Moon Cresta Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Moon Cresta Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Moon Cresta Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Nichibutsu Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Moon Cresta 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 Nichibutsu hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic fixed shooter gameplay collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play Start games without coins while still supporting Coin Up operation. High Score Saving Permanently stores the Top 5 scores. Attract Sounds Adjustable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% frequency. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Moon Cresta Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Moon Cresta arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Nichibutsu arcade hardware. Original boards often lose high scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and fixed shooter gameplay that made Moon Cresta one of the most recognizable 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 Installation Notes Z80 Must Be Socketed: Install a 40-pin socket if needed before installation Hardware Compatibility: Works only on Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class hardware Read the Moon Cresta 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: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% attract-screen rotations Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce monitor burn-in from static screens Free Play: No coins required to start gameplay Coin Up: Coins still supported if desired Menu-Driven Settings: Change DIP options directly on screen ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage Cabinet Support: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Additional Features Backup and Restore: Back up scores and restore later Separate Score Tables: Different tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives settings 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 Hardware Compatibility: Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class hardware only 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 Moon Cresta Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Which PCB hardware is supported? This kit works only on Moon Cresta / EAGLE-class hardware. Do I need a socketed CPU? Yes. A socketed Z80 processor is required. How many scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 5 high scores. Does it support Free Play and Coin Up? Yes. Both Free Play and Coin Up are supported. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. The kit includes menu-driven settings directly on screen. Does it support Backup and Restore? Yes. You can back up and restore high scores anytime. Will it work in Cocktail cabinets? Yes. The kit works in both Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Where can I download the installation guide? Moon Cresta Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Moon Cresta 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