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?

Donkey Kong Pac-Man Q*bert Frogger

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

Space Invaders Galaga Centipede Asteroids

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

Jungle Hunt Dig Dug Mario Bros.Donkey Kong

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

Missile Command Defender Galaga Asteroids

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

Qix Breakout Tetris Columns

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

Frogger Donkey Kong Jr.Kangaroo Jumping Jack

Which game introduced the character Mario to the world?

Mario Bros.Super Mario Bros.Donkey Kong Wrecking Crew

In Galaga, what is the main objective?

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

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

Castlevania Tapper Q*bert Centipede

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

Arkanoid Pong Breakout Kaboom!

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

Gauntlet Castlevania Ghosts ‘n Goblins Golden Axe

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

Dig Dug Mr. Do!Crystal Castles BurgerTime

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

Pac-Land Clu Clu Land Jumpman Q*bert

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

Defender Space Invaders Asteroids Missile Command

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

“Fight!”“Let’s Go!”“Ready!”“Begin!”

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

RoadBlasters OutRun Pole Position Spy Hunter

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

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

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

Space Invaders Donkey Kong Pong Pac-Man

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

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

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

Pac-Man Breakout Pong Kaboom!

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