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{{about|the Donkey Kong series of games|the entire franchise|[[Donkey Kong (franchise)]]}}
{{about|the Donkey Kong series of games|the entire franchise|[[Donkey Kong (franchise)]]}}
{{series infobox
{{series infobox
|image=[[File:Donkey Kong Logo.jpg|250px]]
|image=[[File:Donkey Kong Arcade Logo.png|300px]]
|first=''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#1981|1981]])
|first=''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#1981|1981]])
|latest=''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|latest=''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Donkey Kong Arcade side art.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1981}}Arcade Machine</span>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Donkey Kong Arcade side art.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1981}}Arcade</span>
|In [[List of games by date#1981|1981]], Nintendo had their first blockbuster release with [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]'s creation - ''Donkey Kong''. Originally released in the arcades, ''Donkey Kong'' became a very popular game amongst gamers, eventually spawning many remakes and ports. In this game, [[Donkey Kong]] was the antagonist who kidnapped [[Mario]]'s girlfriend Lady (later renamed [[Pauline]]). It was later ported to the many home systems including the Atari 2600, the ColecoVision and the Nintendo Entertainment System. This is a simple platformer, where the player must control Mario while jumping and avoiding obstacles and making it to Donkey Kong.
|In [[List of games by date#1981|1981]], Nintendo had their first blockbuster release with [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]'s creation - ''Donkey Kong''. Originally released in the arcades, ''Donkey Kong'' became a very popular game amongst gamers, eventually spawning many remakes and ports. In this game, [[Donkey Kong]] was the antagonist who kidnapped [[Mario]]'s girlfriend Lady (later renamed [[Pauline]]). It was later ported to the many home systems including the Atari 2600, the ColecoVision and the Nintendo Entertainment System. This is a simple platformer, where the player must control Mario while jumping and avoiding obstacles and making it to Donkey Kong.
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Donkey Kong Jr Arcade side art.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1982}}Arcade Machine
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Donkey Kong Jr Arcade side art.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1982}}Arcade
|The following year, another arcade game was created, ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' This time, the roles were reversed. Mario was the villain, and DK was a damsel in distress. Here, [[Donkey Kong Jr.]], Donkey Kong's son, had to save his kidnapped father from Mario. The gameplay is the same as the original Donkey Kong; Donkey Kong Jr. must avoid traps set off by Mario to save Donkey Kong by jumping and simply avoiding them.
|The following year, another arcade game was created, ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' This time, the roles were reversed. Mario was the villain, and DK was a damsel in distress. Here, [[Donkey Kong Jr.]], Donkey Kong's son, had to save his kidnapped father from Mario. The gameplay is the same as the original Donkey Kong; Donkey Kong Jr. must avoid traps set off by Mario to save Donkey Kong by jumping and simply avoiding them.
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong 3]]''</span>
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong 3]]''</span>
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:DK3 Arcade Cabinet Artwork.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1983}}Arcade Machine
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:DK3 Arcade Cabinet Artwork.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1983}}Arcade
|''Donkey Kong 3'' was the third installment of the ''Donkey Kong'' series, where [[Stanley]] fought Donkey Kong. This game differed from its predecessors in that it is a shooter/platformer hybrid and did not include Mario as a character.  
|''Donkey Kong 3'' was the third installment of the ''Donkey Kong'' series, where [[Stanley]] fought Donkey Kong. This game differed from its predecessors in that it is a shooter/platformer hybrid and did not include Mario as a character.  
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. Math]]''</span>
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. Math]]''</span>
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Dk jr math box.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1983}}NES
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Dk jr math box.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1983}}[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]
|''Donkey Kong Jr. Math'' was Donkey Kong Jr.'s second game, an edutainment title released in 1983 for the 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.
|''Donkey Kong Jr. Math'' was Donkey Kong Jr.'s second game, an edutainment title released in 1983 for the 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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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)]]
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)]]
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKGBBoxAmerica.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1994}}Game Boy</span>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKGBBoxAmerica.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1994}}[[Game Boy]]</span>
|''Donkey Kong'' (also known as ''Game Boy Donkey Kong'' and ''Donkey Kong '94'') is the first ''Donkey Kong'' [[Game Boy]] title in the series. The [[Construction Site|Start]] is based on the original arcade version of ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', but the rest of the game is greatly expanded and entirely different.
|''Donkey Kong'' (also known as ''Game Boy Donkey Kong'' and ''Donkey Kong '94'') is the first ''Donkey Kong'' [[Game Boy]] title in the series. The [[Construction Site|Start]] is based on the original arcade version of ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', but the rest of the game is greatly expanded and entirely different.
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Dkjrgw.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|October 26, 1982|USA|October 26, 1982}}[[Game & Watch]]</span>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Dkjrgw.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>October 26, 1982<br>Game & Watch</span>
|'''''Donkey Kong Jr.''''' is a ''[[Game & Watch]]'' edition of ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'', based on the first level of the arcade game of the same name. As in the original arcade game, [[Donkey Kong]] is captured by [[Mario]], and [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] must save him. There are two major revisions - the original version in the New Wide Screen series, and the colorized game in the Table Top and Panorama Screen series released the following year with an entirely different level and obstacle layout. Only the New Wide Screen version was ported to ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]'', ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', and [[DSiWare]]. The game also has an indirect sequel in the form of ''[[Donkey Kong II]]'', based on later levels of the arcade game.
