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Q1 Level: C
Choose the correct name of the young, tall and slim actor who plays Sega Shirou and is serving as SEGA's 60th Anniversary Ambassador.


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A: Makoto Fujioka
B: Akito Fujioka
C: Maito Fujioka
D: Hiroshi Fujioka

Answer 
C: Maito Fujioka

Maito Fujioka is the son of Hiroshi Fujioka, the actor who originally appeared as the character Segata Sanshiro in SEGA commercials.

Comments: Question 1 was the same on all three tests.
Q2 Level: C
Which is the correct spelling of the name of famous actor who is the father of Sega Shirou, and portrays Segata Sanshiro disguised as Sega Hatanshiro in the "Sega Shirou: Ketsui-hen (Sega Shirou: The Decision)" episode of the SEGA 60th Anniversary Movie series of commercials.


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A: Hiroshi Fujioka
B: Hiroto Fujioka
C: Hiromi Fujioka
D: Maito Fujioka

Answer 
A: Hiroshi Fujioka
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Hiroshi Fujioka portrayed the character Segata Sanshiro, which appeared in SEGA commercials from 1997 to 1999 in Japan. He performed alongside his real son, Maito Fujioka, in the "Sega Shirou: Ketsui-hen (Sega Shirou: The Decision)" episode of the SEGA 60th Anniversary Movie commercial series.

Comments: Question 2 was the same on all three tests.
Q3 Level: C
Choose the name of the company founded in 1960 that would later become SEGA.

A: Kyokuto Goraku Seizo
B: Nihon Goraku Bussan
C: Nihon Kiki Seizo
D: Sekai Gangu Hanbai

Answer 
B: Nihon Goraku Bussan
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Nihon Goraku Bussan, established on August 3, 1960, started business as an importer and vendor of jukeboxes and amusement machines. Following that, after repeated changes to its name, the company continues as today's SEGA.

Comments: Question 3 was the same on all three tests.
Q4 Level: D
Which of the two-word combinations here is the correct origin of the name SEGA?

A: Serbice Games
B: Servise Games
C: Service Games
D: Sarvice Games

Answer 
C: Service Games
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The name SEGA was first used on a jukebox made in Japan by Nihon Goraku Bussan. The SEGA 1000 was derived by taking the first two letters of "Service Games."

Q5 Level: C
Choose the name of the product using technology of darts machine from DARTSLIVE. This product was developed and released to the market on June 10, 2019. In September 2020, an arcade version was released.

A: Ninja Trainer
B: Warlord Trainer
C: Warrior Trainer
D: Sumo Trainer

Answer 
A: Ninja Trainer
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This home entertainment system was the world's first system to allow users to throw ninja stars, designed to provide a fully immersive ninja experience at home. The board on the arcade version utilizes LEDs to create a light-up board that shows players where to target.

Q6 Level: C
The Dreamcast is known for its iconic swirl logo. How many full circles does that swirl draw?

A: 2
B: 2 and 3/4
C: 3 and 1/2
D: 4 and 1/4

Answer 
B: 2 and 3/4
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This swirl logo had different colors based on the region. The swirl was orange in Asia, red in North America, and blue in Europe.

Comments: This was the only question over all three tests to have a different answer image depending on the language selected - the English test used the blue swirl, the Japanese one orange.
Q7 Level: D
What is the official name of the 360 degree motion-based cabinet released by SEGA in 1990?

A: R360
B: Rolling 360
C: Rounder 360
D: Revolution 360

Answer 
A: R360
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The R360, announced in 1990, is a large cabinet able to spin 360 degrees. It can be considered a milestone for immersive gaming experiences.

Q8 Level: C
Debuting on the Sega Saturn console in 1996, what is the name of the heroine in the action game NiGHTS into Dreams, a title enjoying popularity even today?


