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Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kits

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Upgrade Your Yie Ar Kung Fu Arcade Experience

Bring modern convenience to your original Yie Ar Kung Fu arcade hardware with our collection of Yie Ar Kung Fu 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 fast-paced martial arts combat that made Yie Ar Kung Fu a foundational arcade fighter.

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Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Konami Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Yie Ar Kung Fu arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sound enhancements, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support 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 10 scores with selectable initials entry. Flip Screen Support Rotate the display 180° directly from the menu system. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Yie Ar Kung Fu Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Yie Ar Kung Fu 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 Yie Ar Kung Fu one of the earliest and most influential fighting arcade games. 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 processor required: This kit operates using a 6809E CPU Socketed CPU required: Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Yie Ar Kung Fu 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 10 scores Initials Option: Choose between 10-character original initials or 3-character initials Attract Sounds: Plays sounds during 100% of 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: Designed to reduce static images and screen burn On-Screen DIP Settings: Menu-driven configuration 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 Flip Screen: Rotate the display 180° directly from the menu 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 Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Is installation truly plug-and-play? Yes. Simply ensure your 6809E processor is socketed or install a 40-pin socket. How many scores are saved? The kit stores the Top 10 scores with selectable 3- or 10-character initials. What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and Standard kits? Wi-Fi kits upload scores online while Standard kits save scores locally to the PCB. Can I flip the screen? Yes. Rotate the screen 180° directly from the on-screen menu. Will this work in my cabinet? Yes. Supports Upright and Cocktail Yie Ar Kung Fu cabinets. Does Freeplay disable coin inputs? No. Freeplay works alongside normal coin operation. Can I back up or restore high scores? Yes. Backup and Restore functionality is included. How do I choose 3-character vs 10-character initials? Select your preferred initials mode directly from the on-screen menu. Where can I download the Installation Guide? Download the Yie Ar Kung Fu Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Yie Ar Kung Fu Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store

Regular price: From $75.00

Details and Benefits

The Yie Ar Kung Fu Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original arcade hardware to improve score retention, simplify resets, and enhance overall play convenience. This upgrade brings modern reliability while preserving the classic side-scrolling martial arts combat and combo action that define Yie Ar Kung Fu.

What This Kit Adds

  • Free Play support — Enable coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play
  • Reliable high score saving — Permanent 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.