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Donald Land

Donald Land is the first game based on the McDonald's fast-food franchise (that received an official release, that is). It was also only released in Japan, oddly enough.

The game's title refers to Ronald McDonald's Japanese name "Donald McDonald".

Level Select#

At the title screen, before Ronald jumps out of the door, press A, B, Right, Left and then press one of the following combinations along with Up to go to the desired level.

  • Level 1 - A
  • Level 2 - B
  • Level 3 - A + B
  • Level 4 - Select
  • Level 5 - A + Select
  • Level 6 - B + Select
  • Level 7 - A + B + Select
  • Level 8 - Right
  • Level 9 - Right + A
  • Level 10 - Right + B
  • Level 11 - Right + A + B
  • Level 12 - Right + Select

Additionally, Game Genie code TEULLSIE will allow you to select the ending sequence with the above cheat, using the combination Right + A + Select.

(Source: CaH4e3)

Unused Graphics#

Loaded in the various graphic banks along with the other items is a question mark item. It does not appear in any of the levels and its exact function is unknown.

(Source: Original TCRF research)

A front-facing sprite of Mayor McCheese. Likely meant for the game's intro, as Officer Big Mac has a similar pose there.