installation. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the Z80 CPU from the DK CPU board.* Insert the Z80 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated Z80 socket on the CPU board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. *If your Z80 is soldered in (seen on some 4-boardset units), desoldering or a different approach may be required. Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring for most cabinets. Top 5 High Score Save: remembers scores and initials permanently (no batteries). True Free Play: full attract mode while in Free Play. Selectable attract-mode sound: enable or disable via settings. Power-on diagnostics: automatic self-test each time the game powers up. On-screen settings menu: adjust options and erase high scores without opening the coin door. Just the FAQ's Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? Most installations require no soldering or special wiring. Some 4-boardset DK units have a soldered Z80; check your board first. How do I reset the high scores? Use the on-screen settings menu to erase the high score table and restore defaults. Can I toggle attract-mode sound and Free Play? Yes. Both options are adjustable in the on-screen settings menu. Which CPU does this kit interface with? The kit interfaces with the Z80 CPU. Remove the Z80, place it in the daughter card, then insert the card into the Z80 socket.

Braze Frogger High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview Installation is similar to other Braze Technology save kits (replace the CPU with the daughter card). Frogger’s board set may require extra disassembly/reassembly to reach the CPU and spacer rearrangement or replacement to provide additional clearance between boards. See the detailed install guide for step-by-step photos. Installation Summary Power down and discharge the cabinet; remove the board set. Disassemble the stack as needed to access the CPU; adjust or replace spacers for clearance. Carefully remove the CPU from the Frogger CPU board. Insert the CPU into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated CPU socket, reassemble the board set, and restore spacers. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. No soldering or special wiring is required. Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications, soldering, or special wiring. High Score Save: stores the top 5 scores and 3-letter initials permanently (no batteries). True Free Play: no coins needed; keep the coin door closed. Full attract mode: runs normally while in Free Play. Initials entry: user-friendly on-screen interface, 3 letters per score. Premium hardware: gold-plated machined header pins; daughter card snaps firmly in place. Power-on diagnostics: automatic self-test each time the game powers up. On-screen settings: adjust options and erase high scores without DIP switch hassle. On-screen test mode: additional checks for sound effects, music, sprites, characters, and color maps. Just the FAQ's Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? No. Installation requires no soldering or special wiring. Why do I need extra spacers? The daughter card adds height. Adjusting or replacing spacers ensures proper clearance between stacked boards. How many scores and initials are saved? The kit permanently stores the top 5 scores and 3-letter initials, even after power-off. Can I test audio and video through the kit? Yes. Use the on-screen test mode for sound effects, background music, sprites, characters, and color maps. How do I erase the high score table? Open the on-screen settings menu and select the option to clear high scores.

Braze Mario Bros. High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A simple-to-install high score save kit for Mario Bros. that permanently remembers the top 5 scores and initials and also saves your current Free Play setting. No batteries required. Installs in minutes—no special wiring or soldering is typically needed. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the Z80 CPU from the Mario Bros. CPU board. Insert the Z80 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated Z80 socket on the CPU board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring. Top 5 High Score Save: remembers scores and initials permanently (no batteries). Free Play saved: preserves your Free Play setting; toggle via the standard Mario Bros. test mode. Easy reset: clear the table in test mode by resetting the bookkeeping distributions. Just the FAQ's Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? Typically no. Most installations require no soldering or special wiring. How do I reset the high scores? Enter Mario Bros. test mode and clear the “bookkeeping distributions” to restore the default table. Is Free Play saved? Yes. The kit saves your current Free Play setting; you can enable or disable it in the standard test mode. Which CPU does this kit use? The kit interfaces with the Z80 CPU—remove the Z80, place it in the daughter card, then insert the card into the Z80 socket.

Braze Popeye High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A simple-to-install high score save kit for Popeye that permanently remembers the top 5 scores and initials—no batteries required. Includes enhanced Free Play with full attract-mode screens. Installs in minutes with no special wiring or soldering. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the Z80 CPU from the Popeye CPU board. Insert the Z80 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated Z80 socket on the CPU board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring; no soldering. Top 5 High Score Save: scores and initials are retained permanently (no batteries). Enhanced Free Play: real Free Play with full, standard attract mode. Easy reset: in Popeye test mode, follow on-screen instructions to restore the default table. Improved test mode: easier DIP verification plus a mini power-on self-test (POST) on every boot. FAQ Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? No. Installation requires no soldering or special wiring. How do I reset the high scores? Enter Popeye test mode and follow the on-screen prompts to clear the table and restore factory defaults. Does Free Play keep attract mode? Yes. Enhanced Free Play includes full, standard attract-mode screens. Which CPU does this kit use? The kit interfaces with the Z80 CPU—remove the Z80, place it in the daughter card, then insert the card into the Z80 socket.

