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Targ Free Play and High Score Save Kits

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Upgrade Your Targ Arcade Experience

Bring modern convenience to your original Targ arcade hardware with our collection of Targ 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 intense maze-combat arcade gameplay that makes Targ a classic.

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Targ Spectar Side Trak Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Targ | Spectar | Side Trak Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Customize Your Targ Multigame 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 the kit in and go! Save your scores forever – Uses a serial EEPROM (no failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save – Saves the Top 5 scores with initials. Attract Sounds – Hear what you’ve been missing; set to 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation. Freeplay – No more coins or opening the coin door to start a game. Coin Up – Supports quarters or tokens if desired. Attract Mode – Minimize screen burn; no more static screens. Copyright message – Choose original manufacturer or Highscoresaves branding. Menu-driven DIP – On-screen DIP settings; no cabinet opening required. ROM Saver – Original program ROMs can be removed; program lives on the save kit. Cabinet support – Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup and Restore – Back up high scores and restore later (great before/after parties). Reset Button – Restart a game without powering off (enable in menu). Separate score tables – Different tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Fast Boot – No waiting for initialization. Stealth Mode – Boots straight to the game. Important Ensure your 6502 is socketed. If not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Read the Installation Guide (PDF) before installing. Installs on an original Targ arcade PCB. Game List Targ Spectar (sounds match Targ) Side Trak (similar to Exidy’s Crash; car replaces the train) Just the FAQ's Do I need to solder anything? No, this kit is plug-and-play. No soldering or board modifications are required. Does it save my high scores? Yes, the kit saves the Top 5 scores with initials. Can I still use coins? Yes, the kit supports both Freeplay and Coin Up modes. Does it support attract sounds? Yes, you can enable attract sounds at 25%, 50%, or 100% of the rotation. What processors does it work with? A socketed 6502 processor is required. Will it work in my cabinet? Yes, it works in both Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Can I back up and restore scores? Yes, you can back up and restore scores at any time—great for events. What’s Stealth Mode? Stealth Mode boots the kit directly into the game, bypassing menus. What games are included? This multigame kit supports Targ, Spectar, and Side Trak. Where can I download the installation guide? You can download it here: Targ Multigame Installation Guide (PDF)

Regular price: From $86.00

Details and Benefits

The Targ 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 game configuration. This upgrade brings modern stability and convenience while preserving the intense top-down maze combat that defines Targ.

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 game 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.