Arcade & Computer Games Quiz | Are You a True Gaming Legend?
Test your gaming knowledge: From Pac-Man to Tetris
Gm quizzers! 👋 Gaming has come a long way since the days of chunky cartridges and flashing arcade cabinets.
What started as pixelated fun in dimly lit arcades has exploded into a global industry spanning generations. From the simple maze-chasing thrills of Pac-Man to the block-dropping brilliance of Tetris, early games laid the groundwork for the virtual worlds we now lose hours in.
But how much do you actually remember from those early days? Were you glued to a joystick back when saving your high score meant something? Or are you just here for the nostalgia hit?
Either way, it’s time to test your retro gaming IQ. Let’s see if you’re a casual button-basher or a true arcade aficionado. 🎮✨
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Q1: What is the name of the red ghost in Pac-Man? Blinky.
Q2: In which classic arcade game does a plumber try to rescue a damsel from a giant ape? Donkey Kong.
Q3: Which classic arcade game is called "flipper" in French? Pinball.
Q4: This arcade classic featured a pattern-based puzzle game with a shape-matching twist and became a global phenomenon in 1984. Tetris.
Q5: In which game do you play as a blue hedgehog battling Dr. Robotnik? Sonic the Hedgehog.
Q6: What is the name of the protagonist in the arcade game Ghosts 'n Goblins? Arthur (he is named for King Arthur of Arthurian Legend).
Q7: Which classic fighting game featured the catchphrase "Finish Him!"? Mortal Kombat.
Q8: In Street Fighter II, what is the name of the sumo wrestler character? E. Honda.
Q9: What is the name of the spaceship in the classic arcade game Asteroids? (Trick question!) There isn’t one! The ship is nameless.
Q10: Which 1981 arcade game featured a knight riding a flying ostrich while battling enemies? Joust.
Q11: Which 1978 arcade game, known as the first commercial hit, featured a spaceship shooting at alien invaders? Space Invaders.
Q12: What is the name of the primary antagonist in Super Mario Bros., who often kidnaps Princess Peach? Bowser.
Q13: What is the name of the frog that must cross traffic and rivers in an iconic arcade game? (Watch out for that truck! 😱) Frogger.
Q14: What is the highest rank you can achieve in Tetris when playing competitively? Grand Master.
Q15: Who published the 1991 arcade game Street Fighter II? Capcom.
Q16: What is the full name of the AI antagonist in the Portal series? GLaDOS (Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System).
Q17: What was the first-ever home video game console? Magnavox Odyssey.
Q18: What does the "Z" in "ZX Spectrum" stand for? Zilog (the processor used in the computer).
Q19: In what year was Pong, one of the first video games, released? 1972.
Q20: Which publisher brought RoboCop, the arcade game based on the 1987 sci-fi film, to arcades in 1988? Data East.
That's it for today—thanks for playing along! See you next time, I Eat Quizzes - Out! 👋
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