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Fun Facts About Early Video Games

Video Game History

Explore the exciting beginnings of video games with these fun and factual questions perfect for young learners.

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12 Questions Medium Ages 5+ Apr 12, 2026

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1 What was one of the very first video games you could play on a TV screen?

A Super Mario Bros.
B Pong
C Minecraft
D Fortnite

2 What kind of animal is the main character in the popular game 'Pac-Man'?

A A dog
B A cat
C A yellow circle (or Pac-Man)
D A mouse

3 What was the name of the first home video game console that let people play games on their TV?

A PlayStation
B Xbox
C Atari
D Nintendo Entertainment System

4 What are the little ghosts in 'Pac-Man' trying to do?

A Help Pac-Man
B Give Pac-Man power-ups
C Catch Pac-Man
D Eat dots

5 What is the goal of the game 'Tetris'?

A To build a house
B To match falling blocks to clear lines
C To race cars
D To collect coins

6 What famous plumber character wears a red hat and jumps on things?

A Sonic the Hedgehog
B Mario
C Link
D Pikachu

7 What color is the speedy hedgehog who runs really fast in his own video game?

A Red
B Green
C Blue
D Yellow

8 In the game 'Donkey Kong', who is the hero trying to save the damsel in distress?

A Donkey Kong
B Yoshi
C Mario
D Bowser

9 What is the name of the company that made the game 'Pokémon' popular?

A Sony
B Microsoft
C Nintendo
D Sega

10 What simple shape is the main character in the classic game 'Pong'?

A A circle
B A square
C A triangle
D A paddle (line)

11 What does the player control in the game 'Space Invaders'?

A A race car
B A spaceship
C A bouncing ball
D A character running

12 What kind of creature is 'Kirby'?

A A robot
B A pink, round creature
C A dragon
D A ghost

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