Tutankham Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Tutankham Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Tutankham arcade hardware with our collection of Tutankham 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 maze shooter adventure that made Tutankham a timeless arcade classic.
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Tutankham Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Tutankham 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 reliable serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save — Stores the Top 5 scores. Attract Sounds — Enable sound at 100% of the attract rotation. Freeplay — No more coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up — Still supports coins if desired. Attract Mode — Minimizes screen burn by avoiding static screens. On-screen DIP settings — Menu-driven; no cabinet pull-out to change physical dip switches. ROM Saver — Original program ROMs can be removed if desired. Cabinet support — Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Separate score tables — Different HSS tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Backup and Restore — Save and restore high scores (perfect before/after parties). Important Installation Notes This kit requires a 6809E CPU to run. Ensure your processor is socketed; if not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work. Read the Installation Guide (PDF) before you install. FAQ Do I need to solder anything to install this kit? No. Installation is plug-and-play as long as your 6809E CPU is socketed. If it isn’t, install a 40-pin socket first. What’s the difference between the Wi-Fi and Standard kits? The Wi-Fi kit can upload/view scores online and sync them to your personal web page. The Standard kit saves locally only. Can I upgrade to Wi-Fi later? No. The Wi-Fi hardware must be included at purchase—there’s no post-purchase upgrade path. How many scores are saved? This Tutankham kit saves the Top 5 scores with initials. Will this work in my cabinet? Yes. Fully compatible with Upright and Cocktail Tutankham cabinets. Can I back up or restore high scores? Yes. Use the Backup/Restore feature to save scores before events and restore afterward. Does it support attract sounds? Yes. Attract sounds can be enabled during the rotation cycle (100%). What’s the ROM Saver feature? You may remove the original program ROMs to save power—the kit runs the program directly. What CPU does it require? A socketed 6809E CPU is required for this save kit. Where can I download the installation guide? You can download it here: Tutankham Installation Guide (PDF) . Resources Tutankham — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel — Installation Tips HighScoreSaves Facebook Page HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Tutankham Free Play and High Score Save Kit is engineered for original arcade hardware to address unreliable score retention and improve overall play convenience. This upgrade brings modern stability while preserving the classic maze exploration and enemy combat gameplay that defines Tutankham.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play support — Enable coin-free play while still supporting traditional coin operation
- Reliable high score saving — Permanent storage of high scores using non-volatile memory
- On-screen settings menu — Adjust gameplay and kit options without opening the cabinet
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Helps reduce static 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 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.