Carnival Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Carnival Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Carnival Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Sega/Gremlin Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Carnival 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 Sega/Gremlin 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 Displays Top 3 and stores up to 30 scores. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Original Hardware Designed for authentic Sega/Gremlin arcade PCB gameplay. Upgrade Your Carnival Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Carnival arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Sega/Gremlin 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 Carnival one of the most recognizable shooting gallery arcade games of the early 1980s. 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 Permanent Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries required High Score Save: Displays the Top 3 and stores up to 30 scores Real Attract Sounds: Includes authentic gameplay sound effects Attract Sound Frequency: Adjustable 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation settings Freeplay and Coin-Up: Supports both gameplay styles Attract Mode Protection: Helps minimize screen burn during idle operation Menu-Driven Settings: DIP options configurable directly on-screen ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and reload high scores anytime Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Socketed Z80 Required: Install a 40-pin socket if the CPU is soldered 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 Carnival Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ How many scores are saved? The kit displays the Top 3 and stores up to 30 total scores. Does it support Freeplay and coin operation? Yes. The kit supports both Freeplay and Coin-Up operation. What are real attract sounds? Attract mode includes authentic gameplay sound effects instead of silent attract mode. Can I change settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. All DIP options are configurable through the on-screen menu system. What is ROM Saver? ROM Saver allows original program ROMs to be removed while the game runs directly from the kit. Do I need a socketed CPU? Yes. A socketed Z80 CPU is required for installation. Where can I download the installation guide? Download the Carnival Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Carnival Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store