Nintendo's origins
Game development
Innovations
Success and impact
100

When and where was Nintendo founded?

1889 in Kyoto.

100

What console did Nintendo launch in 1983?

The NES or Nintendo Entertainmeny System

100

What was one of the first famous arcade game from Nintendo? 

Donkey Kong

100

What kind of company did Nintendo started as?

small card company

200

What was the first product that Nintendo made?

Hanafuda playing cards

200

What portable game did Nintendo release in 1989?

Game Boy

200

What was the popular puzzle game on Game Boy?

Tetris

200

Which Nintendo console introduced motion-sensing controls?

The Wii

300

When did Nintendo start making video games?

In the 1970's

300

What was most successful 3D gaming AFTER Super Mario 64?

GameCube

300

What are one of the games that had better graphics?

Super Mario World

300

What has Nintendo become due to constant reinvention?

A global leader

400

Name 2 characters from Nintendo that changed home gaming.

Mario and Zelda

400

What did Nintendo introduced with Nintendo 64?

3D gaming

 

400

What was unique about the Wii console?

Motion-sensing controllers

400

What did the Wii do to achieve great sales?

Attracted non-gamers

500

Why do you think Nintendo changed from cards to video games?

Nintendo changed from cards to video games to innovate and reach a wider audience, as they wanted to explore new forms of entertainment and engage more players.

500

How do you think the Switch helps people play games differently than before?

It offers flexibility.

500

Why do you think Animal Crossing became so popular in 2020?

It offered players a fun, creative space to interact with friends and escape from reality during a difficult time

500

How might Nintendo's constant reinvention influence the future of the gaming industry?



Nintendo's ability to reinvent itself may influence the future of the gaming industry by setting new trends and standards that other companies will follow.