How To Play Trivial Pursuit
Trivial Pursuit Game Rules (PDF Instructions)
2 - 6
12+
60 MIN
$30
If you are looking for the original trivia game that started them all, Trivial Pursuit is the right board game for you. The goal of the game is to collect a pie piece for each color or category on the game board. Six different trivial categories will test your knowledge as you make your way around the circular track.
The board game Trivial Pursuit is different in that each player can choose which direction they want to go on the game board to best help them master all categories. This can be a fun game for groups or just a few people trying to test their knowledge; some could call that a “trivial pursuit.”
The game Trivial Pursuit should come with the following components. These are based off of the original game and don't include components from any expansion packs or different editions.The board game Trivial Pursuit is different in that each player can choose which direction they want to go on the game board to best help them master all categories. This can be a fun game for groups or just a few people trying to test their knowledge; some could call that a “trivial pursuit.”
- Trivial Pursuit Game Board
- Question And Answer Cards In 2 Card Storage Boxes
- 1 Die
- 6 Tokens
- 36 Scoring Wedges
- 1 Code Card
- Official Trivial Pursuit Rules And Instructions
Object of Trivial Pursuit is to move around the circular track and spokes correctly answering questions, and to collect a wedge for correctly answering a question in each of the six categories you have chosen. To win Trivial Pursuit, a player (or team) returns to the hexagonal hub and correctly answers the game-winning question in a category chosen by the other players.
Please keep in mind that the official Trivial Pursuit rules and instructions could be different depending on the game version you have. The rules below are some of the exact directions that came in the original packaging and will teach you how to play Trivial Pursuit. Download these original PDF game rules or print them for later use.
- Official Trivial Pursuit Board (1980's) Game Rules
- Official Trivial Pursuit Board (1990) Game Rules
- Official Trivial Pursuit Board (1992) Game Rules
- Official Trivial Pursuit Junior Board Game Rules
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Leah says:
This game was so fun to play and whoever made it up deserves a trophy!
05-01-2017
This game was so fun to play and whoever made it up deserves a trophy!
Brooke says:
I like how trivia pursuit uses a wide variety of subjects or methods for answering a question. I had kind of forgot about this board game so I had to reread through the rules to remember all the specifics about how to play.
04-05-2017
I like how trivia pursuit uses a wide variety of subjects or methods for answering a question. I had kind of forgot about this board game so I had to reread through the rules to remember all the specifics about how to play.
Lacy says:
Glad to see the different versions of the game rules. We have an older version that is slightly different and now we have our instructions back. Thanks - we were wanted to learn how to play the right way.
08-10-2015
Glad to see the different versions of the game rules. We have an older version that is slightly different and now we have our instructions back. Thanks - we were wanted to learn how to play the right way.
Drake says:
Honestly I've never played this game but from looking at the rules it looks really interesting. I'll have to look into buying this one for our next game night.
08-09-2015
Honestly I've never played this game but from looking at the rules it looks really interesting. I'll have to look into buying this one for our next game night.
Mary Black says:
I would like to know how to get the game pieces for Triva Pusute 1980 Game Thank you Mary Black e-mail james.black@cox.net
06-28-2010
I would like to know how to get the game pieces for Triva Pusute 1980 Game Thank you Mary Black e-mail james.black@cox.net
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