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| {{game infobox | | {{Infobox|title=Donkey Kong Jr. Math |
| |image=[[File:Dk jr math box.jpg|200px]] | | |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> | | |developer=[[Nintendo Research & Development 2]]<ref>Iwata, Satoru et al. [http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/nsmb/1/0 Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. Wii]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved May 01 2015</ref> |
| |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | | |publisher=Nintendo |
| |release='''Famicom/NES:'''<br>{{flag list|Japan|December 12, 1983<ref>{{Cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/jp/famicom/software/hvc-ca/index.html|title=ドンキーコングJR.の算数遊び|publisher=Nintendo Japan|language=ja}}</ref>|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>{{flag list|Japan|March 27, 2007|Europe|April 20, 2007|Australia|April 20, 2007|USA|September 3, 2007}} '''Virtual Console (Wii U):'''<br>{{flag list|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>{{flag list|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>}} | | |released='''NES'''<br>{{released|Japan|December 12, 1983|USA|October 18, 1985}} '''[[Virtual Console]] (Wii)'''<br>{{released|Japan|March 27, 2007|Europe|April 20, 2007|Australia|April 20, 2007|USA|September 3, 2007}} '''[[Virtual Console]] (Wii U)'''<br>{{released|USA|August 28, 2014|Europe|January 22, 2015|Australia|January 23, 2015}} |
| |languages={{languages|en_us=y}}
| | |genre=Educational |
| |genre=[[Genre#Educational games|Educational]] | | |modes=1-2 players |
| |modes=Single player, multiplayer (up to two players) | | |ratings={{ratings|esrb=e|pegi=3}} |
| |ratings={{ratings|esrb=e|pegi=3|cero=A|acb=G|usk=0|classind=L}} | | |platforms=[[Family Computer]]/[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii]], [[Wii U]]) |
| |platforms=[[Family Computer]],<br>[[Nintendo Entertainment System]],<br>[[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii]], [[Wii U]]),<br>[[Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]] | | |media={{media|nes=1|wiidl=1|container|wiiudl=1}} |
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| | '''''Donkey Kong Jr. Math''''' was the third game released in the [[Donkey Kong (series)|''Donkey Kong'' series]], and the second to feature [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] It was released in 1983 for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]. [[Donkey Kong]] will hold up a sign, and Donkey Kong Jr. must find the numbers and math sign to get to that number to get a point. |
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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 the worst selling launch-title for the system, yet was later released as a [[reissue|compilation]] called ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson]]'' which included both ''Donkey Kong Jr. Math'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' This game was recreated as an obtainable item in the game ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (GCN)|Animal Crossing]]'' and it was re-released the first time on the [[Virtual Console]] for the [[Wii]] (500 Wii Points) on September 3, 2007 and re-released the second time on the [[Wii U]] ($4.99) in North America on August 28, 2014. |
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| ''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. | | ''Donkey Kong Jr. Math'' was the only game to be released under the "Educational Series" label of North American NES titles. While ''[[Donkey Kong no Ongaku Asobi]]'' was intended to be released around the same time, it was canceled and no other educational games in the ''Donkey Kong'' series were made. |
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| ==Gameplay== | | == Gameplay == |
| [[File:Pink Kong Jr Math.png|thumb|left|Calculate A mode]] | | [[File:Pink_Kong_Jr_Math.png|thumb|left|The multiplayer 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. | | The game features a one and two player mode. In the single player mode, the player's goal is to enter the answers to mathematical questions in order to receive points. The questions include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. In the two player mode, both players control two Donkey Kong Juniors (a normal brown one and a pink one) that are on a race to create a math formula that equals the number shown by Donkey Kong. The gameplay is similar to that of ''Donkey Kong Jr.''; players climb vines to reach higher areas. To create the math formulas, the player has to collect the numbers and the symbol(s) in the correct order that can be reached by using the vines. |
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| 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:
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| *Adding two two-digit numbers
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| *Subtracting two three-digit numbers
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| *Adding two four-digit numbers
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| *Subtracting two four-digit numbers
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| *Multiplying two one-digit numbers
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| *Adding two six-digit numbers
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| *Subtracting two six-digit numbers
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| *Multiplying a three-digit number by a two-digit number
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| *Dividing a two-digit number by a one-digit number
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| ==Characters== | | ==Characters== |
| | <span style="float:right">[[File:Pinky Kong Jr.png]]</span> |
| ===Playable=== | | ===Playable=== |
| *[[Donkey Kong Jr.]] | | *Donkey Kong Jr. |
| *[[Donkey Kong Jr.#Donkey Kong Jr. Math|Junior (II)]] | | *[[Junior (II)]] |
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| ===Non-playable=== | | ===Non-playable=== |
| *[[Donkey Kong]] | | *[[Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong]] |
| *Nitpicker ([[Bird (Donkey Kong series)|large]] and [[Nitpicker|small]]) | | *[[Nitpicker]] |
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| ==Nintendo eShop description==
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| <blockquote>''Learning can be fun, especially when you play along with Donkey Kong Jr.!
