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Quiz about Arcade Classics
Quiz about Arcade Classics

Arcade Classics Trivia Quiz


In the 1970s and 1980s, players pumped countless hours and quarters into the hulking, free-standing machines that launched the video game era. Take a look at the heyday of arcades with this quiz. (Note: all games U.S. editions.) Thanks, have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
neon000
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
271,939
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. An early Atari game challenged players to pilot a ship to the Moon. The chief dangers were crashing or running out of fuel. However, it was one of the first games to offer the chance to buy extra play, through the "continue" feature. What was it called? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This title was called the first arcade game. It featured a colorful cabinet design and was considered so influential, it would later be part of an exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image. This game made its debut in 1971, a full year before the appearance of "Pong." In 1973 it even showed up in some scenes of the movie "Soylent Green." What game was this? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This game was a rare geometric title, and a likely inspiration to games such as "Rampart." In it, one grasped segments of a group of parallel lines and drew them out to make borders around sections of the field. The object was to use up most of the space on the board. One must accomplish this before time runs out, or one is chased off screen by the enemy "Sparx." What game was it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This funny title was released by Midway in 1981. The star character was a clown, who rode a unicycle and tried to collect objects with his hat before they hit the ground. If he didn't capture the objects on first try, he could try to meet them as they bounced and kick them into his hat. What game was this? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This vector-based driving game presented a simple black and white landscape. Players drove down a twisting road and had to contend with such obstacles as oncoming traffic, hitchhikers and cows. It had a gear shift and steering wheel, which were fairly sophisticated for 1977. If the player crashed, the car exploded. What was this eccentric and challenging title by the VectorBeam company? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Another game with simple onscreen art, this one, however, stirred up quite a controversy. It required the player to knock off a series of enemy gremlins, using the only weapon available...your car. As each opponent was run down, a little gravestone popped up in its place. What title was this? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This game capitalized on the music of one particular group. It required players to try and capture the musical instruments of each band member. The original plans for the game called for it to include the ability to take photographs of players who reached high scores. This was abandoned in test runs, when some people made inappropriate gestures at the camera. What game was this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This game featured an unusual setting. The player commanded a creature which sought to eat bugs in underground tunnels. One found the targets by guiding the animal's tongue through the maze. Some underground critters were deadly, adding an element of danger to the general oddness. What was this zoological title? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This 1984 effort from Konami introduced many odd elements into play. The character roamed a school and collected parts of a letter from his girlfriend. He suffered attacks by staff workers and other students, who could throw food, stun him with their dancing prowess, or tackle him. The star could defend himself by head-butting attackers or throwing basketballs at them. What game was this? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This game, for a change, actually involved a character who had a responsible job. The player had to cut down trees, which were quickly replaced. Opponents included bears that tossed beehives. What game was this? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. An early Atari game challenged players to pilot a ship to the Moon. The chief dangers were crashing or running out of fuel. However, it was one of the first games to offer the chance to buy extra play, through the "continue" feature. What was it called?

Answer: Lunar Lander

It first appeared in the United States in 1979. The ship's fuel gauge was also considered a unique aspect at the time. This went on to become a standard feature of most flying or racing games, and was the forerunner of the health gauge common in horror and fighting games.
2. This title was called the first arcade game. It featured a colorful cabinet design and was considered so influential, it would later be part of an exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image. This game made its debut in 1971, a full year before the appearance of "Pong." In 1973 it even showed up in some scenes of the movie "Soylent Green." What game was this?

Answer: Computer Space

"Computer Space" was released by the wonderfully named Nutting Associates. It was designed by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, who would go on to found Atari Games. The title was featured in a 2004 exhibit, "Blip: Arcade Classics from the Museum Collection," at the Museum of the Moving Image, in New York.
3. This game was a rare geometric title, and a likely inspiration to games such as "Rampart." In it, one grasped segments of a group of parallel lines and drew them out to make borders around sections of the field. The object was to use up most of the space on the board. One must accomplish this before time runs out, or one is chased off screen by the enemy "Sparx." What game was it?

Answer: Qix

The game was released by Taito Corporation in 1981. It was created by Randy and Sandy Pfeiffer.
4. This funny title was released by Midway in 1981. The star character was a clown, who rode a unicycle and tried to collect objects with his hat before they hit the ground. If he didn't capture the objects on first try, he could try to meet them as they bounced and kick them into his hat. What game was this?

Answer: Kick

The game could be played by up to two people. It also featured a bonus round in which one tried to catch ballons and bombs. Missing these did not hurt the player, but merely ended the round.
5. This vector-based driving game presented a simple black and white landscape. Players drove down a twisting road and had to contend with such obstacles as oncoming traffic, hitchhikers and cows. It had a gear shift and steering wheel, which were fairly sophisticated for 1977. If the player crashed, the car exploded. What was this eccentric and challenging title by the VectorBeam company?

Answer: Speed Freak

This was not the first arcade racing game ever. The 1976 Atari game "Night Driver" beat it by one year. However, the "Speed Freak" steering system was apparently so hard to master, most players found it difficult to do well at all, and fewer than 1,000 machines of the title were built.
6. Another game with simple onscreen art, this one, however, stirred up quite a controversy. It required the player to knock off a series of enemy gremlins, using the only weapon available...your car. As each opponent was run down, a little gravestone popped up in its place. What title was this?

Answer: Death Race

The game was released by Exidy in 1976. It had been inspired by a 1975 movie, "Death Race 2000." At the time, the game provoked a great deal of protest. However, as time went on and graphic content in games became more widespread, the original became the inspiration for a number of similar titles.
7. This game capitalized on the music of one particular group. It required players to try and capture the musical instruments of each band member. The original plans for the game called for it to include the ability to take photographs of players who reached high scores. This was abandoned in test runs, when some people made inappropriate gestures at the camera. What game was this?

Answer: Journey

The music in the game was played via a cassette system in the machine. These tended to break down, and since the game world has gravitated toward digital sound since then, the original "Journey" game units have mostly been removed from arcades.
8. This game featured an unusual setting. The player commanded a creature which sought to eat bugs in underground tunnels. One found the targets by guiding the animal's tongue through the maze. Some underground critters were deadly, adding an element of danger to the general oddness. What was this zoological title?

Answer: Anteater

The game was manufactured in 1982 by the Stern corporation. The designer was Chris Oberth.
9. This 1984 effort from Konami introduced many odd elements into play. The character roamed a school and collected parts of a letter from his girlfriend. He suffered attacks by staff workers and other students, who could throw food, stun him with their dancing prowess, or tackle him. The star could defend himself by head-butting attackers or throwing basketballs at them. What game was this?

Answer: Mikie

The game could be played by up to two people. If Mikie passed all the obstacles, he got to meet up with his girlfriend.
10. This game, for a change, actually involved a character who had a responsible job. The player had to cut down trees, which were quickly replaced. Opponents included bears that tossed beehives. What game was this?

Answer: Timber

The game was released by Midway. It came out in 1984.
Source: Author neon000

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