Among maple syrup, Celine Dion, and snow, Trivial Pursuit is one of Canada's proudest exports. Everyone knows the game: Question cards are separated into categories and players roll a die to move around the game board, answering trivia questions and winning colored pie pieces to fill up their tokens.
A great family game night activity, Trivial Pursuit is timeless, but some versions are better than others, depending on the crowd. A Harry Potter theme may be great for millennials, while the Baby Boomer edition will please their parents. These 10 versions of the famous pie-filling game are ranked from pretty fun to super fun.
Updated Nov. 1, 2021 by George Chrysostomou: There are so many versions of Trivial Pursuit out there that family game night will never be dull again. From spinoffs of the classic board game to pop-culture-influenced variations that film, TV and even video game fans will adore, new iterations of the popular trivia quiz game keep coming.
Doctor Who Edition
This version of the game is based on card formatting rather than the traditional use of a board. Quicker to play, it means that Doctor Who fans can quickly fire off questions and answers, testing their knowledge on a variety of topics.
This iteration of the game is based on New Who and includes some of the most recent eras of the show including that of Russell T. Davies. On the 100 cards featuring 600 questions, the categories include Time Lords, Companions, Episodes & Stories, Years & Dates, Monsters and Cast, and Crew & Beyond.
Friends: The TV Series Edition
Friends fans will love this edition of the popular game, which can also act as an expansion for other versions of Trivial Pursuit. The game/expansion once again uses cards alone rather than a game board while also using the dice and pie pieces.
There are, as always, six different categories to choose from based upon the show and all of its seasons, covering everything from a character's favorite food to their jobs. The categories are divided by season rather than by theme.
Team Edition
Traditionally, Trivial Pursuit is a solo game that pits individual players' knowledge against one another. However, the Team Edition allows players to actually choose a team to play with, which leads to a faster style of play
The game includes a board as well as the traditional question format. That's where the similarities end, though, with the style of gameplay getting turned on its head to help with the team aspect. For example, the board no longer even has the colors on it to decide the questions.
Trivial Pursuit: Live
Hasbro went all out in creating a version of the game that can be played on video game consoles. This Live version of the title can be played on the likes of the Xbox One and PS4 and is even available in a bundle alongside other classics like Risk and Monopoly.
Players choose their avatars and are pitted against each other in a series of minigames. They build up points across the rounds, all while playing off of the traditional categories that audiences will be used to from classic Trivial Pursuit.
World Of Warcraft Edition
Video game fans will be thrilled by this World of Warcraft edition of Trivial Pursuit which will test the knowledge of experts in a way that casual players probably couldn't interact with. This is a full game with a standard set of questions on 100 cards, played with a unique board.
Although the symbols on the board are different, they largely work in the traditional manner. The categories of questions are vastly different, though, with fans of the MMORPG answering questions on topics such as Geography, Lore, Player Characters, Loot, Enemies, and Encounters in World of Warcraft.
World Of Harry Potter Ultimate Edition
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This version includes 1800 themed Harry Potter questions, surrounding content from all eight Harry Potter films. Rather than the standard pies, this game contains movers with mascots from Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. The question categories are Magical Locations, Magical People, Objects & Artifacts, Animals & Magical Creatures, The Dark Arts, and Spells & Potions.
This version of the game is best played with fairly big fans of Harry Potter, so the only catch is that it's specific to certain groups. Although it follows the original rules, it could be hard for a random group to pick up the game and follow along. As a bonus, when playing original Trivial Pursuit, you now have cool Potter-themed pieces to play with.
Dragonball Z Quick Play Game
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This smaller version for Dragonball Z fans has cards under the categories Z Warriors, World Martial Arts and Other World Tournaments, Cell Saga, Saiyan Saga, Frieza Saga, and Buu Saga. The quick play version requires no board and can be played on the go, great for traveling, picnics or backpacks. This edition is fun for both younger players who can use it at recess and older fans who want a quick, fun game.
It includes 600 questions and a wedge holder for storing the game while on the move. This is another game with a specific theme that is best suited to fans who can all participate and feel rewarded by getting some questions right based on these iconic characters.
007 Trivia Agent James Bond Trivial Pursuit Card Game
GET IT NOW: $39.70
This version is also a quick play, travel version of Trivial Pursuit. Instead of the classic big board and pies for collecting wedges, it has a wedge holder with cards, and players collect cards to win. It's on-brand that this game can be played anywhere and swiftly whisked back into its case if an urgent call comes in from M. Categories in the James Bond version include Cast, The Films, Vehicles, Gadgets, Locations, and Behind the Scenes.
