Compare Pac-Man 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 Pac-Man-only 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 system.
HighScoreSaves Pac-Man Standard Kit
The focused Pac-Man option for original-speed and fast Pac-Man gameplay.
- Pac-Man Original/Slow and Pac-Man Fast
- Permanent Top 10 scores and player initials
- Separate score tables for original and fast modes
- Free Play with optional coin operation
- Extended scoring and Level 255 practice
- Optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi leaderboard support
HighScoreSaves Pac-Man | Ms. Pac-Man Multigame Kit
The five-game option combining the main Pac-Man titles with 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 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 Kit Details and Benefits
HighScoreSaves offers three Pac-Man upgrade options for documented compatible original Pac-Man-family arcade PCBs. Each kit adds Free Play, permanent high-score and initials saving, menu-driven settings, and optional Wi-Fi, but the included games and advanced features differ.
Use the comparison below to choose between the focused Pac-Man-only kit, the five-game Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man multigame kit, or the expanded seven-game Pac-Man Rearranged kit.
| Feature | Pac-Man Standard | Pac-Man Multigame | Pac-Man Rearranged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Focused Pac-Man upgrade | Classic five-game collection | Expanded seven-game collection |
| Included games |
Pac-Man Original/Slow Pac-Man 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 | Yes | Supported game modes | Supported game modes |
| Separate score tables | Fast and original Pac-Man | 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 |
| Level 255 options | Kill-screen practice | Start and continuation options | Start and continuation options |
| Ghost customization | No | Ghost behavior and name options | Ghost behavior and customizable names |
| Free Play and coin operation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optional Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Which Pac-Man Kit Should You Choose?
Choose the Pac-Man Standard Kit
Select the standard kit when you want Pac-Man only, with both original-speed and fast gameplay, separate score tables, extended scoring, and Level 255 practice.
View Pac-Man Standard KitChoose the Pac-Man | Ms. Pac-Man Multigame Kit
Select the five-game kit when you want Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, both Plus versions, and Pengo without the additional Rearranged game and 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 Rearranged, Pengo V2, Pengo V3, expanded operator settings, and ghost-name customization.
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 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.
- Battery-free storage: Uses serial EEPROM storage for supported scores 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.
- The original arcade PCB must be accessed 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, Free Play, local score saving, or menu operation.
Pac-Man Kit FAQ
Which kit is best for Pac-Man only?Choose the Pac-Man Standard Kit. It includes original-speed and fast Pac-Man without adding the other multigame titles.
Which kit includes both Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man?Both multigame kits include Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man. The five-game kit also includes both Plus versions and Pengo.
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.