Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition 1981
Designed by Scott Abbott, Chris Haney
What it is
A light party game, trivia game for 2-24 players (~90 min), built around roll / spin and move, set collection.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30752 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
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How to play Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition
Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition is a light game (rated 1.6 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–24 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Party Game and Trivia game where the core of play revolves around Roll / Spin and Move and Set Collection. A light party game, trivia game for 2-24 players (~90 min), built around roll / spin and move, set collection. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30752 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition
How many players is Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition?
Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition plays with 2–24 players.
Does Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition work with 2 players?
Yes — Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition plays 2–24, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition take to play?
About 90 minutes per game.
Is Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.6 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition?
Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition is a Party Game, Trivia game, built on Roll / Spin and Move, Set Collection.
Where to buy Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition
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