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Very Easy Video Games Trivia Questions

These Video Games trivia questions are perfect for beginners, young kids, and toddlers. If you want to play Video Games trivia with children, try these very easy difficulty questions to get started.

1.) What is the primary color of Sonic the Hedgehog?

  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • Yellow

2.) Which gaming console is made by Sony?

  • GameCube
  • PlayStation
  • Switch
  • Xbox

3.) Which video game series features a character named Mario?

  • Assassin's Creed
  • Halo
  • Street Fighter
  • Super Mario Bros.

4.) What type of creature is Pikachu in the Pokémon games?

  • Electric mouse
  • Flying dragon
  • Ground turtle
  • Water fish

5.) In Pac-Man, what color is the ghost named Blinky?

  • Blue
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Red

6.) Which company developed the Legend of Zelda series?

  • Microsoft
  • Nintendo
  • Sega
  • Sony

7.) What vehicle is famously used in the Mario Kart series?

  • Airplane
  • Bicycle
  • Go-kart
  • Motorcycle

8.) What animal is the main character in the game Sonic the Hedgehog?

  • Cat
  • Fox
  • Hedgehog
  • Rabbit

9.) What video game character is known for saying, "It's-a me, Mario!"?

  • Kirby
  • Link
  • Luigi
  • Mario

10.) In which game do players build with blocks in a 3D world?

  • Fortnite
  • Minecraft
  • Roblox
  • Terraria

11.) What color is Kirby, the main character from the Kirby series?

  • Blue
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Yellow

12.) Which game involves catching and training creatures called "Pokémon"?

  • Animal Crossing
  • Digimon
  • Dragon Quest
  • Pokémon

13.) What is the iconic headwear of Mario, the video game character?

  • Black helmet
  • Blue beanie
  • Green baseball cap
  • Red cap

14.) What mascot character is known as Nintendo's plumber?

  • Donkey Kong
  • Kirby
  • Link
  • Mario

15.) Which character in Pokemon is a yellow electric type?

  • Charmander
  • Eevee
  • Pikachu
  • Squirtle

16.) Which game system uses the controllers called Joy-Cons?

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 4
  • Wii
  • Xbox One

17.) In what kind of competition do Pokemon trainers often engage?

  • Battles
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
  • Races

18.) What is the name of the Italian plumber who is one of Nintendo's most famous video game characters?

  • Luigi
  • Mario
  • Wario
  • Yoshi

19.) In 'Pokémon', what are the creatures that trainers seek to catch called?

  • Beasts
  • Digimon
  • Monsters
  • Pokémon

20.) In what game do you use a "Poke Ball" to capture creatures?

  • Digimon
  • Monster Rancher
  • Pokémon
  • Yu-Gi-Oh!

21.) What gaming console uses a motion-sensing peripheral called a "Wii Remote"?

  • Nintendo Wii
  • PlayStation 3
  • Sega Dreamcast
  • Xbox 360

22.) In the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' series, what color is Sonic?

  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • Yellow

23.) In the Super Mario series, what color is Luigi's hat?

  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • Yellow

24.) What is the name of the blue hedgehog in the popular video game series by SEGA?

  • Knuckles
  • Mario
  • Sonic
  • Tails

25.) Which game series features characters like Link and Princess Zelda?

  • Final Fantasy
  • Mario Kart
  • Metroid
  • The Legend of Zelda

Easy Video Games Trivia Questions

These Video Games trivia questions are perfect for kids in elementary school. If you want to play Video Games trivia with schoolchildren, try these easy difficulty questions to get started.

26.) In Minecraft, which of the following materials is used exclusively to craft the handle of a pickaxe?

  • Brick
  • Glass
  • Sticks
  • Wool

27.) What is the signature weapon of Link in The Legend of Zelda series?

  • Axe
  • Bow
  • Hammer
  • Sword

28.) Which character is known as the "Hero of Time" in video games?

  • Link
  • Mario
  • Samus
  • Zelda

29.) What is the name of the protagonist in the Halo series?

  • Doomguy
  • Kratos
  • Master Chief
  • Solid Snake

30.) In which game series would you find the character Solid Snake?

