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VECTREX – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Vectrex hardware? From the 6809 CPU and vector monitor to the custom silicon of the only home console ever built around a vector display. Experts only.
RACING GAMES (80S & 90S)
Think you know 80s and 90s racing games? Put your knowledge of arcade racers, cockpit cabinets and sims to the test.
PORTING & LOCALIZING GAMES
How well do you know game porting and localization? Regional conversions, translations, censorship and platform changes of the 1980s and 1990s. Questions on the development and adaptation process of games – for experts.
SEGA HISTORY
Do you really know Sega as a company - from US military bases in Japan to exiting the console market? Test your knowledge of its founding, leadership, and turning points.
THE COPY PROTECTION ERA
Code wheels, Lensloks and crack intros: how well do you know the tricks and countertricks in the fight against software piracy?
ACORN BBC MICRO – GAMES
Think you know BBC Micro games of the 1980s? Test your deep knowledge of developers, genres and classic titles. Experts only.
SINCLAIR ZX SPECTRUM – HARDWARE
Think you know the Sinclair ZX Spectrum inside out? Put your knowledge of its 80s hardware to the test.
SINCLAIR ZX81 – POWER USER
Ready to drive the Sinclair ZX81 like a pro? Test your early-80s BASIC, single-key entry and tape operating know-how.
ONLINE BBS & MODEM ERA
Before the World Wide Web, there were dial-up nodes, acoustic couplers and BBS forums. How well do you know the consumer online culture of the 1980s and 1990s?
SINCLAIR ZX SPECTRUM – GAMES
Think you know Sinclair ZX Spectrum games inside out? Test your knowledge of its 80s classics and obscure studios.
ACORN ARCHIMEDES – GAMES
Know your Acorn Archimedes games? From launch-title classics to obscure niche releases.
ATARI 7800 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Atari 7800 ProSystem's hardware? From the SALLY CPU and the MARIA graphics chip to its 2600 backward compatibility. Experts only.
NEC PC-8801 – GAMES
Think you know the games of the NEC PC-8801? Test your knowledge of classics and cult Japanese role-playing games from the 1980s.
BALLY ASTROCADE – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Bally Astrocade's hardware? Explore the late-1970s internals of this Z80-based console, from its custom display and sound silicon to memory, ports and expansion. Experts only.
IBM PC, XT, AT & PS/2
Fascinated by the PC hardware of the 80s and early 90s? Put your expert knowledge of these business machines to the test.
COMMODORE PET – HARDWARE
Think you know the Commodore PET inside out? Put your knowledge of its late-70s and early-80s hardware to the test.
COMMODORE 64 – GAMES
Think you know Commodore 64 games of the 1980s and 90s? Test your deep knowledge of developers, genres and classics. Experts only.
8-BIT & 16-BIT PROGRAMMING QUIZ
Think you can code close to the metal? Test your 8-bit and 16-bit assembly, BASIC and low-level programming skills (1977–1993).
SORD M5 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Sord M5's hardware? From its Z80A CPU and TMS9918 video chip to the SN76489 sound – the 1980s internals of this compact Japanese home computer. Experts only.
NEC PC-9801 – GAMES
Do you know the game library of NEC's legendary 16-bit PC-98 computer? Test your knowledge of classic and obscure Japanese titles.
NINTENDO HISTORY
Do you really know Nintendo as a company - from hanafuda playing cards to video game giant? Test your knowledge of its founding, leadership, and turning points.
1980S HOME COMPUTER GAMES
Grew up with 80s home computer games? Test how deep your knowledge of the decade's home-computer classics really goes.
MICROCOMPUTER PIONEERS OF THE 1970S
Before the PC and the Mac there were soldering irons, kits and blinking LEDs. How well do you know the machines that started it all?
MSX – POWER USER
Were you an MSX power user? Test how well you know operating and mastering the 8-bit platform from 1983 onward.
SEGA MASTER SYSTEM
Think you know the Sega Master System inside out? Test your knowledge of its mid-80s hardware, games and peripherals.
SEGA GENESIS / MEGA DRIVE – GAMES
Think you know the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive library? From classics to obscure gems (1989–1997). Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
JUPITER ACE – GAMES
How well do you know the games of the Forth-based Jupiter Ace? Titles, software houses and authors from 1982 to 1984. Games only — no hardware. For true connoisseurs.
GAME BOY – GAMES
Do you know the games of the Nintendo Game Boy? From the 1989 launch titles into the Game Boy Color era (1989–2001) — classics and obscure gems. Games only, no hardware.
OLIVETTI M20 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Olivetti M20's hardware? From its 16-bit Zilog Z8001 CPU through memory and graphics to drives, interfaces and expansions. Experts only.
3DO INTERACTIVE MULTIPLAYER – HARDWARE
How well do you know the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer's hardware? From the ARM60 CPU and the custom MADAM and CLIO chips to its 1990s licensing model. Experts only.
