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The HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB with selectable Donkey Kong and Pauline Edition presentations, Free Play, permanent Top 5 score and initials saving, extended scoring, practice tools, optional gameplay modes, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Nintendo arcade hardware.
Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition Compatibility & Requirements
Installation: Remove the original Z80 from the Nintendo Donkey Kong CPU board, install it on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard, and install the daughterboard into the original 40-pin Z80 socket. For the complete Pauline Edition presentation, install five matching graphics EPROMs in the documented locations on the video PCB. If a required CPU or EPROM location is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install the appropriate socket before installation.
What This Kit Adds
What's Included
- 1 × HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter PCB
Z80 processor required: transfer your current compatible Z80 to the kit or select a compatible processor option when ordering.
Pauline graphics EPROMs: five matching graphics EPROMs are required for the complete Pauline Edition graphics presentation and are separate from the base daughterboard kit.
Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit
Standard Kit
Saves supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. No internet connection is required for Donkey Kong, Pauline Edition, Free Play, game selection, or the practice features.
Wi-Fi Enabled Kit
Includes the same local features and can also submit qualifying completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard after initials are entered.
Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving, Free Play, Pauline Edition, game selection, settings, practice tools, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.
Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition Kit FAQ
How do I enter the Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition kit menu?
Power the game off, hold Player 1 Start while turning the game on, then release Player 1 Start when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue.
What is required for the complete Pauline Edition graphics?
Five matching graphics EPROMs must be installed in the documented locations on the original Donkey Kong video PCB. The daughterboard provides the Pauline Edition game selection, but the graphics EPROMs provide the matching Pauline artwork.
Does this kit include D2K: Jumpman Returns?
No. This product includes selectable Donkey Kong and Pauline Edition presentations. D2K: Jumpman Returns is available with the separate Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Edition product.
Are Wild Barrel and Color Barrel separate games?
No. They are optional gameplay and training modes. Standard Donkey Kong remains selectable when the optional modes are disabled.
Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled?
Yes. Local score and initials saving, Free Play, Pauline Edition, game selection, settings, practice tools, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.
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The HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong Rearranged 3DK and 3DKJr Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit expands a documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong or Donkey Kong Jr. two-board PCB with Donkey Kong family games, D2K, Pauline variations, practice content, Donkey Kong Rearranged, permanent score saving, Free Play, menu-driven settings, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while continuing to use original Nintendo arcade hardware. Donkey Kong Rearranged 3DK & 3DKJr Compatibility & Requirements Compatible Installation PCBs: Documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong or Donkey Kong Jr. two-board PCB stacks 3DK Configuration: Select for installation on a compatible original Donkey Kong two-board PCB 3DKJr Configuration: Select for installation on a compatible original Donkey Kong Jr. two-board PCB Not Supported: Original four-board Donkey Kong PCB stacks or standalone Donkey Kong 3 PCBs Z80 Processor: Included on the main Rearranged daughterboard; the original PCB Z80 is not reused 8035 Processor: The original compatible 8035 is removed from the game PCB and transferred to the main daughterboard Socket Requirements: Required installation locations must be socketed, including the documented Z80 and 8035 locations Soldering: Not required when all required CPU, EPROM, and PROM installation locations are already socketed PCB Access: Installation requires access to both boards in the original Nintendo two-board stack Installation Guide: Use the 3DK guide for a Donkey Kong PCB or the 3DKJr guide for a Donkey Kong Jr. PCB Installation: This multigame uses several daughterboards installed across the original CPU and video PCBs. The main daughterboard includes its own Z80 processor, while the original compatible 8035 is transferred from the Nintendo PCB to the kit. If any required installation location is soldered rather than socketed, a qualified arcade technician must install the appropriate socket before the kit can be