
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,031
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Trivial Pursuit: Classic Edition
- 2–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2016

2018
Rules assistance for Trivial Pursuit: 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Trivial Pursuit: 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players and ages 16 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Roll / Spin and Move.
Trivial Pursuit 40th Anniversary Edition includes 600 cards with 3600 trivia questions. 1200 questions are new "Remember When?" questions covering 1979-2018. Rules are generally similar to the Genus/Master/Classic editions of Trivial Pursuit, but Roll Again spaces have been replaced with ruby spaces. On ruby spaces players have an opportunity to gain control of the game's one ruby piece from its current owner. Be the first player to get a wedge from each of the 6 categories plus the Ruby piece to win the game.
Trivial Pursuit: 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The catalogue lists Trivial Pursuit: 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition for ages 16 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Trivial Pursuit: 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Trivial Pursuit: 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition belongs to these categories: Party Game and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Trivial Pursuit: 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.