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A: Shardin
B: Jane
C: Blaze
D: Claris

Answer 
D: Claris

Her full name is Claris Sinclair. The other female characters appear in other series. Shardan is from Sword of Sodan, Jane from Fighting Vipers, and Blaze Fielding from Streets of Rage.

Comments: Shardan and Shardin are both shown as written in the question & answer.
Q9 Level: A
SEGA developed arcade system circuit boards such as NAOMI, Chihiro, and LINDBERGH. Titles from one of the following series were the first to be printed on all of these boards. Which series is it?


A: Sangokushi Taisen
B: Virtua Fighter
C: SEGA Network Battle Mahjong MJ
D: The House of the Dead

Answer 
D: The House of the Dead
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The House of the Dead 2 served as the debut release for the NAOMI board in 1998, The House of the Dead III on Chihiro in 2002, and The House of the Dead 4 on LINDBERGH in 2005.

Q10 Level: A
Which of the following companies in Japan was contracted to assemble the Dreamcast system? Choose all that apply.
(multiple choice)

A: Mitsumi Electric
B: Asahi Electron
C: Ugo Denshi
D: Shinano Denko

Answer 
B: Asahi Electron
C: Ugo Denshi

The number code on the back sticker reveals which factory manufactured the console.

Comments: This question offered a multiple selection choice.
Q11 Level: A
Choose the medal game released in 1988 that first adopted a free track system in a horse racing game.

A: ROYAL ASCOT
B: WORLD DERBY
C: StarHorse
D: ROYAL ASCOT II

Answer 
B: WORLD DERBY
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Conventional horse racing games used rails as lanes for the horses, but a free track system allowed horses to change courses.

Q12 Level: A
Who is the SUPER DARTS 2015 CHAMPION and the DARTSLIVE OFFICIAL PLAYER, who appeared in Yakuza 6: The Song of Life?

A: Haruki Muramatsu
B: Mikuru Suzuki
C: Leslie Lee
D: Paul Lim

Answer 
D: Paul Lim
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All of them are DARTSLIVE OFFICIAL PLAYER, but Paul Lim has the longest record of being one. He became the world champion in 1990, and was the first to achieve a nine-dart finish (a perfect game of 501).

Comments: Note player (singular) in the answer, not players.
Q13 Level: S
The Mega Drive Tower combines the Sega Genesis, Mega CD, and Super 32X. What is the total number of the CPUs and power AC adapters used to operate this tower?


A: Five
B: Six
C: Seven
D: Eight

Answer 
D: Eight

The Sega genesis has the MC68000 as the main CPU and the Z80 as a sub CPU. The Mega CD has the MC68H000 and the Super 32X has two of the SH-2 for a total of five CPUs. Every system has its own AC adapter (3) for a total of eight.

Q14 Level: A
Put the following Dreamcast Visual Memory Unit standalone games in the order they were released (from oldest to newest).
(arrange in order)

A: Gamera Dream Battle
B: Giant Channel
C: Atsumete Godzilla: Kaiju Daishugo
D: Cho Hatsumei Boy Kanipan Asonde Kid DCDC

Answer 
1) C: Atsumete Godzilla: Kaiju Daishugo
2) A: Gamera Dream Battle
3) D: Cho Hatsumei Boy Kanipan Asonde Kid DCDC
4) B: Giant Channel

Atsumete Godzilla: Kaiju Daishugo was released on July 30, 1998, Gamera Dream Battle on March 25, 1999, Cho Hatsumei Boy Kanipan Asonde Kid DCDC on April 22, 1999, and Giant Channel on May 20, 1999.

Comments: This question required all four choices to be put in an order.
Q15 Level: A
What is the name of the white-bearded man who would offer bits of advice in game manuals for the SG-1000 and SC-3000


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A: Games Kyoju (Professor Games)
B: Games Hakase (Dr. Games)
C: Asobin Kyoju (Professor Asobin)
D: Asobin Hakase (Dr. Asobin)

Answer 
B: Games Hakase (Dr. Games)

During the SEGA Mark III era, Professor Asobin, a rabbit-like character, took the place of Dr. Games.

