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Quiz about King of the Nerds
Quiz about King of the Nerds

King of the Nerds Trivia Quiz


Nintendo has always been the king of video games but how much do you know about some of the company's classic games and products?

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
376,956
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
198
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following races or tribes of people can one NOT find in "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" game for either the N64 or the 3DS remake (or any Zelda game for that matter?) Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Professor Layton is a university professor who appears in a number of games for the DS and its predecessors. What is the name of his mentee companion who wears a blue cap? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the first name of Mr. Wright, defense attorney, who likes to point and yell "objection!" as a signature mannerism? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In "New Leaf," the 3DS edition of the Animal Crossing series, what kind of animal is Isabelle, the town secretary? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. With the exception of "Pokémon Yellow" for the Gameboy, in all of the main series Pokémon games, the player has a choice of starter Pokémon that are of what three types? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Originally a Sega character, which famous hedgehog teams up with Mario and friends every two years at the Olympics? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2014, Nintendo introduces figurines and cards called what, that when used during certain Wii U and 3DS games, will unlock new features and new gaming content? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the little pink blob who debuted in his own "Dream Land" on the Gameboy in 1992? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Perhaps the most famous Nintendo character of all time is Mario, the little Italian plumber. He wasn't always called Mario though, and once went by the name Jumpman when he was dodging barrels thrown by which staple "Mario" series character in a classic arcade game? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Despised by all "Mario Kart" players, which item, that will crash the lead racer unless protected by a star or another power up, was introduced in the N64 version "Mario Kart 64"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following races or tribes of people can one NOT find in "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" game for either the N64 or the 3DS remake (or any Zelda game for that matter?)

Answer: Cardassian

Cardassian is a race of people from the "Star Trek" universe.

The Gerudo are an almost-exclusive female race of people who live in the desert. They are generally considered unfriendly to Link. The series' main villain, Ganondorf, is the only Gerudo male. The Kokiri are the forest children who never grow up. The Gorons are the rock-eaters who live on Death Mountain.

Other tribes featured in "Ocarina of Time" are the Zora, fishlike creatures, the Hylians, the most human-like beings who live in Castle Town and the Sheikah, a mysterious tribe that protects the Royal Family.
2. Professor Layton is a university professor who appears in a number of games for the DS and its predecessors. What is the name of his mentee companion who wears a blue cap?

Answer: Luke Triton

Luke is a young child who is being mentored by Layton. Layton also teaches Luke how to be a gentleman. The two, often accompanied by others go around to strange places and solve bizarre mysteries and complicate puzzles along the way. His first game was "Professor Layton and the Curious Village" for the DS.
3. What is the first name of Mr. Wright, defense attorney, who likes to point and yell "objection!" as a signature mannerism?

Answer: Phoenix

Phoenix Wright stars in a series of games in which he must defend clients in court, usually on murder charges. Wright also winds up investigating the murder and finding the actual culprit. His first main series game was "Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney".
4. In "New Leaf," the 3DS edition of the Animal Crossing series, what kind of animal is Isabelle, the town secretary?

Answer: Dog

In the "Animal Crossing" series, the player is a villager in a town of anthropomorphized animals. Some of these characters are regular villagers, while others are special and perform certain roles in town. In "New Leaf," the player gets to be the mayor and Isabelle is his or her secretary who does most of the tasks the mayor wants, such as setting up public works projects and hosting certain holidays in the town square.

Her twin brother is Digby, the dog who runs the Happy Home Showcase.
5. With the exception of "Pokémon Yellow" for the Gameboy, in all of the main series Pokémon games, the player has a choice of starter Pokémon that are of what three types?

Answer: Grass-Fire-Water

The Grass/Fire/Water options are such for balance. Grass weak to fire and strong against water. Fire is weak to water and strong against Grass. Water is weak to grass and strong against fire. Your main rival will always wind up with the starter Pokémon whose type is strong against yours. In "Pokémon Yellow," the player must start with Pikachu, just like Ash does in the anime.
6. Originally a Sega character, which famous hedgehog teams up with Mario and friends every two years at the Olympics?

Answer: Sonic

Sonic and Mario first faced off in 2007 in "Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games" for the Wii and DS. In 2009, the two met at their first Winter Olympics in "Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games" also for the Wii and DS. Starting in 2011, subsequent games have been named to include the location and year of the Olympics.

The player can play as many different Mario and Sonic characters in a variety of events, including dream events which are fantasy versions of regular sports.
7. In 2014, Nintendo introduces figurines and cards called what, that when used during certain Wii U and 3DS games, will unlock new features and new gaming content?

Answer: Amiibo

Amiibo was first compatible with "Super Smash Brothers for Wii U" where they unlock special characters. In "Mario Party 10", certain Amiibo figurines will unlock new gameboards. In "Hyrule Warriors," Amiibo figurine will unlock new weapons and earn the player more weapons and materials.
8. What is the name of the little pink blob who debuted in his own "Dream Land" on the Gameboy in 1992?

Answer: Kirby

In "Kirby's Dream Land," the player controls Kirby who is trying to recover the Dream Land's stolen food. "Kirby's Dream Land" was different than most games at the time because the levels were not typically laid out in a line, like in the original Mario games. Instead, each level was more like a room.
9. Perhaps the most famous Nintendo character of all time is Mario, the little Italian plumber. He wasn't always called Mario though, and once went by the name Jumpman when he was dodging barrels thrown by which staple "Mario" series character in a classic arcade game?

Answer: Donkey Kong

Mario is trying to rescue Pauline, not Princess Peach, in "Donkey Kong", The gorilla tries to stop him by throwing barrels at him. Since then, Donkey Kong has appeared in countless Mario games, sometimes as an enemy and sometimes as a friend. Donkey Kong also has his own video game series with characters like Funky Kong and Diddy Kong.
10. Despised by all "Mario Kart" players, which item, that will crash the lead racer unless protected by a star or another power up, was introduced in the N64 version "Mario Kart 64"?

Answer: Spiky blue shell

The spiky blue shell will lock on to the player in the lead and then crash into them Often times, players nearby will also be hit. The spiky blue shell is loathed by players because it has a reputation for hitting them at the most inopportune times, such as near a cliff, toward the finish line or as soon as the player takes the lead.
Source: Author Joepetz

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