Space Panic Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Space Panic Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Space Panic Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Universal Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Space Panic 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 Universal 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 Play without coins while retaining optional coin operation. High Score Saving Saves the Top 5 scores with permanent EEPROM storage. Attract Sounds Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-mode rotations. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Space Panic Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Space Panic arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Universal 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 Space Panic one of the earliest and most influential platform arcade games. 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 Z80 socket required: Install a 40-pin socket if your Z80 processor is soldered directly to the PCB Review the Space Panic Installation Guide before setup Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Permanent Score Saving: Uses serial EEPROM instead of batteries or NVRAM High Score Save: Saves the Top 5 scores Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-mode rotations Freeplay Mode: No more coins or opening the coin door Coin-Up Support: Continue using coins or tokens if desired Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce screen burn by minimizing static screens On-Screen DIP Settings: Menu-driven configuration with no cabinet access required ROM Saver: Original program ROMs can be removed to reduce power usage Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores anytime Separate Score Tables: Lives 1 and 3 share one table while lives 2 and 5 share another Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a 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 Space Panic Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Do I need to solder anything? No. The kit is fully plug-and-play if your Z80 processor is socketed. Does it save high scores permanently? Yes. Scores are stored in serial EEPROM and remain saved without batteries. How many scores are saved? The Space Panic kit saves the Top 5 scores. Does it support attract sounds? Yes. Attract sounds can be set to 25%, 50%, or 100% rotation frequency. Can I use both Freeplay and Coin-Up modes? Yes. Freeplay and Coin-Up are both fully supported. Will it work in my cabinet? Supports both Upright and Cocktail Space Panic cabinets. Are the DIP settings menu-driven? Yes. All DIP settings are configured through the on-screen menu system. Can I backup and restore scores? Yes. Backup and Restore functionality is included. What processor is required? A socketed Z80 processor is required. Where can I download the installation guide? Space Panic Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Space Panic Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store