The Ultimate Collection of 140+ Video Game Trivia Questions

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Easy & hard questions for gamers of all ages to try

Co-authored by Drew Basile and Glenn Carreau

Last Updated: June 1, 2025 Fact Checked

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Exactly how well do you know your video games? Whether you’re a noob to gamer culture or a hardcore gamer, you’re sure to be entertained by our collection of video game trivia. In this article, we’ve included trivia questions about classic and modern games; we’ve also included categories for easy and hard questions if you’re going by difficulty. And, if you’re ready to do some good old-fashioned grinding and try to guess the answer to every question, we salute you! Without further ado, let’s get started.

Example Video Game Trivia Questions

• Which game series features the infamous “Raccoon City”? Resident Evil
• What food was Pac-Man originally based on? Pizza
• What was the first Nintendo console to get a Super Mario Kart game? The SNES
• What’s the name of the money used in the Animal Crossing games? Bells
• What movie is the party game Among Us based on? The Thing

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Section 1 of 9:

General Video Game Trivia Questions

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   Let’s start with some general trivia—questions about popular games today, franchises that many gamers know and love, and a few deeper cuts about record-setting games and their development. If you consider yourself a diehard gamer, odds are you’ll recognize most of the names here, from The Legend of Zelda to The Sims!

   • Question: What movie is the party game Among Us based on?
     • Answer: The Thing
   • Question: Zelda has an alter ego in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. What is their name?
     • Answer: Sheik
   • Question: What is the green crystal that hovers over heads in The Sims called?
     • Answer: Plumbob
   • Question: Which Final Fantasy game was the first to feature Cloud Strife?
     • Answer: Final Fantasy VII (7)
   • Question: In what year did Dance Dance Revolution first launch?
     • Answer: 1998
   • Question: In what year was the first PlayStation released?
     • Answer: 1995
   • Question: How many different races can you choose from in Warhammer Online?
     • Answer: 6
   • Question: In Metroid, Samus’s full name is:
     • Answer: Samus Aran
   • Question: What is the name of the first commercial arcade game?
     • Answer: Computer Space
   • Question: What well-known actor plays Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077?
     • Answer: Keanu Reeves
   • Question: How many players can square off against one another in a Fortnite battle royale?
     • Answer: 100
   • Question: What was Spyro’s (the purple dragon) original color?
     • Answer: Green
   • Question: What was the first video game ever played in space?
     • Answer: Tetris
   • Question: Which game released first: Silent Hill or Resident Evil?
     • Answer: Resident Evil
   • Question: What currently holds the record of the most-played video game of all time?
     • Answer: Fortnite
   • Question: In what year did the first Mortal Kombat launch?
     • Answer: 1992
   • Question: Crash Bandicoot’s little sister is named…
     • Answer: Coco Bandicoot
   • Question: What was Minecraft originally called when it was being developed by Markus Persson?
     • Answer: Cave Game
   • Question: In Final Fantasy 7, Cloud’s sword is called the:
     • Answer: Buster Sword
   • Question: What game is usually considered the worst of all time?
     • Answer: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
   • Question: What’s the agent number of Hitman’s main character?
     • Answer: 47
   • Question: In which classic Windows game did players have to get every mine off the board?
     • Answer: Minesweeper
   • Question: Which video game trilogy has a protagonist named “Shepard”?
     • Answer: Mass Effect
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Section 2 of 9:

Easy Video Game Trivia Questions

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   Now, let’s cover some easier trivia—especially great for kids or just as a warm-up before you dive into the trickier questions. Many gamers should at least be familiar with the games mentioned here. After all, who hasn’t heard of Pokémon Go or Minecraft by now?