SHARP MZ – HARDWARE
Test your knowledge of the hardware behind Sharp's MZ family of Z80 machines: the processors and clock rates, memory, graphics and sound chips, displays, cassette and disk storage, and the expansion peripherals from the all-in-one MZ-80K to the powerful SuperMZ. Experts only.
FUJITSU FM TOWNS – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the Fujitsu FM Towns (1989–1997)? From its 386 CPU and Fujitsu graphics chip to the twin sound chips, the built-in CD-ROM drive and the FM Towns Marty console. Experts only.
RETRO GAMING
Think you know retro gaming? Test your knowledge of classic games, developers and history across arcades, consoles and computers (1972–2000).
NINTENDO 64 – HARDWARE
From the MIPS processor to the Expansion Pak: how well do you know the tech behind the Nintendo 64?
NINTENDO SCREENSHOT RECOGNITION
Can you recognize classic Nintendo games from a single gameplay screenshot? Test your knowledge of NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64 and Virtual Boy titles.
ECONOMY & BUILDING SIMULATIONS
From tiny settlements to sprawling metropolises: how well do you know the classics of the building and economy-sim genre?
RETRO-ERA GAME ENGINES & MIDDLEWARE
How well do you know the engines and tools behind your favorite classic games? Test your knowledge of the programming and the companies behind 1980s and 1990s game engines.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI-99/4A – GAMES
Think you know Texas Instruments TI-99/4A games inside out? Test your knowledge of its early-80s cartridge classics.
3DO – GAMES
Think you know the games of the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer? From launch titles to cult classics (1993–1996). Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
SINCLAIR QL – GAMES
Think you know the small but distinctive games library of the Sinclair QL? Test your knowledge of its adventures, arcade titles and more.
ARCADE CLASSICS: NAME THAT GAME
Can you recognize legendary coin-op arcade games from a genuine gameplay screenshot? From Pac-Man to Frogger, test your arcade knowledge.
ATARI FALCON030 – GAMES
Think you know the games of the 1992/93 Atari Falcon030? From RPGs to survival adventures. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
SINCLAIR QL – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Sinclair QL's hardware? From its 68008 processor and ZX8301/ZX8302 ULAs to the Microdrives – the 1984 internals in detail. Experts only.
ACORN ELECTRON – POWER USER
Master of the Acorn Electron? Prove your command of its 1980s programming, system commands and everyday operation. Power users only.
ACORN ELECTRON – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Acorn Electron's hardware? Dig into its 1980s internals, from CPU to custom silicon. Experts only.
TATUNG EINSTEIN – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Tatung Einstein's hardware? From the Z80A CPU and the TMS video chip to the built-in 3-inch floppy drive, dig into the 1980s internals of this British-designed Z80 machine. Experts only.
SINCLAIR ZX SPECTRUM – POWER USER
Ready to drive the Sinclair ZX Spectrum like a pro? Test your 80s BASIC, editor and storage operating know-how.
NEO GEO – GAMES
Think you know the SNK Neo Geo (AES/MVS) library? Fighters, shoot 'em ups and oddities from 1990 to 2004. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
PLAYSTATION – HARDWARE
From the MIPS CPU to the memory card: how well do you know the original Sony PlayStation's technology?
COMMODORE PET – POWER USER
Ready to drive the Commodore PET like a pro? Test your late-70s and 80s command, BASIC and everyday operating know-how.
SINCLAIR COMPANY HISTORY
Do you really know Sinclair as a company - from hi-fi kits to pocket calculators to the sale to Amstrad? Test your knowledge of its founding, crises, and turning points.
ACORN BBC MICRO – POWER USER
How deep is your BBC Micro mastery? Test your power-user command of its 1980s–90s system, BASIC and disk commands. Experts only.
SAM COUPÉ – POWER USER
Master of the SAM Coupé? Prove your command of SAM BASIC, its disk DOS, screen modes and everyday operation of the 1989 machine. Power users only.
JUPITER ACE – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the 1982 Jupiter Ace? From the Z80A and its separate video RAM to the rubber keyboard, dig into the internals of Jupiter Cantab's Forth machine. Experts only.
SUPER NINTENDO (SNES) – GAMES
Think you know every SNES game? Classics and obscure gems from 1990 to 1998. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
SINCLAIR ZX81 – GAMES
Think you know Sinclair ZX81 games inside out? Test your knowledge of its early-80s niche and budget classics.
CAMPUTERS LYNX – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the 1983 Camputers Lynx? From CPU and video chip to memory, sound and ports. Experts only.
TURN-BASED STRATEGY & 4X
From Civilization to X-COM: how well do you know the classic turn-based strategy and 4X games?
SORD M5 – POWER USER
Master of the Sord M5? Prove your command of its BASIC cartridges, system operation and everyday 1980s use. Power users only.
SILICON GRAPHICS (SGI) WORKSTATIONS
Deep expert knowledge about Silicon Graphics (SGI) as a company and its workstations and servers: MIPS architecture, IRIX, graphics systems from IRIS to Onyx and the company history.
