18 Crazy And Fascinating Guinness World Records For Video Games


There are games that break records and there are also records that are broken through video games . For decades the Guinness record has documented all kinds of exceptional achievements, the greatest exponents of a feat worldwide, and some of the most fascinating are inspired by the most beloved characters, licenses and video game sagas.


Staggering numbers, unheard of achievements, impressive collections that take decades to take shape, and people who have given a little bit of themselves in each game in order to leave an indelible mark on the short and exciting history of video games. We have selected you some of the most amazing records ever recorded .


Here you will find the answer to not so frequently asked questions such as who has the largest collection of games in the world or what is the largest arcade model in the world but you will also see how it is through very special tours. Some are related to relatively recent sagas and others show that the passion for the classics does not fade . 


It is often said that something new is learned every day , although you may not have expected to find out today who has the largest game room in the world or holds the record for the largest Football Manager game . A preview: according to the in-game clock, his club was already playing the matches of the season of the year 2,163.


Without further ado, here are 18 fascinating Guinness records for video games 


The actor who has lent his voice to a video game character the most times 

We started our review with no surprises but with a huge smile from ear to ear: the always sensational Charles Martinet , known for being the voice of Mario, was awarded last year as the actor who had played a video game character the most times. The key figure? 101 and counting! Of course, his voice record goes beyond the Nintendo superstar: Martinet also speaks for Luigi, Wario, Waluigi or Paarthurnax from Skyrim.


The maximum number of goals scored during a FIFA match


There are fans of FIFA and then there is Patrick Hadler , who - at just 19 years old - beat the previous Guinness record obtaining a result of 321 goals in the same match of the official game of the 2014 World Cup. The match was played against the game's AI, yes, but it should be noted that he also went to the locker room with an undefeated goal after the second half. Do you think you can overcome it?


The biggest marathon of a soccer video game


Many of us have: some friends, a TV, some pizzas and soft drinks, two or four controls and a whole afternoon playing FIFA or PES . What of Christopher Cook (from the UK) is not just to another level with its   48 hours 49 minutes 41 seconds , but took the opportunity to raise money for a good cause .


The largest arcade machine in the world

Many of us who lived through the golden age of arcades had to get on a chair or high stool to see what was happening on screen. Something that Jason Camberis  relives every day. This massive arcade machine that's twice the size of the originals features scale joysticks and buttons and a sublime display for enjoying the classics. Of course, in case you want to play a game remember that it works with XXL coins .


The biggest Game Boy in the world

If you were fascinated by the colossal arcade, wait until you see the Game Boy that the then multimedia and communication student Ilhan Üna made : with dimensions of 1.01 meters high, 0.62 meters wide, and 0.2 meters deep. And the heart of a Raspberry Pi, this nintendera six times larger than the original is fully functional, though not overly portable.


Complete Dark Souls with the highest number of alternate controls

We've practically immunized ourselves from watching a streamer complete From Software's star saga using whatever they have on hand: from Rock Band instruments to Donkey Konga bongos to Dance Dance revolution mats . But only Benjamin Gwin can boast of having the Guiness. And yes, the above examples are included in his repertoire.


Complete Final Fantasy VII in the shortest time possible

We do not know if you are looking forward to the release of the Final Fantasy VII remake out of nostalgia or to discover the reason behind its impact on video game culture, but it is clear that if someone has very experienced the JRPG classic it is the player and fan called Kynos . Enough to beat the PC version in just 6 hours and 49 minutes, as still recorded on speeddemosarchive.com .

The longest journey ever made in Minecraft

Minecraft is much more than a game: it is an entertainment platform that, stealthily, has conquered the world based on pure creativity. However, the winner of this record has been doing something totally routine but no less worthwhile: since 2011, Kurt J Mac has been walking in the same direction in a straight line. In April 2015 it had traveled 2,097,152 blocks, the equivalent of 2,097.15 km.


