Donkey Kong | Pauline Edition 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

HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Edition Multigame Kit Expand a 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, practice tools, selectable gameplay modes, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support. This HighScoreSaves daughterboard runs on original Nintendo arcade hardware without emulation. Standard Donkey Kong remains selectable, while D2K, Pauline graphics, Wild Barrel, Color Barrel, practice tools, and the no-kill-screen setting provide additional ways to play and train. Main Game Selections: Donkey Kong • D2K: Jumpman Returns • Pauline Edition Donkey Kong Optional Gameplay and Training Modes: Wild Barrel • Color Barrel • Stage Practice • Slowdown Practice • No Kill Screen Original Nintendo Hardware • No Emulation • Three Main Game Presentations • Optional Wi-Fi View Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Installation Guide Expanded Game Selection Select Donkey Kong, D2K: Jumpman Returns, or Pauline Edition Donkey Kong. Score and Initials Saving Permanently stores the Top 5 scores and qualifying player initials. Practice Tools Practice selected stages and reduce gameplay speed during training. Optional Wi-Fi Submit supported completed scores to HighScoreSaves online leaderboards. Three Donkey Kong Game Presentations on Original Hardware This product combines three main Donkey Kong game selections in one HighScoreSaves upgrade: 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. This selection requires five matching graphics EPROM changes on the video PCB. Pauline Graphics EPROMs Are Required The daughterboard supplies the Pauline Edition game selection, but the Pauline character artwork is produced by graphics EPROMs installed on the original Donkey Kong video PCB. Five graphics EPROMs must be changed for the complete Pauline Edition presentation. Without the matching graphics EPROMs, the Pauline artwork will not display correctly. View Donkey Kong Pauline Graphics ROMs Free Play, High Scores, and Display Features Permanent Top 5 score saving: Retains qualifying high scores after cabinet power is removed. Player initials: Saves initials with qualifying scores. Initial-entry length: Choose supported three-character or 12-character initials. Extended scoring: Supports scores above 1,000,000 points. Free Play: Start supported games without inserting coins. Coin operation: Continue using quarters or tokens when Free Play is disabled. Separate score tables: Maintain supported score tables for different lives settings. High-score backup and restore: Manage supported saved score data through the kit menu. Attract sounds: Configure attract audio for 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation. Rotating attract displays: Changes attract screens rather than leaving one image displayed continuously. Logo selection: Choose between supported manufacturer and HighScoreSaves logos. Upright and cocktail support: Compatible with documented upright and cocktail configurations. On-Screen Settings and ROM Options Game-selection menu: Choose among the supported Donkey Kong, D2K, and Pauline selections. Menu-driven DIP settings: Configure supported game options through the kit menu. ROM revision selection: Select supported United States or Japanese Donkey Kong revisions. ROM Saver: The kit supplies supported program code, allowing original program ROMs to be removed where directed by the installation guide. Immediate settings storage: Supported settings are retained after they are changed. Score-table reset: Clear saved scores through the supported settings menu. Practice Tools and Optional Gameplay Modes These modes intentionally change normal Donkey Kong behavior for practice or alternate play. Standard Donkey Kong remains available when the optional modes are disabled. Stage Practice: Begin on selected Level 4 Girder, Elevator, Rivet, or Pie Factory stages. Slowdown Practice: Reduce supported gameplay speed by approximately half during training. Wild Barrel Mode: Changes barrels to the supported Type 2 barrel behavior. Color Barrel Mode: Displays colored barrels to help players study barrel patterns and control. No-Kill-Screen Mode: Allows supported play to continue beyond the original Donkey Kong kill screen. Compatibility and Installation Requirements Original hardware required: Designed for compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCBs. Supported PCB stacks: Compatible with documented two-board and four-board Donkey Kong stacks. Original Z80: The original processor is removed from the game PCB and installed on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard unless a compatible processor option is selected. Compatible socket required: The daughterboard installs in the original 40-pin Z80 location. No soldering when socketed: Installation does not require soldering when the Z80 location already has a compatible socket. Soldered processor: If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible socket. Pauline graphics: Five graphics EPROM changes are required on the video PCB. PCB access required: Both the