Donkey Kong Rearranged (3DK Multigame) Free Play and High Score Save Kits
HighScoreSaves specializes exclusively in Donkey Kong Rearranged Free Play and High Score Save Kits designed for original arcade hardware. These kits add modern reliability to classic arcade games by enabling free play operation and permanent high score retention—without emulation, gameplay changes, or permanent modification.
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This category serves as the central hub for all supported arcade platforms, including the complete Donkey Kong hardware family, related multigame variants, and compatible derivative systems. Each sub-category below focuses on a specific game or hardware lineage, ensuring correct compatibility with original arcade PCBs.
All kits are engineered to preserve the authentic behavior of original arcade games while eliminating common reliability issues such as score loss, battery failure, and coin-only operation.
Donkey Kong Arcade Hardware Coverage
Donkey Kong | Donkey Kong Jr | Donkey Kong 3 | Donkey Kong Rearranged (3DK Multigame) | Donkey Kong Rearranged (3DKJr Multigame) | Donkey Kong D2K | Donkey Kong Remix | Donkey Kong Jr Remix | Crazy Kong | Crazy Kong Remix
Donkey Kong Rearranged Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Donkey Kong Rearranged 3DK and 3DKJr Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit Expand a compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong or Donkey Kong Jr. two-board arcade PCB with multiple classic games, Rearranged gameplay, practice levels, Free Play, permanent score saving, menu-driven settings, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support. Select the 3DK configuration for installation on a compatible Donkey Kong PCB or the 3DKJr configuration for installation on a compatible Donkey Kong Jr. PCB. Both configurations provide the same expanded Donkey Kong game collection. Included Game Content: Donkey Kong • Pauline Donkey Kong • Donkey Kong Jr. • Donkey Kong 3 • D2K: Jumpman Returns • Pauline D2K: Jumpman Returns • Japanese Game Revisions • Practice Levels • Donkey Kong Rearranged Original Nintendo Two-Board Hardware • No Emulation • Original Games and Expanded Modes • Included Z80 Processor 3DK Guide — Donkey Kong PCB 3DKJr Guide — Donkey Kong Jr. PCB Compare All Donkey Kong Jr. Kit Options Expanded Multigame Play classic, Pauline, D2K, Japanese, practice, and Rearranged Donkey Kong game variations. Modern Game Menu Hold Player 1 Start during attract mode to open the game-selection menu. Scores and Initials Permanently saves the Top 5 scores and player initials for supported games. Optional Wi-Fi Submit qualifying scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard. Choose the Correct 3DK or 3DKJr Configuration This is one shared Donkey Kong Rearranged multigame product with two installation configurations. Select the configuration that matches the original Nintendo arcade PCB in your cabinet. 3DK Configuration Installs on a compatible original Donkey Kong two-board PCB Uses the 3DK Donkey Kong PCB installation guide Does not install on original four-board Donkey Kong hardware 3DKJr Configuration Installs on a compatible original Donkey Kong Jr. two-board PCB Uses the dedicated 3DKJr Donkey Kong Jr. PCB installation guide Does not install on a standalone Donkey Kong 3 PCB The configuration refers to the original arcade PCB used for installation. It does not limit which supported games are available through the multigame menu. Included Games and Modes Included Classic and Expanded Games Donkey Kong Pauline Donkey Kong Donkey Kong Jr. Donkey Kong 3 D2K: Jumpman Returns Pauline D2K: Jumpman Returns Supported Japanese game revisions Practice levels Donkey Kong Rearranged Optional Four-Game Remix Collection Select the optional Remix Collection during purchase to add: Donkey Kong Remix Donkey Kong Jr. Remix Donkey Kong Christmas Remix Donkey Kong Spooky Remix Rearranged Unlockable Editions Rearranged contains hidden unlockable modes including Drunken Master, Black Hammer, Wild Barrel, Miner 2049er, Builders, FHMC, and Personal editions. Donkey Kong Rearranged Multigame Features Modern Game Menu: Hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds during attract mode to open the supported game-selection menu. Permanent High Score Saving: Battery-free storage retains the Top 5 scores and player initials for supported games after cabinet power is turned off. Extended Scoring: Supports scores above one million points in supported games. Free Play: Start games without inserting coins while retaining supported coin and token operation. Adjustable Attract Sounds: Select attract sounds during 25%, 50%, or 100% of supported attract-mode rotations. Menu-Driven Settings: Adjust supported game and DIP-switch options through the kit menu. Attract-Screen Protection: Reduces 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 installation guide. Practice Levels: Practice specific supported gameplay sections and levels. Sound Expansion Support: Provides the additional audio support required by compatible multigame content. Kill-Screen