Lost Tomb Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Lost Tomb Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Lost Tomb arcade hardware with our collection of Lost Tomb 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 platform adventure gameplay.
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Lost Tomb Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Lost Tomb Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Stern Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Lost Tomb 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 Stern hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic maze-action gameplay collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play No quarters required while still supporting traditional coin operation. Top 10 High Scores Permanently stores the Top 10 scores. Attract Sounds Enable sound during every attract screen cycle. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Lost Tomb Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Lost Tomb arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Stern 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 maze-action gameplay that made Lost Tomb a memorable arcade classic. 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 Installation Notes Socketed Z80 Required: If your Z80 processor is not socketed, install a 40-pin socket before setup Read the Lost Tomb Installation Guide before setup Main Features Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of failure-prone NVRAM or batteries High Score Save: Stores the Top 10 scores permanently Attract Sounds: Enable sound during every attract cycle Free Play: No quarters required Coin Up: Keep traditional coin operation enabled if preferred Attract Mode: Helps minimize CRT burn-in Copyright Options: Select original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves logos Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Full on-screen DIP switch adjustment menu ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Additional Features Backup and Restore: Save and reload high scores anytime Separate Score Tables: Independent tables based on 3 or 5 lives settings Stealth Mode: Hold Player 1 during power-on to enter hidden settings menu Disable Continues: Ideal for Free Play mode and tournament settings Disable Advertising: Removes in-game advertisement screens 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 Lost Tomb Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Does the kit permanently save scores? Yes. The Top 10 scores remain saved even after the arcade machine is powered off. Can I use both Free Play and Coin Up? Yes. The kit supports both Free Play and traditional Coin Up operation. Are attract sounds included? Yes. Attract audio can play during every attract screen rotation. Is soldering required? No. The kit plugs directly into a socketed Z80 processor. What extra features are included? Includes Backup and Restore, Stealth Mode, Disable Advertising, Disable Continues, and separate score tables. Does this require a socketed CPU? Yes. A socketed Z80 processor is required. Where can I download the installation guide? Download the Lost Tomb Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Lost Tomb 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 Lost Tomb Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed 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 classic Lost Tomb platform adventure gameplay.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
- Reliable high score saving — Permanent score storage using 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 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.