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Krull Arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Product information "Krull Arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

Krull Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Gottlieb Arcade PCB

Upgrade your original Gottlieb Krull arcade PCB with reliable free play, permanent high score saving, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware.

Designed specifically for original Gottlieb hardware, this plug-in upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay, timing, sound, or the classic arcade experience collectors expect.

Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Gottlieb PCBs
Free Play

Play without coins while retaining optional coin operation.

High Score Saving

Battery-free EEPROM storage retains scores after power off.

Optional Wi-Fi

Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards.

Original Hardware

Designed for authentic Gottlieb Krull arcade PCB gameplay.

Included Features

  • Free Play Mode: No coins required with optional coin operation support
  • High Score Saving: EEPROM score retention with no batteries required
  • Top Score Tracking: Displays the Top 10 Elite scores and does not store the Daily Top 25 scores
  • Attract Sounds: Select attract sounds for every intro screen set, 1 of 4, 2 of 4, or all the time
  • Menu Settings: Configure supported game options through the on-screen settings menu
  • Game Settings: Select bonus lives, lives per game, and more through the settings menu
  • Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce screen burn during attract mode
  • Backup and Restore: Save and reload score data from the settings menu
  • Multiple Score Tables: Maintains separate score tables based on the selected number of lives
  • God Mode: Practice mode with unlimited lives; scores are not saved while active
  • ROM Saver: The original program ROMs may be removed because the daughterboard supplies the required game code
  • Cabinet Compatibility: Supports upright cabinets

Installation Information

  • Installation Difficulty: Easy when the original 8088 processor is already socketed
  • Average Install Time: Approximately 10–20 minutes
  • Soldering Required: No, when the original 8088 processor is socketed
  • 8088 Processor Must Be Socketed: A compatible 40-pin socket must be professionally installed if the original processor is soldered directly to the PCB
  • Processor Requirement: Requires an Intel 8088-compatible processor
  • Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and cocktail
  • Installation Guide: Download the Krull PDF Installation Guide

Optional Wi-Fi Features and Online Leaderboards

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.

Krull Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ

Is the Krull Free Play and High Score Save Kit plug and play?

The kit is a plug-in installation when the original 8088 processor is already socketed. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must first be installed by a qualified technician.

Does the kit include an 8088 processor?

The kit requires an Intel 8088-compatible processor. You may reuse the original processor from the Krull PCB or purchase a replacement through the available product options.

How many high scores are saved?

The kit displays the Top 10 Elite scores. The Daily Top 25 scores are not stored after power is removed.

What is the difference between Wi-Fi and Standard kits?

Wi-Fi kits upload scores online to global leaderboards. Standard kits save scores locally only.

What is God Mode?

God Mode is a practice mode with unlimited lives. Scores are not saved while the mode is active.

Where can I download the Krull installation guide?

Download the Krull Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide PDF

Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts.

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