Crazy Climber Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Crazy Climber Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Crazy Climber arcade hardware with our collection of Crazy Climber 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 while preserving the original gameplay challenge.
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Crazy Climber Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Crazy Climber 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. Features Easy install: No soldering or board mods. Save your scores forever: Serial EEPROM (no batteries/NVRAM). High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores. Copyright options: Select manufacturer or HSS logo. Attract sounds: Enable at 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation. Freeplay: No coins required; Coin Up supported. Attract mode: Reduces screen burn. DIP settings in menu: No more pulling the cabinet. ROM Saver: Optionally remove program ROMs. Cab support: Upright and Cocktail compatible. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Great for parties or tournaments. Separate score tables: Different tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Reset button: Restart via P1+P2 when enabled. Fast boot: Almost no initialization time. Important Your Z80 must be socketed. Add a 40-pin socket if needed. This kit requires a standard Z80 — the onboard CPU cannot be used. Read the Crazy Climber Installation Guide (PDF) before setup. Troubleshooting “NO CC7 ROM FOUND OR UNKNOWN DATA” This occurs when the cc7 sound ROM is missing, corrupt, or unknown. Hold a start button at power-on to open the settings menu. Set Sound to Standard USA and save. Checksum will be skipped and the error will not appear. FAQ How many scores are saved? Stores the Top 5 scores. Does it support Freeplay and coins? Yes — Freeplay or Coin Up are supported. Are there separate score tables? Yes — 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives each have unique tables. What is the Reset Button? Restart the game with P1+P2 (when enabled). Which processor does this kit require? A standard Z80, must be socketed. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download the Crazy Climber Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Crazy Climber — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Crazy Climber Free Play and High Score Save Kit is engineered for original arcade hardware to address common issues like lost high scores, unreliable resets, and limited access to game options. This upgrade adds modern reliability and convenience while preserving the unique vertical climbing gameplay.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Enable coin-free play while still supporting traditional coin operation
- Reliable high score saving — Permanent storage via non-volatile memory
- On-screen settings menu — Adjust options without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce static burn-in
- Cabinet compatibility — Works with Upright arcade cabinets
Advanced Features
- High score backup and restore — Save and reload score data as needed
- Separate score tables — Unique tables based on configuration settings
- Optional Wi-Fi support — Upload and sync high scores online
Installation Notes
This kit requires a compatible socketed CPU. Be sure to review the installation guide before beginning so your setup goes smoothly from the first power-on.