Braze Red Baron High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A simple-to-install high score save kit for Red Baron that permanently remembers the top 7 scores and initials—no batteries required. It also serves as a ROM Saver, reducing issues from aging sockets. Premium gold-plated machined header pins provide a strong, reliable connection and the daughter card snaps firmly into place. No special wiring or soldering is required. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the 6502 CPU from the Red Baron board. Insert the 6502 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 6502 CPU socket on the board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. To clear saved scores: enter Self Test (cabinet switch), then press and hold Start + Fire until the screen shows “ERASED.” Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring; no soldering. Top 7 High Score Save: scores and initials retained permanently (no batteries). ROM Saver: helps avoid problems from old or faulty ROM sockets. Premium hardware: gold-plated machined header pins; daughter card snaps firmly into place. Easy reset: clear the table via Self Test (Start + Fire) with on-screen “ERASED” confirmation. Just the FAQ's Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? No. Installation requires no soldering or special wiring. How do I clear the high scores? Enter Self Test, then press and hold Start + Fire until “ERASED” appears on screen. Which CPU does this kit use? The kit interfaces with the 6502 CPU—remove the existing 6502, place it in the daughter card, then insert the card into the 6502 socket. What ensures a reliable connection? Gold-plated machined header pins provide a secure, long-lasting connection to the Red Baron CPU socket.

Braze Space Invaders Deluxe 8-in-1 Multigame High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview Easy-to-install kit that expands your Space Invaders Deluxe boardset to play 8 games. No soldering, special wiring, or external switches required. Switch games by pressing Player 1 + Player 2 Start at the same time to open the on-screen game menu. Includes on-screen configuration settings and high score save for all games. Note: You may need to install a socket for your 8080 CPU. Please check your PCB. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the SI/SID two-board L-shaped PCB set. Inspect the 8080 CPU. If it isn’t socketed, install a suitable socket. Carefully remove the 8080 CPU from the board. Insert the 8080 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 8080 CPU socket on the board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation, then press P1+P2 Start to choose a game. Key Features Installs on a Space Invaders Deluxe PCB in minutes—no soldering or special wiring. Free Play option (see note for Galaxy Wars). High Score Save for all games. Power-on diagnostics at each boot. On-screen configuration settings. Interactive test mode for additional checks. Game List Space Invaders Space Invaders Deluxe Jatre Specter Lunar Rescue Space Laser Balloon Bomber Galaxy Wars (Free Play not supported) Super Earth Invasion FAQ Where can I download the install guide? What board types are supported? Initially supports the Midway black-and-white monitor style boardset (Space Invaders or Space Invaders Deluxe). The set consists of two PCBs in an L-shaped configuration. Will it work in a cocktail cabinet? Yes, if it’s a Midway black-and-white style cocktail (not the color Taito version). Cocktail/upright behavior depends on sound/input PCB strapping, and screen flip is handled by monitor relays. How do I switch between games? Press P1 Start + P2 Start together to open the game selection menu. How do these versions differ from the originals? Added features include Free Play, diagnostics, and high score save. Sounds are mapped to the eight sound lines provided by the SI/SID boardset (SI and SID sound very similar). More configuration options are available, such as laser base count and bonus award levels (including none). Some titles include extended scoring. Does Free Play work on every game? Free Play is available for most titles; Galaxy Wars does not support Free Play. Do I need to solder anything? Typically no. If your 8080 CPU is not socketed, you’ll need to add a socket first.

Braze Space Invaders 8-in-1 Multigame High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview Easy-to-install kit that expands your Space Invaders boardset to play 8 games. No external wiring or switches required. Switch games by pressing Player 1 + Player 2 Start simultaneously to open the on-screen game menu. Includes on-screen configuration settings and high score save for all games. Note: You may need to install a socket for your 8080 CPU. Please check your PCB. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the SI/SID two-board L-shaped PCB set. Inspect the 8080 CPU. If it is not socketed, install a suitable socket. Carefully remove the 8080 CPU from the board. Insert the 8080 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 8080 CPU socket on the board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation, then press P1+P2 Start to select a game. Key Features Installs in minutes: no soldering, no special wiring, no external switches. Free Play: built-in Free Play option (see game list note on Galaxy Wars). High Score Save: preserves scores after power-off for all games. Power-on diagnostics: automatic checks each boot. On-screen settings: configure options directly from the cabinet. Interactive test mode: additional board and I/O tests. Game List Space Invaders Space Invaders Deluxe Jatre Specter Lunar Rescue Space Laser Balloon Bomber Galaxy Wars (Free Play not supported) Super Earth Invasion FAQ Where can I download the install guide? What board types are supported? Initially supports the Midway black-and-white monitor style boardset (Space Invaders or Space Invaders Deluxe). The set consists of two PCBs in an L-shaped configuration. Will it work in a cocktail cabinet? Yes, if it’s a Midway black-and-white style cocktail (not the color Taito version). The cabinet’s cocktail/upright behavior depends on strapping options on the sound/input PCB, and screen flip is handled by monitor relays swapping the yoke wires. How do I switch between games? Press P1 Start + P2 Start together to open the game selection menu. Are there differences vs. the original games? Besides added features (Free Play, diagnostics, high score save), sounds are mapped to the eight available sound lines provided by the SI/SID boardset. SI and SID sound very similar. Additional configuration options are available (e.g., laser base count, bonus score levels, or none). Some titles include extended scoring beyond the originals. Does Free Play work on every game? Free Play is available for most titles; Galaxy Wars does not support Free Play. Do I need to solder anything? Typically no. However, if your 8080 CPU is not socketed, you’ll need to install a socket on the PCB first.

