Test Your Knowledge: Classic Arcade Games Trivia Quiz!

Think you’re an arcade expert? Test your knowledge of classic arcade games and prove you’re a true retro gamer in this ultimate trivia challenge!

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Before the days of online multiplayer and cutting-edge graphics, classic arcade games ruled the gaming world. The glowing cabinets, catchy 8-bit tunes, and the thrill of earning your name on the high-score leaderboard defined a golden era of gaming.

From navigating mazes with Pac-Man to blasting aliens in Space Invaders, these iconic games laid the foundation for modern gaming and remain timeless treasures.

But how well do you really know these arcade classics? Can you name the game where a plumber first appeared, or remember the challenge of stacking blocks in Tetris?

This trivia quiz will take you on a nostalgic journey through the games that shaped a generation of gamers. Let’s see if you can claim the top score!

Which game features a yellow character navigating a maze while eating pellets and avoiding ghosts?

Q*bert Donkey Kong Pac-Man Frogger

What classic arcade game involves shooting descending aliens before they reach your base?

Galaga Centipede Space Invaders Asteroids

In which game does a carpenter climb platforms to rescue a woman from a giant ape?

Donkey Kong Mario Bros.Dig Dug Jungle Hunt

What is the name of the game where players control a spaceship that rotates and shoots asteroids?

Galaga Defender Missile Command Asteroids

Which arcade game challenges players to line up falling blocks to clear rows?

Breakout Tetris Columns Qix

What game features a frog crossing a busy road and a river to reach its home?

Kangaroo Jumping Jack Frogger Donkey Kong Jr.

Which game introduced the character Mario to the world?

Super Mario Bros.Wrecking Crew Donkey Kong Mario Bros.

In Galaga, what is the main objective?

Save humans trapped in pods Collect stars and gems Defend a planet from asteroids Destroy waves of alien ships

What game has players controlling a bug and shooting mushrooms, spiders, and a descending enemy?

Tapper Castlevania Q*bert Centipede

Which arcade classic is known for its simple paddle-and-ball gameplay?

Pong Kaboom!Breakout Arkanoid

What arcade game features a knight fighting monsters while climbing through dungeons?

Gauntlet Castlevania Golden Axe Ghosts ‘n Goblins

Which game requires players to “dig” underground tunnels and eliminate enemies with air pumps?

Mr. Do!Dig Dug Crystal Castles BurgerTime

In which game do players guide a bouncing character up an isometric pyramid?

Jumpman Q*bert Clu Clu Land Pac-Land

Which game features missiles raining down on cities that players must protect by intercepting them?

Asteroids Space Invaders Missile Command Defender

In Street Fighter II, what phrase is announced at the start of a match?

“Begin!”“Fight!”“Let’s Go!”“Ready!”

What classic arcade racing game lets players control a car on a looping track?

OutRun Spy Hunter RoadBlasters Pole Position

Which game features a chef stacking ingredients to make giant burgers while avoiding enemies?

Chef’s Quest Mr. Do!Clu Clu Land BurgerTime

What was the first arcade game to feature a recognizable character as the main protagonist?

Donkey Kong Space Invaders Pac-Man Pong

In Defender, what is the player’s primary mission?

Explore and gather energy crystals Rescue humans and defend them from aliens Destroy enemy ships in a space race Capture planets and create a shield

What game challenges players to clear tiles by using a bouncing ball and a paddle?

Pac-Man Pong Kaboom!Breakout

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