Swimmer Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Swimmer Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Swimmer arcade hardware with our collection of Swimmer Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play convenience, and an on-screen settings menu while preserving the classic river-crossing arcade gameplay that makes Swimmer unique.
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Swimmer Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Swimmer 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 a serial EPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save: Saves the Top 5 scores with initials. Attract Music: Enable music at 25%, 50%, or 100% intervals. Freeplay: No need to open the coin door. Coin Up: Still supports coins/tokens. Attract Mode: Reduces screen burn by avoiding static screens. Menu-driven DIP switches: Change DIP settings on-screen. ROM Saver: Remove the original program ROMs to save power. Cabinet compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup & Restore: Back up high scores and restore later—perfect for party mode. Important Installation Notes Ensure your Z80 is socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket. Read the Installation Guide (PDF) before installing. FAQ Do I need to solder anything?No, this kit is fully plug-and-play. Does it save scores permanently?Yes—stored in serial EPROM without batteries. How many scores are saved?Top 5 scores with initials. Does it support attract music?Yes—25%, 50%, or 100% intervals. Can I still use coins?Yes—works with Freeplay and Coin Up. Will it work in my cabinet?Yes—supports Upright and Cocktail. Backup and restore?Yes—save and restore high scores anytime. What is the ROM Saver feature?You can remove original program ROMs because the kit runs the code. CPU requirement?No special CPU required—just a socketed Z80. Where is the install guide? Swimmer Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Swimmer — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Swimmer Free Play and High Score Save Kit is engineered for original arcade hardware to address common issues like lost high scores, unreliable resets, and limited configuration options. This upgrade brings modern reliability and convenience while preserving the classic river-crossing action and challenge of Swimmer.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Enable coin-free play while still supporting traditional coin operation
- Reliable high score saving — Permanent score storage using non-volatile memory
- On-screen settings menu — Adjust gameplay and kit options without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce static attract screen burn-in
- Cabinet compatibility — Works with 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 beginning 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.