Swimmer Free Play and High Score Save Kits

Swimmer Free Play and High Score Save Kit

Swimmer Free Play and High Score Save Kit for Tehkan Arcade PCB Upgrade your original Swimmer arcade PCB with reliable free play, high score saving, attract music support, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard functionality while preserving authentic gameplay and original arcade hardware. Designed specifically for original Tehkan hardware, this plug and play upgrade improves long-term reliability without changing gameplay timing, controls, sound, or the classic arcade experience collectors expect. Original Arcade Hardware • No Emulation • No Gameplay Changes • Designed for Authentic Arcade PCBs View Install Guide Free Play Play without coins while retaining optional coin operation. High Score Saving Stores the Top 5 scores with initials support. Attract Music Enable music during 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract rotation. Optional Wi-Fi Upload scores online to global arcade leaderboards. Upgrade Your Swimmer Arcade Experience Restore and enhance your original Swimmer arcade machine with a professionally designed Free Play and High Score Save Kit built specifically for authentic Tehkan arcade hardware. Original boards often lose high scores, rely on aging components, or suffer from unstable resets. This upgrade modernizes your PCB while preserving the original gameplay, controls, timing, and arcade feel that made Swimmer one of the most colorful and unique arcade games of the early 1980s. Unlike multigame systems or reproduction boards, this kit keeps your original arcade PCB intact while improving long-term reliability for collectors, operators, and restoration projects. Important Installation Notes Socketed Z80 required: Install a 40-pin socket if your processor is soldered directly to the PCB Read the Swimmer Installation Guide before installation Included Features Easy Installation: No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring required Permanent Score Saving: Reliable serial EEPROM storage instead of failure-prone batteries or NVRAM High Score Save: Stores the Top 5 scores with initials Attract Music: Enable music at 25%, 50%, or 100% intervals Freeplay Mode: No more opening the coin door Coin-Up Support: Continue using coins or tokens if desired Attract Mode Protection: Helps reduce static screen burn Menu-Driven DIP Switches: Change settings directly on-screen ROM Saver: Remove original program ROMs to reduce power consumption Cabinet Compatibility: Works in Upright and Cocktail cabinets Backup and Restore: Save and restore high scores anytime Installation Information Installation Difficulty: Easy Soldering Required: No, if CPU is socketed Processor Requirement: Requires a Z80 processor Socketed CPU Required: Install a 40-pin socket if needed Cabinet Compatibility: Upright and Cocktail supported Installation Guide: Download PDF Installation Guide Optional Wi-Fi Features and Online Leaderboards Learn About Wi-Fi Enabled Kits Upgrade to a Wi-Fi Enabled Kit to upload scores online and compete against players around the world, locally within your arcade, or across your own connected cabinet network. Standard kits save scores locally to the PCB, while Wi-Fi kits add automatic online score syncing through the HighScoreSaves global leaderboard platform. View Global Arcade High Scores Swimmer Free Play and High Score Save Kit FAQ Do I need to solder anything? No. This kit is fully plug-and-play if your Z80 CPU is socketed. Does it save scores permanently? Yes. Scores are stored in reliable serial EEPROM without batteries. How many scores are saved? The Swimmer kit stores the Top 5 scores with initials support. Does it support attract music? Yes. Music can be enabled during 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract rotation. Can I still use coins? Yes. Both Freeplay and Coin-Up operation are fully supported. Will it work in my cabinet? Yes. Compatible with Upright and Cocktail Swimmer cabinets. Can I back up and restore scores? Yes. Backup and Restore functionality is included. What is the ROM Saver feature? You can remove original program ROMs because the save kit runs the game directly. What CPU is required? A socketed Z80 processor is required. Where is the install guide? Swimmer Installation Guide PDF Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for arcade collectors, restorers, and original hardware enthusiasts. Resources 1. Swimmer Installation Guide PDF 2. Setup Tips and Configuration Guide 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. HighScoreSaves Facebook Page 5. HighScoreSaves eBay Store