8-BIT GAMES: GUESS THE BOX ART
Think you know the 8-bit era's classics by their packaging alone? Guess titles from ColecoVision to Game Boy.
ATARI ST – HARDWARE
How well do you know Atari ST hardware? Dig into its late-1980s internals, from CPU to custom chips and ports. Experts only.
DRAGON 32 – GAMES
Think you know Dragon 32 games of the 1980s? Test your deep knowledge of developers, genres and classic titles. Experts only.
COMMODORE VIC-20 – POWER USER
Ready to drive the Commodore VIC-20 like a pro? Test your early-80s BASIC, screen editor and storage know-how.
ATARI 5200 – GAMES
Think you know the games of the Atari 5200 (1982)? Classics and obscure gems from 1982 to 1984. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
1960S & 1970S MAINFRAMES
When computers filled entire rooms: how well do you know the mainframe era from System/360 to Cray? Real data-center knowledge counts here.
TI-99/4A – HARDWARE
Think you know the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A inside out? Put your knowledge of its early-80s hardware to the test.
ATARI 2600 – GAMES
Do you know the games of the Atari 2600 (VCS)? Classics and curiosities from 1977 to 1990 - developers, publishers, programmers and game worlds. Games only, no hardware.
PC ENGINE / TURBOGRAFX-16 – GAMES
Think you know the PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 library? Classics and rarities for true fans.
OLIVETTI COMPANY HISTORY
The story of Olivetti as an Italian company from 1908 to the late 1990s – deliberately broad, spanning its founding, people, typewriters and computing machines, design, market events and takeovers. Experts only.
POWER USER
Think you're a true power user? Test your mastery of advanced commands, memory tricks and configuration from the retro era (1975–1995).
NEO GEO POCKET – GAMES
Think you know every Neo Geo Pocket (Color) game? From SNK's 1998–2001 handheld: titles, developers, publishers, characters and genres. Games only — no hardware.
MSX – GAMES
Think you know MSX games? Test how deep your knowledge of the platform's 1983-1990 library really goes.
APPLE II – HARDWARE
How well do you know Apple II hardware? Dig into its 1970s and 80s design tricks, from CPU to disk and slots. Experts only.
STORAGE MEDIA HISTORY
From punched cards to Zip disks: how well do you know the storage technologies that shaped the home computer era?
PC GAMES 1980–2000
Deep expert knowledge about PC games from 1980 to 2000: the studios, publishers, designers, engines and defining titles of the DOS and early Windows era.
TRS-80 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of Tandy/Radio Shack's Z80-based TRS-80 home computers (Model I 1977, Model III 1980, Model 4 1983)? From CPU and clock through memory and display to the Expansion Interface and floppy controller. Distinct from the 6809-based TRS-80 Color Computer.
EARLY 1990S PC HARDWARE
Fascinated by early 90s PC hardware? Put your expert knowledge of the era's hardware architecture to the test.
SAM COUPÉ – GAMES
Do you know the SAM Coupé's games? Commercial titles and obscure gems from 1989 to 1998. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
ATARI FALCON030 – POWER USER
Master of the Atari Falcon030? Prove your command of its TOS/MultiTOS operating system, system software and early-1990s power-user workflow. Experts only.
COMMODORE AMIGA – POWER USER
Were you an Amiga power user? Prove your mastery of its late-1980s and 1990s desktop, shell and system tools. Power users only.
BALLY ASTROCADE – GAMES
Do you know the games of the Bally Astrocade (a.k.a. Bally Professional Arcade)? Cartridges, arcade conversions, clones and curiosities from 1977 to 1985.
TI-99/4A – POWER USER
Ready to drive the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A like a pro? Test your early-80s BASIC, module and storage know-how.
COLOUR GENIE – HARDWARE
How well do you know the EACA EG2000 Colour Genie's hardware? Dig into its 1980s internals, from the Z80 to custom silicon. Experts only.
ENTERPRISE 64/128 – GAMES
Think you know the games of Britain's Enterprise 64/128 (1985)? Classics and obscure gems from 1984 to 1990. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
SINCLAIR QL – POWER USER
Master of the Sinclair QL? Prove your command of SuperBASIC, the QDOS operating system, the Microdrives and everyday operation from 1984. Power users only.
SPORTS GAMES (80S & 90S)
From button-mashing track events to the basketball court: how well do you know 80s and 90s sports games?
LCD HANDHELDS
How well do you know the portable LCD games of the 1980s? From Nintendo's Game & Watch to Tiger Electronics – pure handheld history, experts only.
90S PLAYSTATION GAMES
From Crash Bandicoot to Metal Gear Solid: how well do you know the original PlayStation's software library?
SEGA GAME GEAR – GAMES
Think you know the Sega Game Gear library? From Sega classics to obscure gems released between 1990 and 1997. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
HOME COMPUTER GAMES: GUESS THE BOX ART
Think you know the classics by their packaging? Guess C64, Amiga, ZX Spectrum and Amstrad games from the box art alone.
