Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit
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Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Konami Arcade PCBs
Upgrade your original Pooyan arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract sounds, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware.
Designed specifically for original Konami hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic arcade experience collectors expect.
Start games without coins while still supporting Coin Up operation.
Permanently saves the Top 10 scores with initials support.
Unique score tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings.
Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards.
Upgrade Your Pooyan Arcade Experience
Restore and enhance your original Pooyan arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Konami 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 arcade feel that made Pooyan one of Konami’s most recognizable early arcade shooters.
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 Z80 Required: Install a 40-pin socket if your Z80 processor is soldered directly to the PCB
- Standard Z80 Required: Some PCBs use encrypted Z80 processors that are not compatible with this save kit
- Read the Pooyan Installation Guide before installation
Included Features
- Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required
- Permanent Score Saving: Uses reliable serial EEPROM instead of failure-prone NVRAM or batteries
- High Score Save: Saves the Top 10 scores with initials
- Attract Sounds: Adjustable at 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-screen rotations
- Free Play: Start games without coins or opening the coin door
- Coin Up: Coins and tokens still supported if desired
- Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce screen burn-in from static screens
- Menu-Driven DIP Settings: Change settings directly from the on-screen menu
- ROM Saver: Optionally remove original program ROMs to reduce power usage
- Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets
- Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores before or after events
- Separate Score Tables: Different tables for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings
- Reset Button: Restart the game instantly without powering the cabinet off
Installation Information
- Installation Difficulty: Easy
- Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed
- Processor Requirement: Requires a standard 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
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.
Pooyan Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
Do I need to solder anything?
No. This kit is fully plug-and-play with no soldering or board modifications required.
Does it save high scores permanently?
Yes. Scores are stored in EEPROM and do not require batteries.
How many high scores does it save?
The kit saves the Top 10 scores with initials.
Does it support attract sounds?
Yes. Attract sounds support 25%, 50%, or 100% frequency settings.
Can I use Free Play and coins?
Yes. Both Free Play and Coin Up modes are fully supported.
Will it work in all cabinet types?
Yes. Compatible with both Upright and Cocktail cabinets.
Can I back up and restore scores?
Yes. Backup and Restore features are included.
Does it save separate score tables?
Yes. Separate tables are saved for 2, 3, or 4 lives settings.
What CPUs are compatible?
A standard Z80 processor is required. Encrypted Z80 CPUs are not compatible.
Where can I download the installation guide?
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Z80 8-Bit Microprocessor (40-Pin CPU) The Z80 is a classic 8-bit microprocessor widely used in arcade machines from the late 1970s through the 1980s. This processor served as the main CPU in many arcade PCBs, executing game code, processing player inputs, and coordinating communication with memory, sound hardware, and video circuitry. The Z80 became one of the most popular processors in arcade hardware due to its reliability and expanded instruction set compared to earlier CPUs. Because of its widespread use, the Z80 is commonly found in a variety of classic arcade games and remains an essential component when repairing or restoring vintage arcade boards. This processor uses a standard 40-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package) and installs directly into a compatible socket on the arcade PCB. Replacing a faulty CPU can often resolve boot failures, lockups, or other operational issues in aging arcade hardware. Key Features Z80 8-bit microprocessor Standard 40-pin DIP package Common CPU used in many classic arcade PCBs Handles core game logic, timing, and system control Ideal for arcade PCB troubleshooting, repair, and restoration Used In Arcade Games Such As Donkey Kong Galaga Donkey Kong Jr. Frogger Galaxian Dig Dug Xevious …and many other classic arcade titles Installation Notes Installs into a standard 40-pin DIP socket on compatible arcade PCBs Ensure correct notch orientation when installing the CPU Recommended for technicians performing arcade board repair or restoration *Manufacturer brands or markings 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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