25 Interesting Nintendo Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, 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.

1What year was Nintendo founded, and what did the company originally produce?
2What was the name of the first video game console released by Nintendo?
3Who is the creator of Mario, one of Nintendo's most famous characters?
4What was the first Nintendo game to feature Princess Zelda?
5Which Nintendo game introduced the character Kirby?
6What was the first handheld gaming console released by Nintendo?
7Which Nintendo console was the first to support 3D gaming without glasses?
8Which is the best-selling Nintendo console of all time?
9What is the highest-selling Nintendo game of all time?
10What was the first theme park dedicated to Nintendo characters, and where is it located?
11Which Nintendo character is known for having been created as a placeholder sprite but became an iconic figure?
12Which Nintendo game was the first to feature a save function?
13What was the first Nintendo game to introduce a female protagonist?
14Which Nintendo game series features characters from multiple franchises battling against each other?
15What is the name of the crossover game between Nintendo and Sega featuring their iconic characters?
16What was the first game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)?
17Which Nintendo game featured the first appearance of the character Yoshi?
18What is the name of Nintendo's first home console with interchangeable game cartridges?
19Which Nintendo game was originally a spin-off of Donkey Kong?
20Which Nintendo character was originally named "Jumpman"?
21Which Nintendo franchise features a character named Link, who is often mistaken for the series' title?
22What is the name of the star-shaped character that assists Mario in Super Mario Galaxy?
23Which was the first Nintendo console to feature motion-sensing technology?
24What is the name of the hybrid console that functions as both a home console and a handheld device?
25Which Nintendo game was the first to include online multiplayer capabilities?