Comments: No ending punctuation on the question.
Q16 Level: C
Which of the following organizations did Kazuma Kiryu, the protagonist of Yakuza, once belong to?


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A: Dojima Family
B: Shimano Family
C: Second Gen Go-Ryu Clan
D: Yamagasa Family

Answer 
A: Dojima Family

Up until he accepted the blame for the death of its patriarch, Kazuma Kiryu was a part of the Dojima Family. He served as a lieutenant.

Q17 Level: C
Which of these these terms is used in the Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA rhythm action game series to mean "costume."

A: Exterior
B: Form
C: Armor
D: Module

Answer 
D: Module
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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA for the PSP contained 39 types of modules associated with Hatsune Miku.

Comments: The word "these" was repeated in the question.
Q18 Level: C
Chain Chronicle, which went online in 2013, has had a major impact on all subsequent smartphone RPGs. What is the subtitle of the latest version of the game, released in November 2020?


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A: Crimson
B: Kizuna no Shintairiku
C: Shinsekai no Yobigoe
D: The Light of Haecceitas

Answer 
C: Shinsekai no Yobigoe

The fourth and latest game in the series is Chain Chronicle: Shinsekai no Yobigoe. The second title in the series is Chain Chronicle: Kizuna no Shintairiku. Chain Chronicle Crimson was the first spinoff comic serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shonen Magazine. Chain Chronicle: The Light of Haecceitas is both an anime and comic released in 2016.

Q19 Level: E
Fill in the blank: There are seven Chaos Emeralds in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. The colors are red, blue, yellow, green, purple, white and ( ).

A: Orange
B: Cyan
C: Black
D: Rainbow

Answer 
B: Cyan

The Chaos Emeralds are red, blue, yellow, green, purple, white and cyan. In some titles, the blue Emerald is pink.

Q20 Level: E
What was the development codename for Sega Saturn title Virtual Hydlide?


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A: Delphinus (dolphin constellation)
B: Cygnus (swan constellation)
C: Cancer (crab constellation)
D: Pegasus (Pegasus constellation)

Answer 
C: Cancer (crab constellation)

Hydlide is an action RPG released by T&E SOFT in 1984, and was the first 3D RPG made for the Sega Saturn. The term "Virtual" was added to the title because it was in 3D.

Q21 Level: E
What was the development codename for the Mega Drive Mini?


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A: Pluto
B: Earth
C: Mars
D: Moon

Answer 
D: Moon

In fact, some SEGA employees mistakenly believed the codename for the Sega Genesis was "Earth", so when it came time for the Mega Drive Mini, it was given the codename "Moon".

Q22 Level: E
Choose the title holding the record for "Most official tournaments held for one arcade game series" in the Guinness World Records.

A: Virtua Fighter 2
B: Mushiking: King of the Beetles
C: WORLD CLUB Champion Football
D: Sangokushi Taisen

Answer 
B: Mushiking: King of the Beetles
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"Mushiking: King of the Beetles" is a trading card game designed for kids. Guinness has recognized the outstanding achievement of over 100,000 official tournaments held for this game. A total of 498 million Mushiking cards have been printed for release.

Comments: Mushiking has a slightly different title here to usual.
Q23 Level: C
Etrian Odyssey, a series of dungeon crawlers developed by Atlus, allows players to map out their adventure. Put these Etrian Odyssey subtitles in the order that they released (from oldest to newest).
(arrange in order)

A: Beyond the Myth
B: Legends of the Titan
C: The Drowned City
D: Heroes of Lagaard

Answer 
1) D: Heroes of Lagaard
2) C: The Drowned City
3) B: Legends of the Titan
4) A: Beyond the Myth

The order is Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard, Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City, Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan, Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth. There is no subtitle to the latest game in the series (Etrian Odyssey Nexus).

