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[[File:DK board game.jpg|thumb|200px|Front cover of the ''Donkey Kong'' board game]] | [[File:DK board game.jpg|thumb|200px|Front cover of the ''Donkey Kong'' board game]] | ||
'''''Donkey Kong''''' is a board game released in 1982 by | '''''Donkey Kong''''' is a board game released in 1982 by {{wp|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. | ||
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?" | 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?" |
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