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.
#61
In which year was the Galaxian game sequel, 'Galaga', released?
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#63
In which game do you get to play the role of a knight perched on top of a flying ostrich?
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#64
Madonna's first Billboard Hot 100 song was what?
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#66
Which first lady was responsible for the 1980s "Just Say No" campaign?
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#67

Freddy Krueger is the antagonist of which '80s horror movie franchise?
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#68
What 1988 movie gave Julia Roberts her big break (and included Matt Damon's first speaking line)?
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#70
Which computer sold in the 1980s still holds the Guinness World Record for the highest-selling computer of all time?
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#71

In 1989, Nintendo released a handheld video game player called what?
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#72
What is the name of the 1988 cult classic film starring Michael Keaton and Alec Baldwin?
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#73

Which 80s horror film featured a child actor who didn’t know he was acting in a horror movie?
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#74

Arnold Schwarzenegger became one of the most recognizable stars in the 80s. What is the 1982 film that gave him his big break?
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#75
In the movie 'The Breakfast Club' which actor played the character named Jock?
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#76

What is the name of the apatosaurus in 'The Land Before Time'?
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#77
Name the 1980 film based on the life of John Merrick.
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#78

Which is the first Disney animated film that made use of computer graphics?
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#79

Who is the director of the 1982 movie 'Blade Runner'?
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#80

Which 1980 American parody film was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture?
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