Donkey Kong Rearranged Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
$355.00
Product information "Donkey Kong Rearranged Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
Customize Your Donkey Kong Rearranged Multigame 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.
In the drop-down selections above, choose which PCB to install the kit on (kits differ by selection), add the 4-game Remix Collection, and enable Wi-Fi to upload your scores to your personal webpage.
3DK Install Guide (Donkey Kong) — PDF
3DKJr Install Guide (Donkey Kong Jr.) — PDF
This is the newest Donkey Kong kit on the scene: high-score saves, Free Play, and attract sounds—designed for the 21st century. This is NOT Double Donkey Kong.
Install on a Donkey Kong or Donkey Kong Jr. board set (selected in the drop-downs) and play Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Donkey Kong 3, D2K: Jumpman Returns plus the Rearranged Edition and unlockable editions on your PCB. Adding the Remix Collection gives you four more game versions.
No special wiring or switches required. Enter the Modern Menu by holding P1 for 4 seconds to access the Game Select Menu instantly.
Game List
- Donkey Kong
- Pauline Donkey Kong
- Donkey Kong Junior
- Donkey Kong 3
- D2K: Jumpman Returns
- Pauline D2K: Jumpman Returns
- Donkey Kong (Japan ROMs)
- Donkey Kong Jr. (Japan ROMs)
- Practice Levels
- Rearranged Edition – an intertwined game-level lineup
Optional Remix Collection
- Donkey Kong Remix
- Donkey Kong Jr. Remix
- Donkey Kong Christmas Remix
- Donkey Kong Spooky Remix
Unlockable Levels
- Drunken Master Edition – Grab the bottle for 2× points during a 30-second timer; controls are reversed.
- Black Hammer Edition – When the lights go out…
- Wild Barrel Edition – More Wild Barrels than ever.
- Miner 2049er Edition – A tough, nostalgic challenge.
- Builders Edition
- FHMC Edition – Faster, Harder, More Challenging Rearranged lineup starting at L04+.
- Personal Edition – Create your own Rearranged version.
Features
- No soldering required – No board mods or special harness wiring. Plug in and go.
- Modern Menu – Sleek interactive game menu (or choose a standard list).
- Save your scores forever – Uses a reliable serial EPROM (not failure-prone NVRAM or batteries).
- High Score Save – Saves the Top 5 scores and initials for each game.
- Separate score tables – Per game/mode (DK/DKJr/DK3/Pauline, etc.).
- HighScoreSaves splash logo – Optional on game change/startup.
- Extended scoring – Saves scores over 1,000,000 points for all games.
- Attract sounds – Set at 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation.
- Free Play – No coins or opening the coin door.
- Coin Up – Still supports coins if desired.
- Cabinet type – Upright or Cocktail (with a 2-board stack).
- Screen saver – Reduces burn-in; if left on Game Select, it auto-cycles attracts.
- DIP settings – Menu-driven coinage, Free Play, bonus lives, etc.—no cabinet opening.
- ROM Saver – Optionally remove original program ROMs to save power.
- Practice Mode – Most start at Level 4; some start earlier.
- Sound Expansion Module – Truist sounds across all games.
- Kill-screen switchable – Toggle on/off in DIPs (standard DK/Pauline).
Important
- Socketed Z80 required: If your Z80 isn’t socketed, install a 40-pin socket.
- Board compatibility: Choose the correct kit for DK or DKJr in the drop-down. DK3 PCBs are not supported.
- Stack type: Works on a 2-board stack only (not 4-board).
- Read the install guide for your board set: 3DK Install Guide (Donkey Kong) or 3DKJr Install Guide (Donkey Kong Jr.).
Just the FAQ's
Do I need to send in my PCB to get the kit installed?
No. Install it yourself in ~15 minutes. No soldering required. Refer to the installation guides and the video overview.
Does the 3DK Multigame kit sound correct?
Yes. Choose preferred audio in the Game Settings menu. Options include DK analog sounds for DKJr, NES-style DKJr sounds, and a 100% accurate external Sound Expansion Module (default).
Can this run on DK and DKJr PCBs?
Yes—DK and DKJr are supported (select the correct option in the drop-down). DK3 PCBs are not supported for this kit.
Will it work on a 4-board DK stack?
No. The daughter cards fit a 2-board stack only. Cocktail use is possible with a DKJr cocktail that has a DK 2-board stack installed.
Where can I download the Installation Guide?
Download the PDF for your board set here:
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