Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Mouse Trap Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Mouse Trap arcade hardware with our collection of Mouse Trap 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 and chase gameplay.
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Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Mouse Trap 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 mods, or special wiring—plug in and play. 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 at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-screen rotations. Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up: Still supports quarters or tokens if desired. Attract Mode: Reduce screen burn—no more static screens. Copyright message: Set to original manufacturer or Highscoresaves. Menu-driven DIP settings: Make changes on-screen—no cabinet pull-out. ROM Saver: Program runs from the kit; original program ROMs can be removed. Cabinet support: Works in upright or cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & restore: Back up high scores and restore later—perfect for parties. Separate score tables: Different tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Reset button: Restart a game without powering off (enable in menu). Fast boot: No waiting for initialization. Stealth Mode: Boots straight to the game. Important Installation Notes Socketed 6502 required: If your 6502 isn’t socketed, install a 40-pin socket. Read the installation guide before installation — Mouse Trap Installation Guide (PDF) . FAQ Do I need a socketed CPU?Yes. This kit requires a socketed 6502. How many scores are saved?Stores the Top 5 scores with initials. Does it support Free Play and coin operation?Yes—Free Play or Coin Up. Change DIP settings without opening the cabinet?Yes—menu-driven DIP settings. What is ROM Saver?The program runs from the kit; program ROMs can be removed. Attract sounds?Yes—25%, 50%, 100% options. Cabinet support?Works with upright and cocktail cabinets. Where is the installation guide? Mouse Trap Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Mouse Trap 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 Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original arcade hardware to address common issues such as lost high scores, unreliable resets, and limited settings control. This upgrade delivers modern reliability and convenience while preserving the classic maze navigation and arcade challenge 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 gameplay options 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 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.