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Classic Nintendo Trivia Quiz

If you collect Nintendo games, you have to know these!

A multiple-choice quiz by evaughn2. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
evaughn2

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,127

Updated
Oct 13 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what game do you use a Whip? Hint

Ninja Gaiden

Castlevania

Super Mario Bros.

Kirby's Adventure

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Question 2 of 10

2. What game is a side scrolling shooting game? Hint

Contra

Final fantasy

8 eyes

Dragon Warrior

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what game are you a boy trying to save your pet frog? Hint

Blaster Master

Fists of Fury

Hylide

A Boy and his Blob

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Mario's original name in Donkey Kong? Hint

The Floating Man

The Flying Man

The Jumping Man

The Hopping Man

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these movies does not have a game based on it (on the NES)? Hint

Friday the Thirteenth

Top Gun

Back to the Future

Freddy vs. Jason

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these games is not a role-playing game? Hint

Crystalis

Dragon Warrior

Final Fantasy

Jackal

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these games isn't real? Hint

Color a Dinosaur

Skate or Die

Mario's Time Machine

Color Mario

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many worlds are there in "Super Mario Bros 3"? Hint

Five

Seven

Nine

Six

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is not a flying game? Hint

Dragon Spirit

The Guardian Legend

Metal Gear

1942

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Question 10 of 10

10. What "Super Mario Bros." game sold the most "unbundled" copies?
(Unbundled means that it didn't come with the system.) Hint

Super Mario Bros. 3

Super Mario Bros.

Super Mario Bros. 2

Super Mario Bros. 4

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what game do you use a Whip?

Answer: Castlevania

"Castlevania" was one of the first great hits by Konami. It featured Simon Belmont, who was later the main character in "Castlevania II Simon's Quest", and in "Super Castlevania IV".

2. What game is a side scrolling shooting game?

Answer: Contra

"Contra" was a popular two player game. Both players could play at the same time.

3. In what game are you a boy trying to save your pet frog?

Answer: Blaster Master

"Blaster Master" was a game with the simple story of a boy looking for his pet frog. Even though most reviewers found the base story to be a little odd, it was still a great hit. This game featured side-scrolling and 3D action.

4. What was Mario's original name in Donkey Kong?

Answer: The Jumping Man

He wasn't named Mario until "Mario Bros". He was also known as "Jumpman".

5. Which of these movies does not have a game based on it (on the NES)?

Answer: Freddy vs. Jason

"Freddy vs. Jason" dosen't exist on the Nintendo Entertaninment System. All three of the other games were based on movies.

6. Which of these games is not a role-playing game?

Answer: Jackal

"Jackal" is a shooting game where you control a tank. "Crystalis" is an action Role playing game. "Final Fantasy" and "Dragon Warrior" are turn based role-playing games.

7. Which of these games isn't real?

Answer: Color Mario

"Color a Dinosaur" is an early game that never fully released, due to it being unpopular. "Mario's Time Machine" was released, as was "Skate or Die". "Color Mario" is not a game on the Nintendo Entertainment System.

8. How many worlds are there in "Super Mario Bros 3"?

Answer: Nine

There are eight worlds in many of the NES "Mario" games. They usually include warps used to skip over worlds and other secrets. "Super Mario Bros. 3" has the eight original worlds along with world 9, warp world.

9. Which of these is not a flying game?

Answer: Metal Gear

Metal Gear is an adventure Game. In "The Guardian Legend", you transform into a ship. "Dragon Spirit" uses a flying dragon, and "1942" is a flying war game based on World War II.

10. What "Super Mario Bros." game sold the most "unbundled" copies? (Unbundled means that it didn't come with the system.)

Answer: Super Mario Bros. 3

Over 17 million copies were sold, making "Super Mario Bros. 3" the best-selling non-bundled video game of all time. It earned 500 million dollars in the process.

Source: Author evaughn2

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