Question 1

True or false: Speedrunners always aim for a 'perfect run' with zero mistakes to get the best time.

Accepted Answer

False. Runners often accept minor mistakes if the overall run is still fast; perfection is rare and not always necessary.

Question 2

True or false: All speedruns must be recorded and submitted to a site like Speedrun.com to be considered official.

Accepted Answer

False. Many runs are shared on platforms like Twitch or YouTube without formal submission; Speedrun.com is popular but not mandatory.

Question 3

True or false: In speedrunning, 'tool-assisted speedruns' (TAS) are not allowed in official leaderboards because they use frame-by-frame input.

Accepted Answer

True. TAS runs are separate from human runs; they use emulator tools for perfect inputs and are disqualified from human categories.

Question 4

True or false: The game 'Minecraft' has a speedrun category where you must defeat the Ender Dragon, and the record is under 10 minutes.

Accepted Answer

True. Using advanced RNG manipulation and movement, the fastest Ender Dragon kill is around 7 minutes, set by runner 'Draconix'.

Question 5

True or false: Most speedruns are done on original hardware, not emulators, to ensure accuracy.

Accepted Answer

False. Many top runners use emulators for tools like save states and frame advance; original hardware is common but not universal.

Question 6

True or false: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time can be completed in under 10 minutes using a wrong warp glitch.

Accepted Answer

True. Through a precise wrong warp, runners skip almost the entire game, finishing in about 7 minutes—a massive time save.

Question 7

True or false: Speedrunning originated in the 1980s with players competing to finish games like Doom as fast as possible.

Accepted Answer

False. Doom popularized speedrunning in the 1990s, but earlier examples exist, such as for the game 'Dragster' on Atari 2600.

Question 8

True or false: The world record for Super Mario 64's 16-star category was set by a player using a blindfold.

Accepted Answer

True. In 2022, runner 'Bubzia' completed a blindfolded 16-star run in under 20 minutes, a stunning feat of muscle memory.

Speedrunning Trivia Questions