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Calling All Classic Video Game Fans

Take our quiz to see if you can post a high score on the game board

Jayme Deerwester,

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Published April 27, 2023

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This trivia test is for anyone who blew their entire allowance at the mall video game arcade trying to climb the high score list or who monopolized the family TV playing Space Invaders on their Atari. And if our quiz leaves you wanting to play some of the old classics, head over to the AARP arcade afterward.

Calling All Classic Video Game Fans

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 "question" : "Mario, one of the most famous video game characters of all time, first appeared in which other classic game?\n",
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Jayme Deerwester is an editor and writer with two decades of experience at USA TODAY, where she covered entertainment, travel, personal finance and technology. When not in front of a computer, she can be found rowing, kayaking or playing with her dog.

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