What is tracked?
Each entry records a serial number plus owner or sighting source, optional version info and a photo when available.
Arcade PCB serial archive
CAVE PCB Database
A collector-maintained archive of CAVE arcade PCB serial numbers, owners, sightings, versions and reference photos. The goal is to make it easier to understand production batches, surviving boards and how many PCBs may have been manufactured for each game.
25games
212approved PCBs
168photos
Why serials matter
CV1000 serials can reveal batch and run numbers. Combined sightings can give a lower bound and a rough production estimate.
Source note
Production estimates below reference EOJ's CAVE-STG research thread. “Highest observed no.” is calculated from records currently in this database.
Production estimates
EOJ estimate vs. records here
| Game | EOJ estimate | Records here | Highest no. in this DB | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akai Katana Limited Home Version | 40-50 | 0 | n/a | |
| Akai Katana PCB | 300 | 8 | 277 | EOJ notes the highest observed AK serial as AK-70207, suggesting roughly 277-300 boards. |
| Deathsmiles Mega Black Label PCB | 200 | 5 | 193 | Rare CV1000 estimate. |
| Deathsmiles PCB | 700 | 15 | 649 | Common CV1000 estimate. |
| Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu Black Label PCB | 200 | 7 | 200 | Rare CV1000 estimate. |
| Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu PCB | 500-550 | 13 | 780 | For Ver. 1.5; EOJ notes higher original production with some later reprogrammed. |
| Espgaluda 2 PCB | 800 | 13 | 679 | Common CV1000 estimate. |
| Ibara Kuro PCB | 100-150 | 6 | 239 | Initial print around 100, plus small additional prints. |
| Ibara PCB | 1000-1500 | 11 | 3815 | Four-digit serial range; estimate is broad. |
| Muchi Muchi Pork PCB | 450 | 8 | 444 | Serial data indicates up to 500 originally, with about 50 later reused. |
| Mushihime Tama PCB | 500 | 5 | 303 | Initial production; surviving number may be lower. |
| Mushihimesama CAVE Matsuri ver. 1.5 PCB | 50 | 0 | n/a | Maybe higher, according to EOJ. |
| Mushihimesama Futari Black Label PCB | 150 | 11 | 1708 | Japanese Black Label estimate. |
| Mushihimesama Futari PCB | 1050-1150 | 13 | 1851 | Very common CV1000 estimate for Ver. 1.5. |
| Mushihimesama PCB | 1000-1500 | 10 | 3916 | Four-digit serial range; estimate is broad. |
| Pink Sweets PCB | 500-600 | 6 | 663 | Actual surviving number is uncertain because some boards were converted. |