Donkey Kong Remix Free Play and High Score Save Kits
HighScoreSaves specializes exclusively in Donkey Kong Remix 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 Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Free Play & High Score Save Kit This plug-and-play Donkey Kong Multigame Remix Tournament Edition kit adds multiple Donkey Kong versions to your original cabinet, while preserving high scores and enabling Free Play. Game List Donkey Kong Donkey Kong Remix Donkey Kong Deranged Donkey Kong Trainer Donkey Kong with in-game pace calculator Donkey Kong Tournament Edition Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Main Features Switch between games via the Game Select screen. Scores are saved permanently—even after powering off. Free-Play option available. Each game has its own service menu settings. Any game can be set as default boot game. Game switching, score saving, and Free-Play can be enabled or disabled. Compatible with both U.S. and Japanese board sets and ROMs. Runs original Donkey Kong ROMs directly from your PCB when selected. Extra Features Six new stages + three new bonus stages, alongside the originals. Stages include progressive variations to keep gameplay fresh. Blue hammer jumping mechanic. New Rivets stages with collapsing girders to crush Firefoxes. Reversible elevators on the 3rd Rivets stage. New challenging kill screen for an exciting finish. Extra Jumpmen available at 150k, 250k, or 350k points. Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Thousands of game variations via a tournament code system. Codes are inter-compatible across different machines and players. Play as three unique characters, each with special abilities. Options: warp pipes to skip stages, adjust hammer number/duration, set stage order, alter randomizer, enable timer or timed play, and more. Donkey Kong Tournament Edition Includes the same extensive tournament system with inter-compatible codes. Play as three different characters. Warp pipes, hammer settings, optional jump hammers. Set start/end levels, change stage order, modify randomizer. Enable timers or timed play modes. Includes context-sensitive control enhancements. Donkey Kong Trainer Features Start directly at level 5. Restart or skip stages with one button press. Adjust game speed (0–150% in 10% increments). Built-in pace calculator and pace chart. Per-stage jump and smash point displays. On-screen indicators: DK logic, spring types, fireball AI, etc. Timers for hammer duration, difficulty changes, firefox spawns. Donkey Kong Deranged Features Difficulty continues scaling past level 5. New varieties of Wild Barrels. Up to 8 fireballs/firefoxes simultaneously at high levels. Increased fireball, conveyor, and elevator speeds. Accelerated spawn and barrel release rates. Custom kill screen designed for maximum challenge. Just the FAQ's Which PCBs are supported? Compatible with both U.S. and Japanese Donkey Kong boards and ROM sets. Does this kit save high scores? Yes, scores are stored permanently—even after power off. Each game has its own high score table. Is Free-Play supported? Yes. Enable Free-Play from the kit’s menu. Coin play remains available. How do tournament codes work? Codes generate unique game variations and can be shared across machines, ensuring all players play the same settings. Can I use this kit to practice specific levels? Yes, the Trainer mode lets you restart or skip levels, start at level 5, and adjust speed. Does it run my original Donkey Kong ROMs? Yes, when Donkey Kong is selected, the kit runs the ROMs directly from your PCB. Are there new gameplay mechanics? Yes. Blue hammer jumps, collapsing Rivets floors, reversible elevators, new Wild Barrels, and advanced kill screens are all included. Do I need a socketed CPU? Yes. Ensure your Z80 is socketed. If not, you must install a 40-pin socket before using the kit.
More on Donkey Kong Remix Arcade Hardware
Donkey Kong Remix arcade hardware builds on the original Nintendo PCB designs with custom layouts and modified board configurations used in tournament or specialized remix setups. While this platform retains core Donkey Kong gameplay principles, its free play and high score save kit requirements can differ from standard single-game boards. Always verify your exact PCB revision and connector layout before selecting a kit.
Explore Related Platforms
- Donkey Kong
- Donkey Kong Jr
- Donkey Kong 3
- Donkey Kong Rearranged (3DK Multigame)
- Donkey Kong D2K
- Donkey Kong Jr Remix
These related platforms share hardware lineage or remix context with Donkey Kong Remix and may require kits tailored to their unique PCB configurations. Always verify compatibility on the product page before purchase.