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
Crazy Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Falcon Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Crazy Kong arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Falcon 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 Falcon arcade PCB gameplay. Upgrade Your Crazy Kong Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Crazy Kong arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Falcon 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 Kong one of the most recognizable Donkey Kong-style arcade classics. 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. Important Compatibility Information This Crazy Kong kit is compatible with the Falcon PCB only. It is not compatible with ORCA boards. Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering or board modifications required Reliable Score Saving: Permanent serial EEPROM storage High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores Freeplay Mode: Unlimited play without coins Coin-Up Support: Continue using quarters or tokens Attract Mode Protection: Dynamic rotation helps reduce screen burn On-Screen DIP Settings: All options configurable through the menu system ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs if desired Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and reload scores anytime Reset Button: Restart the game without power cycling Fast Boot: Very short initialization time Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a Z80 processor Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if needed PCB Compatibility: Falcon PCB only 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 Crazy Kong 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 Coin-Up? Yes. Use Freeplay or continue using standard coin operation. Which processor does this kit require? A Z80 processor is required and must be socketed. Which PCBs are supported? This kit is compatible with Falcon PCBs only and does not support ORCA boards. What does the Reset Button do? The Reset Button allows the game to restart without powering the cabinet off. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download the Crazy Kong Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Crazy Kong Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. 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.