Trivial Pursuit Rules

Trivial Pursuit Rules

Each player (or team) takes a track pawn and places it on the Start space. Play as normal, e.g. when you land on a colored space, you have to correctly answer a question from that category. The twist on the questions is that each category’s card contains questions about one topic within that category.

What does each color mean in Trivial Pursuit?

Questions are split into six categories, with each one having its own color to readily identify itself; in the classic version of Trivial Pursuit, the Geography category is blue, Entertainment is pink, History is yellow, Arts & Literature is originally brown, later purple, Science & Nature is green, and Sports &

Can you move any direction in Trivial Pursuit?

Playing the Game

You may move forward in any direction, but you can never retrace your steps on the same roll. You may move in any direction out of the center. You may occupy the same space as another player. Answers are on the back of the card.

How many wedges do you need to collect in Trivial Pursuit to win?

NOTE: Since a player continues his or her turn until a question is answered incorrectly, it is possible for one player to move around the board and collect all six scoring wedges, then move into the hub and win the game-all on one turn.

Is Trivial Pursuit multiple choice?

Knowing random, obscure, and interesting facts is the name of the game when it comes to trivia. But trivia questions come in a variety of types, from multiple choice questions on food & drink, to fill in the gaps questions about your favorite song lyrics.

How many questions are in Trivial Pursuit?

The Classic Edition of this Trivial Pursuit Game is the same gameplay you know and love, only with a 1980’s retro appearance! Featuring classic gameplay and gameboard, this game contains 2,400 questions in 6 categories: Geography, Entertainment, History, Art and Literature, Science and Nature, and Sports and Leisure.

What is a wedge card in Trivial Pursuit?

Wedge Spaces

There are six spaces around the board with a picture of a large colored wedge. If you answer a question correctly when you land on a wedge space, place a matching-colored scoring wedge into your scoring token! Then roll the die and take another turn.

What are the 6 categories in Trivial Pursuit?

The Classic Edition of this Trivial Pursuit Game is the same gameplay you know and love, only with a 1980’s retro appearance! Featuring classic gameplay and gameboard, this game contains 2,400 questions in 6 categories: Geography, Entertainment, History, Art and Literature, Science and Nature, and Sports and Leisure.

What does RPM stand for in Trivial Pursuit?

Revisions, Editions and Expansions

R.P.M. Trivial Pursuit Master Game – Silver Screen Edition (1983, Subsidiary Card Set)

What is Showdown in Trivial Pursuit?

The Trivial Pursuit Family Edition game features fresh questions and a quick pace, including the Showdown challenge where 2 players compete for a wedge simultaneously. Play individually or in teams, taking turns moving around the board and answering questions correctly to win wedges.

How do you play Trivial Pursuit for Kids?

Game Play
Roll the die and move your token out of the hub that number of spaces down any spoke.You may move your piece in either direction around the track or along any of the spoke paths. When you land on a space, another player draws the top card from either deck and reads you the question for that color.

Do you have to move in Trivial Pursuit?

In Trivial Pursuit, you get to move again if you give the right answer. You can keep rolling, moving, and answering questions until you get one wrong. Just keep in mind that the questions you answer must correspond with the color space you land on.

How do I get better at Trivial Pursuit?

How to Learn Trivia
Be Curious. Most people who are good a trivia are naturally curious about the world around them. Start with What You Like. Keep up with the World. Focus on Trivia. Go Beyond Memorizing Facts. Watch Trivia Game Shows. Study Trivia Online or with Games. Know the Venue.

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