High Score Save Kit Installation Guides

Browse our complete collection of free installation guides for your arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kits. Each guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions, photos, and tips to make installing your kit fast and hassle-free. Remember, install guides are on each product page also if you do not see it here.

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Super Bagman Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Installation manual for the Super Bagman Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes setup instructions for Z80 GFX-based arcade PCBs, switching between games, and enabling free play with high score saving.

Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Installation manual for the Battlezone Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes setup instructions for Atari 6502-based vector PCBs, configuring kit features, and enabling free play with high score saving.

Berzerk | Frenzy Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Step-by-step installation manual for the Berzerk and Frenzy Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Covers Z80 arcade PCB setup, game switching, menu navigation, and saving high scores with free play enabled.

Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Installation manual for the Black Widow Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes setup instructions for Atari 6502-based vector PCBs, configuring the kit, and enabling free play with high score saving.

Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Installation manual for the Bomb Jack Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes setup instructions for Z80-based arcade PCBs, enabling free play, menu configuration, and high score saving.

Bubble Bobble Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Installation manual for the Bubble Bobble Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes setup instructions for Z80B-based arcade PCBs, enabling free play, configuring kit features, and saving high scores.

Bump 'n Jump Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Complete Buump 'n Jump installation guide for Free Play & High Score Save Kits. Easy setup, score saving, troubleshooting tips, and arcade PCB support included.

PDF • ~273 KB • updated Sep 2025
Burgertime Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Setup Instructions / Install Manual (PDF)

Detailed installation and setup manual for the Burgertime Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes daughter card and ribbon cable connections, PCB installation steps, and enabling high score save with free play.

Carnival Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Installation instructions and setup manual for the Carnival Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Provides detailed steps for Z80-based arcade PCBs, enabling free play features, and saving high scores.

Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Step-by-step installation manual for the Centipede Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes setup instructions for 6502-based arcade PCBs, menu settings access, and save kit features.

Exidy 440 Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Comprehensive install guide for Exidy 440 hardware. Includes board compatibility, CPU/socket layout, and install configuration. Covers score-save modes, free play vs coin-up settings, and DIP switch/menu setup. Also includes common pitfalls like video sync and sound issues with easy fixes.

PDF • ~524 KB • updated Sep 2025
Circus Charlie Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Installation manual and setup instructions for the Circus Charlie Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Covers Konami1 to 6809E adapter installation, enabling free play, menu navigation, and saving high scores.

Cosmic Avenger Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Step-by-step installation guide and reference manual for the Cosmic Avenger Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes Z80 arcade PCB preparation, daughter card installation, free play setup, high score saving features, and menu navigation.

Crazy Climber Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Complete installation manual and setup instructions for the Crazy Climber Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes Z80 daughter card installation, menu configuration, enabling free play, and persistent high score saving.

Crazy Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Detailed install guide and reference manual for the Crazy Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Covers Z80 arcade PCB preparation, daughter card hookup, enabling free play, menu configuration, and persistent high score saving.

Crystal Castles Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Step-by-step installation guide and setup manual for the Crystal Castles Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes 6502 arcade PCB preparation, daughter card installation, menu configuration, enabling free play, and high score saving features.

Dig Dug Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Detailed installation instructions and setup manual for Dig Dug Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Covers Z80 daughter card install, menu options setup, enabling free play mode, and persistent high score saving.

Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Installation Guide / Manual (PDF)

Step-by-step installation guide and setup manual for the Discs of Tron Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Includes Z80 PCB installation, enabling free play, menu navigation, and saving high scores.

Donkey Kong Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Step-by-step install checklist for *Donkey Kong*, with daughter board swap, Z80 socket orientation, and power regulation details. Instructions for enabling coin-free gameplay, persistent high score storage, attract mode settings, and DIP switch tuning. Also covers display calibration, input edge integrity, and common no-boot or sound distortion fixes.

PDF • ~303 KB • updated Sep 2025
Donkey Kong Pauline Edition Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Full installer’s manual for *Donkey Kong ‒ Pauline Edition*, covering wiring harness routing, serial EPROM setup, and PCB layout details. Steps to enable free-play mode, secure permanent high score storage, switch between DK and Pauline graphics, configure the Z80 socket or add a 40-pin socket if needed. Includes menu system overview, DIP switch alternatives, display and audio calibration, plus common troubleshooting for resets, no-boot issues, and graphics misalignment.

PDF • ~410 KB • updated Sep 2025
Donkey Kong Jr Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Full installation guide for *Donkey Kong Jr*, with board-level instructions including PCB layout, Z80 socket details, and connector pin assignments. Walks through enabling coin-free mode, permanently saving top high-scores, DIP switch/menu configuration, display timing, and sound calibration for clear gameplay. Includes diagnostic tips to troubleshoot startup issues, visual glitches, or sound dropouts.

