Editing Donkey Kong Jr. Math

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|image=[[File:Dk jr math box.jpg|200px]]
|developer=[[Nintendo Research & Development 2]]<ref>{{cite|author=Iwata, Satoru et al|url=iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wii/nsmb/1/0|title=Iwata Asks: ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''|publisher=Nintendo of America|accessdate=June 1, 2024}}</ref>
|publisher=[[Sega]]
|release='''Famicom/NES:'''<br>{{release|Japan|December 12, 1983|USA|October 1985<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20080921015524/http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/nes_games.pdf|format=PDF|title=Nintendo ''NES Games'' release chart|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|accessdate=June 1, 2024}}</ref> or June 1986<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power Pak Source''|page=12|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>}} '''Virtual Console (Wii):'''<br>{{release|Japan|March 27, 2007|Europe|April 20, 2007|Australia|April 20, 2007|USA|September 3, 2007}} '''Virtual Console (Wii U):'''<br>{{release|USA|August 28, 2014|Europe|January 22, 2015|Australia|January 23, 2015|Japan|April 15, 2015<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendoworldreport.com/game/38376/donkey-kong-jr-math-wii-u-vc-nes|title=''Donkey Kong Jr. Math'' - Game|language=en|publisher=Nintendo World Report|accessdate=June 1, 2024}}</ref>}} '''Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online:'''<br>{{release|USA|July 3, 2024<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=July 3, 2024|url= youtube.com/watch?si=iXehdv_N4VuyCg9S&v=mam6BPIvLi4&feature=youtu.be|title=NES & Super NES - July 2024 Game Updates - Nintendo Switch Online|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 3, 2024}}</ref>|Japan|July 4, 2024<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo 公式チャンネル|date=July 4, 2024|url=https://youtu.be/judoPb6qREg|title=ファミリーコンピュータ & スーパーファミコン & ゲームボーイ Nintendo Switch Online 追加タイトル <nowiki>[2024年7月4日]</nowiki>|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 4, 2024}}</ref>|Europe|July 4, 2024<ref>{{cite|author=@NintendoEurope|date=July 4, 2024|url=https://x.com/NintendoEurope/status/1808772744617545905|title="''Seven more classic #NES titles are now available for #NintendoSwitchOnline members! ☑️ Urban Champion ☑️ Golf ☑️ Donkey Kong Jr. Math ☑️ Mach Rider ☑️ The Mystery of Atlantis ☑️ Solar® Jetman ☑️ Cobra Triangle''"|publisher=X|accessdate=July 4, 2024}}</ref>|Australia|July 4, 2024<ref>{{cite|author=@NintendoAUNZ|date=July 4, 2024|url=https://x.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/1808697240703160469|title="''7 classic games are now available to play for #NintendoSwitchOnline members! #NES: ☑️ Urban Champion ☑️ Golf ☑️ Donkey Kong Jr. Math ☑️ Mach Rider ☑️ The Mystery of Atlantis ☑️ SOLAR JETMAN ☑️ COBRA TRIANGLE''"|publisher=X|accessdate=July 4, 2024}}</ref>}}
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|genre=[[Genre#Educational games|Educational]]
|modes=Single player, multiplayer (up to two players)
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|platforms=[[Family Computer]],<br>[[Nintendo Entertainment System]],<br>[[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii]], [[Wii U]]),<br>[[Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]]
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'''''Donkey Kong Jr. Math''''' is an [[Genre#Educational games|educational game]] in the [[Donkey Kong (series)|''Donkey Kong'' series]] for the [[Family Computer]] released in 1983, as well as the fourth game overall in the series. [[Donkey Kong]] holds up a sign, and [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] must find the numbers and math sign to get to that number to get a point. A preview of this game was released as a [[reissue|compilation]] called ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson]]'', which included both a prototype of ''Donkey Kong Jr. Math'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' a few months earlier. ''Donkey Kong Jr. Math'' was the only game to be released under the "Educational Series" label of Nintendo Entertainment System games in North America. While ''[[Donkey Kong no Ongaku Asobi]]'' was intended to be released around the same time, it was canceled.

''Donkey Kong Jr. Math'' was met with negative reviews and was the worst-selling launch title for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in North America. This game was recreated as [[nookipedia:Item:DK Jr MATH (Animal Crossing)|an obtainable item]] in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing|Animal Crossing]]'', and it was rereleased the first time on the [[Virtual Console#Wii|Virtual Console]] for the [[Wii]] (500 [[nwiki:Wii Points|Wii Points]]) on September 3, 2007, the [[Virtual Console#Wii U|Virtual Console]] for the [[Wii U]] ($4.99) in North America on August 28, 2014, and it was also released on [[Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]] in July 2024.

