Compare Pac-Man Plus Free Play, High Score Save, and Multigame Kits
Upgrade documented compatible original Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, or Pac-Man Plus arcade hardware with a HighScoreSaves Free Play and High Score Save Kit.
Choose a focused Pac-Man Plus upgrade, a five-game Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man multigame kit, or the expanded seven-game Pac-Man Rearranged kit. All three operate on compatible original arcade PCBs without replacing the game board with an emulation or multicade system.
HighScoreSaves Pac-Man Plus Standard Kit
The focused option for original-speed and fast Pac-Man Plus gameplay.
- Pac-Man Plus Original/Slow and Pac-Man Plus Fast
- Permanent Top 10 scores and player initials
- Separate score tables for original and fast modes
- Free Play with optional coin operation
- Extended scoring up to 9,999,990
- Optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi leaderboard support
HighScoreSaves Pac-Man | Ms. Pac-Man Multigame Kit
The five-game option that includes Pac-Man Plus with the primary Pac-Man titles and Pengo.
- Pac-Man
- Ms. Pac-Man
- Pac-Man Plus
- Ms. Pac-Man Plus
- Pengo
- Top 10 scores and initials with supported separate score tables
- Free Play, extended scoring, and optional Wi-Fi
HighScoreSaves Pac-Man Rearranged Multigame Kit
The expanded seven-game option with Pac-Man Plus, Pac-Man Rearranged, and two supported Pengo versions.
- Pac-Man
- Ms. Pac-Man
- Pac-Man Plus
- Ms. Pac-Man Plus
- Pac-Man Rearranged
- Pengo V2 and Pengo V3
- Top 10 scores and initials, expanded settings, and optional Wi-Fi
Open the HighScoreSaves Game Menu
During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds to open the supported game-selection and settings menu.
Verify PCB Compatibility Before Ordering
- These kits are designed for documented compatible original Pac-Man-family arcade PCBs.
- The kit installs at the documented 40-pin Z80 processor location.
- No soldering is required when the Z80 location already has a compatible socket.
- A qualified arcade technician must install a socket when the processor is soldered directly to the PCB.
- Designated original program ROMs must be removed as directed by the applicable installation guide.
Pac-Man Plus Kit Details and Benefits
HighScoreSaves offers three upgrade options that include Pac-Man Plus for documented compatible original Pac-Man-family arcade PCBs. Each kit adds Free Play, permanent score and initials saving, menu-driven settings, and optional Wi-Fi, but the included games and advanced features differ.
Compare the focused Pac-Man Plus-only kit, the five-game Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man multigame kit, and the expanded seven-game Pac-Man Rearranged kit.
| Feature | Pac-Man Plus Standard | Pac-Man Multigame | Pac-Man Rearranged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Focused Pac-Man Plus upgrade | Classic five-game collection | Expanded seven-game collection |
| Included games |
Pac-Man Plus Original/Slow Pac-Man Plus Fast |
Pac-Man Ms. Pac-Man Pac-Man Plus Ms. Pac-Man Plus Pengo |
Pac-Man Ms. Pac-Man Pac-Man Plus Ms. Pac-Man Plus Pac-Man Rearranged Pengo V2 Pengo V3 |
| Saved scores | Top 10 with initials | Top 10 with initials | Top 10 with initials |
| Fast and original modes | Pac-Man Plus | Supported game modes | Supported game modes |
| Separate score tables | Fast and original Pac-Man Plus | Supported games and speed modes | Supported games and speed modes |
| Extended scoring | Up to 9,999,990 | Up to 9,999,990 | Up to 9,999,990 |
| Pac-Man Rearranged | No | No | Yes |
| Ghost options | Standard Pac-Man Plus behavior | Ghost behavior and name options | Ghost behavior and customizable names |
| Level-start options | Standard game start | Supported alternate level starts | Supported alternate level starts |
| Free Play and coin operation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optional Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Which Pac-Man Plus Kit Should You Choose?
Choose the Pac-Man Plus Standard Kit
Select the standard kit when you want Pac-Man Plus only, with original-speed and fast gameplay, separate score tables, extended scoring, Free Play, and optional Wi-Fi.
View Pac-Man Plus Standard KitChoose the Pac-Man | Ms. Pac-Man Multigame Kit
Select the five-game kit when you want Pac-Man Plus together with Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man Plus, and Pengo without the additional Rearranged game or second Pengo version.
View Five-Game Pac-Man Multigame KitChoose the Pac-Man Rearranged Multigame Kit
Select the seven-game kit when you want the largest collection, including Pac-Man Plus, Pac-Man Rearranged, Pengo V2, Pengo V3, expanded operator settings, and customizable ghost names.
View Pac-Man Rearranged KitAccess the HighScoreSaves Menu
During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds to open the supported game-selection and settings menu.
Features Shared by All Three Kits
- Permanent score saving: Stores supported high scores and qualifying player initials after cabinet power is removed.
- Top 10 score tables: Retains the ten highest supported scores.
- Free Play: Start games without inserting coins.
- Coin operation: Continue accepting quarters or tokens when Free Play is disabled.
- Menu-driven settings: Configure supported gameplay and operator options through an on-screen menu.
- Attract sounds: Select supported attract-sound frequency or disable attract audio.
- High-score backup and restore: Manage supported saved-score data through the kit menu.
- Extended scoring: Supports displayed and saved scores as high as 9,999,990.
- Battery-free storage: Uses serial EEPROM storage for supported scores, initials, and settings.
- Optional Wi-Fi: Add online leaderboard submission while retaining local score saving.
Installation and PCB Requirements
- Designed for documented compatible original Pac-Man-family arcade PCBs.
- Access to the original arcade PCB is required during installation.
- Each kit installs at the documented 40-pin Z80 processor location.
- The original Z80 is transferred to the daughterboard unless a compatible processor option is selected.
- No soldering is required when the Z80 location already has a compatible socket.
- If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket.
- Designated original program ROMs must be removed as directed by the applicable installation guide.
- Verify Pin 1 orientation and inspect every processor pin before restoring cabinet power.
Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions
Standard kits save supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. An internet connection is not required.
Optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi kits include the same local features and can submit supported completed scores after qualifying initials are entered.
Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting game selection, gameplay, Free Play, local score saving, or menu operation.
Pac-Man Plus Kit FAQ
Which kit is best for Pac-Man Plus only?Choose the Pac-Man Plus Standard Kit. It includes original-speed and fast Pac-Man Plus without adding the other multigame titles.
Which multigame kits include Pac-Man Plus?Both the five-game Pac-Man Multigame Kit and seven-game Pac-Man Rearranged Kit include Pac-Man Plus.
Which kit includes Pac-Man Rearranged?Only the seven-game Pac-Man Rearranged Multigame Kit includes Pac-Man Rearranged.
How is the game-selection menu opened?Hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds during attract mode.
Do the kits save player initials?Yes. Each kit permanently stores qualifying initials with supported high scores.
Does installation require soldering?Not when the documented Z80 location already has a compatible socket. A qualified arcade technician must install a socket when the processor is soldered directly to the PCB.
Is Wi-Fi required?No. Standard kits save supported scores, initials, and settings locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online score submission.