|'''''Donkey Kong Jr.''''' is a ''[[Game & Watch]]'' edition of ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'', based on the first level of the arcade game of the same name. As in the original arcade game, [[Donkey Kong]] is captured by [[Mario]], and [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] must save him. There are two major revisions - the original version in the New Wide Screen series, and the colorized game in the Table Top and Panorama Screen series released the following year with an entirely different level and obstacle layout. Only the New Wide Screen version was ported to ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]'', ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', and [[DSiWare]]. The game also has an indirect sequel in the form of ''[[Donkey Kong II]]'', based on later levels of the arcade game.
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong II]]''
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong II]]''
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:GaW DK2.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|USA|1983}} [[Game & Watch]]</span>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:GaW DK2.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|USA|1983}} Game & Watch</span>
|''Donkey Kong II'' is a [[Game & Watch]] game that is very similar to ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' It is based on the third and fourth levels of Donkey Kong Jr. and has the same plotline, but Mario is absent (except as an alarm sprite). Its gameplay involves Donkey Kong Jr. unlocking several chains to free Donkey Kong. It was later re-released as part of ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]''.
|''Donkey Kong II'' is a [[Game & Watch]] game that is very similar to ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' It is based on the third and fourth levels of Donkey Kong Jr. and has the same plotline, but Mario is absent (except as an alarm sprite). Its gameplay involves Donkey Kong Jr. unlocking several chains to free Donkey Kong. It was later re-released as part of ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 3]]''.
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong 3 (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong 3]]''
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong 3 (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong 3]]''
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Game_watch_donkey_kong_3-1-.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>August 20, 1984<br>[[Game & Watch]]</span>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Game_watch_donkey_kong_3-1-.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>August 20, 1984<br>Game & Watch</span>
|'''''Donkey Kong 3''''' is a [[Game & Watch]] title for either one or two players, released on August 20, 1984.<ref>[http://www.intheattic.co.uk/donkey_kong_3.htm ''Donkey Kong 3'' info page on In The Attic, a website dedicated to classic videogames] Retrieved 13 November 2010</ref> It was later included as a minigame in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''.
|'''''Donkey Kong 3''''' is a [[Game & Watch]] title for either one or two players, released on August 20, 1984.<ref>[http://www.intheattic.co.uk/donkey_kong_3.htm ''Donkey Kong 3'' info page on In The Attic, a website dedicated to classic videogames] Retrieved 13 November 2010</ref> It was later included as a minigame in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''.
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson]]''
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson]]''
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Ss dkjr sl.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1983}}[[NES|Famicom]]</span>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Ss dkjr sl.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Japan|1983}}[[Family Computer|Famicom]]</span>
|'''''Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson''''' was released exclusively as the pack-in game for the {{wp|Sharp Nintendo Television|Sharp C1 Famicom TV}}, a combined [[Family Computer]] and television unit in Japan. It is a compilation of the games ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. Math]]''. The game is not exactly a combination, but rather a "platter" of the two ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]''-related games. It combines half of the 1- and 2-Player game modes from ''Donkey Kong Jr''. and the +-×÷ Exercise mode from ''Donkey Kong Jr. Math''. The latter is from the prototype version as ''Donkey Kong Jr. Math'' was still in development upon this game's release.
|'''''Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson''''' was released exclusively as the pack-in game for the {{wp|Sharp Nintendo Television|Sharp C1 Famicom TV}}, a combined [[Family Computer]] and television unit in Japan. It is a compilation of the games ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. Math]]''. The game is not exactly a combination, but rather a "platter" of the two ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]''-related games. It combines half of the 1- and 2-Player game modes from ''Donkey Kong Jr''. and the +-×÷ Exercise mode from ''Donkey Kong Jr. Math''. The latter is from the prototype version as ''Donkey Kong Jr. Math'' was still in development upon this game's release.
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Jr./Mario Bros.]]''
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Jr./Mario Bros.]]''
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:DK DKjr MB upright.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|USA|2004}}Arcade Machine</span>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:DK DKjr MB upright.png|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|USA|2004}}Arcade</span>
|'''''Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Jr./Mario Bros.''''' is an arcade system, only found in America, in which players could choose which of the three games they wanted to play.
|'''''Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Jr./Mario Bros.''''' is an arcade system, only found in America, in which players could choose which of the three games they wanted to play.
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!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
!colspan="2" style="font-size:125%;text-align:left"|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Dk64.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Europe|1999}}Nintendo 64</span>
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Dk64.jpg|145x145px]]<span style="font-size:8pt"><br>{{release|Europe|1999}}[[Nintendo 64]]</span>
|''Donkey Kong 64'' included the entire arcade version of the original ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' as a [[minigame]] which had to be played to complete the game.
|''Donkey Kong 64'' included the entire arcade version of the original ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' as a [[minigame]] which had to be played to complete the game.
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This article is about the Donkey Kong series of games. For the entire franchise, see Donkey Kong (franchise).
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong's logo
First installment Donkey Kong (1981)
Latest installment Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004)
Franchise Donkey Kong

