How to Play Trivial Pursuit: Complete Rules Guide

Trivial Pursuit Rules (Classic Genus Edition)

Objective

First to collect all 6 colored wedges (by answering category questions correctly) AND return to center hub to answer final winning question.

Components

• Board: Circular track with 6 "spokes" to center hub. 6 category headquarters (wedges).
• 400+ Question Cards (6 categories × 100s): Blue=Geography, Pink=Entertainment, Yellow=History, Purple=Art & Lit, Green=Science & Nature, Orange=Sports & Leisure
• 6 Scoring Tokens (pie-shaped, wedge holders)
• 36 Plastic Wedges (6 colors × 6)
• 1 Die
• Instructions

Setup

1. Each player chooses token, places on center hub
2. Shuffle cards by category → place in card holders
3. High roll starts

Gameplay

Turn Sequence

1. Roll die → move token that many spaces (any direction)
2. Land on:
   • Category HQ (wedge space): Answer question from that category. Correct = earn wedge (if don't have it). Incorrect = stay, try next turn.
   • Roll Again space: Roll again immediately
   • Center Hub: Choose ANY category. Correct = pick needed wedge.
   • Track space: Nothing happens. Turn ends.
3. Correct Answer: Roll again (bonus turn). Continue until miss.
4. Incorrect: Turn ends. Stay on space.

Winning

1. Collect all 6 different colored wedges (fill scoring token)
2. Navigate to exact center hub (must land by exact count or "choose category" space)
3. Opponents choose category for FINAL QUESTION
4. Answer correctly → WIN. Incorrect → stay, try next turn.

Key Rules Clarifications

• Exact count NOT needed for HQ spaces — land on or pass
• Exact count NEEDED for center hub final approach (house rule often waives)
• Wedged spaces: Only earn wedge if you don't have that color
• Trading: Not in official rules. House rule only.
• Time limit: 30-60 seconds per answer (house rule)

Variants

• Team Play: 2v2 or 3v3. Confer on answers.
• Bet You Know It: Wager on opponents' knowledge (separate edition)
• Master Edition: Harder questions, timer, different scoring
• Digital Versions: App/console — auto-scoring, video questions, online MP

Strategy Tips

• Head for your STRONG categories first
• Use "Roll Again" spaces strategically
• Center hub = wildcard category — save for your weakest
• Listen to others' answers — learn!

Roll, move, answer, wedge, win. The trivia classic since 1981!