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
Tutankham Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Konami Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Tutankham arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sound support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Konami 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 Stores the Top 5 scores with initials support. Attract Sounds Enable sound during 100% of the attract rotation. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Tutankham Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Tutankham arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Konami 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 Tutankham one of the most unique maze exploration arcade games of its era. 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. Important Installation Notes 6809E CPU required: This kit requires a 6809E processor to operate Socketed CPU required: Install a 40-pin socket if your processor is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Tutankham Installation Guide before installation Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Permanent Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage instead of batteries or NVRAM High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores Attract Sounds: Enable sound during 100% of attract rotation Freeplay Mode: No more coins or opening the coin door Coin-Up Support: Continue using coins if desired Attract Mode Protection: Helps minimize static screens and burn-in On-Screen DIP Settings: Menu-driven configuration with no cabinet pull-out required ROM Saver: Original program ROMs may optionally be removed Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Separate Score Tables: Different high-score tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores anytime Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a 6809E 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 Tutankham Free Play and High Score Save Kit 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 uploads and views scores online while the Standard kit saves scores locally only. Can I upgrade to Wi-Fi later? No. Wi-Fi hardware must be included during the original purchase. How many scores are saved? The Tutankham kit stores the Top 5 scores with initials support. Will this work in my cabinet? Yes. Fully compatible with Upright and Cocktail Tutankham cabinets. Can I back up or restore high scores? Yes. Backup and Restore functionality is included. Does it support attract sounds? Yes. Attract sounds can be enabled during the full attract rotation cycle. What’s the ROM Saver feature? ROM Saver allows removal of the original program ROMs while the kit runs the program directly. What CPU does it require? A socketed 6809E processor is required. Where can I download the installation guide? Tutankham Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Tutankham Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. 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.