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Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Edition Free Play and High Score Save Kit

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Customize Your Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Edition DK 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.

Main Features

  • Easy install – No soldering, board modifications, or special wiring. Plug in and go!
  • Save your scores forever – Uses a reliable serial EPROM, not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries.
  • High Score Save – Saves the Top 5 scores.
  • Initial entry – Choose 3 or 12 characters for high-score initials.
  • Logo options – Switch between manufacturer logo or HighScoreSaves logo on the attract screen.
  • Extended scoring – Save scores over 1,000,000 points.
  • Freeplay – No more coins or opening the coin door.
  • Coin Up – Still supports coins if desired.
  • Attract sounds – Set at 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation.
  • Attract mode – Minimizes screen burn; no more static screens.
  • Change DIP settings – Menu-driven; no need to open the cabinet to flip DIP switches.
  • ROM saver – Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power.
  • Cabinet support – Works in Upright or Cocktail cabinets.

Additional Features

  • Backup & Restore – Back up high scores and restore later; ideal for before/after game-room parties.
  • Separate score tables – Different high-score tables for 2, 3, 4, or 5 lives.
  • Game menu – Easy-select in-game menu.
  • ROM revision choice – Select US or Japan revisions.
  • Practice Mode – Start at Level 4 (Girder, Elevator, Rivet, Pie Factory stages).
  • Slow Down (Practice Mode) – Press a Start button to slow gameplay to half speed (Practice Mode only).
  • Wild Barrel hack – All barrels thrown are Type 2.
  • Color Barrel hack – Learn how to control barrel behavior.
  • No Kill-Screen hack – Keep playing indefinitely.

Important Installation Notes

  • Socketed Z80 required: If your Z80 isn’t socketed, install a 40-pin socket.
  • Read the Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Edition DK Installation Guide (PDF) before installing.
  • Not compatible with DK Remix: You cannot “stack” the DK Remix kit with this HSS/Free Play kit.
  • 2- or 4-board PCB stack only: Installs on a 2- or 4-PCB stack.
  • Pauline graphics requirement: This kit requires 5 EPROMs to be changed on the video PCB for Pauline to work properly.
  • You must download and burn these ROMs yourself: available here (add to cart; $5).

Note: Requires a socketed Z80 and a 2- or 4-board PCB stack.
Pauline graphics require 5 EPROM changes.
DK Remix is not compatible.

Games List

  • Donkey Kong
  • D2K
  • Pauline Edition Donkey Kong
  • Wild Barrel Edition Donkey Kong
  • Color Barrel Donkey Kong

FAQ

How many scores are saved?

The kit saves the Top 5 high scores (supports extended scoring over 1,000,000).

Does it support Freeplay and coin operation?

Yes. You can enable Freeplay or keep Coin Up enabled for tokens/quarters.

Is this compatible with the DK Remix kit?

No. The DK Remix kit cannot be stacked with this High Score Save/Free Play kit.

Which PCB stacks are supported?

This kit installs on 2- or 4-board PCB stacks only.

What do I need for the Pauline graphics?

The Pauline edition requires 5 EPROMs on the video PCB to be changed. Download the ROMs here (add to cart; $5) and burn them yourself.

Where can I download the Installation Guide?

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