==Gameplay==
[[File:Pink Kong Jr Math.png|thumb|left|Calculate A mode]]
The game features three modes: Calculate A, Calculate B, and +-×÷ Exercise. In Calculate A, the player controls [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] and has to move around the screen to collect numbers on the chains and mathematical symbols on the platforms to create equations whose solution matches the number shown on [[Donkey Kong]]'s placard. The solution of an equation is carried over to the next equation as the first number. Aside from the number calculated from previous equations, the player can only use single-digit numbers in equations. The game is over when the player matches Donkey Kong's number five times. The gameplay of Calculate B is similar, but the player starts with a number already in their equation and negative numbers can appear on Donkey Kong's placard. Both of these modes can be played with a second player. The second player controls a pink version of Donkey Kong Jr. named Junior (II). The first to match Donkey Kong's number five times is the winner.

In +-×÷ Exercise, the player's goal is to enter the answers to ten mathematical problems in order to receive points. To insert the digits of the answer, the player has to climb up or down the chains until the desired number shows up. The player can clear all of the entered digits by pressing {{button|NES|B}}. The player can also push the question mark to the keyhole to show the correct solution, though this does not give the player any points. Up to 100 points are given for each problem with points being deducted for answering incorrectly and taking too long to answer. The player can earn a maximum of 1,000 points. The following problem types are available in this mode:
*Adding two two-digit numbers
*Subtracting two three-digit numbers
*Adding two four-digit numbers
*Subtracting two four-digit numbers
*Multiplying two one-digit numbers
*Adding two six-digit numbers
*Subtracting two six-digit numbers
*Multiplying a three-digit number by a two-digit number
*Dividing a two-digit number by a one-digit number
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==Characters==
===Playable===
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.#Donkey Kong Jr. Math|Junior (II)]]

===Non-playable===
*[[Donkey Kong]] 
*[[Nitpicker]]

==Nintendo eShop description==
<blockquote>''Learning can be fun, especially when you play along with Donkey Kong Jr.!

''Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division by directing Junior, a cute little monkey, who must climb up and down vines to collect numbers and symbols in order to solve the math problems his father gives him.

''Compete with a friend in a race to solve problems in Game A, or add more challenge with Game B. Of course, you can also practice on your own!

''This game is perfect for younger players who are looking for a fun and easy way to develop their math skills!</blockquote>

==Gallery==
===Logo/artwork===
<gallery>
Donkey Kong Jr Math FC Logo.svg|Japanese logo
DKJM Donkey Kong Jr Artwork.png|[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]
SSBU Donkey Kong Jr Spirit.png|Donkey Kong Jr.
DKJM Reissue Donkey Kong Jr Artwork.png|Donkey Kong Jr.<br>(reissue cover)
DonkeyKongJrMathwork.png|Artwork used on international box arts
</gallery>

===Sprites===
<gallery>
DKJM-Pink Donkey Kong Jr.png|[[Donkey Kong Jr.#Donkey Kong Jr. Math|Junior (II)]]
DKJMDonkeyKongSprite.png|[[Donkey Kong]]
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
DKJM Title Screen.png|Title screen
DKJM Jp Title Screen.png|Japanese title screen
</gallery>

===Box art/Virtual Console icon===
<gallery>
DK Jr. Maths.jpg|European box art
Another box JP - Donkey Kong Jr. Math.jpg|Japanese box art
File:Donkey Kong Jr Math FC Box Alt.png|Alternate Japanese box art
DKjrMath VCIcon.png|Wii U Virtual Console icon
</gallery>

==Media==
{{media table
|file1=DKJM Title Theme.oga
|title1=Title Theme
|length1=0:12
|file2=DKJ NES Stage 1 Theme.oga
|title2=Stage Theme
|length2=0:30
|file3=DKJ NES Stage 1 Clear Theme.oga
|title3=Success Theme
|length3=0:05
|file4=DKJ NES Stage 4 Clear Theme.oga
|title4=Match Won Theme
|length4=0:06
}}

==References to other games==
*''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' – The game's cast, its setting, and many of its graphical elements are reused from the NES version of its predecessor. Calculate A and B's setting resembles the [[Jump Board Scene]] and +-×÷ Exercise's setting resembles the [[Chain Scene]]. In fact, the game's ROM image was copied and hacked directly from ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', as evidenced by the presence of unused ''Donkey Kong Jr.''-exclusive graphics in the ROM, among other things.<ref>''[[tcrf:Donkey Kong Jr. Math|Donkey Kong Jr. Math]]''. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved April 4, 2015.</ref>

==References in later games==
*''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' – Donkey Kong's sprite while holding a sign is reused as a background element in [[Wonky Waterway]].
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' - Donkey Kong Jr.'s trophy mentions that one of his skills was in mathematics, alluding to this game.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' – Donkey Kong's pink alternate costume is similar to [[Donkey Kong Jr.|Junior (II)]].

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ドンキーコングJR.の算数遊び
|JapR=Donkī Kongu Junia no Sansū Asobi
|JapM=Donkey Kong Jr.'s Math Play
}}

==External links==
*[https://www.nintendo.com/jp/famicom/software/hvc-ca/index.html Official Japanese website]

==References==
{{NIWA|NWiki=1|Nookipedia=Item:DK Jr MATH (Animal Crossing)|StrategyWiki=1}}
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