Kung Fu Master Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Kung Fu Master Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Kung Fu Master Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Irem Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Kung Fu Master 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 Irem hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic side-scrolling martial arts gameplay collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play No coins required while still supporting traditional coin operation. Top 20 High Scores Permanently stores the Top 20 scores using reliable EEPROM memory. Attract Sounds Hear attract sounds during every attract cycle. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Kung Fu Master Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Kung Fu Master arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Irem 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 side-scrolling martial arts gameplay that made Kung Fu Master one of the most recognizable arcade classics. Unlike emulation or reproduction hardware, 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 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: Requires a Z80 processor to operate Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB You may need to slightly raise the daughter card to prevent contact underneath the PCB Additional spacers may be required depending on your board revision Read the Kung Fu Master 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 NVRAM or batteries High Score Save: Stores the Top 20 scores permanently Attract Sounds: Hear attract sounds during every attract cycle Copyright Options: Switch between original manufacturer and HighScoreSaves logos Free Play: No coins required while still supporting Coin Up Coin Up: Supports traditional coin operation if desired Attract Mode: Helps minimize CRT burn-in through screen cycling Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings directly on-screen ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Additional Features Backup and Restore: Save and restore scores anytime Separate Score Tables: Independent tables for 3, 4, or 5 lives Stealth Mode: Hold Player 1 during power-on to access settings Fast Boot: Quick self-test available through menu or DIP switches God Mode: Play endlessly without game over Difficulty Settings: Adjustable Easy or Hard modes Energy Loss Settings: Adjust how quickly energy depletes Flip Screen: Rotate display orientation for cabinet setup flexibility 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 Kung Fu Master Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Does this kit require soldering? No soldering is required if your Z80 processor is socketed. How many high scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 20 scores permanently. Does it support Free Play and Coin Up? Yes. You can use Free Play or traditional Coin Up operation. Which cabinet types are supported? Compatible with both Upright and Cocktail cabinets. What is ROM Saver? ROM Saver allows removal of original program ROMs to reduce heat and power usage. Does it include God Mode? Yes. God Mode allows endless gameplay without a game over state. Can I change difficulty and energy settings? Yes. Difficulty and energy depletion settings are fully adjustable through the menu system. Where can I download the installation guide? Kung Fu Master Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Kung Fu Master — Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store