Circus Charlie Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Circus Charlie Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Circus Charlie Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Konami Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Circus Charlie 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 Konami 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 7 scores using reliable EEPROM storage. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Original Hardware Designed for authentic Konami arcade PCB gameplay. Upgrade Your Circus Charlie Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Circus Charlie arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Konami 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, music, timing, and arcade feel that made Circus Charlie one of Konami’s most memorable arcade platformers. 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 required — plug in and play Permanent High Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries required High Score Save: Stores the Top 7 scores Attract Sounds: Plays during 100% of attract rotations Freeplay Mode: Play without coins Coin-Up Support: Keep quarters or tokens enabled Attract Mode Protection: Gameplay demo cycles help reduce screen burn Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Adjust settings directly on-screen ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs to reduce power consumption Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Separate Score Tables: Eight score tables based on difficulty and lives combinations Backup and Restore: Save and restore scores for parties and tournaments Stealth Mode: Boots with a stock appearance while preserving all save kit features Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a 6809E processor Socketed CPU 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 Circus Charlie Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ How many scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 7 high scores. Does this kit support Freeplay and coins? Yes. The kit supports both Freeplay and standard coin-up operation. Are there separate score tables? Yes. The kit includes 8 score tables based on difficulty and lives combinations. What is Stealth Mode? Stealth Mode boots to appear stock while preserving all save kit features. Which CPU is required? A 6809E processor is required and must be socketed. Can I adjust settings on-screen? Yes. All settings are menu-driven and adjustable directly from the cabinet screen. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download the Circus Charlie Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Circus Charlie Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store