SEGA MEGA-CD & 32X
Two add-ons, one Genesis! How well do you know Sega's CD and 32-bit expansions from the 90s?
FUJITSU FM TOWNS – POWER USER
Do you know your way around Towns OS and daily life on the FM Towns? Test your power-user knowledge of the operating system, tools and programming on this unusual 32-bit machine.
FM TOWNS – GAMES
Games for Fujitsu's FM Towns (1989–1997): Western adventure ports, Japanese role-playing games and arcade conversions. Games only — no hardware, no operating system. For true fans.
PICTURE PUZZLE: 8-BIT GAMES SCREENSHOTS
Can you name the game from its gameplay screenshot? Test your knowledge of titles from the 8-bit era across every system.
ATARI LYNX – GAMES
How well do you know the Atari Lynx software library? From the 1989 Epyx launch titles to the final cartridges of 1995.
COMMODORE PET – GAMES
Think you know Commodore PET games inside out? Test your knowledge of its late-70s and early-80s classics, studios and hidden gems.
ACORN ARCHIMEDES – POWER USER
Master of RISC OS, the desktop and BASIC V on the Archimedes? Prove your everyday command of this 32-bit ARM machine.
DEVELOPING BACK THEN
Think you know retro-era software development? Test your deep knowledge of 1950s–90s languages, tools and systems. Experts only.
OLIVETTI M20 – POWER USER
Master of the 1982 Olivetti M20? Prove your command of its proprietary PCOS operating system, its commands, BASIC programming, volume and file handling, and applications. Power users only.
AMSTRAD CPC – HARDWARE
How well do you know Amstrad CPC hardware? Dig into its 1980s internals, from CPU to custom silicon and drives. Experts only.
COLOUR GENIE – POWER USER
Master of the EACA Colour Genie? Prove your command of its Colour Genie BASIC, its system and graphics commands and everyday operation. Power users only.
RETRO HARDWARE
Think you know retro hardware? Test your knowledge of home computer, early PC and console CPUs, memory and chips from the 1970s to 1990s.
INTELLIVISION – GAMES
Do you know the Mattel Intellivision library? From Mattel classics to third-party gems, 1979 to 1990. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
SEGA GAMES: GUESS THE SCREENSHOT
From the SG-1000 to the Dreamcast: can you recognize Sega's classics from a single gameplay screenshot?
MAGNAVOX ODYSSEY² – GAMES
How well do you know the games of the Magnavox Odyssey² (sold in Europe as the Philips Videopac G7000)? Titles, developers, characters and curiosities from 1978 to 1984. Games only — no hardware.
ORIC – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the Oric-1 and Oric Atmos? Explore the 1980s internals of Tangerine's 6502A home computer, from the ULA and AY-3-8912 to memory, video and cassette. Experts only.
SHARP MZ – POWER USER
Master of Sharp's MZ series? Prove your command of its operation and programming, the clean design, loading languages and operating systems from tape, and the system software of these Japanese machines. Power users only.
EARLY PC & COMPUTER GAMES (1969-1989)
Think you know early PC and computer games? Test your deep knowledge of 1969–1989 titles, genres and makers. Experts only.
ARCADE – THE 1990S
Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter II, Daytona USA: how well do you know the coin-op hits of the 90s?
TATUNG EINSTEIN – POWER USER
Master of the 1984 Tatung Einstein? Prove your command of its BASIC programming, its MOS and Xtal operating system, disk operation and everyday application software. For power users only.
COMMODORE HISTORY 1954–1994
The story of Commodore as a company from 1954 to 1994 – deliberately broad, spanning its typewriter and calculator origins, its rise as a home-computer giant, key people, corporate deals, market battles and its collapse. Experts only.
SEGA DREAMCAST
Sega's last console, but what a console it was! How well do you know the short, wild Dreamcast era from 1998 to 2001?
COLOUR GENIE – GAMES
Do you know the games of the EACA Colour Genie (EG2000)? Titles, authors and publishers from 1982 to 1986 — games only, no hardware. For true fans.
SEGA SG-1000 – GAMES
How well do you really know Sega's first home console? Test your knowledge of launch titles, arcade conversions and obscure My Card cartridges from 1983-1987.
CAMPUTERS LYNX – GAMES
Think you know every game for the British 8-bit home computer Camputers Lynx? Test your knowledge of the titles, publishers and genres in its library.
COMMODORE PLUS/4 – POWER USER
Ready to drive the Commodore Plus/4 like a pro? Test your mid-80s command, BASIC and built-in software know-how.
80S/90S JAPANESE RPGS
From Dragon Quest to Chrono Trigger: how well do you know the classics, studios, and creators behind the great JRPGs?
TRS-80 COLOR COMPUTER – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo)? From the 6809E CPU through Motorola's SAM and VDG custom chips to the CoCo 3's GIME. Experts only.
ATARI 7800 – GAMES
Do you know the Atari 7800 ProSystem cartridge library? From the launch-era arcade conversions to the final 1990 releases. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
CONSOLE HARDWARE OF THE 80S
Think you know 1980s game consoles inside out? Test your deep knowledge of their CPUs, chips and peripherals. Experts only.
