Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit
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Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Exidy Arcade PCBs
Upgrade your original Mouse Trap arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sounds, fast boot support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware.
Designed specifically for original Exidy hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic maze-action arcade gameplay collectors expect.
Start games without coins while still supporting Coin Up operation.
Permanently stores the Top 5 scores with initials.
No waiting for initialization during startup.
Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards.
Upgrade Your Mouse Trap Arcade Experience
Restore and enhance your original Mouse Trap arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Exidy 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 maze-action gameplay that made Mouse Trap one of Exidy’s most recognizable arcade classics.
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.
Available Kit Options
Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose between a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit.
Optional processor and socket upgrades are also available to simplify installation on original hardware.
Important Installation Notes
- Socketed 6502 Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your 6502 isn’t socketed
- Read the Mouse Trap Installation Guide before installation
Main Features
- Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required
- Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of batteries or NVRAM
- High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores with initials
- Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% attract-screen rotations
- Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door
- Coin Up: Quarters and tokens still supported if desired
- Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce monitor burn-in from static screens
- Copyright Message: Select original manufacturer or HighScoreSaves branding
- Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings on-screen without cabinet removal
- ROM Saver: Program runs from the kit so original program ROMs can be removed
- Cabinet Support: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets
Additional Features
- Backup and Restore: Back up high scores and restore later for parties or tournaments
- Separate Score Tables: Different tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives settings
- Reset Button: Restart a game without powering off the cabinet
- Fast Boot: No waiting for initialization during startup
- Stealth Mode: Boots directly into the game for a stock appearance
Installation Information
- Installation Difficulty: Easy
- Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed
- Processor Requirement: Requires a 6502 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
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.
Mouse Trap Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
Do I need a socketed CPU?
Yes. This kit requires a socketed 6502.
How many scores are saved?
Stores the Top 5 scores with initials.
Does it support Free Play and coin operation?
Yes. Both Free Play and Coin Up are supported.
Can I change DIP settings without opening the cabinet?
Yes. The kit includes menu-driven DIP settings.
What is ROM Saver?
The program runs directly from the kit so program ROMs can be removed.
Does it support attract sounds?
Yes. Adjustable attract sounds are available at 25%, 50%, or 100%.
Which cabinets are supported?
Works with both Upright and Cocktail cabinets.
Where can I download the installation guide?
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6502 8-Bit Microprocessor (40-Pin CPU) The 6502 is a classic 8-bit microprocessor widely used in early arcade hardware and computer systems. This 40-pin DIP CPU served as the primary processor for many classic arcade PCBs and is responsible for executing the game program, processing player inputs, and controlling overall system timing. Many Atari arcade boards rely on the 6502 processor to manage gameplay logic and communicate with other hardware components such as ROM chips, RAM, and video circuitry. A working CPU is essential for proper board operation, making the 6502 a common replacement component during arcade PCB repair and restoration. Key Features 6502 8-bit microprocessor Standard 40-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package) Commonly used in classic arcade PCBs Handles game logic, timing, and hardware control Ideal for arcade board troubleshooting and repair Used In Arcade Games Such As Asteroids Battlezone Centipede Tempest Warlords Missile Command Gravitar Red Baron Because the 6502 processor was widely adopted by Atari and other arcade manufacturers, it appears on many classic arcade boards from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Installation Notes Installs in a standard 40-pin DIP socket Carefully align the notch orientation when installing Recommended for technicians performing arcade PCB repair or restoration *Manufacturer brands may vary.
40-Pin Socket Specifications This 40-pin DIP socket is designed for reliable installation of integrated circuits and arcade daughter boards that use a standard 40-pin layout. Using a socket allows the chip or module to be easily removed or replaced without soldering directly to the PCB, helping protect the board during upgrades, repairs, or troubleshooting. Pin Pitch: 2.54 mm (0.100″) standard DIP spacing Total Pins: 40 pins arranged in two rows (2×20) Mounting Type: Through-hole (THT) for secure soldered installation Compatibility: Designed for standard 40-pin DIP integrated circuits and modules Installation Benefit: Allows ICs to be inserted or removed without repeated soldering Use Case: Ideal for arcade PCB upgrades, ROM installations, and repair work The standard 2.54 mm (0.100″) pin spacing matches the layout used on most classic arcade PCBs and DIP integrated circuits. Once soldered to the board, the socket provides a stable connection while allowing the chip to be safely inserted and removed when needed.
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Important Installation Notes Ensure your Z80 is socketed: Install a 40-pin socket if your CPU is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Moon Patrol Installation Guide before installation Main Features Easy Install: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Save Your Scores Forever: Uses reliable EEPROM instead of batteries or NVRAM High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores permanently Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% attract-screen rotations Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door Coin Up: Coins still supported if desired Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce monitor burn-in from static screens Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings on-screen without cabinet removal ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power Cabinet Support: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Additional Features Backup and Restore: Back up high scores and restore later for parties or tournaments Separate Score Tables: Different high score saves for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings Reset Button: Restart a game without powering off the cabinet Practice Mode: Start at selectable checkpoints for targeted practice Game Menu: Quickly select lives or practice levels Flip Screen: Full flip-screen support included RAM and ROM Tests: Built-in hardware diagnostic tests Free Play Behavior: Continue mode automatically disabled while Free Play is enabled Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a Z80 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. 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