PDF • ~293 KB • updated Sep 2025
Donkey Kong 3 Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Detailed install manual for *Donkey Kong 3*, including PCB layout diagrams, sensor tower setup, and connection layouts. Guides you through activating free‐play functionality, saving high scores persistently, configuring trigger and button input wiring, and adjusting display/timing behavior. Includes pro tips for avoiding common boot failures, noise interference, and sensor misalignment.

PDF • ~300 KB • updated Sep 2025
3DK Ultimate Donkey Kong Multigame Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Comprehensive multigame installation manual for the *3DK Ultimate Donkey Kong* board kit, with step-by-step instruction for daughter board placement, ribbon cable routing, and EPROM socket swaps. Covers enabling free-play and high-score memory across multiple game variations, setting DIP switches, performing safe power down before setup, and wiring for video and CPU boards. Includes photo guides for board orientation, tips to avoid bent pins or mis-wired connectors, and troubleshooting common issues like boot failures or menu access.

PDF • ~400 KB • updated Sep 2025
3DK Jr Ultimate Donkey Kong Multigame Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

All-in-one install walkthrough for the *3DK Jr Ultimate Donkey Kong Multigame* board kit. Features step-by-step daughter board placements, ribbon cable routing, and EPROM socket swaps. Covers free play activation, high score memory retention, DIP-switch and DIP-jumper configuration, as well as setup of CPU & video sections. Also includes tips to prevent pin-bending, connector mis-alignment, boot issues, and ensuring correct menu access.

PDF • ~400 KB • updated Sep 2025
Eagle Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Guide to installing the free play & high score save upgrade for *Eagle* by Centuri: includes detailed PCB power rail mapping, connector & jumper settings, and board orientation. Explains how to enable coin-free mode, persist high scores across restarts, adjust display sync & sound calibration, and avoid common pitfalls like mis-wired pins or reset loops. Also has suggestions for verifying stable voltage & minimizing noise in signal lines.

PDF • ~373 KB • updated Sep 2025
Fast Freddie Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Complete install walk-through for *Fast Freddie*, detailing board mapping, power & ground routes, and connector wiring. Guides setup of free-play mode, high-score storage persistence, joystick & button alignment, and DIP-switch menus. Includes troubleshooting for screen flicker, input lag, and boot-up failures.

PDF • ~406 KB • updated Sep 2025
Frogger Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

In-depth setup guide for *Frogger*: shows PCB layout, daughter-card insertion, connector alignment and power wiring. Covers enabling free-play mode, preserving top high-score entries, adjusting calibration for display & joystick response, toggling between standard and attract mode. Includes photo references and troubleshooting insights for no-boot, flicker, or reset glitches.

PDF • ~275 KB • updated Sep 2025
Galaga Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Full installation manual for *Galaga*, detailing Z80 socket replacement instructions, connector pin assignments, and edge-board layout. Step-by-step instructions to enable free play, permanently save top high scores, adjust attract mode settings, and fine-tune sound & display parameters. Includes tips for avoiding common issues like no-boot, sprite corruption, or audio distortion.

PDF • ~280 KB • updated Sep 2025
Galaga 3 / Gaplus Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Step-by-step install guide for *Galaga 3 / Gaplus*, with daughter-card kit featuring the 6809E processor. Includes layout for chip orientation, connector labeling, and safe ROM removal or spacer usage. Covers how to enable free-play mode, save leaderboards permanently, enter the menu using P1 switch, and prevent miswiring or reset issues. Also has safety and setup checklists to avoid common installation pitfalls.

PDF • ~470 KB • updated Sep 2025
Galaxian Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Full installation manual for *Galaxian*, detailing Z80-socket orientation, connector pinouts, board layout diagrams, and harness routing. Shows how to enable free-play mode, persist your top high scores across power cycles, configure bullet speed & attract mode, and properly adjust display sync. Includes step-by-step tips for avoiding boot failures, mis-wired connections, and flicker or audio-glitch issues.

PDF • ~299 KB • updated Sep 2025
Ghosts ’n Goblins Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Thorough install manual for *Ghosts ’n Goblins*, showing board layout, CPU/EPROM swap details, and connector pin assignments. Covers enabling free-play mode, preserving high scores across power cycles, configuring on-screen menu & DIP switches, and setting up display sync and sound. Includes diagnostics for boot failures, replay mode, and common audio or video glitches.

PDF • ~389 KB • updated Sep 2025
Gorf Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Comprehensive installation walk-through for *Gorf*: includes details for daughter-card setup, Z80 processor orientation, and board stack configuration. Shows how to enable free-play, retain high scores permanently, navigate to menu mode (P1 button), and correctly reconnect all power & video harnesses. Also features pre-install checklist, tips to avoid mis-slots or bent pins, and common issue fixes for boot failures or connector misalignments.

PDF • ~411 KB • updated Sep 2025
Gravitar Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Detailed installation manual for *Gravitar*, including PCB layout diagrams, joystick and button interface wiring, and display timing calibration. Walks through enabling free-play mode, preserving high scores permanently, configuring both DIP switch and menu settings, and routing connectors safely. Offers troubleshooting for power supplies, input response, screen flicker, and common boot issues.

