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Quiz about PC Games The Adventure Begins

PC Games: The Adventure Begins Quiz

This is a relatively nostalgic look at computer games developed for the popular home computers of yesteryear. Even if you are not familiar with the titles, use the strategy of elimination to find the correct answer.

A multiple-choice quiz by christopherm. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
christopherm

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,314

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Easy

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Question 1 of 10

1. MS-DOS and CP/M were early operating systems that did not display graphics. One of the earliest games to appear for text-only computers involved spelunking, battling nasty dwarves, slaying fierce dragons and uttering magic words. What is the name of this wonderful text adventure game? Hint

Mississippi Mud Squirrels

Dungeons and Demons

Colossal Cave Adventure

Dwarf Star Bunnies

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Question 2 of 10

2. "You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a boarded front door. There is a small mailbox here." You won't need to spend many zorkmids to enter this adventure, so save them for future adventures. What is the name of this groundbreaking game? Hint

Zink - Return of the Zombies

Zoyee Goes to Hollywood

Zork

Zeebleborg - Part 42

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Question 3 of 10

3. Infocom published a large number of text adventure games. One of the more popular titles is based upon one of the seminal works of Douglas Adams. What is the title? Hint

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

No! Not the Mackerel

The Babelfish Ate My Lunch

Platypus Reduction

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Question 4 of 10

4. With the introduction of graphics cards, it opened a new realm of creativity for game programmers. One of the early implementations was a best-seller for the time which was developed in Japan. A complete rework of the game was introduced in 2009, called, "Thexder Neo." What is the original title? Hint

Thexder - III

Thexder vs. Zigra

Thexder

Thexder Goes To Tibet

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Long ago, when magic still prevailed, the evil wizard Mangar the Dark threatened a small but harmonious country town called Skara Brae." Thus began the tale of a graphic adventure. Clear your voice and sing the tale. What is the name of this delightful game? Hint

Singin' In the Showers of Azeroth

Beer Soaked Song - The Game

Blaxing Behemoths - The Opera

The Bard's Tale

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Question 6 of 10

6. There have been many implementations of this classic game included as a basic operating system game. This commercial application allowed players to wield their knights, bishops and rooks with more expertise. What is the name of this game? Hint

Chessmaster 2000

Stratego Warthog

Checker Dragon

Battleship Picnic

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Question 7 of 10

7. This classic game spawned into a Hollywood film with the same name. It is one of the foremost precursors of classic FPS computer games. You might be doomed if you fail to name this title. What is it? Hint

Oasis

Cactus Attacks

Camel Dreams

Doom

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Question 8 of 10

8. Roberta and Ken Williams had a brilliant idea. They created a marvelous game concept that transformed into Sierra Online. The initial game involves a mansion replete with mystery. What was the title? Hint

Mystery Mansion

Cottage of the Cheese

House of the Gargoyles

Malignant Manor

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Question 9 of 10

9. Welcome to Sanctuary. This popular Blizzard game was first introduced in 1996. Your adversary has another name for the devil in this title. Which title is it? Hint

Make Friends With Izuael

Beelzebub's Lair

Diablo

Archangel's Tea Party

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Question 10 of 10

10. This enormously popular board game was released as a computer version as early as 1985. For the most part, the objective remains the same. You need to acquire property, real-estate, collect rent and emerge as the richest player. Do not pass Go until you find the correct title. Which one is it? Hint

Mahjong

Monopoly

Chinese Checkers

Battleship

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Colossal Cave Adventure

The "Colossal Cave Adventure" is the precursor for many similar dungeon exploration games. Perhaps, the most popular incarnation of the game was called, "Adventure 550." The programming code was small enough to fit on the computers popular in the early 1980's.

Answer: Zork

"Zork" went one step beyond the basic text adventure by allowing complete sentences in the game parser. The player is allowed to type in more explicit commands and references. Infocom produced many subsequent titles and more challenging adventures. The puzzles could be quite difficult to solve and hint books were also offered in order to solve the game.

3. Infocom published a large number of text adventure games. One of the more popular titles is based upon one of the seminal works of Douglas Adams. What is the title?

Answer: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Many of the puzzles in Infocom titles are extraordinarily difficult to solve. The title, "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," is one of those games which was quite fun, but very difficult to solve without hints. Even so, it achieved a large following. If you decide to try this game, follow the advice and "Don't Panic!"

Answer: Thexder

The original "Thexder" was an exquisite best-selling game for the time. It was an early implementation of the graphics ability for computers in the generation. Your character could transform into a flying character in its quest to battle monsters and reach the endgame.

Answer: The Bard's Tale

Ported to many platforms, this delightful tale was one of the first games to be available for Windows 3.1. It is an early manifestation of RPG (role-playing games) to appear for game enthusiasts.

Answer: Chessmaster 2000

Some version of chess is almost always included in the basic operating system's list of games. "Chessmaster 2000" was an innovation that demanded some thought and practice. The visualizations were superb and the interface was appreciable. The sounds and graphics paved the way for future didactic versions of the game.

Answer: Doom

As you make your way through the dungeons and underground scenarios, you are able to pick up more powerful weapons as you encounter more powerful foes. The concept is so powerful that it has been made into a movie and book franchise.

Answer: Mystery Mansion

Released in 1980, Roberta and Ken Williams produced a classic graphic adventure game. It became a huge success. It forged the path to greater successes in the computer gaming industry.

9. Welcome to Sanctuary. This popular Blizzard game was first introduced in 1996. Your adversary has another name for the devil in this title. Which title is it?

Answer: Diablo

Blizzard Entertainment has been a leading publisher of role-playing games. Starcraft is so popular that professional players can make a living by playing this game. "Warcraft" enjoys a massive following. "Diablo" made its debut in 1996 and in 2012, "Diablo III" was released.

Answer: Monopoly

Many popular board games have been transformed into computer games. Some are well received while others remain more popular in their original format as a board game.

Source: Author christopherm

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