Comments: This question required all four choices to be put in an order.
Q24 Level: C
Choose all the beasts that appear in Tranquilizer Gun, an arcade game released in 1980.


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(multiple choice)

A: Alligator
B: Gorilla
C: Lion
D: Elephant

Answer 
B: Gorilla
C: Lion
D: Elephant

The other animal to appear is a snake, not an alligator. The snake and lion are colored pink, and the gorilla and elephant are turquoise.

Comments: This question offered a multiple selection choice.
Q25 Level: C
Service centers operated by SEGA Logistics Service are responsible for maintenance and logistics of amusement machines, and also sell used machines. Choose all of the following that are not SEGA Logistics Service service centers.
(multiple choice)

A: Haneda Service Center
B: Narita Service Center
C: Kansai Service Center
D: Sakura Service Center

Answer 
A: Haneda Service Center
B: Narita Service Center

SEGA Logistics Service handles all of the SEGA Group's logistics with the head office in Kamata and five other centers in Nishi-Kojiya, Sakura-nanso, Sakura, Yaguchi, and Kansai.

Comments: This question offered a multiple selection choice.
Q26 Level: A
SEGA enjoys a passionate, multidisciplinary team of employees. Who was the SEGA employee named the "Best Salaryman Singer in Japan?"

A: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
B: Hidenori Shoji
C: Jun Senoue
D: Hideaki Kobayashi

Answer 
A: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
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Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, the "Best Salaryman Singer in Japan" has also held the Universe's first (!?) guestless dinner show.

Q27 Level: D
Choose the company that codeveloped Print Club with SEGA in 1995.


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A: Namco
B: Taito
C: Bandai
D: ATLUS

Answer 
D: ATLUS
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This was a joint development project with ATLUS. You can identify ATLUS's involvement by their prolific use of Jack Frost, a character from the Megami Tensei series, on the cabinet and on some screens.

Q28 Level: C
What is the name of the museum that made the Virtua Fighter series, which was the starting point for full 3D polygon fighting games, a part of its Permanent Research Collection on Information Technology Innovation?


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A: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
B: Deutsches Museum
C: Smithsonian Institution
D: The British Museum

Answer 
C: Smithsonian Institution

Recieved the Computerworld Smithsonian Award in 1998, it earned a permanent place in the museum.

Q29 Level: A
Released in the early 1970's, choose the SEGA pinball machine that featured a pachinko-style backglass portion in its build.

A: SAPPORO
B: CARNIVAL
C: CRAZY CLOCK
D: SURFING

Answer 
B: CARNIVAL

The glass backboard stood perpendicular to the playing field and showed the machine type and score. When a ball fell into a field pit, it would activate the pachinko part and alter the score based on how the ball moved.

Q30 Level: A
What is the name of the bar space in SEGA Head Office's cafeteria in Nishi-Shinagawa, Tokyo?

A: Columbia
B: Endeavor
C: Atlantis
D: Discovery

Answer 
B: Endeavor
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Written as "&BAR," this name is read "Endeavor" when spoken aloud. This photogenic cafeteria also serves alcohol (but is currently closed).

Comments: More a Japanese-pronunciation pun, this one struggles with a native English-speaking accent.
Q31 Level: A
Choose all the hidden vehicles you could select in SCUD RACE Plus in 1997, the arcade racing game based on the BPR Global GT Series.
(multiple choice)

A: Taxi
B: Bus
C: Cat
D: Rocket Car

Answer 
B: Bus
C: Cat
D: Rocket Car

Another hidden vehicle was the tank. The overseas version was released as SEGA SUPER GT.

Comments: This question offered a multiple selection choice.
Q32 Level: A
How many J.League affiliate clubs could you play against in SEGA's "J.League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou!" released in 1996?


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A: 10
B: 12
C: 14
D: 16

Answer 
C: 14

16 teams could face each other in league matches, including an original rival team and the player's own team.

Q33 Level: C
Choose the classic phrase of Jack Frost and Pyro Jack in the Shin Megami Tensei series by Atlus.


