Nintendo is one of the world’s most famous gaming company and most iconic brands. Gamers and video game enthusiasts who consider themselves Nintendo experts shouldn’t have any problem with this Nintendo trivia challenge and collection.
How much do you know about Nintendo franchises, games, and history? Are you familiar with every playable character and title? Let’s see if you’re worthy of the title “Nintendo Trivia Master.”
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Nintendo Trivia
Every gaming console, game title, and portable system that Nintendo has put out has changed the gaming landscape across the world. It’s no wonder why Nintendo fans have built a cult following around famous games. Here are some simple Nintendo trivia facts that you should know.
- Before creating gaming consoles, Nintendo used to create gaming cards called Hanafuda.
- Super Mario World song composer Koji Kondo is now worth $2 million.
- Light Gun game Duck Hunt was first released in the United States as arcade games. In Japan, they were released as a NES game.
- Nintendo game designer Gunpei Yokoi died tragically after a passing car hit him while he was inspecting another car accident he was in.
- The popular game Kid Icarus happens in a mythical place called Angel Land
- The Super Game Boy is a peripheral that connects the Game Boy to A Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| In what year was the Nintendo 64 officially released? | â–¶ 1996 |
| What is the most popular best-selling Nintendo exclusive game of all time? | â–¶ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe |
| When was the Nintendo Switch released? | â–¶ March 3, 2017 |
| When was the Nintendo Gamecube released? | â–¶ September 14, 2001 |
| What was Nintendo called upon its launch in 1889? | â–¶ Nintendo Koppai |
| Who is the titular princess of The Legend of Zelda? | â–¶ Princess Zelda |
| Who founded Nintendo? | â–¶ Fusajiro Yamauchi |
| What was the game Nintendo developed that was the first game to use 3D computer graphics and a first-person perspective? | â–¶ Metroid Prime |
| Which Nintendo game designer created Donkey Kong? | â–¶ Shigeru Miyamoto |
| What year was the game Fire Emblem published? | â–¶ 1990 |
| What was the name of the Nintendo magazine that ran until 2012? | â–¶ Nintendo Power |
| In the world of video games, what does NES stand for? | â–¶ Nintendo Entertainment System |
| In what year did Nintendo release its first game console in North America? | â–¶ 1985 |
| What was the first console video game that allowed the game to be saved? | â–¶ The Legend of Zelda |
| SNES is the acronym for what popular gaming console released in the early 1990s? | â–¶ Super Nintendo Entertainment System |
| What was the first home console released by Nintendo? | â–¶ Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) |
| In what year was the Nintendo GameCube released? | â–¶ 2001 |
| What is the name of the princess that Mario is always trying to save in the Super Mario series? | â–¶ Princess Peach |
| What is the name of the fictional land in which The Legend of Zelda is set? | â–¶ Hyrule |
| What is the name of the popular racing game series featuring characters from the Mario franchise? | â–¶ Mario Kart |
| Who is the main antagonist in the Metroid game series? | â–¶ Mother Brain |
| What was the name of Nintendo’s first handheld gaming device? | â–¶ Game & Watch |
| What is the name of the device that allows users to interact with Nintendo’s home consoles by using physical movement? | â–¶ Wii Remote |
| In what year was the Nintendo DS released? | â–¶ 2004 |
| What is the name of the protagonist in the Fire Emblem game series? | â–¶ Marth |
| What was the name of the first game developed by Nintendo? | â–¶ Radar Scope |
| What is the name of the character who guides Link in The Legend of Zelda series? | â–¶ Navi |
| What is the name of the planet where the events of the Pikmin game series take place? | â–¶ PNF-404 |
| What is the name of the fictional city in which the Animal Crossing series takes place? | â–¶ New Horizons |
| What is the name of the game that introduced the character Kirby? | â–¶ Kirby’s Dream Land |
| What is the name of the handheld gaming device released by Nintendo in 2011? | â–¶ Nintendo 3DS |
| Who is the creator of the Super Smash Bros. series? | â–¶ Masahiro Sakurai |
| What is the name of the company that developed the Pokémon games? | ▶ Game Freak |
| What is the name of the handheld gaming device that preceded the Game Boy Advance? | â–¶ Game Boy Color |
| In what year was the Nintendo Switch released? | â–¶ 2017 |
| What is the name of the first Mario game released by Nintendo? | â–¶ Donkey Kong |
| In what year was the Nintendo GameCube released? | â–¶ 2001 |
| Who is the main antagonist in the Legend of Zelda series? | â–¶ Ganondorf |
| What was the first Nintendo console to support online gaming? | â–¶ Nintendo 64DD |
| What is the name of the popular life simulation game developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS and 3DS consoles? | â–¶ Animal Crossing |
| What was the original name of the handheld console that later became the Game Boy? | â–¶ Game & Watch |
| Who is the creator of the Kirby franchise? | â–¶ Masahiro Sakurai |
| What is the name of the ghost who assists Luigi in the Luigi’s Mansion games? | â–¶ Professor E. Gadd |
| What is the name of the space shooter game that was released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986? | â–¶ Gradius |
| Which popular game franchise developed by Nintendo features an ink-based multiplayer mode? | â–¶ Splatoon |
| What is the name of the flagship product in Nintendo’s hardware line? | â–¶ Nintendo Switch |
