Tapper Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Tapper Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Tapper | Timber | Root Beer Tapper Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Upgrade a documented compatible original Tapper or Timber arcade PCB with Free Play, permanent high score saving, optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support, and four-game multigame functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original Bally Midway arcade hardware.
Designed specifically for original Bally Midway hardware, this plug-and-play multigame upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic arcade behavior collectors expect.
Tapper • Timber • Root Beer Tapper • Simpsons Tapper
4 Games Included
Instantly switch between Tapper, Timber, Root Beer Tapper, and Simpsons Tapper.
Permanent High Scores
Saves Top 10 scores with optional Top 3 support.
Cabinet-Aware Controls
Automatically adjusts control behavior based on Tapper or Timber cabinet layouts.
Optional Wi-Fi
Upload supported scores online to the HighScoreSaves leaderboard platform.
Upgrade Your Tapper Arcade Experience
Restore and enhance your original Tapper or Timber arcade machine with a professionally designed multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Bally Midway arcade hardware.
Original boards often lose scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and arcade gameplay experience collectors and enthusiasts expect.
Unlike emulation or multicade systems, this kit preserves authentic arcade hardware behavior while adding modern conveniences like score saving, Free Play, attract sounds, and optional online leaderboard support.
Hardware Compatibility
- Original hardware: Designed for documented compatible Tapper and Timber arcade PCBs.
- Processor requirement: Requires a socketed Z80 processor.
- Cabinet compatibility: Works in upright, cocktail, and cabaret cabinets.
- Automatic control mapping: Cabinet-specific controls automatically adjust per game.
Customize Your Tapper Multigame Kit
Build your kit with the options that match your cabinet and use case. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit.
You can also add a processor and a 40-pin socket for easier installation on supported boards.
Main Features
- Easy installation: Plug-and-play installation with no soldering required when the Z80 is already socketed.
- High score saving: Saves Top 10 scores with optional Top 3 support.
- Serial EEPROM memory: No batteries or failure-prone NVRAM required.
- Separate high score tables: Individual tables for each game and menu setup.
- Attract sounds: Adjustable to 25%, 50%, or 100%.
- Free Play support: Start supported games without inserting coins while preserving arcade gameplay.
- Coin-Up support: Continue using coins or tokens if desired.
- Attract mode protection: Helps reduce monitor burn during idle time.
- Menu-driven settings: Adjust supported settings directly from the on-screen menu.
- ROM Saver support: Original ROMs may be removed and safely stored.
- Cabinet compatibility: Supports upright, cocktail, and cabaret cabinets.
- Backup and Restore: Save and restore scores before service, transport, or events.
- Reset Button support: Soft restart without turning cabinet power off.
- Latest ROM revisions: Uses current supported game revisions.
- Selectable boot game: Choose Tapper, Timber, Root Beer Tapper, or Simpsons Tapper at startup.
- High Scores button: Quickly view saved score tables for the selected game.
- All Global High Scores button: Useful for Wi-Fi enabled leaderboard support.
- Choose starting lives: Configure supported gameplay difficulty and progression.
- Bonus threshold selection: Choose 10,000, 20,000, 40,000, or 80,000 bonus settings.
- Lives-specific tables: Separate score tables for each lives setting.
- Branding options: Choose original Midway logos or HighScoreSaves branding.
- Menu lock: Protect settings from guests or accidental changes.
- Stealth Mode: Boot directly into the last played or selected game.
Cabinet Control Mapping
Control behavior automatically changes depending on whether the kit is installed in a Tapper or Timber cabinet, helping preserve original gameplay layouts.
Tapper Cabinet While Playing Timber
- One-player support for Timber
- Tap and move joystick left = chop left
- Tap and move joystick right = chop right
Timber Cabinet While Playing Tapper
- Tapper uses the Player 1 joystick
- Left and Right chop buttons act as Tap controls
- Supports two-player simultaneous Timber gameplay
Important Installation Notes
- Socketed Z80 required: Install a compatible 40-pin socket if your PCB is not already socketed.
- Read the installation guide first: Review the Tapper Multigame Installation Guide before setup.
- Optional parts: Adding the processor and socket may simplify installation on incomplete boards.
- Review processor orientation, socket condition, cabinet control layout, ROM Saver steps, and all installation work before restoring cabinet power.
Games Included
Tapper
The Midway arcade classic featuring fast-paced bartender gameplay, mug sliding action, and frantic multi-level arcade challenges.
Timber
Classic arcade lumberjack gameplay featuring tree chopping, platform hazards, and simultaneous multiplayer action on supported cabinet setups.
Root Beer Tapper
The family-friendly Tapper variation featuring root beer branding while preserving the original arcade gameplay mechanics.
Simpsons Tapper
A Tapper variation themed around The Simpsons, bringing alternate graphics and presentation to classic gameplay.
Optional Wi-Fi Features and Online Leaderboards
Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit to upload supported scores online and compare results through the HighScoreSaves leaderboard platform while keeping local score saving on the PCB.
Standard kits save scores locally to the PCB, while Wi-Fi kits add supported online score syncing. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local gameplay, Free Play, Coin-Up operation, score saving, or menu operation.
Tapper Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ
Do I need to solder anything?
No. This kit is designed to be plug-and-play on supported boards when the required Z80 processor location is already socketed.
Does it save high scores?
Yes. The kit saves Top 10 scores by default with optional Top 3 support.
How does control mapping work?
The kit automatically adjusts controls depending on whether it is installed in a Tapper or Timber cabinet.
Can I still use coins?
Yes. Both Free Play and traditional Coin-Up operation are supported.
Does it support all cabinet types?
Upright, cocktail, and cabaret cabinets are supported.
Which games are included?
The kit includes Tapper, Timber, Root Beer Tapper, and Simpsons Tapper.
Can I back up and restore scores?
Yes. Backup and Restore functionality is built directly into the kit.
What is Stealth Mode?
Stealth Mode allows the kit to boot directly into the last played or selected game.
What processor is required?
A socketed Z80 processor is required.
Where can I download the installation guide?
Use the installation guide button on this page to open the Tapper Multigame Installation Guide PDF.
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3 reviews
March 10, 2026 12:57 AM
Great way to add Timber
Easy way to add a few more games in my Tapper cabinet
November 22, 2025 12:16 AM
Neat kit for Tapper! Nice to be able to play Timber again.
This is a great kit for an original Tapper machine. It's got Root Beer Tapper and Simpsons Tapper too.
This thing also plays Timber which is cool because the left/right Timber stick has been mapped to the single-pull tap so that your axe always swings in the direction you're facing. Neat! It's almost more intuitive than the original Timber controls.
The kit's daughter cards fit *tight* -- I mean real tight -- so be ginger when plugging them in. Other than that, the order of the 3-board sandwich will change once the kit is installed so be prepared.
November 16, 2025 10:07 PM
Must have kit
Very happy that Highscoresaves makes kits for these classic arcade games. Ordered and received within a few days. Install guide is straight forward for an easy installation. The save kit works perfectly. Highly recommended!