   • Question: What color is Sonic the Hedgehog?
     • Answer: Blue
   • Question: What company is behind the alternate reality mega-hit Pokémon Go?
     • Answer: Niantic
   • Question: What does PUBG stand for?
     • Answer: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
   • Question: What kind of animal is Animal Crossing’s Isabelle?
     • Answer: A dog
   • Question: What’s the name of Blizzard Entertainment’s super-successful fantasy game that became the world’s most popular MMORPG?
     • Answer: World of Warcraft
   • Question: What’s the name of the final course in each Mario Kart game?
     • Answer: Rainbow Road
   • Question: “Lol” usually means “laugh out loud,” but when spelled “LoL,” which online battle arena game does this acronym reference?
     • Answer: League of Legends
   • Question: Kirby’s main power is called his…
     • Answer: Copy Ability
   • Question: In 2009, Mojang released a popular sandbox game that lets players mine materials and build structures. What is it called?
     • Answer: Minecraft
   • Question: What shiny collectible item in Super Mario Bros. makes Mario temporarily invincible?
     • Answer: Star
   • Question: In Sonic the Hedgehog, which animal is Knuckles based on?
     • Answer: An echidna
   • Question: Chronologically, what number is Skyrim in Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls game series?
     • Answer: 5th (Its full title is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
   • Question: Jill Valentine, Leon Kennedy, and Chris Redfield are all characters in which Capcom game series?
     • Answer: Resident Evil
   • Question: Which fictional kingdom is Super Mario Bros. set in?
     • Answer: The Mushroom Kingdom
   • Question: In the Fallout series, what are the wearable wrist computers worn by vault dwellers called?
     • Answer: Pip-Boys
   • Question: How many colossi can be encountered in Shadow of the Colossus?
     • Answer: 16
   • Question: What is the protagonist’s title in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion?
     • Answer: The Hero of Kvatch
   • Question: Sun, Moon, Diamond, and Pearl are all the names of games in which popular Nintendo franchise?
     • Answer: Pokémon
   • Question: What color is the Mario Kart shell that finds the player in first place and explodes around them?
     • Answer: Blue
   • Question: What potato-shaped wind instrument is featured in the title of a 1998 Legend of Zelda game?
     • Answer: Ocarina
   • Question: Blizzard released a card game tied to the World of Warcraft universe in 2014. What is it called?
     • Answer: Hearthstone
   • Question: What are the main enemies in Kingdom Hearts called?
     • Answer: Heartless
   • Question: What military title does your character in the Mass Effect trilogy have?
     • Answer: Commander
   • Question: What’s the currency used in Roblox?
     • Answer: Robux

Section 3 of 9:

Tricky Video Game Trivia Questions

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   It’s time for the hard questions—including some that even seasoned gamers might stumble over. After all, while you might be familiar with the games covered here, you might be a little harder-pressed to recall the nitty-gritty details of each! For example:

