Mad Planets Arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Product number: MADPLANETS.3

Product information "Mad Planets Arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kit"

Mad Planets Free Play and High Score Save Kit for original Gottlieb arcade PCB

The HighScoreSaves Mad Planets Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades documented compatible original Gottlieb Mad Planets arcade hardware with Free Play, battery-free EEPROM score storage, Top 10 Elite score display, configurable attract sounds, menu-driven game settings, God Mode, ROM Saver, multiple score tables, backup and restore, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original arcade PCB and authentic gameplay.

Mad Planets Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Gottlieb Mad Planets arcade PCB

Processor: Intel 8088-compatible processor

Processor Location: Compatible 40-pin CPU socket

Soldering: Not required when the original 8088 processor is already socketed

Typical Installation Time: Approximately 10–20 minutes when the original processor is already socketed

ROM Saver: Supports removal of designated original program ROMs because the daughterboard supplies the required game code

Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail Mad Planets configurations

Installation: 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 be professionally installed before the kit can be used.

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Mad Planets Settings Menu Video

See how to enter the Mad Planets settings menu and review the available options and controls.

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What This Kit Adds

Free Play Play Mad Planets without coins while retaining optional coin operation.

Battery-Free Score Storage EEPROM storage retains supported saved score data after the cabinet is powered off.

Top 10 Elite Scores Displays the Top 10 Elite scores. Daily Top 25 scores are not retained after cabinet power is removed.

Configurable Attract Sounds Configure attract sounds for every intro screen, 1 of 4 screens, 2 of 4 screens, or continuously.

On-Screen Settings Menu Configure supported game and operator options through the settings menu.

Game Settings Adjust supported options including bonus lives, lives per game, attract-sound behavior, and additional gameplay settings.

Attract-Mode Protection Helps reduce prolonged static screen content during attract mode.

Backup & Restore Back up and restore supported saved score data through the settings menu.

Multiple Score Tables Maintains separate supported score tables based on the selected number of lives.

God Mode Practice with unlimited lives. Scores are not saved while God Mode is active.

ROM Saver The daughterboard supplies the required game code, allowing designated original program ROMs to be removed when installed as directed.

Upright & Cocktail Support Supports documented upright and cocktail Mad Planets cabinet configurations using compatible original Gottlieb hardware.

What's Included

Base Mad Planets Kit: 1 × 8088 daughtercard

Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit

Standard Kit

Saves supported scores locally and provides Free Play, menu settings, ROM Saver, God Mode, score tables, backup and restore, and other documented local features without requiring an internet connection.

Wi-Fi Enabled Kit

Includes the same local score-saving features and also allows qualifying scores to be uploaded to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboards.

Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

Mad Planets Kit FAQ

Does Mad Planets kit installation require soldering?

No soldering is required when the original 8088 processor is already socketed. If the processor is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be professionally installed first.

What hardware is included with the Mad Planets kit?

The base Mad Planets kit includes one 8088 daughtercard.

Does the kit include an 8088 processor?

The base kit includes the 8088 daughtercard. An Intel 8088-compatible processor is also required for operation. The original processor from the Mad Planets PCB may be reused, or a replacement can be selected when available through the product options.

How many high scores are saved?

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

How do I enter the Mad Planets settings menu?

Hold Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on. Release the button when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.

What is God Mode?

God Mode is an unlimited-lives practice mode. Scores are not saved while God Mode is active.

What is ROM Saver?

ROM Saver allows designated original program ROMs to be removed because the daughterboard supplies the required game code.

Does the Mad Planets kit work in cocktail cabinets?

Yes. The kit supports documented upright and cocktail Mad Planets cabinet configurations.

Is Wi-Fi required?

No. Standard kits save supported scores locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online leaderboard score uploads.

Helpful Mad Planets Resources

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What's a Wi-Fi Kit?

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