ENTERPRISE 64/128 – POWER USER
Master of the Enterprise 64/128? Prove your command of EXOS, the structured IS-BASIC and the day-to-day operation of this 1985 Z80 home computer. Power users only.
NINTENDO BOXART RECOGNITION
Can you recognize classic Nintendo games from their packaging alone? Test your knowledge of NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64 and Virtual Boy boxes.
ACORN ELECTRON – GAMES
Think you know every Acorn Electron game? Classics and obscure gems from 1983 to 1990. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
SUPER NINTENDO (SNES) – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Super Nintendo's hardware? From the 16-bit CPU and dual PPUs to the Sony sound chip and cartridge enhancement chips of the home console introduced in 1990. Experts only.
NEO GEO – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of SNK's Neo Geo? From the 68000 CPU and YM2610 sound to the sprite engine of the MVS and AES. Experts only.
PHILIPS CD-I – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the Philips CD-i? From its SCC68070 CPU and video chips to the Digital Video Cartridge — the engineering of the early-1990s multimedia system. Experts only.
ATARI ST – GAMES
Think you know the Atari ST game library? From 1985 to 1993 — classics to hidden gems. Games only, no hardware. For true fans.
PC ENGINE / TURBOGRAFX-16 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) hardware? From the HuC6280 CPU through the HuC62 graphics chips to the HuCard, the 1980s silicon by NEC and Hudson Soft. Experts only.
NEC PC-9801 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of NEC's PC-9801 series? From the 8086 CPU and μPD7220 graphics chips to the C-bus — the 16-bit engineering that dominated Japan's PC market. Experts only.
PLATFORMERS (80S & 90S)
Think you know 80s and 90s platformers? Test how deep your knowledge of the jump-and-run era really goes.
TEXT ADVENTURES & INTERACTIVE FICTION (80S & 90S)
GO NORTH, OPEN DOOR – and you're right back in it. How well do you know the golden era of text adventures, from Zork to the Inform scene?
FAIRCHILD CHANNEL F – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the first microprocessor- and cartridge-based game console from 1976? From the F8 CPU through memory and graphics to controllers and system variants. Experts only.
COMMODORE VIC-20 – HARDWARE
Think you know the Commodore VIC-20 inside out? Put your knowledge of its early-80s hardware to the test.
TRS-80 – GAMES
Think you know the games of the Radio Shack TRS-80? Test your knowledge of classics and curiosities from 1978 to the mid-1980s.
ATARI ST – POWER USER
Were you an Atari ST power user? Prove your mastery of its late-1980s desktop, operating system and bundled apps. Power users only.
POINT-AND-CLICK ADVENTURES (80S & 90S)
Love 80s and 90s point-and-click adventures? Prove how deep your knowledge of the golden age of adventure games goes.
DEC PDP & VAX MINICOMPUTERS
Think you know the classic PDP and VAX minicomputers? Test your deep knowledge of their 1957–1995 hardware, systems and people.
TRS-80 COLOR COMPUTER – GAMES
Think you know the games of the Tandy/TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo)? Classics and obscure titles from 1980 to 1991. Games only — no hardware, no programming. For true fans.
VIRTUAL BOY – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of Nintendo's Virtual Boy? From its 32-bit processor and red LED display to the internals of this 1995 game console. Experts only.
APPLE II – POWER USER
Were you an Apple II power user? Prove your command of its programming, operating systems and disk skills, 1977 to 1993. Experts only.
AMSTRAD CPC – GAMES
Think you know the Amstrad CPC library? From 1984 to 1993 — big hits to obscure gems. Games only, no hardware. For true fans.
ATARI COMPANY HISTORY 1972–2001
Think you know Atari as more than just a games brand? Test your knowledge of the people and deals behind the name, from boardroom battles to blockbuster comebacks.
NINTENDO 64 – GAMES
From Super Mario 64 to GoldenEye 007: how well do you know the Nintendo 64's game library?
COMMODORE VIC-20 – GAMES
Think you know Commodore VIC-20 games inside out? Test your knowledge of its early-80s cartridge and tape classics.
DRAGON 32 – HARDWARE
Think you know the Dragon 32 inside out? Test your deep knowledge of its 1980s hardware — from CPU to custom chips. Experts only.
MACINTOSH CLASSIC – GAMES
Do you know the game classics of the early Macintosh era? From shareware hits to cult action titles, test your knowledge.
ATARI 2600 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the Atari 2600 (VCS)? From the 6507 CPU and the TIA custom chip to the RIOT, the 128 bytes of RAM and the frame-buffer-less architecture of the late 1970s. Pure hardware, experts only.
COMPUTER RPGS OF THE 80S AND 90S
From Britannia to Krondor: how well do you know the golden era of Western computer role-playing games?
HP HISTORY
Do you really know Hewlett-Packard's corporate story? Test your knowledge of its founding, leadership changes, and the big turning points of this Silicon Valley pioneer.
