Mikie Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Mikie Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Mikie arcade hardware with our collection of Mikie 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 cafeteria chase gameplay.
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Mikie Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Mikie 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. Plug in and go! Save your scores forever — Uses reliable serial EPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save — Saves the Top 5 scores. Attract Sounds — Hear what you’ve been missing; can play on every attract screen rotation. Freeplay — No more coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up — Still supports coins if wanted. Attract Mode — Minimizes screen burn; no static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings — Change DIP switches without opening your game. ROM Saver — Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power. Cabinet support — Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore — Back up high scores and restore later; ideal for before/after parties. Important Requires a 6809E to run. Ensure your processor is socketed; otherwise install a 40-pin socket. Read the Mikie Installation Guide (PDF) before you install. FAQ Does the Mikie kit permanently save scores? Yes. The kit uses a reliable serial EPROM to store high scores permanently, even when powered off. How many high scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 5 scores with initials, ensuring your best plays are always remembered. Can I still use coins with Freeplay enabled? Yes. Coin Up is supported even when Freeplay mode is active. Is soldering required for installation? No soldering is required if your 6809E processor is already socketed. If not, a 40-pin socket must be installed. Does the kit support cocktail cabinets? Yes. The Mikie Free Play and High Score Save Kit supports both Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Where can I download the installation guide? You can download it here: Mikie Installation Guide (PDF). Resources Mikie 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 Mikie 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 Mikie cafeteria chase and arcade challenge.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
- Reliable high score saving — Permanent high 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.