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'''''Donkey Kong''''' is a board game released in 1982 by [[Milton Bradley Company]] (MB). The game is based on the arcade game [[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]. It can be played by 2 to 4 players and is intended for ages 7 to 14. The goal of the game is to achieve the highest score by playing action cards that allow jumping over or hitting obstacles (barrels and fireballs). The game ends when a player rescues the [[pauline|damsel in distress]]. The player who rescues her receives a 500-point bonus, and then all players' scores are counted to determine the winner. | '''''Donkey Kong''''' is a board game released in 1982 by [[Milton Bradley Company]] (MB). The game is based on the arcade game [[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]. It can be played by 2 to 4 players and is intended for ages 7 to 14. The goal of the game is to achieve the highest score by playing action cards that allow jumping over or hitting obstacles (barrels and fireballs). The game ends when a player rescues the [[pauline|damsel in distress]]. The player who rescues her receives a 500-point bonus, and then all players' scores are counted to determine the winner. | ||
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Donkey Kong is a board game released in 1982 by Milton Bradley Company (MB). The game is based on the arcade game Donkey Kong. It can be played by 2 to 4 players and is intended for ages 7 to 14. The goal of the game is to achieve the highest score by playing action cards that allow jumping over or hitting obstacles (barrels and fireballs). The game ends when a player rescues the damsel in distress. The player who rescues her receives a 500-point bonus, and then all players' scores are counted to determine the winner.
On the American version of the game's box, the baseline reads: "Just Like The Arcade Game!" The subtitle reads: "Can You Battle Donkey Kong And Save The Fair Maiden?"
Game components
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- 1 game board
- 1 red die (values 1 to 6)
- 1 white die (values 3 to 6, with two "Donkey Kong" faces)
- 1 Donkey Kong (to be assembled)
- 4 "Mario" pawns in red, yellow, green, and blue
- 4 fireballs
- 1 sheet of stickers
- 2 rubber bands
- 48 cards:
- 8 "Jump" cards worth 100 points
- 8 "Jump" cards worth 200 points
- 8 "Jump" cards worth 300 points
- 8 "Hit" cards worth 200 points
- 8 "Hit" cards worth 300 points
- 8 "Hit" cards worth 400 points
- 12 barrels
Gallery
French box
The game board
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External links
| Donkey Kong | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Donkey Kong • Mario • Pauline |
| Levels | 25m • 50m • 75m • 100m |
| Items and objects | Bolt • Conveyor Belt • Hammer • Ladder • Lift • Parasol, Hat & Bag |
| Enemies and obstacles | Barrel • Cement tub • Fire • Fireball • Jack • Oil drum |
| Music | Opening • 25m Theme • Hammer |
| Other | Gallery • Media • Staff |
