Nintendo

1981

Video Game

Wide Release

Platform

Upright/Standard Cocktail Cabaret/Mini

Orientation: Vertical Type: Raster: Standard Resolution CRT: Color

Donkey Kong was produced by Nintendo in 1981. Other machines made by Nintendo during the time period Donkey Kong was produced include Popeye, Donkey Kong Junior, Sky Skipper, Mario Bros., Mario Bros. (PlayChoice), Space Fever (Black & White), Space Fever Color, Heli Fire, Radar Scope, and Sheriff. Jumpman -- known today as Mario -- must traverse levels structures to save his girlfriend, Pauline, from Donkey Kong before time runs out. The levels include Girders, Rivets, Elevators, and Conveyor Belts. Mario must avoid flames, barrels, and bouncing rivets to reach his goal.

Alternating

1

2

Joystick: 4-way (up, down, left, right) Buttons: 1 [Jump]

Single Player