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!

Test Your Knowledge: Classic Arcade Games Trivia Quiz!

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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?
Donkey KongQ*bertFroggerPac-Man
What classic arcade game involves shooting descending aliens before they reach your base?
GalagaSpace InvadersCentipedeAsteroids
In which game does a carpenter climb platforms to rescue a woman from a giant ape?
Jungle HuntMario Bros.Dig DugDonkey Kong
What is the name of the game where players control a spaceship that rotates and shoots asteroids?
AsteroidsDefenderMissile CommandGalaga
Which arcade game challenges players to line up falling blocks to clear rows?
ColumnsBreakoutTetrisQix
What game features a frog crossing a busy road and a river to reach its home?
Donkey Kong Jr.KangarooJumping JackFrogger
Which game introduced the character Mario to the world?
Donkey KongMario Bros.Wrecking CrewSuper Mario Bros.
In Galaga, what is the main objective?
Destroy waves of alien shipsCollect stars and gemsSave humans trapped in podsDefend a planet from asteroids
What game has players controlling a bug and shooting mushrooms, spiders, and a descending enemy?
TapperCastlevaniaCentipedeQ*bert
Which arcade classic is known for its simple paddle-and-ball gameplay?
PongArkanoidBreakoutKaboom!
What arcade game features a knight fighting monsters while climbing through dungeons?
Golden AxeGauntletCastlevaniaGhosts ‘n Goblins
Which game requires players to “dig” underground tunnels and eliminate enemies with air pumps?
Dig DugCrystal CastlesBurgerTimeMr. Do!
In which game do players guide a bouncing character up an isometric pyramid?
Pac-LandQ*bertJumpmanClu Clu Land
Which game features missiles raining down on cities that players must protect by intercepting them?
Space InvadersAsteroidsMissile CommandDefender
In Street Fighter II, what phrase is announced at the start of a match?
“Ready!”“Let’s Go!”“Fight!”“Begin!”
What classic arcade racing game lets players control a car on a looping track?
RoadBlastersOutRunSpy HunterPole Position
Which game features a chef stacking ingredients to make giant burgers while avoiding enemies?
BurgerTimeChef’s QuestClu Clu LandMr. Do!
What was the first arcade game to feature a recognizable character as the main protagonist?
PongDonkey KongPac-ManSpace Invaders
In Defender, what is the player’s primary mission?
Explore and gather energy crystalsDestroy enemy ships in a space raceRescue humans and defend them from aliensCapture planets and create a shield
What game challenges players to clear tiles by using a bouncing ball and a paddle?
Kaboom!BreakoutPongPac-Man

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