Lego’s Donkey Kong arcade machine lets Mario jump endless barrels — Miyamoto is reportedly happy

Carl Merriam, a renowned Lego designer, has helped create a Donkey Kong arcade machine set that has reportedly impressed Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. The set features a basic, fully functional game where Jumpman, the character that would later be renamed Mario, can jump endless barrels. Although the game does not play exactly like the original Donkey Kong, it includes a working joystick and offers a nostalgic experience. The set is part of Lego's line of nostalgia-inducing creations, which have been well-received by fans and industry figures alike.

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