Moon Patrol Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Moon Patrol Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Moon Patrol Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Irem Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Moon Patrol arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sounds, practice mode support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Irem hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the side-scrolling arcade 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. Practice Mode Start at selectable checkpoints to practice difficult sections. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Moon Patrol Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Moon Patrol arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Irem 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 side-scrolling lunar patrol gameplay that made Moon Patrol 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 Ensure your Z80 is socketed: Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Moon Patrol Installation Guide before installation Main Features Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable 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 Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door Coin Up: Coins still supported if desired Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce monitor burn-in from static screens Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings on-screen without cabinet removal ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power Cabinet Support: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Additional Features Backup and Restore: Back up high scores and restore later for parties or tournaments Separate Score Tables: Different high score saves for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings Reset Button: Restart a game without powering off the cabinet Practice Mode: Start at selectable checkpoints for targeted practice Game Menu: Quickly select lives or practice levels Flip Screen: Full flip-screen support included RAM and ROM Tests: Built-in hardware diagnostic tests Free Play Behavior: Continue mode automatically disabled while Free Play is enabled 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 Moon Patrol Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Which CPU/socket do I need? A socketed Z80 CPU is required. Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB. How many scores does the kit save? Moon Patrol saves the Top 5 scores. Does it support Free Play and coin operation? Yes. Both Free Play and Coin Up are supported. Continue mode is disabled while Free Play is active. Can I change DIP options without opening the cabinet? Yes. The kit includes a menu-driven DIP settings interface directly on screen. Is there a Practice Mode? Yes. Practice Mode allows you to start at selectable checkpoints and practice difficult sections. What is ROM Saver? ROM Saver allows the kit to run the program directly so original program ROMs can optionally be removed. Will it work in Cocktail cabinets and support flip screen? Yes. The kit supports both Upright and Cocktail cabinets and includes a flip-screen option. How do I reset the game without powering off the cabinet? Enable the Reset Button option from the menu to instantly restart the game. Where can I download the Moon Patrol installation guide? Moon Patrol Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Moon Patrol 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