Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong is the 1981 arcade classic that introduced Mario and defined the platformer genre. Play this groundbreaking NES title online with no downloads required.

Key features:

• The game that launched Mario (originally called Jumpman)
• Four challenging stages with increasing difficulty
• Innovative platforming mechanics for its time
• Iconic hammer power-up and barrel-jumping action
• Score-based gameplay with bonus lives

Gameplay: As Mario, rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong by:

• Jumping over barrels and gaps
• Using hammers to smash obstacles
• Collecting bonus items
• Removing rivets in the final stage

Historical significance:

• One of the first games with multiple levels
• Introduced the jumping mechanic to arcade games
• Created two of gaming's most iconic characters
• Inspired countless platformers that followed

Did you know?

• The 22nd level contains a famous "kill screen" glitch
• Pauline was Mario's original love interest before Princess Peach
• The arcade version had different stage names than the NES port

Experience the game that started Nintendo's gaming empire and revolutionized video games forever!