Karate Champ vs Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Karate Champ Player vs Player Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Karate Champ Player vs Player Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Data East Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Karate Champ Player vs Player arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, initials support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Data East hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the competitive martial arts gameplay arcade collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play Play without coins while still supporting Coin Up operation. High Score Saving Saves all scores shown on-screen permanently. Initial Entry Enter and permanently save player initials. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Karate Champ Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Karate Champ Player vs Player arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Data East arcade hardware. Original boards often lose scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and competitive fighting gameplay that made Karate Champ one of the earliest martial arts 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. 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 Information Z80 Processor Required: This kit requires a Z80 processor Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB ROM Saver Locations: D6, D7, D8, D10, D11, and D13 program ROMs may optionally be removed Read the Karate Champ Installation Guide before installation Version Selection (DIP1) DIP1 = ON: Version 1 DIP1 = OFF: Version 2 Main Features Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of batteries or failure-prone NVRAM High Score Save: Saves all scores shown on-screen permanently Initial Entry: Enter and permanently save player initials Copyright Options: Switch between original manufacturer and HighScoreSaves logos Free Play: No coins required to start gameplay Coin Up: Coin operation still fully supported Attract Mode: Reduces CRT monitor burn-in with no static screens Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings directly on-screen ROM Saver: Optionally remove original ROMs to reduce heat and power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Additional Features Backup and Restore: Back up high scores and restore later Separate Score Tables: Independent tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives Stealth Mode: Access the menu by holding Player 1 during power-on 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 Karate Champ Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Does this kit require soldering? No soldering is required if your Z80 processor is socketed. Which scores are saved? All scores shown on-screen are permanently saved. Will Free Play disable coin operation? No. Free Play and Coin Up can both be used together. What does ROM Saver do? ROM Saver allows removal of ROMs D6, D7, D8, D10, D11, and D13 to reduce heat and power usage. Can I enter initials? Yes. Initial entry and saving is fully supported. How do I select Version 1 or Version 2? Set DIP1 ON for Version 1 or DIP1 OFF for Version 2. Where can I download the installation guide? Karate Champ Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Karate Champ 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