The Donkey Kong series is a video game series in the Donkey Kong franchise, starting with the original 1981 arcade game of the same name.

List of games

Title
Cover, original release and system Synopsis
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong - cabinet side art
Japan 1981
Arcade
In 1981, Nintendo had their first blockbuster release with Shigeru Miyamoto's creation - Donkey Kong. Originally released in the arcades, Donkey Kong became a very popular game amongst gamers, eventually spawning many remakes and ports. In this game, Donkey Kong was the antagonist who kidnapped Mario's girlfriend Lady (later renamed Pauline). It was later ported to the many home systems including the Atari 2600, the ColecoVision and the Nintendo Entertainment System. This is a simple platformer, where the player must control Mario while jumping and avoiding obstacles and making it to Donkey Kong.
Donkey Kong Jr.
Donkey Kong Jr - cabinet side art
Japan 1982
Arcade
The following year, another arcade game was created, Donkey Kong Jr. This time, the roles were reversed. Mario was the villain, and DK was a damsel in distress. Here, Donkey Kong Jr., Donkey Kong's son, had to save his kidnapped father from Mario. The gameplay is the same as the original Donkey Kong; Donkey Kong Jr. must avoid traps set off by Mario to save Donkey Kong by jumping and simply avoiding them.
Donkey Kong 3
The cabinet artwork for Donkey Kong 3.
Japan 1983
Arcade
Donkey Kong 3 was the third installment of the Donkey Kong series, where Stanley fought Donkey Kong. This game differed from its predecessors in that it is a shooter/platformer hybrid and did not include Mario as a character.
Donkey Kong Jr. Math
Dk jr math box.jpg
Japan 1983
NES
Donkey Kong Jr. Math was Donkey Kong Jr.'s second game, an edutainment title released in 1983 for the 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.
Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū
Cover art of the Sharp X1 port of Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū
Japan 1984
NEC PC-6601/PC8801/X1
An obscure Japanese-only sequel to Donkey Kong 3, Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū was developed and released by Hudson Soft for home computers in 1984. The gameplay is simplified compared to its forebear, with Stanley's ability to jump removed, along with the need to protect plants, making it much closer to something like Galaga.
Donkey Kong (Game Boy)
The boxart cover for the Game Boy version of Donkey Kong.
Japan 1994
Game Boy
Donkey Kong (also known as Game Boy Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong '94) is the first Donkey Kong Game Boy title in the series. The Start is based on the original arcade version of Donkey Kong, but the rest of the game is greatly expanded and entirely different.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Mvd.jpg
USA May 24, 2004
Game Boy Advance
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is the final title in the original Donkey Kong series and is a successor to the Game Boy game (of which it was originally intended to be a direct remake). In it, Donkey Kong steals several toy Mini Marios and Mario goes to recover them. It spawned a spinoff series of its own with wildly different gameplay mechanics.

