The first round of our video game trivia quest is exciting because it covers all eventualities.
We’ve included a nice mixture of easy and complex questions, so there’s something for gaming fanatics of all levels.
Let’s find out how deep your knowledge of video games is.
Game on!
1. What was the world's first video game, thought to be created in 1958?
58
2. Which gaming company created Minecraft?
Mojang Studios
3. Which Italian character is famous for his red suit and mustache?
Super Mario
4. What popular game was found on most Nokia phones in the late 90s/2000s?
Snake
5. Who is Super Mario’s sidekick?
Yoshi, the dinosaur
6. Which famous video game character is a blue hedgehog known for speed?
Sonic
7. Which game console was the first to include an internal memory?
SEGAS Saturn
8. Which game involved building a house for humans, creating lives for them, feeding them, getting them jobs, and creating families?
The Sims
9. What happens when Pac-Man eats a “Power Pellet?”
He becomes invincible and can eat the ghosts
10. When the Golden Eye video game was released, who acted as James Bond?
Pierce Brosnan
11. Which actor portrayed Mario in the movie based on the video game?
Bob Hoskins
12. When was the Nintendo 64 released?
1996
13. Which console was the first to introduce disks instead of cartridges?
Playstation 1
14. Which game has over 400 million subscribers as of 2023?
Fortnite
15. Where is The Legend of Zelda set?
Hyrule
16. Which 90s fighting game was produced as a film?
Mortal Kombat
17. When Pikachu evolves, what does he become?
Thunderstone
18. What 90s video game involved animals racing on ski slopes?
Snowboard Kids
19. What was used in Goldeneye when you ran out of ammunition?
Hands
20. What was Crash Bandicoot designed initially as?
A Wombat
Video Game Characters Trivia Questions and Answers
In round 2 of our video game challenge, we will take a closer look at the main protagonists and villains of some of the most popular video games.
Some retro, some modern day, you’ll be sure to know at least some of these.
However, we may have snuck a couple in there that you might not be quite as familiar with, such as sidekicks and background characters.
After all, we don’t want to make things too easy for you, do we? Where’s the fun in that?
Let’s check them out.
1. In Fallout, who wears a blue jumpsuit and is famous for his vault-dwelling adventures?
Vault Boy
2. Which Street Fighter has stretchy limbs?
Dhalsim
3. Which character is famous for his green outfit, sword, and shield?
Zelda
4. Who is the main protagonist in Final Fantasy VII?
Cloud Strife
5. What is the main character's real name in The Legend of Zelda?
Link
6. Who is the main character in Assassin's Creed?
Desmond Miles
7. Which video game is the main character, a female archaeologist and adventurer? And what is her name?
Tomb Raider - Lara Croft
8. In Snowboard Kids, who is most known for their speed, goggles, and spikey hair?
Slash
Video Game History Trivia Questions and Answers
In round 3, we will delve into the evolution of video games and explore some key milestones, vintage consoles, and long-forgotten games.
From the early days of Pong, dating back to the late 50s, to the iconic Nintendo 64 and PlayStation 1.
Let’s journey through the gaming world and see how video games have become a global phenomenon over time.
Let’s go back in time.
1. When was the PlayStation first introduced?
1994
2. Who is the oldest video game character?
Pac-Man
3. What was the first exploration video game?
The Legend of Zelda
4. What was the first home games console?
The Magnavox Odyssey
5. What was the first handheld video gaming device?
LCD-based Microvision (1979)
6. When was the first Xbox released?
2001
Video Game Genre Trivia Questions and Answers
Are you ready for the final round? Great!
In the last section of our video game trivia journey, we will look at the various genres of the gaming world.
From heart-pounding action to immersive RPG, this a diverse area to cover.
Whether you’re leaping over platforms as an Italian plumber, battling in Call of Duty, or puzzling your way through a game of Tetris, let’s see how much you know.
Let’s launch!
1. What does the term Battle Royal refer to?
Fighting games such as Fortnite fall into the Battle Royal category.
2. What is the difference between linear and open-world?
Open-world games have more scope for exploration, whereas linear follow a structured map.
3. What genre of video game is Grand Theft Auto?
Open-World
4. What is a platformer game?
Platformer games refer to games such as Mario and Sonic The Hedgehog, where you must jump across platforms to reach your destination.
Wow! That was a blast. Who knew there was so much to learn about video games? Well done for completing our video game trivia quiz! Why not keep the brain ticking with some more challenges?
