1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kits
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Upgrade Your 1942 Arcade Experience
Bring modern convenience to your original 1942 arcade hardware with our collection of 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kits. These plug-and-play upgrades add reliable high score saving, Free Play functionality, and an on-screen settings menu—no cabinet disassembly or DIP switch changes required.
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1942 Arcade Free Play and High Score Save Kit PCB Upgrade
1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Capcom Arcade PCB Direct upgrade for Capcom 1942 arcade PCB with free play and high score saving. Restore and enhance your 1942 arcade machine with this Free Play and High Score Save Kit. Designed specifically for original Capcom hardware, this plug and play upgrade preserves authentic gameplay while adding modern features like automatic free play, reliable high score saving, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support. Original boards often lose high scores, suffer from inconsistent resets, or rely on aging components. This upgrade solves those issues while maintaining the original arcade experience—making it ideal for collectors, operators, and arcade restoration projects. Wi-Fi Enabled vs Standard 1942 Save Kit Designed for long-term reliability, this kit installs with no soldering required and integrates directly into your original PCB. It is engineered to deliver stable performance while preserving the look, feel, and gameplay of the original Capcom vertical shooter. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide What This 1942 Arcade Upgrade Kit Does Download 1942 Installation Guide This HighScoreSaves upgrade enhances your original 1942 arcade machine by adding modern functionality while keeping the authentic Capcom gameplay intact. Free Play Mode: No coins required, optional coin operation still supported High Score Saving: EEPROM storage with no batteries required Top Score Tracking: Displays Top 5 and saves Top 25 scores Wi-Fi Support: Upload scores to global leaderboards (optional) Menu Settings: Adjust game options without opening cabinet Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce screen burn Additional Features of the 1942 High Score Save Kit Backup and Restore: Save and reload score data Multiple Score Tables: Based on lives selection God Mode: Practice mode (scores not saved) ROM Saver: Reduce power usage by removing original ROMs Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Optional Wi-Fi Leaderboards and Global Score Tracking View 1942 Global High Scores Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit to upload scores online and compete globally, locally, or within your own arcade setup. Browse All Global Arcade High Scores Why This is the Best 1942 Arcade PCB Upgrade Unlike multigame boards or replacement PCBs, this kit keeps your original Capcom 1942 hardware intact while adding modern features like free play, high score saving, and Wi-Fi connectivity. It delivers the most authentic arcade experience possible while improving long-term reliability. Important Installation Notes for 1942 Save Kit Z80 must be socketed: Install a 40-pin socket if needed Read the 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit Installation Guide PDF before installation 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Is the 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit plug and play? Yes. No soldering required. Z80 must be socketed. How many high scores are saved? Top 5 displayed, up to 25 saved. Wi-Fi vs Standard? Wi-Fi uploads scores online. Standard saves locally. What is God Mode? Practice mode with unlimited lives. Scores not saved. Where is the install guide? Download here Resources Installation Guide PDF YouTube Channel Facebook eBay Store
Details and Benefits
Looking for more technical details before purchasing? The information below outlines the full capabilities and installation requirements of the 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit.
The 1942 Free Play and High Score Save Kit is designed for original Capcom hardware and addresses the most common issues found on aging arcade boards, including lost high scores, reset reliability, and daughter-card wear. You get modern stability and quality-of-life improvements while preserving the authentic gameplay of this classic vertical shooter.
What This Kit Adds
- Free Play with flexibility — Enjoy coin-free operation while still supporting traditional coin play when desired
- Reliable score retention — High scores are stored permanently using non-volatile memory (no batteries required)
- On-screen control menu — Adjust difficulty and game options without opening the cabinet
- Attract sound control — Select Off, 25 percent, 50 percent, or 100 percent of the attract cycle
- Monitor-friendly attract behavior — Reduces burn-in by avoiding static attract screens
- ROM saver option — Original program ROMs may be removed to reduce power draw
- Cabinet compatibility — Supports both Upright and Cocktail configurations
Advanced Features
- Backup and restore — Save and reload high score data, ideal before or after tournaments and events
- Separate score tables — Independent high score tables based on selected lives settings
- God Mode — Practice with unlimited lives (scores are disabled while active)
Important Installation Notes
A socketed Z80 CPU is required. If your Z80 processor is not already socketed, a 40-pin socket must be installed before using this kit. Always review the installation guide prior to installation to ensure proper setup.
Optional Wi-Fi enabled versions allow scores to be uploaded online and synced to your personal player page in addition to local high score saving on the PCB.