Classic Games
One of the oldest known games, this battle of the minds has modern legends like Gary Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen.
What is Chess?
"Beware the Ides of March" foretold the downfall of this famous Roman emperor.
Who is Julius Caesar?
He snapped away half of all living things with the Infinity Gauntlet.
Who is Thanos?
This legend was known as the Sultan of Swat, and the great "Bambino".
Who is Babe Ruth?
Games from this franchise involving a hero of time named Link on a quest to defeat Ganon are still being made today.
What is the Legend of Zelda?
This U.S. President is credited with the Louisiana Purchase.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
"Resistance is Futile" is the call of this hive mind.
Who are the Borg?
Taking 9*Earned Runs divided by Innings Pitch gets you this useful metric.
What is Earned Run Average (ERA)?
The best selling game ever for the Nintendo 64 console released in 1997, this was a first person shooter based around the 1995 James Bond film where Pierce Brosnan plays the eponymous title character.
What is Golden Eye?
The famous "300 Spartans" last stand against the Persian Empire was lead on the Greek side by this Spartan king.
He was lord of Isengard and a powerful wizard until his army was defeated at the Battle of Helms Deep.
Who is Saruman?
This major general in the civil war is often credited for inventing the game of baseball in Cooperstown, NY.
Who is Abner Doubleday?
The character that would become Mario actually made his first debut in a side-scrolling game called "Donkey Kong", where he was given this name.
Who is Jumpman?
Henry VIII's second wife and mother of Queen Elizabeth I
Who is Anne Boleyn?
His name is Latin for "flight from death", and fittingly found magical ways to stay alive.
Who is Voldemort?
In 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series for the first time in 108 years. The team was thought to have under a curse named this that prevented them from ever winning.
What is the Curse of the Billy Goat?
Chuck E. Cheese was originally founded by Nolan Bushnell who also co-founded what video game company known for its 2600?
What is Atari?
Famous for her military defense at the Battle of Orleans, this French figure was famously burned at the stake for the heretical crime of wearing men's clothing.
Who is Joan of Arc?
A cunning thief and criminal mastermind from East Germany who holds the Nakatomi Plaza hostage to steal $640 million in negotiable bearer bonds.
Who is Hans Gruber?
There are seven ways to get on base in baseball:
Hit, Base on Balls, Hit by Pitch, Fielder's Choice, Error, dropped third strike, and this often forgotten rule of the game.
What is catcher's interference?