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Tutankham Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Customize Your Tutankham Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Build your kit exactly how you want it. Choose a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit or a Standard Save Kit. You can also add a processor and/or a 40-pin socket—optional but recommended for easy installation.

Learn More About This Kit

Click a button to view details, tips, or the installation guide.

Features

  • Easy install — No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Plug in and go.
  • Save your scores forever — Uses reliable serial EEPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries).
  • High Score Save — Stores the Top 5 scores.
  • Attract Sounds — Hear what you’ve been missing: enable sound at 100% of the attract rotation.
  • Freeplay — No more coins or opening the coin door.
  • Coin Up — Still supports coins if desired.
  • Attract Mode — Minimizes screen burn by avoiding static screens.
  • On-screen DIP settings — Menu-driven; no cabinet pull-out to change physical dip switches.
  • ROM Saver — Original program ROMs can be removed if desired.
  • Cabinet support — Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets.

Additional Features

  • Separate score tables — Different HSS tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives.
  • Backup and Restore — Save and restore high scores (perfect before/after parties).

Important

  • This kit requires a 6809E CPU to run.
  • Ensure your processor is socketed; if not, install a 40-pin socket for the kit to work.
  • Read the Installation Guide before you install.

Just the FAQ's

Do I need to solder anything to install this kit?

No. Installation is plug-and-play as long as your 6809E CPU is socketed. If it isn’t, install a 40-pin socket first.

What’s the difference between the Wi-Fi and Standard kits?

The Wi-Fi kit can upload/view scores online and sync them to your personal web page. The Standard kit saves locally only.

Can I upgrade to Wi-Fi later?

No. The Wi-Fi hardware must be included at purchase—there’s no post-purchase upgrade path.

How many scores are saved?

This Tutankham kit saves the Top 5 scores with initials.

Will this work in my cabinet?

Yes. The kit supports both Upright and Cocktail Tutankham cabinets.

Can I back up or restore high scores?

Yes. Use the Backup/Restore feature to save scores before events and restore them afterward.

Does it support attract sounds?

Yes. Attract sounds can be enabled during the rotation cycle (100%).

What’s the ROM Saver feature?

You may remove the original program ROMs to save power—the kit runs the program directly.

What CPU does it require?

A socketed 6809E CPU is required for this save kit.

Where can I download the installation guide?

Right here: Tutankham Installation Guide (PDF) .

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