Venture Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your Venture Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original Venture arcade hardware with our collection of Venture Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play functionality, and an intuitive on-screen settings menu while preserving the classic dungeon-exploration arcade gameplay that makes Venture a timeless favorite.
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Venture Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Customize Your Venture 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. Just plug in and go. Save your scores forever — Uses reliable serial EEPROM (no failure-prone NVRAM or batteries). High Score Save — Stores the Top 5 scores. Attract Sounds — Set to 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation. Freeplay — No more coins or opening the coin door. Coin Up — Still supports coins or tokens. Attract Mode — Reduces screen burn by avoiding static screens. Copyright message — Choose original manufacturer or Highscoresaves branding. On-screen DIP settings — Change dips via menu; no cabinet pull-out required. ROM Saver — Remove original program ROMs if desired. Cabinet support — Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets. Additional Features Backup and Restore — Save and restore high scores. Reset Button — Restart without powering off (enable in menu). Separate score tables — For 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Fast boot — No long initialization times. Stealth Mode — Boots straight to the game. Important Installation Notes Ensure your 6502 CPU is socketed; if not, install a 40-pin socket. Read the Installation Guide (PDF) before installing. FAQ Is installation truly plug-and-play? Yes. No soldering or mods are needed if your 6502 is already socketed. What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and Standard kits? The Wi-Fi kit uploads/syncs scores online; the Standard kit saves locally. How many scores does it save? The kit stores the Top 5 scores. Does it support Freeplay and Coin Up? Yes — use Freeplay or accept coins/tokens. Are there separate score tables for different lives? Yes — HSS tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives. Can I back up and restore high scores? Yes — ideal before/after parties or events. Which cabinets are supported? Upright and Cocktail Venture cabinets. What does ROM Saver do? It allows optional removal of the original program ROMs. What CPU is required? A socketed 6502 CPU. Where can I download the installation guide? Venture Installation Guide (PDF) Resources Venture — Installation Guide (PDF) HighScoreSaves YouTube — Install Tips HighScoreSaves on Facebook HighScoreSaves eBay Store
Details and Benefits
The Venture Free Play and High Score Save Kit is engineered for original arcade hardware to improve score retention, simplify resets, and enhance overall gameplay convenience. This upgrade delivers modern reliability while preserving the classic action-adventure dungeon crawl experience that defines Venture.
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 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 installation 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.