Braze Space Invaders (Taito) 8-in-1 Multigame High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview Easy-to-install kit that expands your Space Invaders boardset to play 8 games. No soldering, special wiring, or external switches required. Switch games by pressing Player 1 + Player 2 Start at the same time to open the on-screen selection menu. Includes on-screen configuration settings and high score save for all games. Note: You may need to install a socket for your 8080 CPU. Please check your PCB. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the Taito SI two-board L-shaped set or 3-PCB stack. Inspect the 8080 CPU. If it isn’t socketed, install a suitable socket. Carefully remove the 8080 CPU from the board. Insert the 8080 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated 8080 CPU socket on the board. Power on, follow the install guide to verify operation, then press P1+P2 Start to choose a game. Key Features Installs on a Space Invaders PCB in minutes—no soldering or special wiring. Free Play option (see note for Galaxy Wars). High Score Save for all games. Power-on diagnostics at each boot. On-screen configuration settings. Interactive test mode for additional checks. Game List Space Invaders Space Invaders Deluxe Jatre Specter Lunar Rescue Space Laser Balloon Bomber Galaxy Wars (Free Play not supported) Super Earth Invasion FAQ Where can I download the install guide? What board types are supported? Initially supports the Taito black-and-white monitor style boardset in either a two-board L-shaped configuration or a 3-PCB stack. Will it work in a cocktail cabinet? Yes—so long as it’s a black-and-white style cocktail (not the color Taito version). The cabinet’s cocktail/upright behavior depends on sound/input PCB strapping, and screen flip is handled by monitor relays that swap the yoke wires. How do I switch between games? Press P1 Start + P2 Start together to open the game selection menu. How do these versions differ from the originals? Added features include Free Play, diagnostics, and high score save. Sounds are mapped to the eight sound lines available on the SI/SID boardset. Additional options include laser-base count and bonus-award levels (including none). Some titles include extended scoring beyond the originals. Do I need to solder anything? Typically no. If your 8080 CPU is not socketed, you’ll need to add a socket first.

Braze Zaxxon High Score Save Kit — Features & Install Overview A simple-to-install high score save kit for Zaxxon that permanently remembers the top 6 scores and initials—no batteries required. Extras include deluxe Free Play, power-on self-test, an on-screen settings menu, and a Flip Screen option for 180° rotation. Installs in minutes—no board mods or special wiring typically required. Installation Summary Power down the cabinet and access the CPU board. Carefully remove the Z80 CPU from the Zaxxon CPU board. Insert the Z80 into the included daughter card. Plug the daughter card into the vacated Z80 socket on the CPU board. Power on and follow the install guide to verify operation. Key Features Installs in minutes: no board modifications or special wiring. Top 6 High Score Save: remembers scores and initials permanently (no batteries). True Free Play: no coins required; keep the coin door closed. Full attract mode: runs normally while in Free Play. Power-on diagnostics: automatic self-test at each boot. On-screen settings: change options and erase high scores without DIP switch hassles. Flip Screen: 180° rotation without monitor tweaks or board hacks—great for JAMMA/multiswitcher setups. Just the FAQ's Where can I download the install guide? Do I need to solder anything? Typically no. Most installations require no soldering or special wiring. How do I reset the high scores? Use the on-screen settings menu to erase the table and restore defaults. Can I rotate the display? Yes. Use the built-in Flip Screen setting for a 180° rotation—no monitor adjustments needed. Which CPU does this kit use? The kit interfaces with the Z80 CPU—remove the Z80, place it in the daughter card, then insert the card into the Z80 socket.