Donkey Kong Cheat Codes

6 cheat codes for Donkey Kong on Arcade.

No typed cheat codes exist (Tips)

Donkey Kong (1981) is pattern memorization — plus the famous Level 22 kill screen.

No setup required — enter the code where described.

Level 22 kill screen (Glitch)

The bonus timer displays 'm' and pays 100 pts/sec on the 22nd board — mathematically unwinnable; arcade's most famous wall.

No setup required — enter the code where described.

Barrel pattern control (Tips)

Barrel spawns follow deterministic ladders/rivets tables — top players exploit the barrel 'AI'.

No setup required — enter the code where described.

100-300-500-800 ladder (Tips)

Point ladder per completed stage element (barrels/jumps) — plan routes around the bonus screen.

No setup required — enter the code where described.

Fireball baiting (Tips)

Blue fireballs spawn from broken barrels — baiting them into girders clears your lane.

No setup required — enter the code where described.

Elevator stage timing (Tips)

The spring/elevator screens have fixed cycles — memorized timing is the real cheat.

No setup required — enter the code where described.