DEMOSCENE
From crack intros to the 64-kilobyte limit: how well do you know the culture of coders, artists and musicians who pushed hardware to its limits?
SHARP X68000 – GAMES
How well do you know the games of the Sharp X68000 (1987–1995)? From arcade-perfect ports to doujin gems. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
HOME COMPUTER GAMES: GUESS THE SCREENSHOT
Think you know the classics from a single screen? Guess C64, Amiga, ZX Spectrum and Amstrad games from gameplay screenshots alone.
SEGA GAME GEAR – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Sega Game Gear's hardware? From its Z80 CPU and colour screen to its add-ons, dig into the 1990s internals of Sega's first handheld. Experts only.
EASTERN BLOC COMPUTERS
Behind the Iron Curtain, computing hardware was built too - often by reverse-engineering Western designs. How well do you know COMECON's home computers?
ATARI JAGUAR – GAMES
How well do you know the games of the Atari Jaguar? From the pack-in and launch titles of 1993 to the last Atari release in 1996 – studios, characters, genres and mechanics of the 64-bit console. Games only, no hardware. For true fans.
APPLE II – GAMES
Think you know the Apple II game library? From 1978 to 1990 — classics to obscure gems. Games only, no hardware. For true fans.
COMMODORE 128 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Commodore 128's hardware? From its dual CPUs to its 80-column chip.
NINTENDO NES/FAMICOM
Think you know the NES and Famicom inside out? Test your expert knowledge of the 8-bit console era, 1983-1995.
FAIRCHILD CHANNEL F – GAMES
Do you know the Fairchild Channel F Videocarts? Games from 1976 to 1983, from both Fairchild and Zircon. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
ATARI LYNX – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Atari Lynx hardware? From the 65C02 core inside 'Mikey' to the 'Suzy' blitter and the 1989 colour LCD – pure internals, experts only.
JUPITER ACE – POWER USER
Master of the Jupiter Ace? Prove your command of its Forth programming, system commands and everyday operation from 1982. Power users only.
COMMODORE 64 – POWER USER
How deep is your Commodore 64 mastery? Test your power-user command of its 1980s–90s system, BASIC and disk commands. Experts only.
SHARP X68000 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the Sharp X68000 family (1987–1993)? Dig into its 68000 processor, custom chips, sprites, colours, sound and ports of this Japanese high-end home computer. Experts only.
NEC PC-8801 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of NEC's PC-8801 series? From the Z80 CPU and FM sound chips to the graphics modes — pure 1980s silicon. Experts only.
OLIVETTI M20 – GAMES
The Olivetti M20 was a business machine with barely any software - but a handful of games did exist. Test your niche knowledge.
90S FIRST-PERSON SHOOTERS
From Wolfenstein 3D to Half-Life: how well do you know the engines, studios, and milestones of the classic 90s FPS era?
AMIGA CD32
Commodore's last console of its own! How well do you know the short history of the Amiga CD32 from 1993 to 1994?
SEGA MEGA DRIVE / GENESIS – HARDWARE
How well do you know the internals of Sega's 16-bit console? From the Motorola 68000 CPU to the sound chips and add-ons – hardware knowledge for enthusiasts.
ACORN BBC MICRO – HARDWARE
Think you know the BBC Micro inside out? Test your deep knowledge of its 1980s hardware — from CPU to custom chips. Experts only.
MSX – HARDWARE
Know your MSX hardware? Put your expert knowledge of the 8-bit platform's architecture from 1983 on to the test.
CONSOLE DEVELOPMENT TOOLCHAINS
How deep is your knowledge of console development tools? Test your expertise on the SDKs, dev kits, assemblers and compilers of 1990s and 2000s console development. Experts only.
GUESS THE PC GAME: SCREENSHOTS (DOS/WINDOWS UP TO ~2000)
Can you recognize classic PC games from a single screenshot? Test your knowledge of DOS and early Windows titles up to around 2000.
SHARP X68000 – POWER USER
Know your way around Human68k and daily use of the Sharp X68000? Test your knowledge of the OS, shell and everyday operation of this Japanese cult platform.
SHOOT-’EM-UPS (80S & 90S)
Full firepower ahead: how well do you know the shoot-’em-ups of the 80s and 90s? From R-Type to bullet hell, it's all in here.
TATUNG EINSTEIN – GAMES
How well do you know the games of the Tatung Einstein? Conversions, compilations and curiosities of the British Z80 machine from 1984 to 1986. Games only — no hardware.
COMMODORE AMIGA – GAMES
Think you know the Amiga's golden age of games? From 1985 to 1995, classics to hidden gems await. Games only. For true fans.
INTELLIVISION – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the Mattel Intellivision? From its 16-bit CPU and STIC graphics chip to add-ons like the Intellivoice and Keyboard Component: the internals of the 1979 console. Experts only.
SHARP MZ – GAMES
Games for Sharp's MZ home-computer range from the 1980s – from Japanese classics to British cassette titles. Games only.
