BurgerTime Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your BurgerTime Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original BurgerTime arcade hardware with our collection of BurgerTime 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 ribbon-cable changes required.
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Burgertime Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Burgertime Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Main Features Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring—just plug in and go. This kit installs between ribbon cables with no CPU removal. Permanent score saving: Uses serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Saves the Top 5 scores. Attract sounds: Hear what you’ve been missing. Freeplay & Coin-Up: Play without coins or keep quarters/tokens enabled. Attract mode: Helps minimize screen burn by avoiding static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings: Change options on-screen—no cabinet digging required. ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs; the program runs on the kit. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Back up high scores and restore later—great for game-room parties. Reset button: Restart a game without powering off (enable in menu). Separate score tables: Different high-score tables by lives (2/3/4/5 lives). Fast boot: No waiting for initialization. Stealth Mode: Boots straight into the game. Optional Features View Burgertime High Scores Want to take your scores beyond the cabinet? Before adding this kit to your cart, use the dropdown labeled “Make this WiFi Enabled to upload your scores?” and select Yes or No. Choosing Wi-Fi allows your scores to be uploaded online so you can track global rankings, country rankings, or even compare machines in your own arcade. All Global High Scores Important Installation Notes Read the Burgertime Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide / Manual (PDF) before setup. Connector check: Verify your connectors match the PCB shown in the guide. Ribbon cables: Some ribbon cables may require filing the notch to fit. FAQ How many scores are saved?The kit saves the Top 5 high scores. Does it support Freeplay and coin operation?Yes. Use Freeplay or keep coin-up enabled. Can I change DIP settings?Yes. All settings are menu-driven. What is Stealth Mode?Stealth Mode boots straight into gameplay. Separate score tables?Yes—2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. What is ROM Saver?Original program ROMs may be removed; the program runs from the kit. Download the Installation Guide Download the Burgertime Free Play and High Score Save Kit Setup Instructions / Installation Manual (PDF) Resources Burgertime Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 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 Burgertime Free Play and High Score Save Kit.
The Burgertime 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 concerns, and limited configuration options. This upgrade delivers modern stability and quality-of-life features while preserving the authentic 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 mode support — Additional training and testing options
Important Installation Notes
This kit typically plugs into the Burgertime daughter card via ribbon cable. Always verify board compatibility before installation and review the installation guide 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.