used. Donkey Kong Rearranged 3DK / 3DKJr Compatibility & Kit Details View 3DK Installation Guide PDF — Donkey Kong PCB View 3DKJr Installation Guide PDF — Donkey Kong Jr. PCB Donkey Kong Rearranged Settings Menu Video See how to enter the Donkey Kong Rearranged settings menu and review the available options and controls. Watch Donkey Kong Rearranged Settings Menu Video What This Kit Adds Free Play & Coin Operation Play supported games without coins while retaining supported coin and token operation when desired. Top 5 Scores & Initials Permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores and player initials using battery-free storage. Extended Scoring Supports scores above one million points in supported game selections. Modern Game Menu Hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds during attract mode to open the supported game-selection menu. Menu-Driven Settings Configure supported game and DIP-switch options through the kit settings menu. Adjustable Attract Sounds Select supported attract sounds during 25%, 50%, or 100% of attract-mode rotations. Practice & Kill-Screen Options Practice supported gameplay sections and enable or disable supported kill-screen behavior. Donkey Kong Rearranged Combines and intertwines stage layouts into a mixed gameplay progression separate from the original game modes. Hidden Rearranged Editions Includes unlockable challenge variations such as Drunken Master, Black Hammer, Wild Barrel, Miner 2049er, Builders, FHMC, and Personal editions. Sound Expansion Support Provides additional audio support required by compatible multigame content. Attract-Screen Protection Helps reduce prolonged display of supported static attract screens while the cabinet is idle. ROM Saver Supports removal of designated original program ROMs as documented in the correct 3DK or 3DKJr installation guide. What's Included 1 × HighScoreSaves Main Daughter Board with Z80 processor installed 1 × 2E Daughter Board 1 × 3N-3P-2N Daughter Board 1 × 7C-7D-7E-7F Daughter Board 1 × Ribbon Cable 1 × Single Wire with Grabber 1 × Dual Wire with Grabbers Games Included Donkey Kong Original Donkey Kong game content on compatible original Nintendo hardware. Pauline Donkey Kong Pauline-themed Donkey Kong game presentation. Donkey Kong Jr. Original Donkey Kong Jr. game content. Donkey Kong 3 Included as playable multigame content even though the kit does not install on a standalone Donkey Kong 3 PCB. D2K: Jumpman Returns Expanded Donkey Kong-based game with additional stages, layouts, patterns, and challenges. Pauline D2K: Jumpman Returns Pauline-themed D2K content included with the multigame collection. Japanese Game Revisions Supported Japanese revisions are available through the multigame system. Practice Levels Dedicated supported practice content for focused gameplay training. Donkey Kong Rearranged A mixed progression combining and intertwining familiar stage layouts with additional unlockable editions. Optional Four-Game Remix Collection Select the optional Remix Collection when ordering to add: Donkey Kong Remix Donkey Kong Jr. Remix Donkey Kong Christmas Remix Donkey Kong Spooky Remix Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit Standard Kit Permanently saves supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. No internet connection is required for the multigame collection, Free Play, game selection, settings, practice content, or Rearranged gameplay. Wi-Fi Enabled Kit Includes the same local features and can also submit qualifying completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving, game selection, Free Play, settings, practice content, Rearranged gameplay, or normal operation. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Donkey Kong Rearranged 3DK & 3DKJr FAQ What is the difference between 3DK and 3DKJr? The supported game collection is the same. Select 3DK when installing on a compatible original Donkey Kong two-board PCB or 3DKJr when installing on a compatible original Donkey Kong Jr. two-board PCB. How do I enter the Donkey Kong Rearranged settings menu? Power the game off, hold Player 1 Start while turning the game on, then release Player 1 Start when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue. The settings menu video above shows the available options and controls. How do I open the game-selection menu? During attract mode, hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds to open the supported game-selection menu. What does the optional Remix Collection add? It adds Donkey Kong Remix, Donkey Kong Jr. Remix, Donkey Kong Christmas Remix, and Donkey Kong Spooky Remix. Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled? Yes. Local score and initials saving, Free Play, game selection, settings, practice content, and Rearranged gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable. Helpful Donkey Kong Rearranged Resources Donkey Kong TKG4-UP Operation Manual — 3DK Configuration Donkey Kong TKG4 CPU and Video PCB Schematics — 3DK Configuration Donkey Kong Junior DJR1-UP Operation Manual — 3DKJr Configuration Donkey Kong Junior Arcade Schematics — 3DKJr Configuration Learn How HighScoreSaves Kits Work What's a Wi-Fi Kit? View Global Arcade High Scores Get HighScoreSaves Arcade Updates Get new kit releases, restocks, technical tips, and occasional subscriber-only offers. 