Is the video games quiz free?

Yes. Every quiz on Exampractice is completely free — no payment, no subscription and no adverts. No account is needed to play; sign in whenever you like and your scores, streak, level and friends are kept across devices.

How many questions are there and how long does it take?

A set is 10 questions with 15 seconds each, so a full round takes under three minutes. Questions run from easy to hard and no two sets are the same.

How is the quiz scored?

Easy questions are worth 100 points, medium 200, hard 400 and extra hard 800. Consecutive correct answers add a streak bonus of up to 15%, and in Quick Play a fast answer adds up to 20% more.

Can I play against friends?

Yes. Add friends with their code and you see each other’s scores on every set, or start a group for your office, family or pub team with a fixed number of rounds.

Do the questions get harder?

Yes. Everyone starts on Starter sets and unlocks Regular, Advanced and Expert mixes by finishing sets accurately — extra-hard questions only appear from Advanced onwards.

Free Video Games Quiz

Consoles and the companies that made them, the characters everybody recognises and the games that defined a generation.

This week

Be the first on the board this week

Difficulty

4 levels

Starter to Expert · easy, medium, hard and extra hard

What the video games quiz covers

From Pac-Man and Tetris to the modern blockbusters, the questions cover studios, series, release years and the details only players remember.

Consoles and the companies behind them
Famous characters and franchises
Classic arcade and retro games
Studios, series and release dates

How it works Full rules

1. Ten questions, easy first. Every set runs from easy to the hardest your level allows, 15 seconds each.
2. Points for difficulty, speed and streaks. 100–800 points a question, up to +15% for a streak and +20% for a quick answer.
3. Same set, other people. Your score lands on a board with everyone who played that set, and on the weekly world board.

Sample video games questions

A few from the easier end. In the game you get four options and 15 seconds.

What is the name of Nintendo's famous plumber?
- Mario
- Minecraft
- BioShock
- Yoshi
Show answer
Mario
What is Mario's brother called?
- Luigi
- Fortnite
- Undertale
- Minecraft
Show answer
Luigi
Who is Mario's arch-enemy?
- Dory
- MrBeast
- Luna
- Bowser
Show answer
Bowser
What is the princess Mario rescues called?
- Angry Birds
- Untitled Goose Game
- Princess Peach
- Donkey Kong
Show answer
Princess Peach
What green dinosaur does Mario ride?
- Yoshi
- BioShock
- Halo
- Celeste
Show answer
Yoshi
What does Mario collect that makes him grow?
- A Fire Flower
- The Blue Shell
- The Elder Scrolls
- A Super Mushroom
Show answer
A Super Mushroom

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Questions people ask

Is the video games quiz free?: Yes. Every quiz on Exampractice is completely free — no payment, no subscription and no adverts. No account is needed to play; sign in whenever you like and your scores, streak, level and friends are kept across devices.
How many questions are there and how long does it take?: A set is 10 questions with 15 seconds each, so a full round takes under three minutes. Questions run from easy to hard and no two sets are the same.
How is the quiz scored?: Easy questions are worth 100 points, medium 200, hard 400 and extra hard 800. Consecutive correct answers add a streak bonus of up to 15%, and in Quick Play a fast answer adds up to 20% more.
Can I play against friends?: Yes. Add friends with their code and you see each other’s scores on every set, or start a group for your office, family or pub team with a fixed number of rounds.
Do the questions get harder?: Yes. Everyone starts on Starter sets and unlocks Regular, Advanced and Expert mixes by finishing sets accurately — extra-hard questions only appear from Advanced onwards.