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The '''''Donkey Kong'' Board Game''' is a Japan-exclusive board game published by {{wp|Takara}} and released in 1999.<ref name=BGG/> The board game is based on the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]], featuring various screenshots from the | The '''''Donkey Kong'' Board Game''' is a Japan-exclusive board game published by {{wp|Takara}} and released in 1999.<ref name=BGG/> The board game is based on the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]], featuring various screenshots from the show, and can be played by two to five players<ref name=BGG/> using the follow character pieces: [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], and [[Funky Kong]]; all of whom use their redesigns from the show. The objective of the game is to collect [[banana]]s and battle [[King K. Rool]] to reach the goal.<ref name=BGG/> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The gameboard is divided into six parts: the start, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, [[Cranky's Cabin]], and the Last Battle. At the start of the game, each player chooses a characters piece, which has its own die with different numbers, and starts with 30 banana chips | The gameboard is divided into six parts: the start, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, [[Cranky's Cabin]], and the Last Battle. At the start of the game, each player chooses a characters piece, which has its own die with different numbers, and starts with 30 points, given in the form of banana chips. Each player then rolls their corresponding die and moves a certain number of spaces according to the number shown, except when they reach the start of the next stage, in which case they have to stop at its first space. Every space has different effects, such as drawing a certain card, obtaining banana chips, or battling another player or character from the show. If two players are on the same space, they battle by rolling their dice, and the player with the highest rolled number receives 20 points from the other. If a player runs out of banana chips, or cannot pay off enough of them, they return to the start or the first space of the stage they are in. | ||
The game has five categories of cards, mostly obtained by landing on their respective spaces: [[Barrel]] Cards, Chance Cards, four [[KONG | The game has five categories of cards, mostly obtained by landing on their respective spaces: [[Barrel]] Cards, Chance Cards, four [[KONG Letters|KONG]] Cards (each worth 50 points when exchanged at the goal), Plus Die Cards (which allow a player to roll the die again), and a [[Crystal Coconut]] Card (obtained by exchanging all four KONG Cards and worth 300 points). | ||
After stage 3, players reach Cranky's Cabin, where they can use their banana chips to buy one Plus Die | After stage 3, players reach Cranky's Cabin, where they can use their banana chips to buy one Plus Die Card, KONG Card, or Chance Card per each turn or take a break to earn five points. Afterwards, they can reach the Last Battle against King K. Rool, where a player must roll the die to reach 30 (by using Plus Die Cards) to move to the goal. If the player does not reach 30, they return to Cranky's Cabin. | ||
Once all players reach the goal, they can exchange their remaining cards for a certain | Once all players reach the goal, they can exchange their remaining cards for a certain amount of points, and the player with the highest amount of points wins. | ||
==Game components== | |||
*1 gameboard | |||
*5 character pieces ([[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], and [[Funky Kong]]) | |||
*5 dice | |||
*96 banana chips | |||
**14 5-point banana chips | |||
**32 10-point banana chips | |||
**30 50-point banana chips | |||
**20 100-point banana chips | |||
*54 cards | |||
**1 [[Crystal Coconut]] Card | |||
**14 Plus Die Cards | |||
**4 [[KONG Letters|KONG]] Cards | |||
**14 Chance Cards | |||
**21 [[Barrel]] Cards | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Although this board game is based on the show, the front cover, some cards, and the gameboard use artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. | *Although this board game is based on the show, the front cover, some cards, and the start space on the gameboard use artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:32, April 19, 2025
The title of this article is official, but it comes from a Japanese source.
If an acceptable English name is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.
- This article is about the Japanese board game from Takara based on the Donkey Kong Country animated series. For the Western board game from Milton Bradley based on the Donkey Kong arcade game, see Donkey Kong (Milton Bradley board game).
| Donkey Kong Board Game | |
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| Manufacturer | Takara |
| Publisher | Takara |
| Release date |  1999[1] |
| Language(s) | Japanese |
| Number of players | 2-5 players |
The Donkey Kong Board Game is a Japan-exclusive board game published by Takara and released in 1999.[1] The board game is based on the Donkey Kong Country television series, featuring various screenshots from the show, and can be played by two to five players[1] using the follow character pieces: Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Cranky Kong, and Funky Kong; all of whom use their redesigns from the show. The objective of the game is to collect bananas and battle King K. Rool to reach the goal.[1]
Gameplay
The gameboard is divided into six parts: the start, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, Cranky's Cabin, and the Last Battle. At the start of the game, each player chooses a characters piece, which has its own die with different numbers, and starts with 30 points, given in the form of banana chips. Each player then rolls their corresponding die and moves a certain number of spaces according to the number shown, except when they reach the start of the next stage, in which case they have to stop at its first space. Every space has different effects, such as drawing a certain card, obtaining banana chips, or battling another player or character from the show. If two players are on the same space, they battle by rolling their dice, and the player with the highest rolled number receives 20 points from the other. If a player runs out of banana chips, or cannot pay off enough of them, they return to the start or the first space of the stage they are in.
The game has five categories of cards, mostly obtained by landing on their respective spaces: Barrel Cards, Chance Cards, four KONG Cards (each worth 50 points when exchanged at the goal), Plus Die Cards (which allow a player to roll the die again), and a Crystal Coconut Card (obtained by exchanging all four KONG Cards and worth 300 points).
After stage 3, players reach Cranky's Cabin, where they can use their banana chips to buy one Plus Die Card, KONG Card, or Chance Card per each turn or take a break to earn five points. Afterwards, they can reach the Last Battle against King K. Rool, where a player must roll the die to reach 30 (by using Plus Die Cards) to move to the goal. If the player does not reach 30, they return to Cranky's Cabin.
Once all players reach the goal, they can exchange their remaining cards for a certain amount of points, and the player with the highest amount of points wins.
Game components
- 1 gameboard
- 5 character pieces (Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Cranky Kong, and Funky Kong)
- 5 dice
- 96 banana chips
- 14 5-point banana chips
- 32 10-point banana chips
- 30 50-point banana chips
- 20 100-point banana chips
- 54 cards
- 1 Crystal Coconut Card
- 14 Plus Die Cards
- 4 KONG Cards
- 14 Chance Cards
- 21 Barrel Cards
Gallery
Contents
Gameboard
Character pieces
Dice
Cards
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ドンキーコングボードゲーム[2] Donkī Kongu Bōdo Gēmu |
Donkey Kong Board Game |
Notes
- Although this board game is based on the show, the front cover, some cards, and the start space on the gameboard use artwork from Donkey Kong Country.
References
- ^ a b c d Donkey Kong Board Game (1999). Board Game Geek (American English). Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ ドンキーコンググッズ大介!!. nintendo.co.jp (Japanese). Page 2. Archived July 31, 2018, 15:29:20 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