  • Metal Gear
  • Resident Evil
  • Silent Hill
  • Splinter Cell

31.) Which gaming console is associated with the game "Halo"?

  • Game Boy
  • PlayStation
  • Switch
  • Xbox

32.) In which game would you find the character "Solid Snake" encountering cardboard boxes?

  • Hitman
  • Metal Gear
  • Rainbow Six
  • Splinter Cell

33.) What is the first console that hosted the Super Mario franchise?

  • GameCube
  • Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox

34.) In the game 'Pac-Man', what are the antagonistic characters that chase Pac-Man referred to as?

  • Aliens
  • Ghosts
  • Monsters
  • Zombies

35.) What is the series of games created by Mojang, that involves building and crafting in a block-like world?

  • Fortnite
  • Minecraft
  • Roblox
  • Terraria

36.) What iconic video game franchise features a character named Link, who often rescues Princess Zelda?

  • Final Fantasy
  • Fire Emblem
  • Metroid
  • The Legend of Zelda

37.) Which legendary video game franchise includes installments titled 'Black Ops' and 'Modern Warfare'?

  • Battlefield
  • Call of Duty
  • Gears of War
  • Halo

38.) In the 'Super Mario' series, what is the name of Mario's brother and frequent co-adventurer?

  • Bowser
  • Luigi
  • Toad
  • Waluigi

39.) Which video game console was released first by Sony?

  • Dreamcast
  • Nintendo 64
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox

40.) In the video game 'Street Fighter', what is Ryu's signature attack called?

  • Hadouken
  • Shoryuken
  • Sonic Boom
  • Spinning Bird Kick

41.) What is the name of the video game hedgehog known for his trademark blue color and incredible speed?

  • Knuckles
  • Shadow
  • Sonic
  • Tails

42.) Which battle royale game by Epic Games involves building structures as a key mechanic?

  • Apex Legends
  • Call of Duty: Warzone
  • Fortnite
  • PUBG

43.) In the game 'Minecraft', what is the default name of the male character that players start as?

  • Alex
  • Edwin
  • Notch
  • Steve

44.) Who is the main character in the 'Halo' series known as the "Master Chief"?

  • Doomguy
  • John-117
  • Marcus Fenix
  • Solid Snake

45.) Which video game franchise features an organization known as Umbrella Corporation responsible for a viral outbreak?

  • Dead Space
  • Resident Evil
  • Silent Hill
  • The Last of Us

46.) What is the name of the female archaeologist who is the main character of the 'Tomb Raider' series?

  • Chloe Frazer
  • Elena Fisher
  • Lara Croft
  • Samus Aran

47.) Which game features the characters Fox McCloud and Falco Lombardi?

  • Halo
  • Mass Effect
  • Metroid
  • Star Fox

48.) What is the currency used in the 'Legend of Zelda' series?

  • Galleons
  • Gil
  • Gold
  • Rupees

49.) What game features a series of levels called "worlds", such as the "Mushroom Kingdom"?

  • Donkey Kong Country
  • Kirby's Adventure
  • Metroid
  • Super Mario

50.) In 'Animal Crossing', what is the name of the raccoon character who helps players with their homes?

  • Isabelle
  • K.K. Slider
  • Rover
  • Tom Nook

Medium Video Games Trivia Questions

These Video Games trivia questions are perfect for older kids, teenagers, and adults. If you want to play Video Games trivia with friends and family, try these medium difficulty questions

51.) In which video game series can you find the character Pyramid Head?

  • Doom
  • Fatal Frame
  • Resident Evil
  • Silent Hill

52.) What is the main profession of Solid Snake in the video game series 'Metal Gear Solid'?

  • Bounty Hunter
  • Mercenary
  • Special Ops Soldier
  • Spy

53.) Which video game involves managing a farm, interacting with townspeople, and includes seasons and weather as gameplay mechanics, but is not part of the 'Harvest Moon' series?

  • Minecraft
  • Rune Factory
  • Stardew Valley
  • Terraria

54.) What is the title of the first game in the 'Souls' series developed by FromSoftware?

  • Bloodborne
  • Dark Souls
  • Demon's Souls
  • Sekiro

55.) Who is the main protagonist in the action-adventure game 'Assassin's Creed Origins'?