   • Question: Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, is also responsible for creating and licensing which game engine?
     • Answer: Unreal Engine
   • Question: Solid Snake is the protagonist of Metal Gear. What is his twin brother’s name?
     • Answer: Liquid Snake
   • Question: World of Warcraft’s fourth expansion is called…
     • Answer: Mists of Pandaria
   • Question: Which was released first: Pokémon video games or trading cards?
     • Answer: Video games
   • Question: What is the full name of the group in charge of assigning content ratings to video games?
     • Answer: Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
   • Question: Which Nintendo character is the head of a young, villainous troop including Larry, Morton, Wendy, Iggy, Roy, Lemmy, and Ludwig?
     • Answer: Bowser Jr.
   • Question: Which video game was the first to include a complete saving system?
     • Answer: The Legend of Zelda
   • Question: Which beloved Pokémon is the first one listed in the Pokedex?
     • Answer: Bulbasaur
   • Question: GLaDOS, a villainous artificial intelligence and computer system, is the antagonist of which video game?
     • Answer: Portal
   • Question: “Korobeiniki” is a Russian folk song. It’s also used as the theme music in which classic video game?
     • Answer: Tetris
   • Question: Which renowned soccer player is featured on the cover of FIFA 14?
     • Answer: Lionel Messi
   • Question: Which video game originated the phrase “All your base are belong to us”?
     • Answer: Zero Wing
   • Question: What animal was Nintendo’s Yoshi originally supposed to look like?
     • Answer: A horse
   • Question: What’s the name of the strategy game about collecting parts for a rocket ship using a horde of little plant-like creatures?
     • Answer: Pikmin
   • Question: The first Call of Duty game takes place during which war?
     • Answer: World War II
   • Question: Which gaming franchise features characters like “King Dedede” and “Waddle Doo”?
     • Answer: Kirby
   • Question: Grand Theft Auto was developed by which gaming company?
     • Answer: Rockstar Games
   • Question: What princess does Mario rescue in the Nintendo game Super Mario Land?
     • Answer: Princess Daisy
   • Question: Air Man, Cut Man, Drill Man, and Ring Man are villains in this game franchise:
     • Answer: Mega Man
   • Question: What are groups of Endermen called in Minecraft?
     • Answer: A haunting
   • Question: “COG” in Gears of War stands for…
     • Answer: Coalition of Ordered Governments
   • Question: Tom Clancy’s The Division (2016) is set in which major United States city?
     • Answer: New York City
   • Question: What video game genre do the Call of Duty games belong to?
     • Answer: First-person shooter (FPS)
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Section 4 of 9:

Classic Video Game Trivia Questions

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   Classic video games are those timeless, retro titles that left a lasting mark on the gaming landscape, laying the groundwork for all of our modern games. Check out our list of trivia questions about classic games from the 20th century that are still celebrated today!

   • Question: What is arguably the first video game, created back in 1958?
     • Answer: Pong
   • Question: In which year did the Sega Genesis launch and become available for purchase?
     • Answer: 1989
   • Question: He’s had many iterations over the years, but what color is the original Pac-Man?
     • Answer: Yellow
   • Question: What was the first Nintendo console to get a Super Mario Kart game?
     • Answer: The SNES
   • Question: In the original Pac-Man, the ghosts’ names were Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and…
     • Answer: Clyde
   • Question: When the first Final Fantasy game launched, what console could it be played on?
     • Answer: The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
   • Question: In which year did the classic game Frogger launch?
     • Answer: 1981
   • Question: In 1989, this simulation game (developed by Will Wright) was released for the Macintosh computer.
     • Answer: SimCity
   • Question: In what year was Sega founded?
     • Answer: 1960
   • Question: Which classic video game features a long journey that begins in Independence, Missouri?
     • Answer: The Oregon Trail
   • Question: In what year was the empire-building game Civilization first released?
     • Answer: 1991
   • Question: What food was Pac-Man originally based on?
     • Answer: Pizza
   • Question: Mario is well-known for being the star of the Super Mario Bros. games, but what arcade game did he first appear in?
     • Answer: Donkey Kong
   • Question: In what year did the popular puzzle game Myst launch?
     • Answer: 1993
   • Question: Lara Croft is a gun-wielding archaeologist and the protagonist of which series?
     • Answer: Tomb Raider
   • Question: What was Pac-Man trying to eat in the original game?
     • Answer: Dots

Section 5 of 9:

Modern Video Game Trivia Questions

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   Let’s move on to modern video games—titles from the 21st century that made an especially big splash among gamers. From Assassin’s Creed to Call of Duty, we’ll cover many of the most notable modern games and franchises.

