Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Exidy Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Mouse Trap arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sounds, fast boot support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Exidy hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic maze-action 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 with initials. Fast Boot No waiting for initialization during startup. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Mouse Trap Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Mouse Trap arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Exidy 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 maze-action gameplay that made Mouse Trap one of Exidy’s 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 Socketed 6502 Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your 6502 isn’t socketed Read the Mouse Trap 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 with initials Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% attract-screen rotations Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door Coin Up: Quarters and tokens still supported if desired Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce monitor burn-in from static screens Copyright Message: Select original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves branding Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings on-screen without cabinet removal ROM Saver: Program runs from the kit so original program ROMs can be removed 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 tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives settings Reset Button: Restart a game without powering off the cabinet Fast Boot: No waiting for initialization during startup Stealth Mode: Boots directly into the game for a stock appearance Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a 6502 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 Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit 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. Both Free Play and Coin Up are supported. Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet? Yes. The kit includes menu-driven DIP settings. What is ROM Saver? The program runs directly from the kit so program ROMs can be removed. Does it support attract sounds? Yes. Adjustable attract sounds are available at 25%, 50%, or 100%. Which cabinets are supported? Works with both Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Where can I download the installation guide? Mouse Trap Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Mouse Trap 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