Gaming
Iliad & Odysey
Mythological Creatures
Lyrically Speaking (Challenging?)
Back in my Day
100

This game from Mojang, allows players to build and survive in block-based worlds, using materials they gather.

What is Minecraft

100

Wise ruler of the island of Ithaca and father of Telemachus

Who is Odysseus

100

Half woman, half snake, could turn people into stone with her gaze.

Who is Medusa

100

Which Taylor Shift song features the line "I remember how we felt sitting by the water, and every time I look at you, it's like the first time.

What is You belong with me
100

Before DVDs and streaming, we rented movies on this type of cassette at stores.

What is VHS

200

This handheld gaming console, released by Nintendo in 1989, featured Tetris as a launch title.

What is Gameboy

200

In the Odyssey, this character offers a prophecy about Odysseus return and death

Who is Tiresias

200

Half man, half bull, dwells in the labyrinth of Crete, and is defeated by theseus

Who is Minotaur
200

In the song "Karma police" by Radiohead, which lyric follows " Karma police, I've given all I can"?

What is "It's not enough"?

200

This purple dinosaur was beloved by kids in the 90's.

Who is Barney

300

This 2007 action-RPG from BioWare, set in a Sci-fi universe, follows Commander Shepard.

What is Mass effect

300

In the Iliad, this figure known for his Wisdom, advises the Greeks, but often also serves as a Diplomatic mediatior

Who is Nestor

300

Monstrous Serpent, offspring of Gaia and Tartarus, later slain by Heracles.

What is the Lernaean Hydra

300

Which David Bowie song features the line "And the stars look very different today"?

What is "Space Oddity"?

300

In the 90's, this website became one of the first major social networks, known for its customizable top 8 friends feature.

What is MySpace

400

This Japanese RPG franchise by Square Enix is known for its turn-based battles, magical spells, summons

What is Finaly Fantasy

400

This event, described in the Odyssey, happens when Odysseus men slaughter sacred cattle of this god, leading to their ultimate destruction.

Who is Helios

400

Giant wolf, son of Loki Destined to kill Odin

What is Fenrir
400

In the song "Losing my Religion" by R.E.M, which lines comes after "That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight?"

What is Losing my religion

400

This long-running sitcom about a coffee shop gang in New York city debuted in 1994.

What is Friends

500

This Sci-fi Horror game, set on the USG Ishimura, follows engineer Isaac Clarke in a fight for survival.

What is Dead Space

500

This hero, who accompanies Odysseus on part of his Journey, dies after falling from a roof on Circe's island

Who is Elpenor
500

Dragon that Guards the treasure hoard stolen from the gods, this creature is slain by Sigurd in the Volsunga Saga.

What is Fafnir

500
In the song "Dream on" by Aerosmith, which lyric follows "Sing with me, sing for the  years"?

What is "sing for the laughter, sing for the tears"

500
In the 90's, kids collected and traded these virtual pets, which you had to feed and clean to keep them alive

What are Tamagotchis

600

This game character, who debuted in street fighter II, is known for his Sonic boom move.

Who is Guile

600

The Greek hero and son of Achilles plays a significant role in the Odysseus journey by escorting him safely to the land of the Phaeacians.

Who is Neoptolemus (or Pyrrhus)

600

This giantess who gave birth to the wolves Skoll and Hati, is the mother of the monsters that will destroy the gods in Ragnarok

Who is Angrboda

600

In "Boys Don't Cry" by the cure, what lines follows: "I would say I'm sorry"

What is :" If I thought that you would change your mind"

600

This princess married Prince Charles in a wedding watched by 750 million people in 1981.

Who is Princess Diana.

700

In Silent hill 2, this terrifying figure wields a giant knife and has a triangular head.

What is Pyramid head

700

In the Odyssey This king of the Phaeacians helps Odysseus return home to Ithaca

Who is Alcinous

700

Magical horse of the gods, known for having eight legs, it was ridden by oddin.

What is Sleipnir

700
In Stairway to Heaven by  Led Zeppelin, what is the next line after: "There's a lady who's sure"

What is "All that glitters is gold"

700

This popular 1980s snack was filled with nacho cheese flavor and advertised as "Dangerously cheesy"

What are Cheetos

800

This game introduced the beloved character Leon Kennedy and took place in a remote Spanish village. (Also provide the specific game besides the franchise)

What is Resident Evil 4.

800

This mortal son of Zeus and Laodamia is granted divine protection but is slaying by Achilles in the Iliad

Who is Sarpedon
800

Japanese eight headed and eight tailed Dragon / Serpent

What is Orochi
800

In Black hole sun, by soundgarden, what follows "Black hole sun"

What is "Won't you come and wash away the rain"

800

This legendary Greek composer and political activist, famous for his soundtrack to Zorba the Greek, while also credited with over 1,000 works.

Who is Mikis Theodorakis

900

In the Legend of Zelda : Majora's Mask, Link uses this instrument to travel back in time and avoid the impending apocalypse

What is the Ocarina

900

This Prophet Warns the Trojans about the consequences of their actions, including the fall of troy.

Who is Calchas

900

In Mesopotamian Mythology, this creature is a lion-headed Eagle and is a guardian of the gods

What is a Lamassu

900

In "The night they drove Old Dixie Down, by the Band, what is the line that follows " Virgil Cain is my name"

What is "And I served on the Danville train

900

In 1997 Natural Disaster struck Athens, causing widespread damage and leading to a major national response and international aid.

What is the 1999 Athens Earthquake

1000

In BioShock, these genetically modified humans roam Rapture in search of "ADAM" and are known for their aggressive nature

What are splicers

1000

This river God attempted to kill Achilles three times.

Who is Scamander or Xanthos

1000

This ghostly figure from Germanic folklore is said to be a spirit that leads travelers astray.

What is the Wll-o-the-Wisp?

1000

In "Ramble on" By Led Zeppelin, what line follows: "Leaves are falling all around"?

What is "Time I was on my way"

1000

In 1979, this Greek author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first Greek to receive the honor.

Who is Odysseas Elytis