   • Question: What is the name of the main playable protagonist in The Last of Us?
     • Answer: Joel Miller
   • Question: Which game is responsible for the iconic line: “I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I took an arrow in the knee.”?
     • Answer: Skyrim
   • Question: How many swords does Geralt of Rivia carry at all times?
     • Answer: 2
   • Question: In what year does Read Dead Redemption II take place?
     • Answer: 1899
   • Question: Which video game company is known for developing the Halo series?
     • Answer: Bungie
   • Question: Which fantasy RPG (role-playing game) lauded for its gameplay and narrative was awarded “Game of the Year” in 2023?
     • Answer: Baldur’s Gate 3
   • Question: Which Assassin’s Creed game takes you through Ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War?
     • Answer: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
   • Question: And speaking of Assassin’s Creed, what’s the name of the modern-day company opposing the Assassins?
     • Answer: Abstergo
   • Question: What’s the name of Elden Ring’s first expansion?
     • Answer: Shadow of the Erdtree
   • Question: Which installment of Grand Theft Auto launched in 2013?
     • Answer: Grand Theft Auto 5
   • Question: In what year was Resident Evil 4 released (the original, not the 2023 remake)?
     • Answer: 2005
   • Question: What horror game is named after the spooky town featured in it?
     • Answer: Silent Hill
   • Question: Which Call of Duty game didn’t feature any zombies or undead?
     • Answer: Call of Duty 2
   • Question: Assassin’s Creed II takes place during the Renaissance. Which Italian city does Ezio liberate from the Templars?
     • Answer: Florence
   • Question: What ancient mythology is explored in the God of War (2018) game?
     • Answer: Norse mythology
   • Question: Which game series features the infamous “Raccoon City”?
     • Answer: Resident Evil
   • Question: What’s the other name of Sonic villain Doctor Robotnik?
     • Answer: Doctor Eggman
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Section 6 of 9:

Gaming Console Trivia Questions

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   How well do you know your consoles? Are you more of an Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo gamer? This trivia list consists of console-related questions, including trivia about some of the earliest consoles released—and the latest ones! For example:

   • Question: In 2006, this gaming console released and spearheaded the use of motion controls in gameplay.
     • Answer: Nintendo Wii
   • Question: What is (currently) the best-selling console of all time?
     • Answer: The PlayStation 2
   • Question: What color is the “start” button on an N64 controller?
     • Answer: Red
   • Question: Advance, Color, Light, and Pocket are each different varieties of which Nintendo gaming system?
     • Answer: Game Boy
   • Question: What is the name of the second video game console released by Microsoft?
     • Answer: Xbox 360
   • Question: In what year did the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One both launch onto the gaming market?
     • Answer: 2013
   • Question: Then, Sony and Microsoft went on to release the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X (respectively) in which year?
     • Answer: 2020
   • Question: Which was released first: the Sega Saturn or the N64?
     • Answer: Sega Saturn
   • Question: Which console was GoldenEye 007 playable on?
     • Answer: N64
   • Question: What was the first commercial home gaming console called?
     • Answer: The Magnavox Odyssey
   • Question: What was the best-selling game of all for the PlayStation 2?
     • Answer: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
   • Question: What was the last console released by Sega?
     • Answer: Dreamcast
   • Question: What was the first job of Gunpei Yokoi, inventor of the Game Boy?
     • Answer: Janitor
   • Question: Which console was the Nintendo GameCube’s successor?
     • Answer: Nintendo Wii
   • Question: In what year was Google Stadia discontinued?
     • Answer: 2023
   • Question: Who is known as the “father of the PlayStation”?
     • Answer: Ken Kuturagi

Section 7 of 9:

Nintendo Video Game Trivia Questions

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   Of all the gaming giants out there, Nintendo definitely deserves its own category. With franchises like Super Mario Bros., Pokémon, and Legend of Zelda all under the Nintendo umbrella (among many others), there are plenty of Nintendo-themed trivia questions to cover.

