Video Games question
The Legend of Zelda begins an adventure legacy
A gold cartridge invited players to explore Hyrule and hunt for the Triforce.
Correct year
1986
Difficulty
hard
Range hint
1981-1991
Why this answer is 1986
The Legend of Zelda first released in 1986. This clue is scored by the public 1986 timeline moment used for the quiz answer.
This page exists so the answer can stand on its own for search and sharing. The clue is intentionally short, but the explanation adds enough context for a player to understand why the year matters and how it connects to the broader category. That gives the page a clear topic, a stable title, and a useful summary for people who arrive from search or from the game result screen.
In the live quiz, this card asks players to reason from the clue and range rather than simply recall a list of dates. Close guesses still earn points, and the answer review shows the correct year, your guess, the error, and the points earned.
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