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25 Interesting Nintendo Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Darwin, Author·Updated Jun 2025·3 min read

This collection of Nintendo trivia provides a deep dive into the rich history and expansive universe of Nintendo, a world leading video game company.

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  1. 1What year was Nintendo founded, and what did the company originally produce?

  2. 2What was the name of the first video game console released by Nintendo?

  3. 3Who is the creator of Mario, one of Nintendo's most famous characters?

  4. 4What was the first Nintendo game to feature Princess Zelda?

  5. 5Which Nintendo game introduced the character Kirby?

  6. 6What was the first handheld gaming console released by Nintendo?

  7. 7Which Nintendo console was the first to support 3D gaming without glasses?

  8. 8Which is the best-selling Nintendo console of all time?

  9. 9What is the highest-selling Nintendo game of all time?

  10. 10What was the first theme park dedicated to Nintendo characters, and where is it located?

  11. 11Which Nintendo character is known for having been created as a placeholder sprite but became an iconic figure?

  12. 12Which Nintendo game was the first to feature a save function?

  13. 13What was the first Nintendo game to introduce a female protagonist?

  14. 14Which Nintendo game series features characters from multiple franchises battling against each other?

  15. 15What is the name of the crossover game between Nintendo and Sega featuring their iconic characters?

  16. 16What was the first game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)?

  17. 17Which Nintendo game featured the first appearance of the character Yoshi?

  18. 18What is the name of Nintendo's first home console with interchangeable game cartridges?

  19. 19Which Nintendo game was originally a spin-off of Donkey Kong?

  20. 20Which Nintendo character was originally named "Jumpman"?

  21. 21Which Nintendo franchise features a character named Link, who is often mistaken for the series' title?

  22. 22What is the name of the star-shaped character that assists Mario in Super Mario Galaxy?

  23. 23Which was the first Nintendo console to feature motion-sensing technology?

  24. 24What is the name of the hybrid console that functions as both a home console and a handheld device?

  25. 25Which Nintendo game was the first to include online multiplayer capabilities?

Answer Key

  1. 1. 1889; playing cardsNintendo was founded in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi as a playing card company in Kyoto, Japan.
  2. 2. Color TV-GameThe Color TV-Game, released in 1977, was Nintendo's first video game console.
  3. 3. Shigeru MiyamotoShigeru Miyamoto is the creator of Mario, who first appeared in Donkey Kong in 1981.
  4. 4. The Legend of ZeldaThe Legend of Zelda, released in 1986, was the first game to feature Princess Zelda.
  5. 5. Kirby's Dream LandKirby's Dream Land, released in 1992 for the Game Boy, introduced the character Kirby.
  6. 6. Game BoyThe Game Boy, released in 1989, was Nintendo's first handheld gaming console.
  7. 7. Nintendo 3DSThe Nintendo 3DS, released in 2011, was the first console to feature 3D gaming without the need for glasses.
  8. 8. Nintendo DSThe Nintendo DS is the best-selling Nintendo console, with over 154 million units sold worldwide.
  9. 9. Wii SportsWii Sports is the highest-selling Nintendo game, bundled with the Wii console, with over 82 million copies sold.
  10. 10. Super Nintendo World; Osaka, JapanSuper Nintendo World, the first theme park dedicated to Nintendo characters, opened at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka in 2021.
  11. 11. LuigiLuigi was initially created as a placeholder sprite in Mario Bros. but became an iconic character.
  12. 12. The Legend of ZeldaThe Legend of Zelda, released in 1986, was the first Nintendo game to feature a save function, allowing players to save their progress.
  13. 13. MetroidMetroid (1986) introduced Samus Aran, one of the first female protagonists in a Nintendo game.
  14. 14. Super Smash Bros.Super Smash Bros., first released in 1999, features characters from various Nintendo franchises battling each other.
  15. 15. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic GamesMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, released in 2007, is a crossover game featuring characters from both Nintendo and Sega.
  16. 16. Duck HuntDuck Hunt was one of the first games released alongside Super Mario Bros. for the NES in 1985.
  17. 17. Super Mario WorldSuper Mario World, released in 1990 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), introduced Yoshi.
  18. 18. Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)The NES, released in 1985, was the first Nintendo console to use interchangeable game cartridges.
  19. 19. Donkey Kong Jr.Donkey Kong Jr., released in 1982, was a spin-off where players control Donkey Kong’s son to rescue him from Mario.
  20. 20. MarioMario was originally called "Jumpman" in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong.
  21. 21. The Legend of ZeldaLink is the protagonist of The Legend of Zelda series, often mistaken as "Zelda" by those unfamiliar with the franchise.
  22. 22. LumaLuma is the star-shaped companion that helps Mario in Super Mario Galaxy, released in 2007.
  23. 23. WiiThe Wii, released in 2006, was the first Nintendo console to feature motion-sensing technology.
  24. 24. Nintendo SwitchThe Nintendo Switch, released in 2017, is a hybrid console that can be used both as a home console and a portable handheld device.
  25. 25. Mario Kart DSMario Kart DS, released in 2005, was the first Nintendo game to offer online multiplayer capabilities via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

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