CPU board and video board must be accessed to complete the full Pauline Edition installation. Donkey Kong Remix: The separate DK Remix kit cannot be stacked with this product. Installation Information Installation type: Daughterboard and graphics EPROM upgrade for compatible original hardware Processor location: Original 40-pin Z80 position on the CPU board Soldering required: No, when the required processor and EPROM locations are already socketed Pauline graphics requirement: Five matching graphics EPROM changes on the video PCB PCB compatibility: Documented two-board and four-board Nintendo Donkey Kong stacks Cabinet compatibility: Documented upright and cocktail configurations Installation guide: Download the Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline installation guide Standard and Optional Wi-Fi Versions The standard kit permanently saves supported scores, initials, and settings locally. The optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi version also submits supported completed scores after qualifying initials are entered. Wi-Fi is not required for Free Play, local score saving, game selection, Pauline Edition, D2K, or the practice features. Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kits View Global Arcade High Scores Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Kit FAQ Which main games are included? The kit includes selectable Donkey Kong, D2K: Jumpman Returns, and Pauline Edition Donkey Kong presentations. Are Wild Barrel and Color Barrel separate games? They are optional Donkey Kong gameplay and training modes rather than separate full games. How many scores are saved? The kit permanently stores supported Top 5 scores and qualifying player initials. What is required for the Pauline graphics? Five matching graphics EPROMs must be changed on the original Donkey Kong video PCB. Does the product support Free Play and coin operation? Yes. Free Play can be enabled, or the cabinet can continue accepting quarters or tokens. Does installation require soldering? Not when the required Z80 and graphics EPROM locations already have compatible sockets. A qualified arcade technician must add any required socket when a component is soldered directly to the PCB. Can this product be stacked with Donkey Kong Remix? No. The separate Donkey Kong Remix kit cannot be stacked with this HighScoreSaves daughterboard. Is Wi-Fi required? No. The standard version saves supported scores, initials, and settings locally. Wi-Fi is optional for online score submission. How is this different from the Braze D2K kit? This HighScoreSaves product adds Pauline Edition support, practice tools, optional gameplay modes, extended configuration features, and optional Wi-Fi. The Braze D2K product is a separate two-game Donkey Kong and D2K kit with Braze diagnostics. Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade hardware. Resources 1. Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline Installation Guide 2. Donkey Kong Pauline Graphics ROMs 3. HighScoreSaves Tips and Tricks 4. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 5. Compare All Donkey Kong Kits

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

HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit Upgrade a 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, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support. This kit continues to use the original Nintendo arcade hardware and original Z80 processor. Standard Donkey Kong gameplay, controls, timing, graphics, and sound remain unchanged when the optional practice and gameplay-modification features are disabled. Original Nintendo Hardware • No Emulation • Top 5 Scores and Initials • Optional Wi-Fi View Donkey Kong Install Guide Free Play Play without coins while retaining optional coin operation. Score and Initials Saving Permanently stores the Top 5 scores and player initials. Practice Features Practice selected stages and reduce gameplay speed while training. Optional Wi-Fi Submit qualifying scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard. A Donkey Kong-Only Upgrade for Original Nintendo Hardware This product is the standard HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong kit. It enhances the original Donkey Kong game without turning the board into a multigame system. It does not add D2K: Jumpman Returns, Pauline graphics, Donkey Kong Remix, or the larger 3DK Rearranged game collection. Those versions are available as separate products for owners who want additional games or alternate Donkey Kong presentations. Normal Donkey Kong play remains available. Practice Mode, Wild Barrels, colored training barrels, and the no-kill-screen option are selectable features that can be turned on only when desired. Important Compatibility and Installation Notes Original hardware required: Designed for compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade PCBs. PCB stack compatibility: Supports documented two-board and four-board Donkey Kong PCB stacks. Original Z80 required: The Z80 processor is removed from the game PCB and installed on the kit. Socket requirement: No soldering is required when the Z80 is already