Setting: Enable or disable supported kill-screen behavior. Rearranged Edition: Combines and intertwines stage layouts into a mixed progression separate from the original game modes. Unlockable Modes: Discover hidden gameplay editions and challenge variations within Rearranged. Hardware Compatibility Compatible Installation PCBs: Compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong or Donkey Kong Jr. two-board PCB stacks Configuration Selection: Select Donkey Kong PCB or Donkey Kong Jr. PCB during purchase Included Processor: The main Rearranged daughterboard includes its Z80 processor CPU Socket Requirement: The installation location must have a compatible 40-pin CPU socket Four-Board Donkey Kong Hardware: Not supported Standalone Donkey Kong 3 PCB: Not supported as an installation platform Original Donkey Kong 3 Game: Included as playable multigame content even though the kit does not install on a Donkey Kong 3 PCB Cabinet Access: Access to both boards in the original two-board stack is required during installation Important Installation Notes Two-Board Stack Required: This product does not support original four-board Donkey Kong hardware. Socketed CPU Location Required: The 40-pin CPU installation location must have a compatible socket. Processor Included: The Rearranged main daughterboard includes its Z80 processor. Soldering: No soldering is required when all required installation locations are already socketed. If a Required Location Is Soldered: A qualified arcade technician must install the appropriate socket before the kit can be used. Correct Guide Required: Use the 3DK guide for a Donkey Kong PCB and the 3DKJr guide for a Donkey Kong Jr. PCB. Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Kits Compare Standard and Wi-Fi Enabled Kits The Standard Kit permanently saves supported scores, initials, and settings locally. It does not require an internet connection. The optional Wi-Fi Enabled Kit includes the same local score-saving features and can also submit qualifying scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard. Wi-Fi-enabled kits connect to compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving or gameplay. View Global Arcade High Scores Donkey Kong Rearranged 3DK and 3DKJr FAQ What is the difference between 3DK and 3DKJr? The game collection is the same. The difference is the original Nintendo PCB used for installation. Select 3DK for a compatible Donkey Kong two-board PCB or 3DKJr for a compatible Donkey Kong Jr. two-board PCB. Is this the same product as the Donkey Kong Jr. Remix Trainer kit? No. This is the broader Donkey Kong Rearranged multigame system. The John Kowalski Donkey Kong Jr. Remix Multigame with Trainer is a separate product focused on Donkey Kong Jr. Remix and training tools. Does the kit install on both Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. PCBs? Yes, when the correct configuration is selected. Both installation platforms must be compatible original Nintendo two-board PCB stacks. Does it support an original four-board Donkey Kong PCB stack? No. The product supports compatible original two-board Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. PCB stacks only. Does the kit install on a Donkey Kong 3 PCB? No. Donkey Kong 3 is included as playable multigame content, but a standalone Donkey Kong 3 PCB cannot be used as the installation platform. Is a processor included? Yes. The main Rearranged daughterboard includes its Z80 processor. How many scores are saved? The kit saves the Top 5 scores and player initials for supported games. How is the game-selection menu opened? Hold Player 1 Start for approximately four seconds during attract mode to open the supported game-selection menu. What is Donkey Kong Rearranged? Rearranged combines and intertwines stage layouts into a mixed gameplay progression with hidden challenge editions. 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. Which installation guide should I use? Use the guide matching the original arcade PCB selected during purchase: 3DK Guide for Donkey Kong PCB 3DKJr Guide for Donkey Kong Jr. PCB Designed, tested, and supported by HighScoreSaves for compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. two-board arcade hardware. Donkey Kong Rearranged Resources and Guides 1. 3DK Installation Guide — Donkey Kong PCB 2. 3DKJr Installation Guide — Donkey Kong Jr. PCB 3. HighScoreSaves Tips and Tricks 4. Compare All Donkey Kong Jr. Kit Options 5. Donkey Kong Rearranged Video Overview 6. Standard and Wi-Fi Kit Comparison 7. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel
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Donkey Kong Rearranged (3DK Multigame) hardware is based on original Nintendo designs modified to support multiple classic game variations in a single PCB stack. While preserving the core Donkey Kong architecture, this board family has distinct free play and high score save kit requirements compared to standard single-game boards. When selecting a kit, always verify your exact PCB revision and connector layout for compatibility.
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