  • Altair
  • Bayek
  • Connor
  • Ezio

56.) Which video game series features the character Kratos who battles against various gods and creatures?

  • Destiny
  • Diablo
  • God of War
  • Hitman

57.) Which stealth-action video game series features the assassin Sam Fisher?

  • Deus Ex
  • Hitman
  • Splinter Cell
  • Thief

58.) What is the name of the video game series where the player builds and manages a transportation company?

  • Civilization
  • Railroad Tycoon
  • SimCity
  • Transport Tycoon

59.) Which game features the character Geralt of Rivia as the main protagonist?

  • Dark Souls
  • Dragon Age
  • Skyrim
  • The Witcher

60.) What fictional crime-ridden city does the protagonist inhabit in the 'Batman: Arkham' series?

  • Central City
  • Gotham City
  • Metropolis
  • Star City

61.) Which video game involves controlling a character named Commander Shepard in a space-themed setting?

  • Halo
  • Mass Effect
  • No Man's Sky
  • Starcraft

62.) In which game does the player use a portal gun to solve physics-based puzzles?

  • Bioshock
  • Dishonored
  • Half-Life
  • Portal

63.) Which game franchise features the Brotherhood of Steel as a group of technologically adept survivors?

  • Fallout
  • Gears of War
  • Metro
  • The Elder Scrolls

64.) What is the name of the main spaceship pilot in the game series 'Star Fox'?

  • Falco Lombardi
  • Fox McCloud
  • James McCloud
  • Pikachu

65.) Which game popularized the Battle Royale genre and became a cultural phenomenon in 2017?

  • Apex Legends
  • Call of Duty: Warzone
  • Fortnite
  • PUBG

66.) Which video game features a storyline about humans fighting against a machine alliance called the Covenant?

  • Destiny
  • Halo
  • Mass Effect
  • Starcraft

67.) Which 1993 video game involves solving puzzles on a mysterious island through interactive exploration?

  • Firewatch
  • Myst
  • Riven
  • The Witness

68.) Which 1996 video game, featuring fixed camera angles and pre-rendered backgrounds, is credited with popularizing the survival horror genre?

  • Alone in the Dark
  • Eternal Darkness
  • Resident Evil
  • Silent Hill

69.) In which game did the famous "Konami Code" first appear, leading to significant in-game benefits when used?

  • Castlevania
  • Contra
  • Gradius
  • Metal Gear

70.) What original game pioneered the idle and incremental game genre with a browser-based game featuring cookies and an 'Elder Pledge'?

  • AdVenture Capitalist
  • Candy Box
  • Cookie Clicker
  • Time Clickers

71.) In the game 'Final Fantasy IX', which duel-like mini-game can Zidane play against other NPCs?

  • Blitzball
  • Mog House
  • Tetra Master
  • Triple Triad

72.) Which character must Snake defeat by switching controller ports to avoid an opponent's attacks in Metal Gear Solid?

  • Liquid Snake
  • Psycho Mantis
  • Sniper Wolf
  • Vulcan Raven

73.) What was the first ever video game console with 'Sonic the Hedgehog' as its mascot?

  • Sega Dreamcast
  • Sega Genesis
  • Sega Master System
  • Sega Saturn

74.) In 'Chrono Trigger,' which character is recruited after showing the ability to speak and learn despite being a machine fitted for combat?

  • Ayla
  • Frog
  • Magus
  • Robo

75.) In 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time', which instrument is used by Link to manipulate time and solve puzzles?

  • Drums
  • Flute
  • Harp
  • Ocarina

Hard Video Games Trivia Questions

These Video Games trivia questions are perfect for teenagers and adults. If you want to play Video Games trivia with family and friends, try these hard difficulty questions for a fun challenge.

76.) What is the Kuribo's Shoe, a unique power-up that allows Mario to traverse spikes, named after in the original Japanese version of Super Mario Bros. 3?

  • Buzzy Beetle's Sandal
  • Goomba's Shoe
  • Koopa's Boot
  • Toad's Slipper

77.) Which game character famously starts their adventure by waking up on Koholint Island with no knowledge of how they arrived there?

  • Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy VII
  • Isaac in Golden Sun
  • Link in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
  • Sora in Kingdom Hearts

78.) In 'Dark Souls,' who is the firstborn son of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder, who was stripped of his deific status?

  • Knight Artorias
  • Lautrec of Carim
  • Nameless King
  • Seathe the Scaleless

79.) Which 1998 adventure game was developed by LucasArts featuring anthropomorphic characters in a film-noir styled narrative set in the Land of the Dead?

  • Day of the Tentacle
  • Full Throttle
  • Grim Fandango
  • The Dig

80.) What is the name of the company in 'Portal' that conducts unethical scientific research and developed the eponymous portal gun?

  • Aperture Science
  • Black Mesa
  • Umbrella Corporation
  • Vault-Tec Corporation

81.) In 'Metroid' series lore, what is the name of Samus Aran's spaceship AI that guides her during missions?

  • Adam
  • Jarvis
  • Karen
  • Samantha

82.) Which tactical RPG series features characters who form relationships that influence combat effectiveness against enemies known as the grimleal?

  • Final Fantasy Tactics
  • Fire Emblem
  • Shining Force
  • Tactics Ogre

83.) Who is the leader of Organization XIII in the 'Kingdom Hearts' series?

  • Axel
  • Riku
  • Sora
  • Xemnas

84.) In 'Final Fantasy VI', who is the villain capable of ending the world using the powers of the Warring Triad?

  • Golbez
  • Kefka Palazzo
  • Sephiroth
  • Ultimecia

85.) In 'The Witness', what is the setting called where players solve intricate puzzles?

  • Arcadia
  • Mystenhall
  • Takarua
  • The Island

86.) Which game in the 'Metal Gear' series introduces the concept of 'gene therapy', alongside an elaborate storyline involving clones and nuclear deterrence?

  • Metal Gear Solid
  • Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

87.) In the universe of 'The Elder Scrolls', what event triggered 'The Void Nights' where two moons disappeared from the sky?

  • Dragon Break
  • The Oblivion Crisis
  • The Void Nights
  • Warp in the West

88.) Which organization in 'Mass Effect' is led by the synthetic intelligence EDI, initially designed to fight against Reaper technology?

  • Alliance
  • Collectors
  • Geth
  • Quarians

89.) In 'Bioshock Infinite', what is the name of the rebellion leader who represents the oppressed underclass in the flying city of Columbia?

  • Booker DeWitt
  • Comstock
  • Daisy Fitzroy
  • Elizabeth

90.) In 'Dark Souls III', what is the name of the library filled with archives and guarded by a dragon that players must traverse to uncover hidden lore?

  • Ancient Library
  • Crystal Tower
  • Grand Archives
  • Knowledge Keep

91.) Who directed the video game 'NieR: Automata', which explores themes of life and humanity?

  • Hideki Kamiya
  • Hideo Kojima
  • Shigesato Itoi
  • Yoko Taro

92.) In 'Hollow Knight', what item allows the player to access dreams and explore the dream world?

  • Dream Nail
  • Grimm Troupe
  • Shade Cloak
  • Soul Master

93.) In 'Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask', what is the term for the time mechanic that forces Link to repeat the same three days over and over again?

  • Eternal Rotation
  • Moon Ritual
  • Three-Day Cycle
  • Time Loop

94.) In 'Celeste', what is the name of the fictional mountain that encompasses the game's challenges, symbolizing the protagonist's internal struggles?

  • Celeste Mountain
  • Chapel Hill
  • Mystic Peak
  • Summit Ridge

95.) Which character in 'Persona 5' maintains a social link as the team’s navigator, providing crucial battlefield analysis and communications?

  • Akechi
  • Futaba Sakura
  • Joker
  • Yusuke

96.) In 'EarthBound', who is the cosmic entity threatening the world, which the player must confront in a distant, abstract alternate reality?

  • Gale Overlord
  • Giygas
  • Mage General
  • Pokey

97.) What is the name of the digital survival voyage within 'Frostpunk', designed to test humanity's resilience against an unforgiving ice age?

  • Blizzard Bastion
  • Frozen Colony
  • New Home
  • Winter Haven

98.) In the 'Xenoblade Chronicles' series, which titanic creature is referred to as the home of the Homs civilization?

