Kicker (Shao Lin’s Road) Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Konami Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Kicker / Shao-Lin's Road 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 Konami hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the martial arts arcade gameplay 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 Permanently stores the Top 5 scores. Attract Sounds Optional attract sounds can play during every attract screen. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Kicker / Shao-Lin's Road arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Konami 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 martial arts gameplay that made Kicker one of Konami’s memorable 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 Processor Required: Requires a 6809E processor Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your processor is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road Installation Guide before installation Main Features Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of batteries or NVRAM High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores permanently Attract Sounds: Optional attract sounds can play during every attract screen Free Play: No coins required while still supporting Coin Up Attract Mode: Helps minimize CRT monitor burn-in Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings directly on-screen without opening the cabinet ROM Saver: Optionally remove original ROMs to reduce power consumption Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Additional Features Separate Score Tables: 16 independent tables based on lives and difficulty settings Backup and Restore: Save and restore scores later for parties and tournaments Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a 6809E 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 Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Which games does this kit support? This kit supports Kicker, also known as Shao-Lin's Road, on the original arcade PCB. How many scores are saved? Saves the Top 5 high scores with 16 separate score tables based on lives and difficulty settings. Does it support Free Play and Coin Up? Yes. You can enable Free Play while still supporting normal coin operation. Does installation require soldering? No soldering is required if your 6809E processor is socketed. What is ROM Saver? ROM Saver allows the original program ROMs to be removed while the game runs directly from the kit. Are attract sounds adjustable? Yes. Attract sounds can be enabled or disabled directly through the menu system. Can I back up and restore scores? Yes. Backup and Restore functionality is included for score preservation. Where can I download the installation guide? Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Kicker | Shao-Lin's Road — Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store