| What is the name of the robotic operating buddy that was released with the Nintendo Entertainment System? | â–¶ R.O.B. (Robotic Operating Buddy) |
| In what year was the Nintendo DS released? | â–¶ 2004 |
| What is the name of the Star Fox series protagonist? | â–¶ Fox McCloud |
| What is the name of the company that developed Pokémon Go? | ▶ Niantic |
| Which classic Nintendo game was the first to introduce the “save game” feature? | â–¶ The Legend of Zelda |
| What is the name of the popular role-playing game developed by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System? | â–¶ Chrono Trigger |
| In what year was the Wii U released? | â–¶ 2012 |
| What is the name of the final boss in the Super Mario Bros. game? | â–¶ Bowser |
| Which Nintendo game franchise features a character named Tom Nook? | â–¶ Animal Crossing |
| In what year was the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) released in North America? | â–¶ 1985 |
| Which Nintendo game features a character named Kirby who can inhale enemies and copy their abilities? | â–¶ Kirby’s Dream Land |
| What is the name of the main character in The Legend of Zelda series? | â–¶ Link |
| In the Super Smash Bros. series, what is Kirby’s neutral special move called? | â–¶ Inhale |
| What is the name of the device that allows players to use physical objects to control games in the Nintendo Switch game series, “Nintendo Labo”? | â–¶ Toy-Con |
| What is the name of the princess in the Mario series that Mario often rescues? | â–¶ Princess Peach |
| Which classic Nintendo game involves a character named Samus who fights space pirates and giant monsters? | â–¶ Metroid |
| Which Nintendo game series features a yellow creature named Pikachu who can shoot lightning bolts? | ▶ Pokémon |
| Which classic Nintendo game involves a plumber named Mario who must save a princess from a giant turtle named Bowser? | â–¶ Super Mario Bros. |
| In the game “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,” what is the name of the horse that Link rides? | â–¶ Epona |
| What is the name of the villainous team that tries to steal Pokémon in the game series? | ▶ Team Rocket |
| Which Nintendo game involves building and managing a city on a deserted island? | â–¶ Animal Crossing |
| What is the name of the first game released for the Nintendo Game Boy? | â–¶ Tetris |
| In the Mario series, what is the name of the character who is Mario’s brother? | â–¶ Luigi |
| What is the name of the first Nintendo console to use compact discs instead of cartridges? | â–¶ Nintendo GameCube |
| In the game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” what is the name of the device that allows Link to control time? | â–¶ Sheikah Slate |
| Which Nintendo game series involves a character named Donkey Kong who throws barrels at his enemies? | â–¶ Donkey Kong |
| Which classic Nintendo game involves a character named Pit who battles monsters and gods? | â–¶ Kid Icarus |
| In the Mario series, what is the name of the mushroom that makes Mario bigger? | â–¶ Super Mushroom |
| What is the name of the device that allows players to capture Pokémon in the Pokémon game series? | ▶ Poké Ball |
| In which year was the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) first released? | â–¶ 1985 |
| What was the first handheld gaming console produced by Nintendo? | â–¶ Game & Watch |
| What is the name of the protagonist in The Legend of Zelda series? | â–¶ Link |
| Which popular Nintendo character is known for his green hat, overalls, and love of mushrooms? | â–¶ Luigi |
| What is the name of the handheld gaming console that succeeded the Game Boy Advance? | â–¶ Nintendo DS |
| What is the name of the villainous character who serves as the main antagonist in the Super Mario Bros. games? | â–¶ Bowser |
| In which year was the Nintendo 64 first released? | â–¶ 1996 |
| What is the name of the popular racing game series that features Mario, Luigi, and other Nintendo characters? | â–¶ Mario Kart |
| Which game in the Legend of Zelda series features a unique cel-shaded art style? | â–¶ The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker |
| In which game does the character Kirby first appear? | â–¶ Kirby’s Dream Land |
| What is the name of the robotic operating buddy that was bundled with some early NES consoles? | â–¶ R.O.B. (Robotic Operating Buddy) |
| Which Nintendo character is known for his high-flying jumps and red cap? | â–¶ Mario |
| In which year was the Nintendo Switch first released? | â–¶ 2017 |
| Which popular Nintendo series features battles between various characters from the company’s games? | â–¶ Super Smash Bros. |
| What is the name of the first-person shooter game series developed by Nintendo? | â–¶ Metroid Prime |
| In which game does the character Samus Aran first appear? | â–¶ Metroid |
| What is the name of the popular life simulation game series that originated on the Nintendo 64? | â–¶ Animal Crossing |
| Which popular Nintendo game features a variety of mini-games that make use of the Wii Remote controller? | â–¶ Wii Party |
| What is the name of the handheld gaming console that succeeded the Nintendo DS? | â–¶ Nintendo 3DS |
| What is the name of the character who serves as the main protagonist in the Pokémon series? | ▶ Ash Ketchum |
About the Author
Tim majored in Humanities with a bachelor in English and Theatre at New York State University. He lectured on entertainment business studies for three years at Plymouth College.
Tim has been a trivia host in his current hometown of Pittsburgh for the past two years. He enjoys hanging out with people who love trivia just as much as he does.
His friends call him the Question Master.