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The HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Edition Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB with Donkey Kong, D2K: Jumpman Returns, and Pauline Edition Donkey Kong, plus Free Play, permanent Top 5 score and initials saving, extended scoring, practice tools, optional gameplay modes, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Nintendo arcade hardware. Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Compatibility & Requirements Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB PCB Stack Support: Documented two-board and four-board Nintendo Donkey Kong PCB stacks CPU: Z80 CPU Requirement: Compatible Z80 processor required; transfer the original socketed Z80 or select a compatible processor option CPU Socket: Compatible 40-pin Z80 socket required Pauline Graphics Requirement: Five matching graphics EPROMs are required on the original video PCB for the complete Pauline Edition presentation Soldering: Not required when the Z80 and required graphics EPROM locations are already socketed PCB Access: Both the CPU board and video board must be accessed for the complete Pauline Edition installation Donkey Kong Remix: The separate Donkey Kong Remix kit cannot be stacked with this product Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail configurations Installation: Remove the original Z80 from the Nintendo Donkey Kong CPU board, install it on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard, and install the daughterboard into the original 40-pin Z80 socket. For the complete Pauline Edition presentation, install five matching graphics EPROMs in the documented locations on the video PCB. If a required CPU or EPROM location is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install the appropriate socket before installation. Compare Donkey Kong Kits View Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Installation Guide PDF What This Kit Adds Expanded Game Selection Select Donkey Kong, D2K: Jumpman Returns, or Pauline Edition Donkey Kong through the supported kit menu. Free Play & Coin Operation Play supported games without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired. Top 5 Scores & Initials Permanently stores supported Top 5 high scores and qualifying player initials. Extended Scoring & Initial Entry Supports scores above 1,000,000 points and selectable three-character or 12-character initials. Separate Score Tables Maintains supported high score tables for different lives settings. Adjustable Attract Sounds Configure supported attract audio for 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation. On-Screen Settings & ROM Selection Configure supported game options through the kit menu and select supported United States or Japanese Donkey Kong revisions. Score Backup, Restore & Reset Manage supported saved score data through the kit menu, including backup, restore, and score-table reset. Practice Tools Begin on supported Level 4 Girder, Elevator, Rivet, or Pie Factory stages and use slowdown practice for focused training. Optional Gameplay Modes Enable Wild Barrel Mode, Color Barrel Mode, or No-Kill-Screen Mode when desired. Standard Donkey Kong remains available when these modes are disabled. Rotating Attract Displays & Logo Selection Changes supported attract screens and allows selection between supported manufacturer and HighScoreSaves logos. ROM Saver The kit supplies supported program code so designated original program ROMs can be removed where directed by the installation guide. What's Included 1 × HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter PCB Z80 processor required: transfer your current compatible Z80 to the kit or select a compatible processor option when ordering. Required for Pauline graphics: five matching graphics EPROMs are required for the complete Pauline Edition presentation and are separate from the base daughterboard kit. Games Included Donkey Kong The original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade game remains available with its standard gameplay, controls, graphics, sound, and timing. D2K: Jumpman Returns A separate Donkey Kong-based game with additional stages, layouts, patterns, and increased challenges. Pauline Edition Donkey Kong An alternate Donkey Kong presentation using Pauline-themed graphics. Five matching graphics EPROMs are required on the original video PCB for the complete presentation. Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit Standard Kit Saves supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally. No internet connection is required for Donkey Kong, D2K, Pauline Edition, Free Play, game selection, or the practice features. Wi-Fi Enabled Kit Includes the same local features and can also submit qualifying completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard after initials are entered. