Space Panic Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Space Panic Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Space Panic arcade hardware with our collection of Space Panic 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 platform puzzle gameplay that Space Panic fans enjoy.
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Space Panic Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Space Panic 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. Features Easy install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring—just plug it in. Save your scores forever: Uses serial EEPROM, not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries. High Score Save: Saves the Top 5 scores. Attract sounds: Set to 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-mode rotations. Freeplay: No more coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up: Still supports coins or tokens. Attract mode: Minimizes static screens to help reduce screen burn. Change DIP settings: Menu-driven; no cabinet access required. ROM Saver: Original program ROMs can be removed to save power. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Back up scores and restore them later—great for game-room events. Separate score tables: Lives 1 & 3 share one table; lives 2 & 5 share another. Important Installation Notes Z80 socket required: If your Z80 isn’t socketed, install a 40-pin socket for this kit to work. Review the Space Panic Installation Guide (PDF) before setup. FAQ Do I need to solder anything? No, the kit is fully plug-and-play. Does it save high scores permanently? Yes—scores are stored in serial EEPROM and remain saved without batteries. How many scores are saved? Saves the Top 5 scores with initials. Does it support attract sounds? Yes—choose 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-mode sound rotation. Freeplay + coin mode? Yes—Freeplay and Coin Up are both supported. Cabinet compatibility? Supports both Upright and Cocktail cabinets. On-screen DIP settings? All DIP settings are menu-driven—no physical switches needed. Backup & restore? Yes—save and restore your high scores anytime. Required CPU? A socketed Z80 CPU is required. Where is the installation guide? Space Panic Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Space Panic — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Space Panic Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original arcade hardware to address common issues like lost high scores, unreliable resets, and limited settings control. This upgrade adds modern stability and convenience while preserving the classic Space Panic platform puzzle arcade gameplay.
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 settings menu — Adjust gameplay 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 high 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.