Venture Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Venture Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Venture Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Exidy Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Venture arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, fast boot support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Exidy 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 using reliable EEPROM storage. Fast Boot Support Quick startup with optional Stealth Mode support. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Venture Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Venture arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Exidy 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 Venture one of the most memorable dungeon-style arcade games of the early 1980s. 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 Socketed 6502 required: Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB ROM Saver support: Original program ROMs may optionally be removed Read the Venture 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: Adjustable to 25%, 50%, or 100% attract rotation Freeplay Mode: No more coins or opening the coin door Coin-Up Support: Continue using quarters or tokens if desired Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce static screen burn Copyright Message: Choose original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves branding On-Screen DIP Settings: Change settings directly through the menu system ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores anytime Reset Button: Restart the game instantly without powering off Separate Score Tables: Supports unique tables for 2–5 lives settings Fast Boot: Quick startup with minimal initialization time Stealth Mode: Boots directly into gameplay mode Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a 6502 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 Venture Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Is installation truly plug-and-play? Yes. No soldering or modifications are needed if your 6502 processor is already socketed. What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and Standard kits? Wi-Fi kits upload and sync scores online while Standard kits save scores locally only. How many scores does it save? The kit stores the Top 5 scores. Does it support Freeplay and Coin-Up? Yes. Use Freeplay or continue accepting coins and tokens. Are there separate score tables for different lives settings? Yes. Separate high-score tables are supported for 2–5 lives settings. Can I back up and restore high scores? Yes. Backup and Restore functionality is included. Which cabinets are supported? Upright and Cocktail Venture cabinets are both supported. What does ROM Saver do? ROM Saver allows optional removal of the original program ROMs. What CPU is required? A socketed 6502 processor is required. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Venture Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Venture Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store