ORIC – POWER USER
Master of the Oric-1 and Atmos? Prove your command of BASIC 1.1, system commands, graphics and sound programming, and tape and disc operation. Power users only.
NEO GEO POCKET – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of SNK's Neo Geo Pocket and Neo Geo Pocket Color handhelds? From the TLCS-900/H CPU to the clicky stick. Experts only.
PHILIPS CD-I – GAMES
Think you know the Philips CD-i library? From infamous Zelda spin-offs to obscure FMV gems, 1991 to 1998. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
REAL-TIME STRATEGY (1990S)
Build the base, harvest the Tiberium, attack! How well do you know the golden RTS decade between Dune II and Total Annihilation?
SORD M5 – GAMES
Think you know the small but fascinating games library of the Sord M5 (sold in Britain as the CGL M5)? Arcade conversions and originals from 1982 to 1986. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
ORIC – GAMES
Do you know the game library of the Oric-1 and Oric Atmos? From British classics to French gems, 1983 to 1990. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
TRS-80 – OPERATION, PROGRAMMING & POWER USER
For power users of the Radio Shack TRS-80 Model I, III and 4: Level I and Level II BASIC, TRSDOS and the alternative operating systems, assembler and editor tools, system commands, disk formats and expansions. Focused on programming and everyday operation.
GERMAN GAMES INDUSTRY
From Gütersloh to Coburg: how well do you know the studios and people behind the German-speaking games industry?
ACORN ARCHIMEDES – HARDWARE
How well do you know the internals of the first affordable RISC computer? From the ARM2 to the VIDC, test your knowledge.
SAM COUPÉ – HARDWARE
How well do you know the SAM Coupé's hardware? Launched by Miles Gordon Technology in 1989 — dig into its Z80B, custom ASIC, SAA1099 sound and disk internals. Experts only.
THOMSON MO/TO
France's own home computer line of the 1980s: MO5 and TO7. How well do you know France's answer to the C64 and friends?
PC BOXART RECOGNITION
Can you recognize classic DOS and Windows games from their packaging alone? Test your knowledge of 90s PC boxes.
SEGA SG-1000 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of Sega's first home console, the 1983 SG-1000? From the Z80 CPU and TMS9918A VDP to memory, media and revisions. Experts only.
RETRO GAMING PRESS
Do you know the magazines that informed a whole generation of players? Test your knowledge of the founding, publishers, and milestones of classic gaming magazines.
ENTERPRISE 64/128 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the British Enterprise 64/128? From its Z80 CPU to the Nick and Dave custom chips and its case design. Experts only.
SEGA GAMES: GUESS THE BOX ART
Think you know Sega classics by their packaging? Guess SG-1000, Master System, Game Gear, Genesis, Sega CD, 32X, Saturn and Dreamcast games from the box art alone.
VIDEO GAME MUSIC COMPOSERS
Who's behind the unforgettable melodies of your favourite games? Test your knowledge of the people who created video game music.
COLECOVISION – HARDWARE
How well do you know the ColecoVision's hardware? From the Z80A CPU and TI graphics chip to the expansion modules – pure 1982 console engineering. Experts only.
AMSTRAD PCW
The computer that cost less than a typewriter! How well do you know Amstrad's legendary word-processing machine of the 80s and 90s?
NEC PC-8801 – POWER USER
Master of NEC's PC-8801? Prove your command of N88-BASIC, its graphics and sound modes, disk operation and system use on this 1980s Japanese 8-bit machine. Power users only.
RETRO-ERA GAME STUDIO CULTURE
What was it really like inside the legendary game studios? Test your knowledge of founding stories, working conditions, and company fates.
ATARI 8-BIT COMPUTERS (1979–1992)
From the Atari 800 to the XE – how well do you know Atari's 8-bit world? Test your knowledge of the machines, their games and their history.
BEAT-’EM-UPS (80S & 90S)
Think you know your 80s and 90s scrolling beat-'em-ups? Put your knowledge of the arcade brawler era to the test.
COMMODORE 64 – HARDWARE
Think you know the Commodore 64 inside out? Test your deep knowledge of its 1980s hardware — from CPU to custom chips. Experts only.
AMSTRAD CPC – POWER USER
Were you an Amstrad CPC power user? Prove your command of its 1980s programming, disc commands and everyday operation. Experts only.
ATARI 5200 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the 1982 Atari 5200 SuperSystem? From the SALLY CPU through the ANTIC, GTIA and POKEY chips to the analog joysticks and the model revisions. Experts only.
ARCADE – THE GOLDEN AGE (1978–1984)
Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong: how well do you know the golden-age arcade classics?
MACINTOSH CLASSIC – HARDWARE
How well do you know the internals of the early compact Macintosh computers? From the logic board to the case, test your knowledge.
ATARI FALCON030 – HARDWARE
How well do you know the 1992 Atari Falcon030's hardware? From its 68030 and 56001 DSP to the VIDEL chip, bus, sound and ports. Experts only.