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| ''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.
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| ''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!
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| ''This game is perfect for younger players who are looking for a fun and easy way to develop their math skills!</blockquote>
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
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| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| Donkey Kong Jr Math FC Logo.svg|Japanese logo | | Box JP - Donkey Kong Jr. Math.jpg|Japanese box art |
| DKJM Donkey Kong Jr Artwork.png|[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]
| | DK Jr. Maths.jpg|European English box art |
| DonkeyKongJrMathwork.png|Artwork used on international box arts
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| DKJM-Pink Donkey Kong Jr.png|[[Donkey Kong Jr.#Donkey Kong Jr. Math|Junior (II)]]
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| DKJMDonkeyKongSprite.png|[[Donkey Kong]]
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| DKJM Title Screen.png|Title screen
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| DKJM Jp Title Screen.png|Japanese title screen
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| DKJRMath.png|+-×÷ Exercise select screen
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==Media== | | ==Media== |
| {{media table | | {{more media|section=yes}} |
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| ==References to other games== | | ==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> | | *''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' - The game's cast, setting and many of its graphical elements are reused from its predecessor. In fact, the game's ROM image was copied and hacked directly from ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', as evidenced by the presence of ''Donkey Kong Jr.''-exclusive graphics in the ROM, among other things.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Donkey_Kong_Jr._Math Donkey Kong Jr. Math]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved April 4, 2015.</ref> |
| *''{{wp|Popeye no Eigo Asobi}}'' – The game's title screen music is reused here, having the same purpose.
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| ==References in later games== | | ==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]]. | | *''[[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 a reference to [[Junior (II)]]. |
| *''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' – Donkey Kong's pink alternate costume is similar to [[Donkey Kong Jr.#Donkey Kong Jr. Math|Junior (II)]]. | |
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| ==Names in other languages== | | ==Name in other languages== |
| {{foreign names | | {{foreign names |
| |Jap=ドンキーコングJR.の算数遊び | | |Jap=ドンキーコングJR.の算数遊び |
| |JapR=Donkī Kongu Junia no Sansū Asobi | | |JapR=Donkī Kongu Junia no Sansū Asobi |
| |JapM=Donkey Kong Jr.'s Math Play | | |JapM=Donkey Kong Jr.'s Math Play}} |
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| ==External links== | | ==External links== |
| {{NIWA|NWiki=1|Nookipedia=Item:DK Jr MATH (Animal Crossing)|StrategyWiki=1}}
| | *[http://classicnintendo.referata.com/wiki/Donkey_Kong_Jr._Math Donkey Kong Jr. Math] at the Classic Nintendo Wiki. |
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| *[https://www.nintendo.com/jp/famicom/software/hvc-ca/index.html Official Japanese website] | |
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| {{Virtual Console}} | | {{VirtualConsole}} |
| [[Category:Virtual Console games]] | | [[Category:Virtual Console Games]] |
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| [[Category:Nintendo Entertainment System games]] | | [[Category:Edutainment Games]] |
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| [[Category:1983 games]] | | [[Category:1983 games]] |
| [[Category:1985 games]] | | [[Category:1985 games]] |
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