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.
#81
Where does Eddie Murphy’s character work in the movie 'Harlem Nights'?
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#82
In which '80s movie did Bob Hoskins star as Detective Eddie Valiant?
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#83

What is the spirit that takes hold of Sigourney Weaver’s character in the film 'Ghostbusters'?
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#84

Which Grand Slam tournament final takes place in a meadow?
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#85
Which country won 83 gold medals and topped the 1984 Olympics medal table?
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#86
Which 1981 video game has the same name as a Shakespearean play?
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#88
What 1980s synth-pop duo wore red pyramid hats on their head?
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#89

A Nightmare on Elm Street featured which creepy and spooky fictional character?
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#90

This film featured golfing and comedy as its main act. It was called what?
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#91
Which film title featured a police officer and a dog solving a murder?
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#92
Which Texas town was Jessica McClure, the baby in the well, from?
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#93

The first cellular phone system became available in America in 1983. How much did the phone weigh?
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#94

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister in the UK during the 1980s. What was her nickname?
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#95
In 1986, the first fatal accident involving an American spacecraft in flight occurred. What was the name of the space shuttle?
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#96

“A Light in the Attic,” published in 1981, is a collection of poetry written by who?
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#97
Which American actress is well-known for her workout videos in the 80s?
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#98
Who is the protagonist in the 1984 film “The Terminator”?
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#99
What taffy-like fruit candy featuring a balloon on the wrapper came out in 1985?
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#100

What tiny, tangy, and crunchy candy was first introduced in the 1971 film “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” but wasn’t available in stores until 1983?
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