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A: Hee-Ha
B: Hee-Hee
C: Hee-Hu
D: Hee-Ho

Answer 
D: Hee-Ho

Known as Jack Bros. in North America, this catchphrase was a part of the title of a Japanese release, "Jack Brothers no Meiro de Hee-Ho!"

Q34 Level: C
In the online RPG Phantasy Star Online 2, what is the name of the system that allowed for the background music to change dynamically based on the player's situation?

A: Telepathy
B: Sympathy
C: Pharmacy
D: Kanpachi

Answer 
B: Sympathy

"Sympathy" is also a keyword used for anniversary concerts of the Phantasy Star series.

Q35 Level: S
In the arcade-style combat flight simulator After Burner II, which of the following DIP switches on the PCB is responsible for setting the continue function?


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A: A6
B: B6
C: A9
D: B2

Answer 
B: B6

There are A and B DIP switches, each changing a different setting, such as difficulty or number of credits.

Q36 Level: A
Choose all the methods of control that existed for SEGA's simulator-style experience arcade games, such as the classic Hang-On motorcycle racing.
(multiple choice)

A: Surfboard
B: Potter's Wheel
C: Handcar
D: Water Nozzle

Answer 
A: Surfboard
C: Handcar
D: Water Nozzle

A is used in Soul Surfer, C in Magical Truck Adventure, and D in Brave Fire Fighters. B is not found in any of SEGA's releases.

Comments: This question offered a multiple selection choice.
Q37 Level: E
The SEGA 60th ANNIVERSARY LIVE event was broadcasted online on December 19, 2020 as part of the SEGA 60th Anniversary Project. Which system boot sound was used at the start of the event?

A: Dreamcast
B: Mega CD
C: Sega Saturn
D: Master System

Answer 
C: Sega Saturn

The crescendo backing the Sega Saturn's classic shattered polygons coming together to form the Saturn logo leaves a distinctly powerful impression.

Q38 Level: C
Fill in the blank: In the game Puyo Puyo!! Quest, you can work with other guild members to raise ( ).

A: Puyos
B: PuyoFish
C: PuyoPets
D: PuyoVeggies

Answer 
D: PuyoVeggies

You can grow PuyoVeggies and use them to power up characters.

Q39 Level: C
SEGA Group member Amplitude Studios (France) is the creator of a series of four strategy games, all taking place in the same universe. What is the name of this universe?

A: Forever Universe
B: Unlimited Universe
C: Endless Universe
D: Infinity Universe

Answer 
C: Endless Universe
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The Endless Space series takes place in the Endless Universe, created by Amplitude. They plan to release their newest title Humankind in 2021.

Q40 Level: E
What was the codename for Panzer Dragoon, the first shooting game on the SEGA Saturn?


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A: Andromeda
B: Draco
C: Pegasus
D: Cygnus

Answer 
A: Andromeda

Ever since Panzer Dragoon went by the name Andromeda, the development team also took on the name Team Andromeda.

Q41 Level: E
Fill in the blank: Compatible with the Sega Saturn, the Hi-Saturn was developed and sold by Hitachi. Victor Company of Japan (currently JVC Kenwood) also sold the ( )-Saturn.

A: B
B: JVC
C: V
D: Tech

Answer 
C: V

The "V" in V-Saturn is derived from "V"ictor of Japan, who produced and sold this model of the console.

Q42 Level: E
Which of the following is a medal game arcade machine?

A: Sangokushi Taisen
B: StarHorse4
C: maimai
D: Heatup Hockey Image

Answer 
B: StarHorse4
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Though StarHorse4 does not use actual medals, it uses digital medals, which classifies it in the medal game machine category. Of the others, Sangokushi Taisen is a trading card game, maimai is a video game, and Heatup Hockey Image is an electromechanical arcade game.

Q43 Level: C
On the title screen of Virtual On, what text is hidden behind the mosaic image?


