Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Pooyan Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Pooyan arcade hardware with our collection of Pooyan 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 balloon pop arcade gameplay.
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Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Pooyan 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 modifications, or special wiring—plug in and go. Save your scores forever: Uses serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Saves the Top 10 scores with initials. 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: Coins/tokens still supported if desired. Attract mode: Reduce screen burn—no more static screens. Menu-driven DIP settings: Change settings on-screen—no cabinet pull-out. ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power. Cabinet support: Works in upright or cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & restore: Back up high scores and restore later—ideal before/after parties. Separate score tables: Different tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives. Reset button: Restart a game without powering off (enable in menu). Important Installation Notes Ensure your Z80 is socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Use a standard Z80: Some PCBs use an encrypted Z80 that will not work with this save kit. Read the Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide (PDF) before installing. FAQ Do I need to solder anything?No, this kit is plug-and-play. 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 does it save?The kit saves the Top 10 scores with initials. Does it support attract sounds?Yes—25%, 50%, or 100% frequency settings. Can I use Free Play and coins?Yes—supports both Free Play and Coin Up modes. Will it work in all cabinet types?Yes—compatible with upright and cocktail cabinets. Can I back up and restore scores?Yes—perfect for before or after events. Does it save different score tables?Yes—separate tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives. What CPUs are compatible?You must use a standard Z80. Encrypted Z80 CPUs will not work. Where can I download the installation guide? Pooyan Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Pooyan 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 Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit is engineered for original arcade hardware to address common issues such as lost high scores, unreliable resets, and limited configuration options. This upgrade brings modern reliability and convenience while preserving the classic Pooyan balloon pop shooting action.
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 game 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 score 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.