Before & After
4-Syllable Word
ORIGIN
Video Games
Board Games
100

English fictional character who first appeared in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, a 2001 American computer-animated Pixar film.

Frankenstein's Monster's Inc.

100

Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs.

Persecution

100

Alta


altitude, altimeter, alto

100

What is the highest level a player can reach in "Pac-Man"?

(256) A glitch in the code of Pac-Man makes passing the 256th level impossible.

100

A classic game that children enjoy playing over and over. "BE THE FIRST TO REACH THE TOP!"

Shoots & Ladders

200

2000's horror film based on Bret Easton Ellis's 1991 novel, and American heavy metal band's second single released on July 8, featured on the soundtrack to Marvel's Punisher: War Zone.

American Psychosocial

200

An act of kindness or an inclination to be kind. The quality of someone who volunteers.

Benevolent

200

Insula

insular, insulate, insularity

200

Which movie did Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson star in that was based on a videogame?

(Doom) Though not amongst his best works, the Rock starred in a movie based on the videogame "Doom" in 2005. He also starred in another film based on a videogame, "Rampage", in 2018.

200

“Own it all.”

Monopoly

300

A 1999 American vigilante action thriller film written and directed by Troy Duffy, and a series of action-adventure video games created by Volition following a fictional street gang.

The Boondock Saints Row

300

A holy period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

Inquisition

300

Periculosa

perilous, peril

300

Which videogame is generally considered to be the original third-person shooter?

(Wolfenstein 3D) "Wolfenstein 3D" is credited with being the original first-person shooter, though games using a similar point-of-view date as far back as 1973 with a program called "Maze Wars" developed for students of NASA.

300

"Every man dies; not every man truly ____"

Scrabble

400

1869 work by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, and (2004) debut single by American pop/rock singer Ashlee Simpson.

War and Pieces of Me

400

The complete final destruction of the world, as described in the biblical book of Revelation.

Apocalypse

400

Nota

noted, note, notice, notable, noticeable

400

What was the name of the long-standing official Nintendo strategy magazine?

(Nintendo Power) "Nintendo Power" was first published in 1988 and was discontinued in 2012, though it came back in 2017 in the form of a podcast.

400

"A Family Game"

Life

500

The titular prisoner, portrayed by Gary Oldman, and a world-renowned cat burglar following in their father's footsteps.

Sirius Black Cat

500

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

Phenomenon

500

Circum

circumstance, circumnavigate, circumspect

500

What was the first videogame to feature basketball legend Michael Jordan?

(Jordan vs. Bird) Michael Jordan first made an official appearance in 1988's "Jordan vs. Bird: One on One" by Electronic Arts. He could not be featured in prior NBA-based games due to opting out of the NBA Players Association.

500

"A Game of Zany Action in a Crazy Contraption"

Mouse Trap