Rygar Free Play and High Score Save Kit
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Product information "Rygar Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Rygar Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Tecmo Arcade PCB
Upgrade a compatible original Tecmo Rygar arcade PCB with permanent Top 10 high score saving, player initials, Free Play, attract sounds, menu-driven settings, God Mode, separate score tables, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support.
The HighScoreSaves daughter card installs at the original Z80 processor location. The existing compatible Z80 may be transferred to the daughter card, or a compatible replacement processor may be selected when ordering.
The original Rygar PCB remains the operating arcade hardware. This is an original-PCB upgrade rather than a replacement JAMMA board, reproduction PCB, generic multicade, or software-emulation platform.
Choose Your Rygar Kit Configuration
Choose a Standard Save Kit for local score and settings storage or a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit that also supports qualifying online leaderboard score submission.
A compatible Z80 processor is required. The existing compatible Z80 may be transferred from the Rygar PCB to the daughter card, or a replacement Z80 may be selected when ordering.
The daughter card requires a suitable socketed Z80 CPU location. If the original Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible 40-pin socket must be installed before fitting the kit.
Rygar Kit Features
- Top 10 High Score Save: Permanently retains the Top 10 supported scores
- Initials Entry: Player initials are retained with supported saved scores
- Serial EEPROM Storage: Battery-free storage retains supported scores and settings after cabinet power is removed
- Free Play: Start games without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired
- Attract Sounds: Select supported attract-sound operation at 25%, 50%, or 100% intervals
- Menu-Driven Settings: Configure supported gameplay and kit options through the on-screen menu
- Separate Score Tables: Maintains individual supported high score tables for 2-, 3-, and 4-life settings
- Backup and Restore: Back up and restore supported high score data through the kit menu
- God Mode: Practice with unlimited lives; scores are not saved while God Mode is active
- Stealth Mode: Hide the normal menu-access prompt for a more stock startup appearance while retaining power-on access to the settings menu
- Copyright Selection: Choose supported original-manufacturer or HighScoreSaves copyright display options
- Attract Mode Protection: Uses changing attract content to reduce prolonged static-screen display
- ROM Saver: Supports optional operation without the original program ROMs when configured as directed
- Cabinet Compatibility: Supports documented compatible upright and cocktail configurations
- Optional Wi-Fi: Adds qualifying online leaderboard score submission while retaining local score saving
Top 10 Scores and Lives-Based Score Tables
The Rygar kit permanently saves the Top 10 supported high scores and player initials using battery-free serial EEPROM storage.
Separate supported high score tables are maintained for the 2-, 3-, and 4-life configurations. This prevents scores earned under different lives settings from being combined into one leaderboard.
Rygar Free Play and Two-Player Operation
Free Play allows Rygar to start without inserting coins while traditional Coin-Up operation remains available when desired.
Rygar also supports two-player operation. When using Free Play, both players must be started together for two-player play.
Rygar Settings Menu and Stealth Mode
With cabinet power off, press and hold Player 1 Start. Continue holding Player 1 Start while turning the cabinet on, then release the button when prompted on screen.
The settings menu provides access to supported gameplay settings, lives configuration, Free Play, attract sounds, score functions, Backup and Restore, God Mode, Stealth Mode, copyright options, and other kit-specific settings.
Stealth Mode can suppress the normal menu-access prompt during startup for a more stock cabinet appearance. Holding Player 1 Start during power-on remains the method for accessing the settings menu.
Rygar God Mode Practice Setting
God Mode provides unlimited lives for practice and game exploration. High score saving is disabled while God Mode is active so practice-mode scores are not added to the permanent competitive score tables.
Rygar Installation Requirements
This kit is specifically designed for a compatible original Rygar PCB. Confirm that the existing game board is fully working before beginning installation. The kit is an upgrade for functioning hardware and is not intended to repair an existing PCB fault.
- Required Hardware: Compatible original Tecmo Rygar PCB
- Z80 Processor: A compatible Z80 is required on the HighScoreSaves daughter card
- CPU Transfer: The existing compatible Z80 may be removed from the PCB and installed on the daughter card
- CPU Socket: A suitable socketed Z80 location is required for the daughter-card installation
- Pin 1: Verify Z80 and daughter-card orientation before restoring cabinet power
- Underside Clearance: Verify that no original PCB component or test point contacts the underside of the daughter card
- Original Blue Socket: Documented Rygar boards may use a very tight blue CPU socket. Apply firm, even pressure while carefully checking that every daughter-card pin enters the socket correctly
Rygar ROM Saver
The Rygar kit supports ROM Saver functionality for installations configured as directed. Original program ROM removal is optional; do not remove original ROMs unless following the supported kit configuration. Store any removed original components safely and document their locations.
Standard Save Kit vs. Wi-Fi Enabled Kit
The Standard Save Kit stores supported scores and settings locally and does not require an internet connection for normal Rygar gameplay, Free Play, menu operation, God Mode, or local high score saving.
The Wi-Fi Enabled Kit includes the same local functionality and adds qualifying online score submission to the HighScoreSaves leaderboard.
Rygar Kit FAQ
Which original PCB does the Rygar kit require?
The kit is specifically designed for a compatible original Tecmo Rygar arcade PCB.
How many high scores are saved?
The kit permanently saves the Top 10 supported scores and player initials.
Why are there separate high score tables?
Separate supported score tables are maintained for the 2-, 3-, and 4-life settings so scores earned under different lives configurations are not mixed together.
Does Rygar support two-player games in Free Play?
Yes. In Free Play, both players must be started together for two-player operation.
What is God Mode?
God Mode provides unlimited lives for practice. Scores are not saved while God Mode is active.
How do I open the Rygar settings menu?
With cabinet power off, hold Player 1 Start while turning the game on. Release Player 1 Start when prompted on screen.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required for normal daughter-card installation when the original Z80 location already has a suitable socket. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a compatible socket must be installed first.
Is Wi-Fi required?
No. The Standard Save Kit stores supported scores and settings locally. Wi-Fi is optional and adds qualifying online leaderboard score submission.
Need to Verify Your Original Rygar Hardware?
Review the Rygar Arcade PCB Upgrade Guide for Tecmo hardware information, Z80 socket requirements, daughter-card compatibility, and pre-order checks.
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Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for compatible original Tecmo Rygar arcade PCBs using Z80 processor hardware.
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