Fast Freddie Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Fast Freddie Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Fast Freddie Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Kaneko Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Fast Freddie arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sounds, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Kaneko hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, 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 Start games without coins while still supporting optional coin operation. High Score Saving Permanently saves and displays the Top 10 scores. Attract Sounds Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-mode rotation. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Fast Freddie Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Fast Freddie arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Kaneko 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, controls, timing, and arcade feel that made Fast Freddie one of the most recognizable ladder-climbing platform arcade games of the early 1980s. 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. Available Kit Options Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose between a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. Optional processor and socket upgrades are also available to simplify installation on original hardware. Important Installation Notes Socketed Z80 required: If your Z80 is not socketed, install a 40-pin socket first Read the Fast Freddie Installation Guide before starting installation Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Permanent Score Saving: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of batteries or failure-prone NVRAM High Score Save: Saves and displays the Top 10 scores permanently Attract Logo Selection: Switch between original manufacturer and HighScoreSaves branding Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-mode rotation Freeplay Mode: No coins needed while still supporting Coin Up Attract Mode Screen Saver: Helps reduce monitor burn-in Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change options without opening the cabinet ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs to reduce power consumption Cabinet Support: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores before parties or events Separate Score Tables: Unique tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings 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 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 Fast Freddie Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Which game does this kit support? This kit is designed specifically for Fast Freddie arcade PCBs. How many high scores are saved? The kit saves and displays the Top 10 scores. Does it support Free Play and Coin Up? Yes. Freeplay mode and Coin Up are both fully supported. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. All DIP options are fully menu-driven through the on-screen interface. What additional features are included? Backup and Restore, attract-sound options, and separate score tables for multiple lives settings are included. Does it support attract sounds? Yes. Attract sounds are adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation intervals. Does it support Cocktail cabinets? Yes. Compatible with both Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Fast Freddie Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Fast Freddie Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store