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving, Free Play, Donkey Kong, D2K, Pauline Edition, game selection, settings, practice tools, or normal gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Kit FAQ How do I enter the Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline kit menu? Power the game off, hold Player 1 Start while turning the game on, then release Player 1 Start when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue. Which main games are included? The kit includes selectable Donkey Kong, D2K: Jumpman Returns, and Pauline Edition Donkey Kong. What is required for the complete Pauline Edition graphics? Five matching graphics EPROMs must be installed in the documented locations on the original Donkey Kong video PCB. The daughterboard provides the Pauline Edition game selection, while the graphics EPROMs provide the matching artwork. How is this different from the Braze D2K kit? This HighScoreSaves kit adds Pauline Edition support, practice tools, optional gameplay modes, extended configuration features, and optional Wi-Fi. The Braze D2K product is a separate Donkey Kong and D2K two-game kit with its own documented feature set and diagnostics. Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled? Yes. Local score and initials saving, Free Play, game selection, D2K, Pauline Edition, settings, practice tools, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable. Helpful Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Resources Donkey Kong Pauline Graphics EPROMs Donkey Kong TKG4-UP Operation Manual Donkey Kong TKG4 CPU and Video PCB Schematics Learn How HighScoreSaves Kits Work What's a Wi-Fi Kit? View Global Arcade High Scores Get HighScoreSaves Arcade Updates Get new kit releases, restocks, technical tips, and occasional subscriber-only offers. Join the Newsletter
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Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Kit Expand a compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB with seven selectable Donkey Kong game versions, tournament modes, training tools, permanent high-score saving, and optional Free Play. The collection includes the original Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Remix, Donkey Kong Deranged, Donkey Kong Trainer, a pace-calculator version, Donkey Kong Tournament Edition, and Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition. Each selection provides its own purpose, settings, and saved high-score table. Included Selections: Donkey Kong • Donkey Kong Remix • Donkey Kong Deranged • Donkey Kong Trainer • Donkey Kong with Pace Calculator • Donkey Kong Tournament Edition • Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Original Donkey Kong PCB • Seven Selectable Versions • Tournament Codes • Training Tools View Donkey Kong Remix Installation Guide Seven Selectable Versions Choose original, Remix, Deranged, Trainer, pace, and tournament variations. Permanent High Scores Retains supported score tables after cabinet power is removed. Tournament Codes Create and share matching tournament configurations across machines. Advanced Training Practice stages, alter game speed, view pacing, and study game behavior. A Donkey Kong Remix, Tournament, and Training Collection This product is intended for players who want more than a standard Donkey Kong Free Play and high-score-save upgrade. It combines alternate stage designs, tournament configuration tools, advanced practice functions, pacing information, and increased-difficulty variations. When the original Donkey Kong selection is chosen, the kit runs the Donkey Kong program ROMs from the original PCB. The other selections intentionally provide alternate stages, mechanics, settings, and challenges. This is a separate product from the HighScoreSaves standard Donkey Kong kit, Braze D2K: Jumpman Returns, Pauline Edition products, and the HighScoreSaves 3DK Rearranged multigame system. Included Game Versions and Tools Donkey Kong Plays the original Donkey Kong program ROMs from the compatible Nintendo arcade PCB. Donkey Kong Remix Adds six new stages and three bonus stages alongside the original Donkey Kong stages, with progressive variations and additional mechanics. Donkey Kong Deranged An increased-difficulty variation in which gameplay continues scaling beyond Level 5 with faster enemies, more aggressive spawning, additional Wild Barrel behavior, and a custom kill screen. Donkey Kong Trainer A dedicated practice version with stage restarting, stage skipping, adjustable speed, pacing tools, point displays, gameplay indicators, and event timers. Donkey Kong with Pace Calculator Adds on-screen pacing information for players tracking score progress during a Donkey Kong game. Donkey Kong Tournament Edition Uses a configurable tournament-code system to create matching gameplay conditions that can be shared among different players and machines. Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Combines the Remix stage collection and mechanics with the configurable tournament-code system. Main Kit Features Game Select screen: Choose among the seven supported Donkey Kong versions and tools. Permanent high-score saving: Retains supported scores after the cabinet is powered off. Individual score tables: Each supported selection maintains its own high-score table. Free Play: Enable coin-free game starts through the kit settings. Coin operation: Traditional coin play remains available when Free Play is disabled. Selectable default game: Configure any supported selection as the default power-on choice. Individual service settings: Each selection provides its own supported configuration options. Configurable kit functions: Game switching, score saving, and Free Play can be enabled or disabled. Board and ROM support: Supports documented United States and Japanese Donkey Kong board and ROM configurations. Original Donkey Kong ROM operation: Uses the program ROMs on the original PCB when standard Donkey Kong is selected. Donkey Kong Remix Features Additional stages: Six new stages and three new bonus stages are included with the originals. Progressive stage variations: Stage behavior changes as the game advances. Blue-hammer jumping: Adds the supported blue-hammer jump mechanic. Collapsing Rivets girders: Selected Rivets stages allow collapsing floors to crush Firefoxes. Reversible elevators: Included on the third Remix Rivets stage. Custom kill screen: Provides a new final challenge. Extra Jumpman settings: Configure an additional life at 150,000, 250,000, or 350,000 points. Tournament Edition Configuration Donkey Kong Tournament Edition and Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition use shareable tournament codes. Matching codes allow different players and machines to use the same supported gameplay configuration. Select among three supported playable characters with different abilities. Enable or disable warp pipes that skip selected stages. Adjust the number and duration of available hammers. Enable supported jumping-hammer behavior. Configure starting and ending levels. Change stage order. Modify supported randomizer behavior. Enable display timers or timed-play conditions. Use supported context-sensitive control enhancements. Donkey Kong Trainer Features Level 5 starting point: Begin directly at Level 5. Stage restart and skip: Restart or advance past a stage using a supported button command. Adjustable game speed: Select speeds from 0% through 150% in 10% increments. Pace calculator and chart: View scoring pace information during play. Stage scoring displays: Show supported jump and smash points for each stage. Gameplay indicators: Display supported Donkey Kong logic, spring types, fireball behavior, and related training information. Event timers: Track hammer duration, difficulty changes, Firefox spawning, and other supported events. Donkey Kong Deranged Features Difficulty continues to increase beyond the standard Level 5 behavior. Includes additional Wild Barrel variations. Supports as many as eight fireballs or Firefoxes simultaneously during advanced play. Increases supported fireball, conveyor, and elevator speeds. Accelerates enemy spawning and barrel-release rates. Includes a custom high-difficulty kill screen. Compatibility and Installation Requirements Original hardware required: Designed for compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCBs. Board and ROM verification: Confirm that the original PCB and ROM configuration is supported before ordering. PCB access required: The Donkey Kong CPU board must be accessed during installation. Socketed Z80 required: The processor installation location must have a compatible 40-pin socket. No soldering when socketed: Installation does not require soldering when the Z80 is already installed in a compatible socket. Soldered processor: If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install the appropriate socket before fitting the kit. Installation guide: Review the complete guide and verify all component orientation before applying power. Installation Information Installation type: Multigame daughterboard upgrade for compatible original hardware Processor location: Original 40-pin Z80 position Soldering required: No, when the required Z80 location is already socketed Board support: Documented United States and Japanese Donkey Kong configurations Original Donkey Kong ROMs: Used directly from the PCB when the original game is selected Installation guide: Download the Donkey Kong Remix installation guide Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition FAQ Which versions are included? The kit includes Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Remix, Donkey Kong Deranged, Donkey Kong Trainer, Donkey Kong with a pace calculator, Donkey Kong Tournament Edition, and Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition. Does each selection have its own high-score table? Yes. Each supported game selection maintains its own saved high-score table. Is Free Play supported? Yes. Free Play can be enabled through the kit menu, and coin operation remains available when Free Play is disabled. How do tournament codes work? A code represents a supported tournament configuration. Players can enter the same code on different compatible machines to use matching game settings. Can I practice individual stages? Yes. Donkey Kong Trainer supports stage restarting, stage skipping, a Level 5 start, adjustable speed, pacing tools, and gameplay indicators. Does the original Donkey Kong selection use my PCB ROMs? Yes. The original Donkey Kong selection runs the supported program ROMs installed on the original PCB. Does installation require soldering? Not when the Z80 is already installed in a compatible 40-pin socket. A qualified arcade technician must install a socket when the processor is soldered directly to the PCB. Is this the same as D2K or 3DK Rearranged? No. This product focuses on Donkey Kong Remix, tournament play, training, pacing, and Deranged modes. Braze D2K and HighScoreSaves 3DK Rearranged are separate multigame products. Resources 1. Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Installation Guide 2. Compare All Donkey Kong Kits
