Crazy Climber Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Crazy Climber Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Crazy Climber Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Nichibutsu Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Crazy Climber 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 Nichibutsu 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 5 scores using reliable EEPROM storage. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Original Hardware Designed for authentic Nichibutsu arcade PCB gameplay. Upgrade Your Crazy Climber Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Crazy Climber arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Nichibutsu 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 Crazy Climber one of the most recognizable vertical climbing arcade games ever created. 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 or board modifications required Permanent Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage with no batteries or NVRAM required High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores Copyright Options: Select original manufacturer or HSS logo Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation Freeplay Mode: Unlimited play without coins Coin-Up Support: Still accepts quarters or tokens Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce screen burn during idle operation On-Screen DIP Settings: Configure settings directly from the menu system ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Perfect for parties and tournaments Separate Score Tables: Different score tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives Reset Button: Restart using P1 + P2 when enabled Fast Boot: Almost no initialization time during startup Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a standard Z80 processor Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if needed Important: The onboard CPU cannot be used with this kit Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and Cocktail supported Installation Guide: Download PDF Installation Guide Troubleshooting “NO CC7 ROM FOUND OR UNKNOWN DATA” This message appears when the CC7 sound ROM is missing, corrupt, or contains unknown data. Hold a start button during power-on to enter the settings menu Set Sound to Standard USA Save the settings The checksum will be skipped and the error will no longer appear 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 Crazy Climber Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ How many scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 5 high scores. Does it support Freeplay and coins? Yes. The kit supports both Freeplay and Coin-Up operation. Are there separate score tables? Yes. Separate score tables are available for 2, 3, 4, and 5 lives. What is the Reset Button? Restart the game using P1 + P2 when the option is enabled. Which processor does this kit require? A standard Z80 processor is required and must be socketed. What does “NO CC7 ROM FOUND OR UNKNOWN DATA” mean? This message indicates the CC7 sound ROM is missing, corrupt, or contains unknown data. Set the Sound option to Standard USA in the settings menu to bypass the checksum warning. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download the Crazy Climber Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Crazy Climber Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store