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Game Name: Donkey Kong
Genre: Platform
Platform: ColecoVision
Has a newer ColecoVision version of this game been released: Yes, there is a newer version by Opcode Games, now with save game features and minor fixes.
Other Platform releases besides this: all consoles, Home Computers, Mobiles and PCs
Rarity, Loose Cartridge: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
Rarity, Complete In Box, Used: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
Rarity, New In Box: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
The displayed version: Original, Homebrew, Reproduction, Prototype
Value Traded from around: 6 to 500 U.S. $
Arcade Related ColecoVision Game: Yes
Year of Its Original Release: July 9, 1981
Initially © and Licenses: Nintendo R&D1 Japan, Nintendo Of America Inc., Coleco Inc.
Based On or similarly with: Arcade Donkey Kong
Originally First Developed by: Nintendo Japan
 Original Programmed and / or Designed by: Shigeru Miyamoto
Original SFX Programmed and / or Composed by: Yukio Kaneoka
ColecoVision Game Version Programmed by: Zachary Smith, Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision GFX Programmer and / or Designer: Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision SFX Programmer and / or Designer: Coleco Inc.
Sound Output Via: SN 76489AN / AY-3-8910A / WSG 7264 / Compatible
Different Colors for ColecoVision Compared to The Original, In This Case: The Arcade Version: Yes
Expanded Color Palette for ColecoVision in addition to ColecoVision's Permanent 16 Colors: No
Number of Screenshots Provided by: ColecoVision.dk (14), and edited by: ColecoVision.dk
Working On Following Compatible Hardware Systems: ColecoVision  -  Phoenix VGS / PX  -  ADAM Family Computer System  -  Z3K*  -  Dina / Bit 7200  -  HB Vision*  -  Bit 90*  -  Onyx*  -  SpliceVision*
Working On Following Compatible Hardware Systems With Expansion: ColecoVision  -  ADAM Family Computer System  -  SpectraVideo 318*  -  Hanimex Pencil II*  -  Laser 2001*  -  Salora Manager*
 Working On Following Compatible Emulators: ColEM  -  CoolCV  -  BlueMSX  -  Meka  -  Mess*  -  Bee*  -  Argon*
ColecoVision PCB Size, Type and Producent: 24kb., Coleco Inc., Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision Product #: 2411
Freely Available Download Of Game: Yes, Several variants
Freely Available Download Of Manual: Yes
Sound Test or Ringtone Possible: Yes
ColecoVision Cartridge and Label #, Casing and Producent: SCC241101/4L1920 / 1921/1922/1923, Standard Black U.S. / Taiwan / Canadian / European Style, Deico
ColecoVision Label Art, Design and manufacturer by: Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision Manual Layout and Design by: Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision Manual # and Manufacturer: 78214A Coleco Inc., 11-50171-4, 2L1971 / 60.241101.71, 2L2082 / 61.241101.71, 2L2094 CBS
ColecoVision Box Shown, Box Art and Design by: ColecoVision CBS Version, Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision Box # and Manufacturer: 62.241101.40, 61.241101.65, 3P 3930/31 / 4101, 7425-2R1/2R2/2R3, Holland; 1-983 3410, Grafopack Spain
Number of Players: 1 or 2
Required: ColecoVision, Phoenix VGS or any other Compatible System + Compatible Controller(s)
ColecoVision Overlay: Original: No, Aftermarket: Yes, via Internet
ColecoVision Trading Card Available: Yes, Via: Phil Boland and Team Pixelboy
 Publisher and Year: Coleco Inc. August 1982
ColecoVision.dk Game #: 3
 Purchased: Around 1984
Arrived: Around 1984
Score Displayed after completion: Yes, High Score resets with New game started: Yes
Instant Save Game Feature: No, Password System: No
In-game Pause Feature: No
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Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong was the included game in big parts of countries world wide.
In Denmark, Italy and few other countries was it Mouse Trap.

Description:

Based on the sensational Nintendo arcade game.

CBS Colecovision Donkey Kong features an action-packed rescue adventure of man against ape !.
Donkey Kong has stolen Mario's girlfriend and taken her up to the top of a steel structure.
You move Mario over girders and up ladders.
Leap over tumbling barrels, dodge lethal fireballs and jump onto fastmoving elevators, trying to rescue Mario's girlfriend from Donkey Kong!.

