Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Konami Arcade PCBs Upgrade your original Pooyan arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sounds, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Konami hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic 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 saves the Top 10 scores with initials support. Separate Score Tables Unique score tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Pooyan Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Pooyan arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Konami 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 arcade feel that made Pooyan one of Konami’s most recognizable early arcade shooters. 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 Z80 Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your Z80 processor is soldered directly to the PCB Standard Z80 Required: Some PCBs use encrypted Z80 processors that are not compatible with this save kit Read the Pooyan Installation Guide before installation Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Permanent Score Saving: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of failure-prone NVRAM or batteries High Score Save: Saves the Top 10 scores with initials Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-screen rotations Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door Coin Up: Coins and tokens still supported if desired Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce screen burn-in from static screens Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings directly from the on-screen menu ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores before or after events Separate Score Tables: Different tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings Reset Button: Restart the game instantly without powering the cabinet off Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a standard Z80 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 Pooyan 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 does it save? The kit saves the Top 10 scores with initials. Does it support attract sounds? Yes. Attract sounds support 25%, 50%, or 100% frequency settings. Can I use Free Play and coins? Yes. Both Free Play and Coin Up modes are fully supported. Will it work in all cabinet types? Yes. Compatible with both Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Can I back up and restore scores? Yes. Backup and Restore features are included. Does it save separate score tables? Yes. Separate tables are saved for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings. What CPUs are compatible? A standard Z80 processor is required. Encrypted Z80 CPUs are not compatible. Where can I download the installation guide? Pooyan Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Pooyan 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