DOS AND EARLY WINDOWS SOUND & GRAPHICS HARDWARE
Deep expert knowledge about the sound and graphics hardware of the DOS and early Windows era: sound cards, FM synthesis and MIDI chips, graphics cards, VGA/SVGA standards and 3D accelerators.
GRID-BASED DUNGEON CRAWLERS (80S & 90S)
Think you know 80s and 90s grid-based dungeon crawlers? Prove your mastery of the first-person blobber era.
CAMPUTERS LYNX – POWER USER
Master of the Camputers Lynx (1983)? Find out how deep your command of its BASIC, machine code and system operation really goes.
SUN MICROSYSTEMS WORKSTATIONS
The Network is the Computer – how well do you know the world of Sun? From SPARC and Solaris to Java, workstation knowledge for connoisseurs awaits.
PUZZLE GAMES (80S & 90S)
From falling blocks to lemmings: how well do you know the brain-teasers that defined PC and console gaming?
DRAGON 32 – POWER USER
How deep is your Dragon 32 mastery? Test your power-user command of its 1980s system, BASIC and disk commands. Experts only.
COMMODORE AMIGA – HARDWARE
How deep is your Amiga hardware knowledge? Explore its late-1980s and 1990s custom-chip magic, from CPU to graphics. Experts only.
OPERATING SYSTEM HISTORY
From CP/M to Linux: how well do you know the operating systems that shaped the home computer and PC era? Test your knowledge of their origins and biggest turning points.
NEC PC-9801 – POWER USER
Master of NEC's PC-9801 series? Prove your command of N88-BASIC(86), MS-DOS operation, floppy disk formats, keyboard and the Japanese software world of this 16-bit machine. Power users only.
GAME BOY – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware of the Nintendo Game Boy (DMG-01, 1989) and its Color successor? From the Sharp CPU and the LCD to the sound channels, memory and accessories. Experts only.
COMMODORE PLUS/4 – HARDWARE
Think you know the Commodore Plus/4 inside out? Put your knowledge of its mid-80s hardware to the test.
COLECOVISION – GAMES
Think you know the ColecoVision game library? Test your knowledge of arcade conversions and hidden gems from 1982 to 1985.
FIGHTING GAMES (80S & 90S)
Love 80s and 90s one-on-one fighting games? Prove how deep your knowledge of the versus-fighter era really goes.
ATARI JAGUAR – HARDWARE
How well do you know the Atari Jaguar hardware? From the custom 'Tom' and 'Jerry' chips to the 64-bit memory bus, the Motorola 68000 'manager' and the 1993 '64-bit' marketing – pure internals, experts only.
COMMODORE 128 – POWER USER
Do you really know the C128's 128 mode, CP/M mode and BASIC 7.0? Prove you can do more than just load C64 games.
VIRTUAL BOY – GAMES
Think you know every game for Nintendo's stereoscopic 3D console, the Virtual Boy? From the launch titles to the rare Japan-only releases. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
VECTREX – GAMES
Think you know the Vectrex library? From the pack-in Mine Storm to Cinematronics conversions and obscure gems, 1982 to 1984. Games only — no hardware. For true fans.
RETRO PERIPHERALS – JOYSTICKS, MICE & MORE
Joystick, light pen, or printer - which input/output devices shaped everyday home-computer use? Test how well you know the tech beyond the computer itself.
APPLE HISTORY 1977–2001
The story of Apple as a company from 1977 to 2001 – deliberately broad, spanning hardware milestones, software, people, market battles and turning points. Experts only.
COMPAQ HISTORY
The story of Compaq Computer Corporation as a business, from its 1982 founding through the 2002 HP merger – deliberately broad, spanning company founding, milestones, acquisitions, leadership changes, market battles and turning points. Experts only.
SINCLAIR ZX81 – HARDWARE
Think you know the Sinclair ZX81 inside out? Put your knowledge of its early-80s hardware to the test.
MAGNAVOX ODYSSEY² – HARDWARE
How well do you know the hardware inside the Magnavox Odyssey² (Philips Videopac G7000)? Explore its late-1970s internals, from the Intel 8048 CPU and 8244 custom chip to its memory, sprites, and expansion modules. Experts only.
ARCADE HARDWARE – BOARDS, CABINETS & TECH
Custom boards, security chips, laserdiscs: how well do you know the technology behind the coin-op machines?
TRS-80 COLOR COMPUTER – POWER USER
Master of the TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo)? Prove your command of Color BASIC, Extended/Disk Color BASIC, OS-9, 1980s programming and system operation. Power users only.
COMMODORE PLUS/4 – GAMES
Think you know Commodore Plus/4 games inside out? Test your knowledge of its mid-to-late-80s classics and obscure studios.
FLIGHT SIMULATORS (80S & 90S)
Ready for takeoff? Test your knowledge of 80s and 90s flight simulators – from Microsoft Flight Simulator to the combat jets of MicroProse.
SEGA SATURN
Sega gambled everything on the leap into 3D in 1994. How well do you know the Saturn and its short but intense era?