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It's as Simple as That! Trivia Quiz


All you have to do is solve this mixed bag of puzzles to find ten different video games hidden inside. Simple, isn't it?

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
zorba_scank
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
354,919
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
654
Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (6/10), Guest 104 (6/10), matthewpokemon (9/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the terms given to form an installment of a popular video game series.

Firmament edge

Answer: (One Word (6))
Question 2 of 10
2. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the terms given to form a video game.

Partial existence

Answer: (One Word with a hyphen or Two Words (4,4))
Question 3 of 10
3. Wordwise: Figure out the video game through this rebus type of wordplay.

VADESPACERS

Answer: (Two Words (5,8))
Question 4 of 10
4. Wordwise: Figure out the video game through this rebus type of wordplay.

Drag
Quest

Answer: (Two Words (6,5))
Question 5 of 10
5. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and a video game should spring to mind.

Hey Low

Answer: (One Word (4))
Question 6 of 10
6. Cryptic: Solve this cryptic clue to decipher the name of a video game.

Mixed up sitter produces a puzzle type of video game.

Answer: (One Word (6))
Question 7 of 10
7. Hidden Words: Find the video game hidden in the sentence below.

Chandler tried to poke Monica to distract her while she was playing.

Answer: (One Word (7))
Question 8 of 10
8. Hidden Words: Find the video game hidden in the sentence below.

Nadia blocked her opponents' moves by deftly managing the controls.

Answer: (One Word (6))
Question 9 of 10
9. In Other Words: Try to figure out this video game from the synonyms used to describe it.

Ultimate Desire

Answer: (Two Words (5,7))
Question 10 of 10
10. In Other Words: Try to figure out this video game from the synonyms used to describe it.

Human Warfare

Answer: (Two Words (6,6); careful while spelling the second word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the terms given to form an installment of a popular video game series. Firmament edge

Answer: Skyrim

Sky + rim

"Skyrim" is the fifth part of a role playing video game series called "The Elder Scrolls". The game has versions available for playing on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. This installment is based in the fictional location named Skyrim on the continent of Tamriel on planet Nirn. The objective of the game is for the player to vanquish a dragon called Alduin before he can destroy the world.
2. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the terms given to form a video game. Partial existence

Answer: Half-Life

Half + Life

"Half-Life" belongs to the genre of first person shooter video games. It was released in 1998 with a sequel following in 2004. Apart from regular video game weapons like pistols, submachine guns and revolvers, there are also rare ones like the crossbow and crowbar.

The protagonist, Gordon Freeman, is a theoretical physicist and the game is set in a research facility in the desert of New Mexico. The game is also named after a scientific term in line with its science fiction setting.
3. Wordwise: Figure out the video game through this rebus type of wordplay. VADESPACERS

Answer: Space Invaders

Space in Vaders

"Space Invaders" was one of the early arcade games and was first released in 1978. It was created by a Japanese video game developer, Tomohiro Nishikado. At the time of its release, it was one of the highest selling arcade games and spawned unofficial versions like "Super Invaders". The game has often been referenced in television shows and songs with even "The Pretenders" releasing a song titled "Space Invader" in 1980.
4. Wordwise: Figure out the video game through this rebus type of wordplay. Drag Quest

Answer: Dragon Quest

Drag on Quest

Also published under the name "Dragon Warrior" in North America, "Dragon Quest" is a role playing video game series. Parts of the series are available for play on the Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation and Wii video game consoles among others. In 2012, Google played an April Fool's prank on users stating it would launch a Nintendo Entertainment System version of Google Maps using the Dragon Quest graphics.
5. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and a video game should spring to mind. Hey Low

Answer: Halo

"Halo" is a video game franchise first launched on the Xbox and owned by Microsoft Studios. According to the story line of the game, an ancient race known as the Forerunners was destroyed while battling the Flood, an alien parasite. Centuries later, the series centers on a war between humans and a group of aliens who worship the Forerunners and are led by the Prophets.

A wax replica of the main character, Master Chief, was displayed at the Madame Tussaud's wax museum in Las Vegas.
6. Cryptic: Solve this cryptic clue to decipher the name of a video game. Mixed up sitter produces a puzzle type of video game.

Answer: Tetris

"Tetris" is a popular game that has numerous variations available for play on all types of video game consoles and also on certain types of mobile phones. The game was developed by Alexey Pajitnov, a Russian computer engineer. "Tetris" is a type of puzzle where differently shaped pieces, each with four segments, have to be manoeuvred to fit to form a straight line. Pajitnov named the game after 'tetra', the Greek prefix for four and 'tennis' which was his favourite sport.

Mixed up denotes that the word is scrambled and hidden in the clue.
7. Hidden Words: Find the video game hidden in the sentence below. Chandler tried to poke Monica to distract her while she was playing.

Answer: Pokemon

...POKE MONica...

"Pokemon", first released in 1996, is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. The game was developed by Satoshi Tajiri and is owned by Nintendo. The word 'pokemon' is a contraction of the term 'pocket monsters'. There are over 600 fictional characters that have made an appearance in the game over the years. Originally created for the Game Boy, "Pokemon" is also available on Wii.
8. Hidden Words: Find the video game hidden in the sentence below. Nadia blocked her opponents' moves by deftly managing the controls.

Answer: Diablo

NaDIA BLOcked...

"Diablo" is a series of role playing combat video games. The genre is termed as 'hack and slash' which typifies hand to hand combat. The games are set in the fantasy world of Sanctuary and is based on the warfare between the humans and the demons. The series is named after Diablo, the leader of the demons.
9. In Other Words: Try to figure out this video game from the synonyms used to describe it. Ultimate Desire

Answer: Final Fantasy

"Final Fantasy" is a role playing video game series that was first released in 1987. In the game, the four Light Warriors attempt to defeat the evil forces called the Elemental Fiends and thus save the world. The characters in the game range from humans to fantasy figures like mermaids, elves, dwarves and robots.
10. In Other Words: Try to figure out this video game from the synonyms used to describe it. Human Warfare

Answer: Mortal Kombat

A well known series of fighting games, "Mortal Kombat" was developed by Ed Boon and John Tobias for Midway Games. The first three games in the series are in the form of 2-D fighting styles. A unique characteristic of this game is the wide variety of special moves available to players by various combinations of the keys.

The harsh violence featured in these games has led to controversies at different points in time and was also instrumental in the development of the Entertainment Software Rating Board which assigns age appropriate ratings for various games.
Source: Author zorba_scank

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