Question 1

True or false: The 2013 Tomb Raider reboot sold over 11 million copies, making it the best-selling game in the series.

Accepted Answer

True. Yes, the 2013 reboot surpassed all previous entries, becoming a massive commercial success and revitalizing the franchise.

Question 2

True or false: Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a remake of the very first Tomb Raider game.

Accepted Answer

True. Released in 2007, it faithfully remakes the 1996 original with modern graphics and gameplay, celebrating the franchise’s 11th birthday.

Question 3

True or false: Lara Croft’s original design included a pet tiger named Shere Khan.

Accepted Answer

False. Lara never had a pet tiger; this is a common myth. She did have a butler, Winston, and a mansion, but no tiger.

Question 4

True or false: The original Tomb Raider had a secret level called ‘The Lost Valley’ that was cut from the final game.

Accepted Answer

False. ‘The Lost Valley’ is actually a famous level in the final game, not a cut secret. It’s the dinosaur-filled area in Peru.

Question 5

True or false: The original Tomb Raider was almost released on the Sega Saturn instead of the PlayStation.

Accepted Answer

True. Core Design initially developed the game for the Saturn, but Sony’s marketing deal made it a PlayStation icon, though a Saturn version did launch later.

Question 6

True or false: In the 2013 reboot, Lara can die by falling into a giant blender in the first level.

Accepted Answer

False. No blender exists in the game. This myth likely stems from exaggerated memories of environmental hazards in the reboot’s opening sequence.

Question 7

True or false: Lara Croft was originally conceived as a male adventurer named ‘Eric Croft’.

Accepted Answer

True. Early concepts had a male protagonist, but the team switched to a female lead after seeing a female character in another game, creating Lara Croft instead.

Question 8

True or false: Lara Croft’s voice actress for the original trilogy was also a professional model.

Accepted Answer

True. Shelley Blond, who voiced Lara in the first game, worked as a model and voice actress. Her performance defined Lara’s iconic British accent.

Tomb Raider Trivia Questions