Game & Watch

Title
Cover, original release and system Synopsis
Donkey Kong
The Game & Watch system Donkey Kong
Japan June 3, 1982
Game & Watch
Donkey Kong is a dual-screen Game & Watch version of the classic arcade game. The game was later ported to Game & Watch Gallery 2 and Game & Watch Gallery 4.
Donkey Kong Jr.
Dkjrgw.jpg
October 26, 1982
Game & Watch
Donkey Kong Jr. is a Game & Watch edition of Donkey Kong Jr., based on the first level of the arcade game of the same name. As in the original arcade game, Donkey Kong is captured by Mario, and Donkey Kong Jr. must save him. There are two major revisions - the original version in the New Wide Screen series, and the colorized game in the Table Top and Panorama Screen series released the following year with an entirely different level and obstacle layout. Only the New Wide Screen version was ported to Game & Watch Gallery 3, Game & Watch Gallery 4, and DSiWare. The game also has an indirect sequel in the form of Donkey Kong II, based on later levels of the arcade game.
Donkey Kong II
GaW DK2.png
USA 1983
Game & Watch
Donkey Kong II is a Game & Watch game that is very similar to Donkey Kong Jr. It is based on the third and fourth levels of Donkey Kong Jr. and has the same plotline, but Mario is absent (except as an alarm sprite). Its gameplay involves Donkey Kong Jr. unlocking several chains to free Donkey Kong. It was later re-released as part of Game & Watch Gallery 3.
Donkey Kong 3
Game watch donkey kong 3-1-.jpg
August 20, 1984
Game & Watch
Donkey Kong 3 is a Game & Watch title for either one or two players, released on August 20, 1984.[1] It was later included as a minigame in Game & Watch Gallery 4.
Donkey Kong Circus
A screenshot of the product Donkey Kong Circus from the Game & Watch series
USA 1984
Game & Watch
Donkey Kong Circus is a Game & Watch title released as part of the Panorama series. Donkey Kong is forced to juggle in a circus. If he messes up, Mario will laugh at him.
Donkey Kong Hockey
Donkey Kong Hockey
USA 1984
Game & Watch
Donkey Kong Hockey is one of the few two-player Game & Watch games ever manufactured. Donkey Kong and Mario must engage each other in a two-player game of ice hockey.

Compilations

Title
Cover, original release and system Synopsis
Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson
Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson title screen
Japan 1983
Famicom
Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson was released exclusively as the pack-in game for the Sharp C1 Famicom TV, a combined Family Computer and television unit in Japan. It is a compilation of the games Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong Jr. Math. The game is not exactly a combination, but rather a "platter" of the two Donkey Kong-related games. It combines half of the 1- and 2-Player game modes from Donkey Kong Jr. and the +-×÷ Exercise mode from Donkey Kong Jr. Math. The latter is from the prototype version as Donkey Kong Jr. Math was still in development upon this game's release.
Donkey Kong Classics
Box art of Donkey Kong Classics.
USA September 9, 1988
Europe August 10, 1989
NES
Donkey Kong Classics is a video game collection of the Donkey Kong series, consisting of the games Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr.. This compilation is for the Nintendo Entertainment System, which was developed by Nintendo EAD.
Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Jr./Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Jr./Mario Bros. upright cabinet
USA 2004
Arcade
Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Jr./Mario Bros. is an arcade system, only found in America, in which players could choose which of the three games they wanted to play.

Related

Title
Cover, original release and system Synopsis
Donkey Kong (Nelsonic Game Watch)
Donkey Kong Nelsonic Game Watch
USA 1994
Nelsonic Game Watch
The Donkey Kong game watch is an adaptation of Stage 1-7 from the Game Boy version.
Donkey Kong 64
Australian boxart for Donkey Kong 64
Europe 1999
Nintendo 64
Donkey Kong 64 included the entire arcade version of the original Donkey Kong as a minigame which had to be played to complete the game.

 

For more information on the series this game is a successor to, see Donkey Kong Country series

Canceled

Title
Cover, original release and system Synopsis
Donkey Kong no Ongaku Asobi
Donkey Kong no Ongaku Asobi title screen
Unreleased
Famicom
Donkey Kong no Ongaku Asobi (Donkey Kong's Fun with Music) is a canceled game set for release on the Nintendo Entertainment System. It would have followed Donkey Kong Jr. Math as one of the edutainment games in the early Donkey Kong series. Donkey Kong no Ongaku Asobi starred the cast of the original Donkey Kong plus series newcomer Donkey Kong Jr. The game never surfaced, and seems to have only been announced in 1983 in a Japanese gaming magazine.
Return of Donkey Kong

Unreleased
Return of Donkey Kong is a canceled Nintendo Entertainment System game announced in the Official Nintendo Player's Guide in 1987. Not much is known about the title.
Philips CD-i Donkey Kong game

Unreleased
An untitled Donkey Kong game. It is likely that production stopped due to Donkey Kong being a separate license from Super Mario.[2]

References