Moon Patrol Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Moon Patrol Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Customize Your Moon Patrol 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. Features Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring—plug in and go. Save your scores forever: Uses a serial EEPROM, not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries. High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores. Attract sounds: Enable sound during attract mode at 25%, 50%, or 100% of rotations. Free Play: No more coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up: Still supports coins if desired. Attract Mode: Reduce screen burn—no more static screens. Change DIP settings: Menu-driven—no need to pull out the game to flip switches. 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—perfect before/after parties. Separate score tables: Different high score saves for 2, 3, or 4 lives. Reset button: Restart a game without powering off (enable in menu). Practice Mode: Start at any available start point. Game Menu: Quickly select lives or practice levels. Flip screen: Supported. RAM/ROM tests: Built-in checks to verify hardware health. Free Play behavior: Continue mode is disabled when Free Play is on. Important Ensure your Z80 is socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Read the installation guide before installing — Download Moon Patrol Installation Guide (PDF) . FAQ Which CPU/socket do I need? A socketed Z80 CPU is required. If your CPU isn’t socketed, install a 40-pin socket. How many scores does the kit save? Moon Patrol saves the Top 5 scores with this kit. Does it support Free Play and coin operation? Yes. You can enable Free Play or continue using Coin Up. Note: continue mode is disabled when Free Play is on. Can I change DIP options without opening the cabinet? Yes—the kit provides a menu-driven DIP settings interface directly on screen. Is there a Practice Mode? Yes. Use Practice Mode to start at any available start point and refine specific sections. What is “ROM Saver” on this kit? ROM Saver lets you remove original program ROMs; the program runs from the kit to reduce power and improve reliability. Will it work in cocktail cabinets and can I flip the screen? Yes. It supports upright and cocktail cabinets, and includes a flip screen option. How do I reset without power-cycling the cabinet? Enable the Reset Button in the menu to restart the game instantly. Where do I download the Moon Patrol installation guide? Right here: Moon Patrol Installation Guide (PDF) . Resources Moon Patrol Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store