   • Question: On Wii consoles, Nintendo gamers could make avatars that looked like them. What were these avatars called?
     • Answer: Mii
   • Question: Which video game was released alongside the Nintendo 64?
     • Answer: Super Mario 64’
   • Question: In early Mario games, what does Mario usually jump into when he finishes a level?
     • Answer: A flagpole
   • Question: What was the Sega Mega Drive console’s name in the United States?
     • Answer: Sega Genesis
   • Question: Blathers, Mabel, and K.K. Slider are all characters from which Nintendo game series?
     • Answer: Animal Crossing
   • Question: What was Mario’s first job (before he was saving the Mushroom Kingdom)?
     • Answer: Carpenter
   • Question: Which Nintendo console had the codename “NX” while being developed?
     • Answer: The Nintendo Switch
   • Question: Which fire-breathing villain is Mario’s usual nemesis in Super Mario Bros.?
     • Answer: Bowser
   • Question: What’s the name of the kingdom that serves as the primary setting in Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda series?
     • Answer: Hyrule
   • Question: What region does Ash begin his journey from (which features the original 151 Pokémon)?
     • Answer: Kanto
   • Question: What was the last game ever released for the Nintendo Wii?
     • Answer: Just Dance 2020
   • Question: Which Eevee evolution turns into a water-type Pokémon?
     • Answer: Vaporeon
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Section 8 of 9:

Video Game Trivia for Kids

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   Video games exist for all ages to enjoy, so naturally, we’ve included a kids’ section of video game trivia. These questions cover some of the games and franchises most popular among younger gamers—take a look!

   • Question: What’s the main resource needed to survive your first night in Minecraft?
     • Answer: Wood
   • Question: What’s the main enemy faction in Halo?
     • Answer: Covenant
   • Question: What’s the name of the money used in the Animal Crossing games?
     • Answer: Bells
   • Question: Which Fallout game is set in post-apocalyptic Boston?
     • Answer: Fallout 4
   • Question: Which game features a primary currency called “V-Bucks”?
     • Answer: Fortnite
   • Question: What game is the Kings Canyon battle royale map from?
     • Answer: Apex Legends
   • Question: Which horror series pits the player against animatronic characters?
     • Answer: Five Nights at Freddy’s
   • Question: Link’s horse in the Legend of Zelda series is (by default) named:
     • Answer: Epona

Section 9 of 9:

Multiple Choice Video Game Trivia

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   Finally, let’s try some multiple-choice trivia questions. Multiple choice questions can be tricky—on the one hand, you get a hint instead of having to guess entirely on your own. On the other hand, the wrong answers given can sometimes throw you off! See how many video game multiple-choice trivia questions you can get correct:

   • Question: Red Dead Redemption 2’s protagonist is named:
     • 1: Dutch van der Linde
     • 2: John Marston
     • 3: Arthur Morgan (Correct)
     • 4: Bill Williamson
   • Question: The infected zombie-like creatures in The Last of Us are called…
     • 1: Walkers
     • 2: Clickers (Correct)
     • 3: Zombies
     • 4: Biters
   • Question: What is the name of Skyrim’s main antagonist?
     • 1: Alduin (Correct)
     • 2: Mehrunes Dagon
     • 3: Paarthurnax
     • 4: Ulfric Stormcloak
   • Question: Who is the main character in Assassin’s Creed 2?
     • 1: Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad
     • 2: Edward Kenway
     • 3: Ezio Auditore (Correct)
     • 4: Evie Frye
   • Question: In the Fallout games, what is the Brotherhood of Steel’s battle cry?
     • 1: Ad Meliora
     • 2: Ad Victoriam (Correct)
     • 3: Carpe Diem
     • 4: Veni, Vidi, Vici
   • Question: What type of enemy does Geralt of Rivia fight with his silver sword?
     • 1: Monsters (Correct)
     • 2: Humans
     • 3: Mages
     • 4: Witchers
   • Question: What is the name of Final Fantasy VII’s main antagonist?
     • 1: Professor Hojo
     • 2: Kuja
     • 3: Ultima
     • 4: Sephiroth (Correct)
   • Question: What platform was the very first 1993 Doom game released for?
     • 1: PC
     • 2: MS-DOS (Correct)
     • 3: PlayStation
     • 4: Sega Genesis
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