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Original Trivial Pursuit Value: What's Your Vintage Edition Worth?

Valuing Vintage Trivial Pursuit (1981 Genus Edition)

Value varies wildly. No single price exists. Key factors:

Value Determinants

FactorHigh ValueLow Value
ConditionShrink-wrapped, unpunched, pristinePlayed, worn, missing pieces, box damage
Edition1981 Genus I (original), 1983 Silver Screen, 1984 All-Star Sports1990s+ reprints, Master Game, Junior, Travel
CompletenessAll 6000 cards, 6 wedges, die, box, rulesMissing cards, substitute pieces, no box
RarityCanadian 1st print, UK 1st print, promotionalStandard US mass market
DemandCollector peaks (anniversaries, media features)Quiet periods

Price Ranges (Recent Sales)

  • Sealed 1981 Genus I: $150-400+ (rare)
  • Complete Excellent (played): $40-100
  • Complete Good: $20-50
  • Incomplete/Poor: $5-20
  • Later Editions (1980s): $15-60
  • 1990s+ Reprints: $10-30

How to Value YOUR Copy

  1. Identify Edition: Box copyright date. Genus I = 1981. Check card count (6000 = Genus I).
  2. Inventory: Count cards (6 colors × 1000 = 6000). Check wedges (6), die, rules.
  3. Grade Condition: C10 (mint) → C1 (parts only). Be honest.
  4. Check Comps: eBay "Sold" listings (filter: Sold, last 90 days). Same edition + condition.
  5. Specialist Check: BoardGameGeek Marketplace, r/boardgameexchange, vintage toy dealers.

Selling Tips

  • Photos: Box (all sides), components spread out, closeups of wear
  • List: "Complete," "Incomplete — missing X," or "Parts only"
  • Ship: Media Mail (US) for boxes. Insure valuable sealed copies.
  • Bundle: Multiple editions → lot sale for collectors

Don't Expect Retirement Money

Most played copies sell $20-50. Only sealed 1st printings hit $200+. Sentimental value ≠ market value.

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