PDF • ~530 KB • updated Sep 2025
Green Beret Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Comprehensive guide for *Green Beret* (aka *Rush’n Attack*) arcade PCB upgrade: covers connector & pinout diagrams, power and ground routing, and board orientation. Walks through enabling free-play mode, persistent high score retention, menu and DIP switch configuration, display sync calibration, and joystick/button mapping. Also includes pre-install checks and tips to avoid pin damage, reset issues, and audio/video distortion.

PDF • ~449 KB • updated Sep 2025
Guzzler Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Detailed setup guide for *Guzzler* arcade PCB by Tehkan (Centuri): includes mapping of maze-board routing, joystick & fire-button wiring, and power regulator info. Shows how to enable free-play, permanently save high scores, configure DIP switches for attract mode and difficulty, and sync video/power rails properly. Also provides troubleshooting advice for common issues like no-boot, input lag, or sprite distortion.

PDF • ~379 KB • updated Sep 2025
Gyruss Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Detailed installation guide for *Gyruss*, Konami’s classic tube shooter. Includes PCB layout, power rail mapping, connector orientation, and securing audio paths. Walks through enabling free-play mode, preserving high-score memory, DIP or switch settings for attract mode, and proper harness routing. Also offers troubleshooting tips for display flicker, reset issues, and sound distortion, plus a checklist to verify pin-1 alignment and stable ground references.

PDF • ~328 KB • updated Sep 2025
Gyruss & Time Pilot Multigame Free Play & High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Complete installation instructions for the *Gyruss & Time Pilot Multigame Free Play & High Score Save Kit*. Covers daughter-card placement, Z80 CPU handling, ribbon cable routing, and socket preparation for Konami PCBs. Step-by-step guide explains how to enable free-play, permanently save high scores, enter the built-in menu (via P1 button), and properly reseat connectors. Includes safety checklist, tips to avoid bent pins or mis-slots, and troubleshooting advice for no-boot or sound/video sync issues.

PDF • ~746KB • updated Sep 2025
Hyper Sports and Track and Field Rearranged Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Complete installation instructions for the Hyper Sports and Track and Field Rearranged Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Covers daughter card installation, 6809E adapter setup, jumper changes, socket preparation, and ribbon cable routing on Konami PCBs. Step by step guide explains how to enable free play, save high scores, access the built in menu with the P1 button, and troubleshoot boot or sound issues.

PDF • ~672KB • updated Sep 2025
Jail Break Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Complete installation instructions for the Jail Break Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Covers daughter card setup, socket installation, jumper changes, and wiring on Konami arcade PCBs. Step by step guide explains enabling free play, saving high scores, using the built in menu, and troubleshooting for video, sound, or boot issues.

PDF • ~337KB • updated Sep 2025
Jr Pac-Man Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Complete installation instructions for the Jr Pac-Man Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Covers Z80 CPU handling, daughter card placement, and socket installation on Midway arcade PCBs. Step by step guide explains how to enable free play, save high scores, access the built in menu with the P1 button, and troubleshoot startup or sound issues.

PDF • ~306KB • updated Sep 2025
Jungle Hunt and Elevator Action Taito Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Complete installation instructions for the Jungle Hunt and Elevator Action Taito Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Covers daughter card setup, CPU and socket steps, stack reassembly, and menu access on compatible Taito SJ style PCBs.

PDF • ~546KB • updated Sep 2025
Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Complete installation instructions for the Juno First Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Covers Konami PCB setup, 6809E adapter installation, daughter card placement, and socket preparation. Step by step guide explains how to enable free play, save high scores, use the built in menu, and troubleshoot boot or sound issues.

PDF • updated Sep 2025
Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit — Install Guide (PDF)

Complete installation instructions for the Kangaroo Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Covers Z80 daughter card installation, socket orientation, and safety precautions on Atari PCBs. Step by step guide explains enabling free play, saving high scores, accessing the built in menu, and troubleshooting boot or sound issues.

PDF • updated Sep 2025

FAQs

Do I need a specific CPU (e.g., Z80 or 6809E) for these kits?

Some kits require a specific socketed CPU (e.g., Z80). Check the product page and the PDF’s requirements section before ordering. If your CPU isn’t socketed, consider adding a 40-pin socket for easier installation.

How can I tell if my PCB is compatible?

Each guide lists supported board revisions and any special notes (e.g., 2- vs 4-board stacks, vector hardware). If in doubt, send a clear photo of your board to support so we can confirm.

What if my scores don’t save after install?

Verify socket orientation and menu/DIP settings first. Power-cycle the cabinet and check the troubleshooting section of the PDF. If the issue persists, contact us with photos or a short video.

Need Help?

Still stuck? Watch installation tutorials on our YouTube channel or email sales@highscoresaves.com. We’re happy to help.

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