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Galaga 3 | Gaplus Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Customize Your Galaga 3 | Gaplus 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.

Key Features

  • Easy installation — No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Plug in and go.
  • Permanent score saving — Uses a serial EPROM, not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries.
  • High Score Save — Saves the Top 5 scores.
  • Attract sounds — Option to enable sound throughout the attract-screen rotation.
  • Freeplay — No coins required; Coin Up still supported.
  • Attract mode screen saver — Reduces burn-in from static screens.
  • Menu-driven DIP settings — Change options without opening the cabinet.
  • ROM saver — Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power use.
  • Cabinet support — Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets.

Additional Features

  • Separate score tables — 16 distinct high-score tables covering all difficulty and lives settings.
  • Backup & restore — Save and restore high scores; perfect before/after game-room parties.

Important Notes

Just the FAQ's

Which processor does this kit require?

This kit requires a 6809E processor. Make sure it is socketed before installation.

How many high scores are saved?

The kit saves the Top 5 high scores and also provides 16 separate score tables for different difficulty and lives settings.

Does it support Freeplay and Coin-Up?

Yes. You can enable Freeplay or keep Coin-Up mode active.

What are the attract options?

You can enable or disable attract sounds and the attract screen saver to prevent screen burn-in.

Can I change DIP switch settings easily?

Yes. All DIP settings are menu-driven, so you don’t need to open the cabinet.

Where can I download the Installation Guide?

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Saving out scores!

The family is a bit competitive and this little kit works great for saving scores

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