Brits vote for their all-time favourite arcade games

Test your arcade game knowledge by answering these questions about iconic games from the past.

A recent survey of 2,000 Brits discovered that Pac-Man, Space Invaders and Super Mario Bros are considered the most legendary arcade games ever.

Classic arcade favourites like pinball (16%), Tetris (15%) and Donkey Kong (nine%) also made the cut.

A representative for OLBG, who conducted the study, stated: “Old arcade games are great fun.”

“For millions, they're a reminder of happy, carefree memories of childhood, when having a 50p or 10p, depending on your vintage on the cabinet to show you were 'next' was the most important thing in the world” they added.

“Older arcade games also often have a simplicity that's missing in modern life, from video games to all other aspects of being an adult.”

Are you able to name all of the games correctly in this quiz?

Other beloved arcade games among Brits include the controversial – at the time – fighting game Mortal Kombat, and space-blaster Asteroids.

Puzzle games emerged as the favourite genre for 29% of players, while nearly a quarter (23%) preferred shoot 'em ups like Space Invaders, and 20% always go for platforming adventures.

One in three adults wish they could play some of these games more frequently than they do as half haven't played arcade games in years. And one fifth affectionally cherish the memories of laughter from friends gathered around an arcade machine.

A spokesperson for OLBG commented: “There are different kinds of amusements to be found at arcades, that all have different pros and cons.”

“Classic games like Donkey Kong are fun for trying to beat your high score, more physical games like air hockey can let you face off against friends and family.”

“And there are games of chance or skill like claw machines or slot machines, where you might even win a prize. All these add up to make one of the most nostalgic experiences you can have.”

The top 20 favourite arcade games:

1. Pac-Man.
2. Space Invaders.
3. Mario Bros.
4. Pinball.
5. Tetris.
6. Fruit machines.
7. Slot machines.
8. Donkey Kong.
9. Street Fighter.
10. Air hockey.
11. Mortal Kombat.
12. Asteroids.
13. Ms. Pac-Man.
14. Claw crane.
15. Pong.
16. Whack-a-mole.
17. Tekken.
18. Basketball hoop shooting.
19. Frogger.
20. Guitar Hero.