Ghosts ’n Goblins Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Ghosts ’n Goblins Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Ghosts ’n Goblins arcade hardware with our collection of Ghosts ’n Goblins 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 knight vs undead action and platform challenge.
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Ghosts 'N Goblins Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Ghosts 'N Goblins Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Capcom Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Ghosts 'N Goblins arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sounds, practice modes, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Capcom hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the brutal arcade challenge 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 Coin Up operation. High Score Saving Permanently stores the Top 5 scores. Practice Mode Start from levels 2–6 with infinite lives for advanced practice sessions. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Ghosts 'N Goblins Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Ghosts 'N Goblins arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Capcom 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 intense arcade difficulty that made Ghosts 'N Goblins legendary. 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 6809 Processor Required: This kit uses a standard 6809 CPU and is not compatible with 6809E processors Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your processor is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Ghosts 'N Goblins Installation Guide before installation Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Permanent Score Saving: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of failure-prone NVRAM or batteries High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores permanently Attract Sounds: Enable 100% attract-screen sound rotation Freeplay Mode: Start games without coins while still supporting Coin Up Attract Mode Protection: Prevents screen burn from static images Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change game settings without opening the cabinet ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and restore highscores before and after parties or events Continue Mode: Enable or disable continues as desired Stealth Mode: Boots to appear stock when enabled Game Menu: Easily select gameplay and practice options Separate Score Tables: Different high-score tables for different lives settings Practice Mode: Start from levels 2–6 with infinite lives enabled Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a standard 6809 processor 6809E Compatible: No 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 Ghosts 'N Goblins Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Is installation truly plug-and-play? Yes. No soldering or board modifications are required if your CPU is socketed. How many high scores does it save? The kit stores the Top 5 scores. Does it support Freeplay and Coin-Up? Yes. You can enable Freeplay or continue using Coin-Up mode. How do I change settings without opening the cabinet? All DIP and gameplay settings are menu-driven directly on-screen. What CPU does this kit require? This kit requires a standard 6809 processor and is not compatible with 6809E CPUs. What is ROM Saver? ROM Saver allows you to remove original program ROMs while the kit runs the game code directly. Can I practice later levels? Yes. Practice Mode allows starting from levels 2–6 with infinite lives enabled. Where can I download the installation guide? Ghosts 'N Goblins Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Ghosts 'N Goblins Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Ghosts ’n Goblins 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 brings modern reliability and convenience while preserving the original monster-filled platforming action and challenge.
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 gameplay options 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 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.