The first prosthesis inspired by a video game

When the Deus Ex team began designing Human Revolution in 2007, they dared to imagine that bionic prostheses like Adam Jensen's would be viable in 2026, but Britain's Daniel Melville didn't want to wait that long. With the help of the Open Bionics company he designed a functional replica of Jensen's, completing the process in June 2016 . Ten years earlier than predicted! 


The longest game of Football Manager

SEGA's highly successful sports management simulator is terribly addictive, but Darren Bland's case  is too exceptional: in November 2016 he took the record for the longest Football Manager game on record, in which he led Fiorentina from Italian Serie A for no less than 154 seasons. 

To put it in perspective, by the time his virtual manager finished he was 185 years old and it was the year 2,163 in the game. How long did this game really last? 173 days 16 hours and 51 minutes . And it would have continued if his PC hadn't been broken.


The largest game room in the world

Although it has been awarded as the largest game room in the world, the house of Australian Last Gamer is made up of five gigantic rooms , each with its own theme, filled with shelves overflowing with games, PC consoles and even fully functional arcade games. An impressive legacy that took 32 years to build.


The largest collection of video games in the world

Imagine a house whose walls are cascades of cartridges , record boxes, and accessories. Where you can find classified the complete collections of games of the majority of classic consoles while advancing in the most recent ones. This is the home of Antonio Romero Monteiro . The number you're looking for: 20,139 games, although his favorite is the SNES Super Castlevania IV .


The largest collection of merchandising and thematic articles on video games

Brett Martin  received his first Mario figure in 1989. A small replica of the plumber measuring just 4 centimeters, but also the beginning of a Guinness collection: by October 2012 he had already hoarded more than 8,030 valued items , including essentials and true rarities, which he exhibits on his own website .


The World's Largest God of War Collection

The story of Emanuel Mojica is much more recent and special. Following the loss of his grandmother in 2012, this Mexican-born neighbor totally indulged in the original PS2 God of War and felt a personal connection and, almost by chance, started a collection of more than 533 items. 

It may not seem like much, but in addition to the rarities and the fact that the license cannot compete with others, there is an extra merit: in the small town where you live there is hardly any material. A triple achievement that was rewarded by being received by Cory Barlog himself and the Santa Monica studio . 


The World's Largest Tomb Raider Collection

As we close the cycle of collections, we will sweep home with the largest collection of articles related to the Tomb Raider phenomenon : the private collection of more than 2,383 pieces held by Rodrigo Martín Santos is so large that it is distributed among the cities of Tenerife and Madrid for space reasons. And it is impressive.


Most Platinum Trophies on PlayStation to Date

There are many ways to squeeze a game. For some, the ultimate reward is the experience itself. Others seek to achieve the highest gamerscore or the highest trophy of each game: the platinum trophy. 

The way to get ahead in this meta-competition, according to Hakoom , is absolute perseverance. Although of course, having a generous library of easy games to complete simultaneously helps.  


The biggest balloon costume in the world is based on Pikachu

When breaking a world record, the Englishman Tom Kent did not miss the opportunity to join the Pokémon fever : the largest inflatable balloon costume is in the shape of Pikachu, measures 262 centimeters high and 159 centimeters wide and is it took no less than 10 hours to create.  


The highest points record in a Donkey Kong game

Despite the quality of the video, you are witnessing the current Donkey Kong scoring record ever recorded and verified: no less than 1,247,700 points scored by Robbie Lakeman on Twitch in February 2018. A record that, by the way, came with a Very narrow time margin compared to the previous one and that - surely - does not make much grace to a Billy Mitchell who would be disqualified for cheating .


Video Game Record Man: Tristen Geren

We close our extensive review with several records personified in a single person:   Tristen Geren has his wall covered with Guinness certificates relating to video games, and despite the fact that he may no longer be able to boast of having the 31-second record in the world 1- 1 of Super Mario 3D Land, it can still boast 26 world-class achievements.