This game comes with a Funko POP figurine of Bond, suited up and wielding a gun. Questions span all eras of the franchise, so players of all ages and knowledge levels who are fans of 007 can play along.
2000s Edition
GET IT NOW: $25.85
This is a full-size game with 1,800 questions and a cool design featuring cardholders fanned out in the center of the board for access. In this version, a twist is added: Players can both answer questions and stump opponents. If a player doesn't know the answer to the question they've been asked, they can opt to stump the rest of the group.
If another player answers incorrectly, the first player gets a wedge from that category. This quickens the pace of the game a little bit and allows for more variation. The game includes classic categories Places, Entertainment, Events, The Arts, Science and Tech, and Sports and Hobbies, all from the first 10 years of the 21st century.
Golden Girls Edition
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This Golden Girls edition is a quick play, travel-friendly game. Categories are The Ladies, Family Matters, Who Said It?, Men of the Night, Locations, and Words of Wisdom. This edition is best played with fans of the show, but The Golden Girls is hard to dislike and can span a few generations of fandom, so it's likely to appeal to a wide range of ages.
If there are non-fans in the group, it wouldn't hurt to combine the game with a classic deck for those who aren't familiar with the show, including them without making it impossible to play. Roll the die for your category, answer as many questions correctly as you can, and collect cards the fastest to win.
Star Wars: The Black Series
GET IT NOW: $20.99
The movers for this game are designed like tokens with symbols on them representing the Jedi, Rebel Alliance, First Order, and Galactic Empire. These are little collectors' items you can incorporate into other versions of Trivial Pursuit. Question categories include The Cantina, The Force, Heroes, Villains and Scoundrels, The Saga, A Galaxy Far, Far Away, and Hyperspace.
It includes facts from all of the Star Wars movies, so no one's favorite is left out. The space-themed black board has some of the best art of Trivial Pursuit boards and this is a regular-sized, 1800 question game for a full challenge. There are some new questions added to this version since the original, classic Star Wars Trivial Pursuit.
Lord Of The Rings Edition
GET IT NOW: $17.01
This is a quick play version with a die, cards, and a carry case. The Lord of the Rings themed game is catered to bigger fans of the franchise, who can keep up with the knowledge level it demands. It also comes with a special playing token, that can be used in a larger version of Trivial Pursuit with the board. Questions are based on the films as opposed to the novels, so intricate knowledge of the books isn't necessary to play.
The categories include Good, Evil, Things, Places & History, Warfare, and Making Movies. This is a great family game night version for home or while away on adventure-filled quests of your very own.
Baby Boomer Edition
GET IT NOW: $36.50
Categories in the Baby Boomer Edition are Television, Stage & Screen, Night News, Publishing, Lives & Times, and R.P.M. For those who aren't Boomers, R.P.M. relates to record revolutions and the category is full of music questions. All of the cards relate to the '50s and '60s, and are great for players who were alive during those decades, or are just fans of the music and culture of the times.
This game could be combined with card decks from other eras, or a classic game if there are players who aren't up to snuff on the post-war era. It could even be combined with a television show-themed quick play deck for fun. This game is fairly universal even though it's a Baby Boomer edition because so much of the culture it focuses on is popular knowledge.
Family Edition
GET IT NOW: $19.95
This game has questions specifically for kids, as well as for adults, separated by designated cards. It's a great idea to have two types of cards so that families can play without kids falling behind. Trivial Pursuit can be a frustrating experience if players are too young to remember anything that's being asked. This way, adults can still play something that's interesting for them while spending time with their kids.
The adult questions aren't necessarily quite as challenging as a fully adult version, which also helps to keep everyone involved, even during the adults' turns. The inclusivity that is built into this version makes it more fun for families than a standard board.
Totally 80s
GET IT NOW: $54.95
There are 2400 questions in this game, more than the average 1800 on a regular-sized board, or 600 in the quick play versions. It's hard to compete with anything 1980s when it comes to rating the level of fun. Categories are Headlines, Television, Movies, Music, Sports & Leisure, and Wild Card, all within the decade of walkmans and the original Nintendo.
The movers feature sculpted, iconic eighties images - a Care Bear, a compact disc, a Trapper Keeper, and a desktop computer. For 2-4 players, this edition follows classic gameplay combined with a nostalgic trip into the pop culture and historical events of the '80s.
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