The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : In what year was the first Super Mario Bros. released on the NES?
Possible answers:
- 1983
- 1985
- 1987
- 1989
Explanation: Super Mario Bros. was released in 1985 in Japan, becoming one of the best-selling games of all time and saving the video game industry.
Question 2 : Which character is Sonic the Hedgehog's rival created by SEGA?
Possible answers:
- Tails
- Shadow
- Metal Sonic
- Knuckles
Explanation: Knuckles the Echidna first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in 1994 as a rival, before becoming an ally.
Question 3 : Which 1980 arcade game features a yellow character that eats dots?
Possible answers:
- Space Invaders
- Donkey Kong
- Galaga
- Pac-Man
Explanation: Pac-Man, created by Toru Iwatani for Namco, became a cultural icon and one of the most popular arcade games in history.
Question 4 : Which Russian puzzle game created in 1984 became a worldwide phenomenon?
Possible answers:
- Columns
- Dr. Mario
- Tetris
- Puyo Puyo
Explanation: Tetris, created by Alexey Pajitnov in the USSR, is one of the best-selling games of all time, popularized notably by the Game Boy.
Question 5 : Which portable Nintendo console was released in 1989 with Tetris?
Possible answers:
- Neo Geo Pocket
- Game Boy
- Game Gear
- Lynx
Explanation: The Game Boy, created by Gunpei Yokoi, dominated the portable console market for over a decade with more than 118 million units sold.
Question 6 : What is the name of the princess Mario must save in most games?
Possible answers:
- Princesse Zelda
- Princesse Rosalina
- Princesse Peach
- Princesse Daisy
Explanation: Princess Peach (formerly called Princess Toadstool in the West) rules the Mushroom Kingdom and is regularly kidnapped by Bowser.
Question 7 : Which 1991 fighting game popularized combos and special moves?
Possible answers:
- Tekken
- Street Fighter II
- Mortal Kombat
- Fatal Fury
Explanation: Street Fighter II by Capcom revolutionized the fighting game genre and launched a wave of similar games in the 90s.
Question 8 : What item must Mario collect to get an extra life?
Possible answers:
- Un champignon vert
- Une fleur de feu
- Une pièce d'or
- Une étoile
Explanation: The green 1-Up mushroom gives Mario an extra life, while the red mushroom makes him grow.
Question 9 : Which 1996 PlayStation game revolutionized the survival horror genre?
Possible answers:
- Alone in the Dark
- Clock Tower
- Resident Evil
- Silent Hill
Explanation: Resident Evil by Capcom defined the survival horror genre with its terrifying atmosphere and puzzles, launching a successful franchise.
Question 10 : Which 16-bit SEGA console was the rival of the Super Nintendo?
Possible answers:
- Mega Drive
- Dreamcast
- Master System
- Saturn
Explanation: The Mega Drive (Genesis in North America) was SEGA's flagship in the 16-bit console war against Nintendo in the 90s.
