Exciting Animal Land Jr. (USA, Canada, Mexico)
Nakanihon / East Technology (Taito license) • 1993
Also known as: Waiwai Animal Land Jr., Animalandia Jr.


Players test their reflexes in Exciting Animal Land Jr., a single-player whac-a-mole style game released in 1993 for North American markets including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Manufactured by Nakanihon under license from Taito, this arcade title challenges players to rapidly strike appearing animal characters with a hammer. The gameplay mirrors that of the original Japanese release, "Y.Y. Animal Land Jr.," offering a familiar experience for those acquainted with its predecessor. The game’s design features appealing animal imagery and is intended as a simplified version of the earlier title. As animals pop up from their hiding places, players must quickly and accurately use the hammer to hit them – demonstrating speed and precision under pressure. Exciting Animal Land Jr. provides an accessible and engaging arcade experience for all skill levels. This export release originated in Japan, bringing a touch of Japanese game design to arcades across North America.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Nakanihon / East Technology (Taito license)
- Year
- 1993
- Players
- 1
- Genre
- Whac-A-Mole / Hammer
- Display
- raster
- Emulation status
- imperfect
- MAME ID
- animaljr
Machine data derived from the MAME project.