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The HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB with Free Play, permanent Top 5 score and initials saving, extended scoring, menu-driven settings, practice tools, optional gameplay modes, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Nintendo hardware and standard Donkey Kong gameplay. Donkey Kong Compatibility & Requirements Compatible PCB: Documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCB PCB Stack Support: Documented two-board and four-board Donkey Kong PCB stacks CPU: Z80 CPU Requirement: Compatible Z80 processor required; transfer the original socketed Z80 or select a compatible processor option Socket: Compatible 40-pin Z80 socket required Soldering: Not required when the original Z80 location is already socketed Installation Location: Documented Z80 processor position on the original Donkey Kong PCB Donkey Kong Remix: This kit cannot be stacked with the separate Donkey Kong Remix kit Cabinet Support: Documented upright and cocktail configurations Installation: Plug-in installation when the original Z80 is already socketed. Remove the original Z80 from the Nintendo Donkey Kong PCB, install it on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard, and install the daughterboard into the original Z80 socket. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used. Compare Donkey Kong Kits View Donkey Kong Installation Guide PDF What This Kit Adds Free Play & Coin Operation Play Donkey Kong without coins while retaining traditional Coin-Up operation when desired. Top 5 Scores & Initials Permanently stores the Top 5 supported high scores and associated player initials. Extended Scoring & Initial Entry Supports scores above 1,000,000 points and selectable three-character or 12-character initials. Separate Score Tables Maintains separate high score tables for supported lives settings. Adjustable Attract Sounds Configure supported attract sounds to play during 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation. On-Screen Settings & ROM Selection Configure supported settings through the kit menu and select supported United States or Japanese Donkey Kong ROM revisions. Score Backup, Restore & Reset Manage supported saved score data through the kit menu, including backup, restore, and high-score reset. Practice Tools Start on supported Level 4 stages and use the slowdown function for focused training. Optional Gameplay Modes Enable Wild Barrel Mode, colored barrel training, or No-Kill-Screen Mode when desired. Disable these options for standard Donkey Kong gameplay. Rotating Attract Displays & Logo Options Use changing supported attract screens and select the supported manufacturer or HighScoreSaves attract-screen logo. ROM Saver The kit supplies supported program code so designated original program ROMs can be removed as documented in the installation guide. What's Included 1 × HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter PCB Z80 processor required: transfer your current compatible Z80 to the kit or select a compatible processor option when ordering. Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit Standard Kit Saves supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally on the installed Donkey Kong kit. No internet connection is required. Wi-Fi Enabled Kit Includes the same local features and can also submit qualifying completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard after initials are entered. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving, Free Play, settings, practice tools, optional gameplay modes, or normal Donkey Kong gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Donkey Kong Kit FAQ How do I enter the Donkey Kong kit settings menu? Hold Player 1 Start while turning the game on, then release Player 1 Start when the on-screen prompt tells you to continue. Does this kit change normal Donkey Kong gameplay? Standard Donkey Kong gameplay remains available when the optional practice tools, Wild Barrel Mode, colored barrel training, and No-Kill-Screen Mode are disabled. What does Donkey Kong Practice Mode provide? Practice Mode can begin on supported Level 4 Girder, Elevator, Rivet, or Pie Factory stages. The supported slowdown function can also reduce gameplay speed by approximately half for focused training. Is this the D2K, Pauline, Remix, or 3DK version? No. This is the standard Donkey Kong-only HighScoreSaves kit. D2K, Pauline Edition, Donkey Kong Remix, and 3DK Rearranged are separate products. Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled? Yes. Local score and initials saving, Free Play, settings, practice tools, optional gameplay modes, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable. Helpful Donkey Kong Resources Donkey Kong TKG4-UP Operation Manual Donkey Kong TKG4 CPU and Video PCB Schematics Learn How HighScoreSaves Kits Work What's a Wi-Fi Kit? View Global Arcade High Scores Get HighScoreSaves Arcade Updates Get new kit releases, restocks, technical tips, and occasional subscriber-only offers. 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