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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge

Aivaras Kaziukonis
Damanjeet Sethi
Marisha Kazaryan
Aivaras Kaziukonis, Damanjeet Sethi and Marisha Kazaryan
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From neon leggings to old gadgets, such as cassette tapes, the 80s era was definitely the trendsetter. It wasn’t just about big hair and shoulder pads; it was a time of groundbreaking music and blockbuster movies. 
Whether you miss the 80s because that’s when your childhood unfolded, or you fell in love with the decade after watching every single episode of Stranger Things, one great way to bring back the vibes is to play an 80s trivia game.
It was also the decade that, among other things, gave us a lot of great metal bands. Remember that if you want to organize an 80s music trivia night.
If you are more into cinema, an 80s movie trivia game can include so many favorite classics. And, of course, there are also video games, sports events, and TV shows – 80s pop culture trivia is full of fascinating events, characters, and facts.
One tricky thing about organizing an 80s trivia quiz is that you either don’t remember a lot of the details – it was a long time ago, even if we don’t want to admit it – or you never knew those details in the first place because they happened before your time. That’s why if you are putting together a list of 80s trivia questions and answers, you should make sure to double-check everything.
For this article, we collected over one hundred 1980s trivia questions. So, do you think you know your way around this totally tubular decade? Get ready to test your knowledge on everything from the birth of MTV to the triumph of arcade games. Tell us in the comments how many you scored without looking at the answers.

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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
Which video game was the most popular video game of the 1980s? 
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What is the name of the maze-themed arcade game released in 1980? 
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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
What famous Disney film, released in 1989, starred a princess with red hair? 
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Which film features this famous quote “Carpe Diem boys. Seize the day. Make your lives extraordinary?” 
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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
What famous boat/wreckage was found in 1985? 
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What are Some Fun Facts About the 80s?

The 80s witnessed the rise of iconic pop stars like Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince. They dominated the music charts with hits that are still classics today. 

This was also the time when MTV launched (1981) and brought music videos into our homes. Fun fact: The first music video ever played on MTV was Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles. Ironic, isn’t it?

It was also the time when video arcades burst onto the scene. Classic games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong captivated players for hours. 

Here’s another 80s trivia: IBM launched the Apple Macintosh in the 80s, which paved the way for the digital age. And let’s not forget the epic movies, such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Top Gun, Back to the Future, The Terminator, and, of course, the horror classic, The Shining.

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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
"Never going to give you up. Never going to let you down." These lyrics are to what popular 1980s song? 
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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
Which '80s movie has six sequels and a TV series in its name? 
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What is the age of Prince in 'Purple Rain'? 
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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
In the 1980s a film was released about shrinking people. It was called what? 
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Which actor played the husband in the hit movie, "The Money Pit?" 
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What are the 80s Iconic For?

The 80s witnessed the explosion of diverse music genres, from the rise of pop icons like Michael Jackson and Madonna to the dominance of rock bands such as Queen and Guns N’ Roses.

This era is also synonymous with bold and eclectic fashion, featuring neon colors, oversized accessories, leg warmers, mullet hairstyles, and power suits. This was also the time when breakdancing and hip-hop culture gained massive popularity and influenced music, dance, and fashion.

Here’s another interesting 1980s trivia: Jane Fonda released her workout tapes in 1982 and turned aerobics into a cultural phenomenon.

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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
What date to they travel to in Back to the Future: Part II? 
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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
80s kids will remember the VHS - but what does it stand for? 
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What year was the Berlin Wall torn down? 
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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
Which advertising slogan was launched by Nike in 1988? 
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In 1983, the first camcorder was released by what company? 
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What Were Some of the Most Popular Catchphrases from the 80s?

Even after 40 years have passed, the 1980s remain iconic for a number of things. The 80s were the heyday of new lingo, aka slang that the young Gen Xers of that time used. Brush up on your 80s trivia with these slangs and their meaning: 

  • Gag me with a spoon! (meaning: That’s disgusting!)
  • Totally tubular! and Cowabunga! (meaning: It’s so exciting!)
  • Radical! (meaning: Cool!)
  • Gnarly (meaning: Amazing, as well as disgusting)
  • Eat my shorts! (meaning: Go away!)
  • Veg out (meaning: Relax and do nothing)
  • Wannabe (meaning: Someone pretending to be someone else)

How many of these 80s catchphrases do you still use?

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Sony released the first commercial compact disc player in what year? 
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Which video game, released in 1981, was the first game to tell a story during gameplay? 
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In 1983, French scientist Dr. Luc Montagnier discovered which virus? 
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Who plays the main character in the movie 1988 comedy-drama movie 'Big'? 
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130 Questions To Brush Up Your 80s Trivia Knowledge
What is the total number of dots on a 'Pac-Man' board? 
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