The 1980s Quiz
Rubik's Cubes, Live Aid, 'Allo 'Allo! and Torvill and Dean. Eighty questions.
Eight rounds on the 1980s: news, music, film, TV, sport, pop culture, science and tech, and a hard round, with answer sheets and tie-breakers.
- Questions
- 80
- Rounds
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy to hard
- Best for
- Adults, Families
- Licence
- Personal use
What's inside
- Host pack with questions and answers (PDF)
- News, music, film, TV, sport, pop culture and tech from 1980 to 1989
- Team answer sheets and scoresheet
- Two tie-breakers
- Host it online or play it solo for 30 days: players join on their phones with a QR code or link
- 01 News and events 10 questions
- 02 Music 10 questions
- 03 Film 10 questions
- 04 Television 10 questions
- 05 Sport 10 questions
- 06 Pop culture 10 questions
- 07 Science and technology 10 questions
- 08 The hard round 10 questions
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Try before you buy
6 questions from the pack. The other 74 unlock when you buy.
- Difficulty: easy
Which Soviet nuclear power station exploded in April 1986?
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Chernobyl
- Difficulty: medium
Pop producers Stock, Aitken and who dominated the late-80s charts?
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Waterman
Also accept: Pete Waterman
- Difficulty: medium
In 'Gremlins', what is the name of the mogwai who must never be fed after midnight?
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Gizmo
- Difficulty: medium
On which game show did contestants ask 'Can I have a P please, Bob?'
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Blockbusters
- Difficulty: easy
Which Sony gadget let people listen to cassettes on the move?
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The Walkman
Also accept: Walkman, Sony Walkman
- Difficulty: medium
Which famous comet returned to our skies in 1986?
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Halley's Comet
Also accept: Halley's, Halleys Comet
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Watch how it works, including hosting it live on everyone’s phones (1-minute video)
Shoulder pads, Walkmans and the Rubik’s Cube. This quiz covers the whole decade: the news, the number ones, the films everyone saw twice, Saturday night telly, the sporting moments and the gadgets that now look hilarious.
Eight rounds of ten, ending with a hard round for whoever claims they remember it all.
Questions about the pack
Who is it for?
Anyone who remembers the 1980s, and anyone who wants to prove they know more about it than the people who were there. Great for themed parties and birthdays.
Are these questions on your website?
No. Apart from the six previews on this page, every question is exclusive to the pack.
Can I get all the decades?
Yes. Pick any five of our quizzes for £14.99, or any three for £9.99, including the decade packs.
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