Mappy Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Mappy Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Mappy arcade hardware with our collection of Mappy 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 maze + patrol gameplay experience.
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Mappy Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Mappy Free Play and High Score Save Kit Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation. Learn More About This Kit Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide. Main Features Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring—just plug in and play. Save your scores forever: Uses reliable serial EPROM, not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries. High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores. Attract sounds: Plays on every attract cycle. Full attract sounds: Includes the dot munching sound from the attract gameplay screen. Freeplay: No more coins needed. Coin up: Keep coin operation enabled if desired. Attract mode: Minimizes static screens to reduce burn-in. Menu-driven DIP settings: Full on-screen DIP adjustment menu. ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Separate score tables: Distinct tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Backup & Restore: Save and reload high scores anytime. Selectable character names: Choose between Goro or Meowky. Important Installation Notes Processor required: Must have a 6809E installed. Socketed CPU required: If your CPU is not socketed, install a 40-pin socket. Read the Mappy Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide / Manual (PDF) before setup. FAQ Does this kit permanently save scores?Yes—your Top 5 scores are permanently saved using serial EPROM. Freeplay and coin operation?Yes, choose between Freeplay or Coin-Up. Attract sounds?Includes the full attract sound set including dot munching. Soldering required?No—just plug into a socketed 6809E processor. Backup & Restore?Yes—save and load scores anytime. Download the Installation Guide Download the Mappy Free Play and High Score Save Kit Setup Instructions / Installation Manual (PDF) Socketed CPU required?Yes—a socketed 6809E. Resources Mappy Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Mappy 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 to your Mappy system while preserving the classic cat-and-mouse maze 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 score 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.