Donkey Kong features three incredible adventures -ramps, rivets and elevators.
Your skill and speed determine your points total.

How high can you score trying to rescue Mario's girlfriend ?.
 

Special hint for Donkey Kong:

Mario can move twice as fast on the ladders.
Just press joypad twice in a row.


The U.S.A. ColecoVision version of Donkey Kong above is the 2nd version, labelled: For ColecoVision & ADAM Family Computer System.
The 1st USA version was just labelled: ColecoVision Presents, and made in Taiwan, later U.S.A.

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Donkey Kong, Skill level: 1. ▼

  

 

  Basque Team...
XName: Tom Duncan. XName: duncantoml.   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 5.630.200 - October 27, 2004. 1st XScore: 5.001.500 - February 01, 2008. 1st XScore: 189.700 - April 02, 1989. 1st XScore:
  XName: Tom Parker.   XName: theking21083.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
2nd XScore: 3.890.900 - February 28, 1984. 2nd XScore: 3.567.500 - February 03, 2008. 2nd XScore: 164.800 - March 16, 2009. 2nd XScore:
  XName: travis vu.   XName: ColecoNation.     Name: Jimmy Olsen.     Name:
3rd XScore: 2.265.500 - March 29, 2002. 3rd XScore: 1.251.400 - February 12, 2008. 3rd XScore: 156.000 - Mid 80's. 3rd XScore:
  XName: Thane Woidan.   XName: Ikrananka.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
4th XScore: 1.534.600 - June 14, 2015. 4th XScore: 192.800 - April 04, 2022. 4th XScore: 123.600 - August 18, 2007. 4th XScore:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: March 06, 2020.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: April 17, 2022.



ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Donkey Kong, Skill Level: 2. ▼

  

 

  Basque Team...
XName: Tom Duncan. XName: chuckwalla.   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 1.896.500 - October 27, 2004. 1st XScore: 81.700 - February 14, 2009. 1st XScore: 1st XScore:
  XName:   XName: Ikrananka.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
2nd XScore: 2nd XScore: 79.500 - February 05, 2009. 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore:
  XName:   XName: 1982VideoGames.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
3rd XScore: 3rd XScore: 60.100 - February 15, 2009. 3rd XScore: 3rd XScore:
  XName:   XName: darthkur.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
4th XScore: 4th XScore: 50.800 - February 13, 2009. 4th XScore: 4th XScore:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: March 06, 2020.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: March 06, 2020.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Donkey Kong, Skill Level: 3. ▼

  

 

  Basque Team...
XName: Tom Duncan. XName: CoLethalVision.   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 1.200.100 - October 27, 2004. 1st XScore: 367.300 - November 01, 2013. 1st XScore: 1st XScore:
  XName:   XName: jblenkle.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
2nd XScore: 2nd XScore: 103.200 - October 28, 2013. 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore:
  XName:   XName: Northcoastgamer.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
3rd XScore: 3rd XScore: 99.900 - October 24, 2013. 3rd XScore: 3rd XScore:
  XName:   XName: CoLethalVision.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
4th XScore: 4th XScore: 98.200 - October 24, 2013. 4th XScore: 4th XScore:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: March 06, 2020.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: March 06, 2020.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Donkey Kong, Skill Level: 4. ▼

  

 

  Basque Team...
XName: Tom Duncan. XName: DuggerVideoGames.   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 854.800 - October 27, 2004. 1st XScore: 1.862.600 - May 23, 2018. 1st XScore: 1st XScore:
  XName: Patrick Wyrick.   XName: jblenkle.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
2nd XScore: 57.700 - March 29, 2002. 2nd XScore: 576.100 - May 23, 2018. 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore:
  XName: Stephen Knox.   XName: jblenkle.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
3rd XScore: 32.200 - July 12, 2001. 3rd XScore: 354.900 - May 25, 2018. 3rd XScore: 3rd XScore:
  XName: Shane Monroe.   XName: jblenkle.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
4th XScore: 25.400 - March 29, 2002. 4th XScore: 194.000 - May 25, 2018. 4th XScore: 4th XScore:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: March 06, 2020.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: March 06, 2020.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

ColecoVision.dk Game # 3, Donkey Kong was last updated on: September 09, 2022.
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