Crazy Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Crazy Kong Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Crazy Kong arcade hardware with our collection of Crazy Kong 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 classic platforming action.
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Crazy Kong Part II Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Crazy Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit Choose between 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 below to view product details, setup tips, or the installation guide. Features Easy install: No soldering or board modifications. Save scores forever: Reliable serial EEPROM. High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores. Freeplay mode: Or use Coin Up with tokens/quarters. Attract Mode: Prevents screen burn with dynamic rotation. Menu driven: All DIP settings available via on-screen menu. ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs. Cabinet support: Upright and Cocktail compatible. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Save and reload scores. Reset Button: Restart the game without power cycling. Fast boot: Very short initialization. Important Your Z80 must be socketed. Install a 40-pin socket if not. Read the Crazy Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide (PDF) before setup. Note: This Crazy Kong kit only works on the Falcon PCB (not ORCA). FAQ How many scores are saved? Top 5 scores are stored. Does it support Freeplay and Coin-Up? Yes — use Freeplay or keep Coin Up active. Which processor does it require? A Z80 processor. Must be socketed. Which PCBs are supported? Compatible with the Falcon PCB only. Not compatible with ORCA boards. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download the Crazy Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Crazy Kong — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Crazy Kong Remix Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Crazy Kong Remix Multigame — Free Play & High Score Save Kit Crazy Kong Remix is the new Crazy Kong take on Donkey Kong Remix. Crazy Kong 2023 Revision updates Crazy Kong Part II with visual fixes, restored animations, and hammer music—keeping original gameplay quirks (floor skip, hammer drop, etc.). Big Kong and Crazy Kong Alternate Levels add fresh, harder stage variations—now playable on your Crazy Kong PCB. Key Features Switch between games via the on-screen Game Select menu. Per-game high score saving—each title keeps its own table. Free-Play option. Per-game settings and any title can be set as default. Original PCB ROMs remain playable with the kit installed. 10 unique stages + 3 bonus stages (with progressive variations). Blue hammer jumping, new Rivets mechanics (collapsing floors, crush fireballs), reversible elevators on Rivets 3, all six elevators restored. New, challenging kill screen. Game List This multigame kit adds six Crazy Kong variants to a compatible Crazy Kong arcade board: Crazy Kong Remix Crazy Kong Crazy Kong Part II Crazy Kong 2023 Revision Big Kong Crazy Kong Alternate Levels Compatibility & Installation Plugs into the Z80 socket on your Crazy Kong PCB. Remove the Z80, place it into the kit, then insert the kit into the Z80 CPU socket. Compatible with most Crazy Kong PCBs (Falcon, Alca, Jeutel, Orca, and Falcon-hardware clones). Not compatible with variants running on Scramble, Galaxian, or other non-Falcon hardware. Boards with unusual palettes (e.g., green barrel-screen girders) will still display their inherent color differences. If your Z80 is soldered, you must install a 40-pin socket first. FAQ Which PCBs are supported? Most Crazy Kong boards built on Falcon-style hardware (Falcon, Alca, Jeutel, Orca, and compatible clones). Variants on Scramble/Galaxian/other hardware aren’t supported. How do I switch between games? Use the on-screen Game Select menu. You can also choose any title as the default boot game in the kit’s settings. Does the kit save high scores for each game? Yes. High scores are stored per game, so each title keeps its own table. Is Free-Play supported? Yes. Enable Free-Play in the menu. Coin play remains supported if you prefer. Can I still run my original PCB ROMs? Yes. Your original ROMs remain playable even with the multigame kit installed. Do I need a socketed Z80 CPU? Yes. The kit plugs into the Z80 socket. If your Z80 is soldered, desolder it and install a 40-pin socket first. Why do my colors look different from the screenshots? Some Crazy Kong boards use alternate color PROMs or palettes (e.g., green girders). The kit won’t change inherent palette differences on your board. What new gameplay elements are included? Remix adds blue hammer jumping, collapsing floors and crushable fireballs on Rivets, reversible elevators on Rivets 3, restored six-elevator behavior, and a new kill screen.
Details and Benefits
The Crazy Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit enhances original arcade hardware by adding dependable high score saving and Free Play support without altering the core gameplay. This upgrade improves long-term reliability and convenience while retaining the classic Crazy Kong platform action.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Coin-free operation with optional traditional coin use
- Reliable score retention — Permanent high score storage with non-volatile memory
- On-screen control menu — Adjust settings without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce static burn-in on CRT displays
- Upright cabinet compatibility
Advanced Features
- High score backup and restore — Save and reload data when needed
- Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on settings
- Optional Wi-Fi support — Upload and sync scores online
Installation Notes
This kit is designed for Crazy Kong compatible hardware. Always review the installation guide before beginning to ensure proper setup and reliable operation.