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A: ELECTRONIC ROBOTS
B: CYBER TROOPERS
C: BATTLE OF VIRTUALOID
D: MOBILE FIGHTERS

Answer 
B: CYBER TROOPERS
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All titles in this series include the text CYBER TROOPERS.

Q44 Level: C
Which of these characters does not appear in Monkey Ball, an arcade game machine released in May 2001, in which players guide a monkey inside of a rolling ball to a series of goals?

A: AiAi
B: MiMi
C: GonGon
D: Baby

Answer 
C: GonGon

GonGon first appeared in Super Monkey Ball.

Q45 Level: D
Which self-deprecating catchphrase was used in a series of Dreamcast TV commercials that aired in Japan?

A: SEGA toka shoki kayo (SEGA is out of their minds)
B: SEGA na koto ittenjaneyo (Don't even talk about SEGA)
C: SEGA toka ju-nen hayasugindayo (When's SEGA gonna stop living in the future!?)
D: SEGA nante dasseyona (SEGA is so not cool)

Answer 
D: SEGA nante dasseyona (SEGA is so not cool)

These self-deprecating commercials became popular before the Dreamcast was released. It was awarded the best TV commercial at the ACC Commercial Festival.

Q46 Level: C
Gale Racer was a racing game ported from the arcades to the Sega Saturn. What was the name of the arcade game?

A: Rail Chase
B: F1 Super Lap
C: OutRunners
D: Rad Mobile

Answer 
D: Rad Mobile

Released as a launch title for Sega Saturn. The port included many changes to the gameplay.

Q47 Level: C
Choose the social media platform for which SEGA does not have an official account.

A: Facebook
B: LINE
C: Instagram
D: Snapchat

Answer 
D: Snapchat

The SEGA Group posts updates and news to Twitter, Facebook, LINE, Instagram, and YouTube.

Q48 Level: D
Which programming language could you learn on the SC-3000, which was sold as a personal computer that allowed you to study programming?


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A: FORTRAN
B: COBOL
C: C
D: BASIC

Answer 
D: BASIC

The SC-3000 supported BASIC, as this was known as the perfect programming language for beginners at the time. There was even a trend among enthusiasts to share code in magazines for simple games.

Q49 Level: C
In the Sakura Wars series, what language is the name of the instant kill attack performed by polyglot Maria Tachibana?


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A: German
B: Spanish
C: Portugese
D: Russian

Answer 
D: Russian

While able to speak Japanese and English fluently, Maria is originally from Russia so the name of her instant kill attack is in Russian.

Q50 Level: A
Choose the line of the legend spoken by Shenhua Ling, a heroine from the Shenmue series, that follows the first line: "He shall appear from a far eastern land across the sea."

A: For this destiny predetermined since ancient times.
B: The path he must tread, fraught with adversity.
C: A young man who has yet to know his potential.
D: And thus the saga begins.

Answer 
C: A young man who has yet to know his potential.

During the second half of Shenmue II, Ryo hears this legend directly from Shenhua. Like the legend, was the meeting of these two destined?

Q51 Level: C
In the Sega Saturn action game, Burning Rangers, what is the name of the main characters' occupation?

A: Anti-Terrorism Specialty Team
B: Mountain Rescue Team
C: Transforming Heroes
D: Special Fire Rescue Team

Answer 
D: Special Fire Rescue Team
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Burning Rangers is a 3D action game about rescuing people from fires.

Q52 Level: D
The Phantasy Star RPG series remains popular even today. Excluding side stories, what number in the series was The End of the Millennium?


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A: 2nd
B: 3rd
C: 4th
D: 5th

Answer 
C: 4th

This was the fourth game in the series after Phantasy Star, Phantasy Star II: At the End of the Restoration, and Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom.

Q53 Level: C
In the Japanese version of Alex Kidd, he eats rice balls. In some of the overseas versions, the food is replaced with something else. What is it?

