Gaming Terms
In gaming, what does the acronym NPC stand for?
What is Non-Player Character?
"Hasta la Vista, Baby"
What is Terminator
What term describes a word or phrase that reads the same forwards and backwards, such as "racecar" or "level"?
What is a palindrome?
In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus?
Who is Zeus?
This North American cryptid is often described as a large, hairy, ape-like creature that dwells in remote forests. What is its commonly known name?
What is Bigfoot or Sasquatch?
What do we call the in-game currency or points that players earn for completing tasks or achieving objectives?
What are "experience points" or "XP"?
"You're gonna need a bigger boat"
What is Jaws
This nine-letter word means a word or phrase that is spelled the same but has a different meaning, like "bass" (a fish) and "bass" (a musical instrument).
What is a homograph?
In Norse mythology, what is the name of the hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, and storms?
Who is Thor?
In Native American folklore, what mythical creature associated with forests or the wilderness?
What is the Wendigo
In multiplayer games, this term refers to players working together as a team to achieve a common goal, often against other players or AI opponents.
What is "co-op" or "cooperative play"?
"It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em"
What is Dodgeball: A true underdog story
Rearrange the letters of "listen" to form this word, meaning to perceive and understand spoken language.
What is "silent"?
In Egyptian mythology, this falcon-headed god is often depicted as the god of the sky, war, and protection.
Who is Horus?
This legendary sea monster, often depicted as a gigantic, tentacled creature, has terrorized sailors' imaginations for centuries. What is its name?
What is the Kraken?
What term is used to describe a game that is in an unfinished or testing state, often with bugs and missing features, typically released to gather player feedback?
What is "beta" or "beta testing"?
"You talking to me?" is a famous quote delivered by Robert De Niro in this 1976 film.
What is "Taxi Driver"?
In literature, this figure of speech involves a phrase with a double meaning, often used humorously or to suggest an alternate interpretation.
What is a "double entendre"?
In Hindu mythology, this elephant-headed deity is known as the remover of obstacles and is often invoked at the beginning of important endeavors.
Who is Ganesha?
The Chupacabra, a cryptid known for attacking livestock, is often described as a creature resembling this animal, which it drains the blood from.
What is a goat?
What gaming term is used to describe the practice of intentionally losing in a multiplayer game to help another player advance?
What is "boosting"?
Russell Crowe's character famously declares, "Are you not entertained?"
What is Gladiator
This figure of speech involves making a direct comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as," such as "as busy as a bee."
What is a simile?
In Aztec mythology, this feathered serpent deity was considered a creator god and a symbol of knowledge and learning.
Who is Quetzalcoatl?
In the swamps of the southern United States, this cryptid is said to be a large, reptilian creature often likened to a living dinosaur. What is its name?
What is the Mothman?