
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,378
- BGG rating
- 6.7
30 Seconds
- 3–24 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2002

Rules assistance for Trivial Pursuit: Biographies Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Trivial Pursuit: Biographies Edition is an expansion for Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition released in 2004 for 2–24 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
The Biographies Edition contains 1,200 new questions in all the familiar categories for play with the master game, or it can be played as a stand-alone game using special dice and score sheets included in the game box.
Trivial Pursuit: Biographies Edition supports 2–24 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 listed playing time for Trivial Pursuit: Biographies Edition is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Trivial Pursuit: Biographies Edition for ages 12 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: Biographies Edition belongs to these categories: Party Game, Trivia, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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: Biographies Edition as an expansion for Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.