A: Hot Dogs
B: Churros
C: Hamburgers
D: Pizza

Answer 
C: Hamburgers

When this game was pre-installed in the budget-friendly version hardware, "Master System II" released overseas, it was replaced with hamburgers instead of rice balls with the belief that people would not be as familiar with Japanese rice balls.

Q54 Level: C
Which SEGA game with a horse racing motif is not a medal game?

A: StarHorse
B: ROYAL ASCOT
C: WORLD DERBY
D: WINNING HORSE

Answer 
D: WINNING HORSE

Even now, StarHorse is a popular horse racing simulator series. Royal Ascot swept the world with its sense of scale. WORLD DERBY wowed by being the first in the industry with a free lane system.

Comments: Usage of capital letters is mixed here.
Q55 Level: A
SEGA's simulator-style experience games drove the arcade scene in the late 1980's. What was the very first game released in this style?

A: OutRun
B: Space Harrier
C: Thunder Blade
D: Hang-On

Answer 
D: Hang-On
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SEGA's first simulator-style game was Hang-On (1985), where you could ride a model of a motorcycle and lean left or right. Space Harrier (1985), OutRun (1986) and After Burner (1987) were other popular titles that followed in the same style.

Q56 Level: C
Put the following subtitles from the trading card game series Sangokushi Taisen in the order they were released (from oldest to newest)
(arrange in order)

A: Gyoukou, Seijun wo Terashi
B: Tenso no Kyomei
C: Densho no Kokyu
D: Roshu no Souken

Answer 
1) B: Tenso no Kyomei
2) D: Roshu no Souken
3) C: Densho no Kokyu
4) A: Gyoukou, Seijun wo Terashi
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Tenso no Kyomei was implemented on October 2017, Roshu no Soken in August 2018, and Densho no Kokyu in April 2019. In March 2020, the latest version, Gyoukou, Seijun wo Terashi was implemented.

Comments: This question required all four choices to be put in an order. No ending punctuation on the question. Roshu no Souken/Soken is left as shown.
Q57 Level: C
Which of the following matches the SEGA Group's mission?

A: Be a game changer
B: Continuing to create moving experiences
C: Continuing being #1 in the industry
D: Continuing progress without fear of failure

Answer 
B: Continuing to create moving experiences

The SEGA Group's raison d'être, as expressed in its corporate mission, is "Continuing to Create Moving Experiences" and its vision is to "Be a Game Changer."

Q58 Level: A
The Astro City is a general purpose arcade cabinet that was used for Virtua Fighter 2 and Puyo Puyo 2. Which of the following statements is wrong as the initial specification of the the Astro City?


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A: Features a 29-inch monitor
B: Supports two-cabinet multiplayer
C: Resin construction decreases cabinet weight to under 100kg
D: No glass panel in front of screen

Answer 
B: Supports two-cabinet multiplayer

At the time, two-cabinet connectivity was not allowed due to the Radio Act.

Comments: Repeated "the" is as written.
Q59 Level: A
What is the name of the official membership app that can be used in SEGA amusement centers across Japan to store your play history and access special services?

A: SEGA Platon
B: SEGA Socrates
C: SEGA Pythagoras
D: SEGA Archimedes

Answer 
A: SEGA Platon
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You can register an IC Card with digital money support to pay for game credits and other items. You can also gain member levels by visiting arcades and doing other activities to gain EXP. Platon members have access to special rewards and services.

Q60 Level: C
In the "Sega Shirou Himitsu-hen (Sega Shirou: The Secret)" episode from the SEGAs 60th Anniversary Movie commecial series, what is on Sega Shirou's back?


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A: Sega Genesis
B: Sega Saturn
C: Dreamcast
D: Sega TeraDrive

Answer 
B: Sega Saturn
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Sega Shirou is Segata Sanshiro's son and sports a white Sega Saturn on his back. In past commercials, Segata Sanshiro also carried a white Sega Saturn on his back.

Comments: Typos as written on the test.