Qbert Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Qbert Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Upgrade Your Original Gottlieb Q*bert Arcade PCB
The HighScoreSaves Q*bert Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit adds five selectable Q*bert-family games, Free Play, battery-free high score saving, adjustable attract sounds, and on-screen settings to your compatible original Gottlieb Q*bert arcade PCB. Save the Top 23 Q*bert scores and Top 20 Q*bert Qubes scores, with player initials, and enjoy optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
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Free Play Play with or without coins |
High Score Saving Q*bert Top 23; Qubes Top 20 with initials! |
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Attract Sounds Selectable in settings |
Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores to Personal and Global pages! |
Q*bert Multigame PCB Compatibility at a Glance
| Compatible PCB | Documented compatible original Gottlieb Q*bert arcade PCB |
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| CPU location | Original 8088 CPU location on the Gottlieb PCB |
| CPU socket | Compatible 40-pin 8088 CPU socket required |
| Installation | Plug-in when the original 8088 is socketed; optional ROM Saver follows the PDF |
| Cabinet support | Documented upright and cocktail configurations, including Q*bert Qubes cocktail support |
Five Q*bert-Family Games Included
| Q*bert | Classic Gottlieb Q*bert with supported Top 23 high score saving and player initials |
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| Q*bert Qubes | Q*bert Qubes with supported Top 20 high score saving, cocktail and knocker options |
| FHMC Q*bert | The included FHMC Q*bert variation |
| Mello Yello Q*bert | The included Mello Yello Q*bert variation |
| 7-11 Q*bert | Promotional variation featuring alternate 7-11 graphics and artwork |
Choose Your Q*bert Multigame Kit Version
Standard Kit
Permanently saves the Top 23 Q*bert scores with initials! and Top 20 Q*bert Qubes scores with initials! plus supported settings and score tables locally. Includes all five games, the game menu, direct boot, and God Mode practice. No internet connection required.
Wi-Fi Enabled Kit
Includes Standard features and can submit qualifying supported high scores with player initials to HighScoreSaves online leaderboards using compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Local score saving and gameplay continue offline.
What's Included
Base kit: 1 × HighScoreSaves Q*bert 8088 multigame daughterboards.
A compatible 8088 processor and 40-pin CPU socket are required. The original compatible CPU may be reused if suitable; confirm optional replacement CPU or socket selections before ordering. The original Gottlieb arcade PCB is not included.
Installation & Helpful Guides
Verify your original Gottlieb Q*bert PCB, 8088 processor and 40-pin socket. Review the installation PDF before transferring the CPU or using ROM Saver.
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Identify Your Original Arcade PCB Check that your original Gottlieb Q*bert arcade PCB is compatible. |
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View Q*bert Multigame Installation Guide PDF 8088 installation, CPU orientation and designated ROM Saver locations |
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Watch Q*bert Multigame Settings Menu Video See the five-game menu, direct boot and supported settings options |
Additional Details & Resources
Select any section below to see more details.
Advanced Kit Features
| On-Screen Game & Settings Menu | Select from five included titles and change supported operator or DIP settings using the original arcade controls. |
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| Game Menu & Direct Boot | Start from the Q*bert Multigame selection menu or configure the kit to boot directly into a selected included game. |
| Multiple High Score Tables | Q*bert Top 23 with initials! and Q*bert Qubes Top 20 with initials! are saved locally; supported 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-life settings maintain separate score tables. |
| Adjustable Attract Sounds | Choose attract sounds for 25%, 50%, or 100% of supported attract-mode cycles. |
| God Mode | Practice with unlimited lives. High score saving is disabled in God Mode. |
| Q*bert Qubes Cocktail & Knocker Options | Supported configurations include Q*bert Qubes cocktail-mode and knocker options. |
| Joystick Initial & Level Entry | Use joystick Up for supported player-initial entry and level selection. |
| 7-11 Q*bert Promotional Graphics | Includes documented alternate graphics and artwork in the 7-11 Q*bert variation. |
| Score Backup & Restore | Back up supported saved high scores and restore them when needed. |
| Battery-Free Serial EEPROM | Retains supported scores, player initials and settings locally without a backup battery. |
| ROM Saver | Remove only the designated original program ROMs identified in the Q*bert Multigame installation guide. |
Installation & Settings Access
Game selection: Use the Q*bert Multigame game menu to choose a title, or enable direct boot to start with a selected game. For supported in-game switching, hold Player 1 Start during attract mode or gameplay until the screen freezes, then release to open the selection menu.
Enter the settings menu: Hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds while turning on the cabinet. Release the button when instructed on screen.
Transfer the compatible 8088 CPU to the kit and seat the daughterboard in the original 40-pin CPU socket, checking Pin 1 orientation. Follow the illustrated PDF for installation and the exact optional ROM Saver locations. Q*bert Qubes supports documented cocktail-mode and knocker options.
Wi-Fi Setup & Global Scores
The Wi-Fi version uses a compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network for qualifying leaderboard submissions. Top 23 Q*bert and Top 20 Q*bert Qubes high scores with initials remain stored locally. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting game selection or normal gameplay.
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1 review
May 17, 2026 12:23 PM
Must have kit for Qbert
Love the Qbert Qubes! Great menu and easy to change settings