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1. 'Galaga' became a popular hit in arcades in its year of release in 1981. What company that would later become renown for its arcade game success developed the game of 'Galaga'?
2. 'Galaga' is actually a sequel to a popular arcade game released in 1979. What was the name of the predecessor to 'Galaga,' a popular fixed shooter arcade game in its own right?
3. Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding a player's spaceship in the game of 'Galaga?'
4. Arcade games from their conception have been broken down into individual rounds of play that players progress through. Which of the following describes the term that the game of 'Galaga' uses for each particular round?
5. Although some people engage in 'button-mashing' when they play arcade games, it is actually advantageous to learn strategies for each game. As you might expect, 'Galaga' is no exception. In the game, how many shots can a player have being fired on screen at a time no matter how often he/she presses the fire button?
6. Which of the following describes the best tactic to employ to minimize your chances of being hit by an enemy ship?
7. The most important 'enemy' in the game of 'Galaga' is undoubtedly the Boss Galagas. A Boss Galaga allows a player to obtain a double spaceship that allows for a boost in firepower. Which of the following is NOT true regarding Boss Galagas?
8. As with most arcade games, 'Galaga' offers special bonus rounds that help players accumulate points. Which of the following is a true statement regarding these bonus rounds?
9. 'Galaga' is a game based on scoring as many points as possible. Extra lives are obtained by reaching certain point levels. At what amount of points will a player first receive an extra spaceship in the game of 'Galaga?'
10. The lowest point valued and most common enemies in the game of 'Galaga' award players either 50 or 100 points when destroyed. What do these enemies look like?
11. Which of the following does NOT describe how the difficulty level increases in 'Galaga' as a player progresses in the game.
12. What type of animation is made on screen when a player's spaceship gets hit by either an enemy spaceship or an enemy spaceship's fire in the game of 'Galaga?'
13. After a player's game is over in a game of 'Galaga' a results screen is shown that lists three statistics. Which of the following is NOT one of those statistics?
14. In my opinion, one of the best parts about arcade games is how they track high scores. Which of the following is untrue in regards to high scores in 'Galaga?'
15. Unfortunately arcade games and even video games of today are not made without errors. What is the most well-known 'bug' in relation to the game of 'Galaga?'
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