Pepper 2 Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Pepper 2 Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Pepper II Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Exidy Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Pepper 2 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 experience 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 high scores. Fast Boot No waiting for initialization during startup. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Pepper II Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Pepper 2 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-chase gameplay that made Pepper 2 a memorable arcade classic. 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 processor is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Pepper 2 Installation Guide before installation Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of batteries or NVRAM High Score Save: Saves the Top 5 scores permanently Attract Sounds: Enable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation frequency Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door Coin Up: Still supports coins and tokens if desired Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce monitor burn-in from static screens Copyright Selection: Toggle attract-screen branding between original manufacturer and HighScoreSaves Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings on-screen without cabinet removal ROM Saver: Original program ROMs become removable Cabinet Compatibility: Supports Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and restore highscores for parties or events Separate Score Tables: Different tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives settings Reset Button: Restart a game without powering the cabinet off Fast Boot: No waiting for initialization during startup Stealth Mode: Boots directly into the game without displaying menus 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 Pepper 2 Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Do I need to solder anything? No. This kit is fully plug-and-play with no soldering or board modifications required. Does it save high scores permanently? Yes. Scores are stored in EEPROM and do not require batteries. How many high scores are saved? The kit permanently stores the Top 5 scores. Does it support attract sounds? Yes. Attract sounds can be enabled at 25%, 50%, or 100% frequency. Can I use Free Play and coins? Yes. Free Play and Coin Up are both fully supported. Will it work in all cabinet types? Yes. Upright and Cocktail cabinets are both supported. Does it support backup and restore? Yes. High scores can be backed up and restored later for parties or tournaments. What CPUs are compatible? A socketed 6502 processor is required for compatibility. What is Stealth Mode? Stealth Mode boots directly into the game without showing menus during startup. Where can I download the installation guide? Pepper 2 Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Pepper 2 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