Galaga 3 Gaplus Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Galaga 3 / Gaplus Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Galaga 3 / Gaplus arcade hardware with our collection of Galaga 3 Gaplus 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 fixed shooter gameplay.
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Galaga 3 | Gaplus Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Galaga 3 | Gaplus Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose 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 to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Main Features Easy installation — No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Plug in and go. Permanent score saving — Uses a serial EPROM, not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries. High Score Save — Saves the Top 5 scores. Attract sounds — Option to enable sound throughout the attract-screen rotation. Freeplay — No coins required; Coin Up still supported. Attract mode screen saver — Reduces burn-in from static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings — Change options without opening the cabinet. ROM saver — Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power use. Cabinet support — Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Separate score tables — 16 distinct high-score tables covering all difficulty and lives settings. Backup & restore — Save and restore high scores; perfect before/after game-room parties. Important Notes This kit requires a 6809E processor. Ensure your processor is socketed; otherwise install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Read the Galaga 3 | Gaplus Installation Guide (PDF) before you begin. FAQ Which processor does this kit require? This kit requires a 6809E processor. Make sure it is socketed before installation. How many high scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 5 high scores and also provides 16 separate score tables for different difficulty and lives settings. Does it support Freeplay and Coin-Up? Yes. You can enable Freeplay or keep Coin-Up mode active. What are the attract options? You can enable or disable attract sounds and the attract screen saver to prevent screen burn-in. Can I change DIP switch settings easily? Yes. All DIP settings are menu-driven, so you don’t need to open the cabinet. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download it here: Galaga 3 | Gaplus Installation Guide (PDF) . Resources Galaga 3 | Gaplus — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Galaga 3 Gaplus Free Play and High Score Save Kit is engineered for original arcade hardware to address common issues like lost high scores, unreliable resets, and limited configuration options. This upgrade provides modern reliability and convenience while preserving the classic multidirectional fixed shooter experience.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
- Reliable high score saving — Permanent score storage via non-volatile memory
- On-screen control menu — Adjust settings without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce static attract screen burn-in
- Cabinet compatibility — Supports Upright arcade cabinets
Advanced Features
- High score backup and restore — Save and reload score data as needed
- Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on configuration settings
- Optional Wi-Fi support — Upload and sync high scores online
Important Installation Notes
This kit requires a compatible socketed CPU. Always review the installation guide prior to installation to ensure correct setup and reliable operation.
Optional Wi-Fi enabled versions allow scores to be uploaded online and synced to your personal player page in addition to local high score saving on the PCB.