  • Aegis Continent
  • Bionis
  • Leftherian Archipelago
  • Mechonis

99.) Which video game features an item known as the 'Butterfly Lens'?

  • Dark Souls
  • Fatal Frame
  • Persona 5
  • Silent Hill

100.) In the game BioShock, what philosophical work inspired much of the game's setting and themes?

  • Atlas Shrugged
  • Republic
  • The Fountainhead
  • Utopia

Very Hard Video Games Trivia Questions

These Video Games trivia questions are perfect for adults, college students, and advanced students. If you want to play Video Games trivia with friends, family, or colleagues, try these very hard questions to test your knowledge about Video Games at its limits.

101.) In 'Bloodborne', which obscure boss is known for its unexpected fight against the protagonist in a sea of yellow flowers, triggering profound lore revelations?

  • Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos
  • Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower
  • Ludwig, The Accursed
  • Orphan of Kos

102.) In 'The Witness', what is the primary method of world-building that challenges the player's perception through environmental storytelling and visual puzzles?

  • Audiolog Journals
  • Cutscene Narratives
  • Dialogue Trees
  • Environmental Puzzles

103.) Which game in the 'Dragon Age' series first introduces a tactical pause-and-play system, significantly influencing western fantasy RPG mechanics?

  • Awakening
  • Dragon Age II
  • Dragon Age: Inquisition
  • Dragon Age: Origins

104.) In 'Dark Souls', what is the ancient being that is said to have given birth to all of the demons in the game?

  • Gwyn, Lord of Cinder
  • Nito, First of the Dead
  • Seath the Scaleless
  • The Witch of Izalith

105.) In the game 'Bloodborne', which Great One is pursued by the Healing Church for its blood healing properties?

  • Amygdala
  • Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos
  • Mergo's Wet Nurse
  • Rom, the Vacuous Spider

106.) In 'Bloodborne', what term is associated with the transformation resulting from the Ashen Blood disease?

  • Beasthood Transformation
  • Bloodlust Manifestation
  • Eternal Beast
  • Soul Essence Mutation

107.) In 'Xenogears', what is the name of the mysterious power that serves as a central plot point of the game?

  • Gaia
  • Theta
  • Zenon
  • Zohar

108.) What is the core gameplay loop described by the narrative structure in 'Hollow Knight'?

  • Building infrastructures, managing resources, and engaging in diplomacy
  • Exploration of interconnected areas, combat with powerful creatures, and collection of abilities
  • Solving logic puzzles, gathering clues, and interrogating witnesses
  • Trading resources, expanding territory, and achieving domination

109.) In 'Dark Souls', what is the true identity of Solaire of Astora speculated to be?

  • Artorias the Abysswalker
  • Gwyn's firstborn son
  • Seath the Scaleless
  • The Nameless King

110.) In 'Bioshock', what is the original, unused name of the antagonist 'Andrew Ryan'?

  • Aaron Royce
  • Alexander Reid
  • Andrei Rayanovsky
  • Arnold Ryan

111.) What was the unofficial name of the planned sequel to 'Zelda II: The Adventure of Link' that was never released?

  • Link's Shadow
  • The Legend of Zelda III
  • Zelda Gaiden
  • Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets

112.) In 'Mega Man X', which Maverick was the first to be defeated in the development of the game?

  • Chill Penguin
  • Flame Mammoth
  • Spark Mandrill
  • Storm Eagle

113.) In the 'Fire Emblem' series, which character possesses the skill 'Rightful King' and is known for founding his own kingdom?

  • Chrom
  • Ike
  • Marth
  • Roy

114.) In 'The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind', players can obtain a unique set of armor called 'Wraithguard'. Who originally owns this artifact?

  • Dagoth Ur
  • Kagrenac
  • Vivec
  • Yagrum Bagarn

115.) In the game 'Chrono Cross', who is the biological sister of the character Kid, adding complexity to the storyline?

  • Leena
  • Lynx
  • Schala
  • Serge

117.) In the game 'Chrono Cross', who is the biological sister of the character Kid, adding complexity to the storyline?

  • Leena
  • Lynx
  • Schala
  • Serge

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