installed in a compatible 40-pin socket. Soldered processor: If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible socket before the kit can be fitted. DK Remix compatibility: This kit cannot be stacked with the separate Donkey Kong Remix kit. PCB access required: The original board stack must be accessed to complete installation. Free Play, Score Saving, and Display Features Permanent Top 5 score saving: Stores the five highest scores after power is removed. Player initials: Saves initials with each qualifying high score. Initial-entry length: Choose three-character or 12-character initials. Extended scoring: Supports scores above 1,000,000 points. Free Play: Start games without inserting coins. Coin operation: Continue using quarters or tokens when Free Play is disabled. Separate score tables: Maintain separate high-score tables for supported lives settings. High-score backup and restore: Use the kit menu to manage saved score data. Attract sounds: Configure sounds to play during 25%, 50%, or 100% of the attract rotation. Rotating attract displays: Uses changing attract screens rather than displaying one static screen continuously. Logo options: Choose the supported manufacturer or HighScoreSaves attract-screen logo. Upright and cocktail support: Compatible with documented upright and cocktail cabinet configurations. On-Screen Settings and ROM Options On-screen DIP settings: Configure supported game settings through the kit menu instead of changing physical DIP switches. ROM revision selection: Choose between supported United States and Japanese Donkey Kong revisions. ROM Saver: The kit supplies the supported program code, allowing the original program ROMs to be removed as described in the installation guide. Immediate settings storage: Selected settings are retained by the kit after they are changed. High-score reset: Clear the saved score table through the supported settings menu. Practice Tools and Optional Gameplay Modes The following features are optional. Disable them to play standard Donkey Kong with its normal gameplay behavior. Stage Practice: Begin at the Level 4 Girder, Elevator, Rivet, or Pie Factory stage. Slowdown Practice: Press a Start button during supported practice play to reduce the game speed by approximately half. Wild Barrel Mode: Changes the barrels to the supported Type 2 barrel behavior. Colored Barrel Training: Uses colored barrels to help players study barrel-control techniques. No-Kill-Screen Mode: Allows play to continue beyond the original Donkey Kong kill screen. Installation Information Installation type: Daughterboard upgrade for compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong hardware Processor: Uses the original Z80 from the Donkey Kong PCB Soldering required: No, when the original Z80 is already socketed Socket needed: Compatible 40-pin Z80 socket PCB compatibility: Documented two-board and four-board Donkey Kong PCB stacks Cabinet compatibility: Documented upright and cocktail configurations Installation guide: Download the Donkey Kong installation guide Optional Wi-Fi Leaderboard Support The standard version permanently saves scores and initials locally on the kit. The optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi version also submits supported completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard after initials are entered. Wi-Fi is not required to use Free Play, save scores locally, change settings, or use the practice features. Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kits View Global Arcade High Scores Donkey Kong Kit FAQ How many high scores does the kit save? It permanently stores the Top 5 scores and their associated player initials. Does it support both Free Play and coin operation? Yes. Free Play can be enabled for coin-free operation, or the cabinet can continue accepting quarters or tokens. Does the kit change normal Donkey Kong gameplay? Standard gameplay remains unchanged when the optional practice tools, barrel modes, and no-kill-screen setting are disabled. What does Practice Mode provide? It allows players to begin on selected Level 4 stages and use the supported slowdown function for focused training. Can this kit be stacked with Donkey Kong Remix? No. The standard HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong kit cannot be stacked with the separate Donkey Kong Remix kit. Does installation require soldering? Not when the original Z80 is already installed in a compatible 40-pin socket. A qualified technician must install a socket when the processor is soldered directly to the PCB. Does the standard kit require Wi-Fi? No. The standard version saves scores and settings locally. Wi-Fi is an optional feature for online leaderboard submission. Is this the D2K, Pauline, Remix, or 3DK version? No. This is the standard Donkey Kong-only HighScoreSaves kit. D2K, Pauline, Remix, and 3DK versions are separate products. Designed and supported by HighScoreSaves for compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade hardware. Resources 1. Donkey Kong Installation Guide 2. HighScoreSaves Tips and Tricks 3. HighScoreSaves YouTube Channel 4. Compare All Donkey Kong Kits