Crystal Castles Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Crystal Castles Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Crystal Castles Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Atari Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Crystal Castles 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 Atari 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 32 scores using reliable EEPROM storage. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Original Hardware Designed for authentic Atari arcade PCB gameplay. Upgrade Your Crystal Castles Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Crystal Castles arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Atari 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 Crystal Castles one of Atari’s most unique trackball arcade adventures. 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 battery or NVRAM failures High Score Save: Stores the Top 32 scores Freeplay Mode: Unlimited play without coins Coin-Up Support: Continue using quarters or tokens Attract Mode Protection: Rotating gameplay demos help reduce screen burn Copyright Options: Choose original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves branding 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: Save and reload high scores anytime Reset Button: Restart the game without powering off Separate Score Tables: Separate tables for 2–5 lives settings Fast Boot: Minimal initialization time during startup Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a 6502 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 Crystal Castles Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ How many scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 32 high scores. Does it support Freeplay and coins? Yes. Use Freeplay or continue using Coin-Up operation. Are score tables separated by lives? Yes. Separate score tables are tracked for 2–5 lives settings. What is ROM Saver? Original program ROMs can be removed because the game program runs directly from the kit. Which processor is required? A 6502 processor is required and must be socketed. What does the Reset Button do? The Reset Button restarts the game without powering the cabinet off. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download the Crystal Castles Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Crystal Castles Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store